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Microsoft-owned GitHub announced some major updates coming to its new products at its GitHub Universe conference. The company is bringing the Copilot AI assistant to Apple’s Xcode IDE. With this release, developers will be able to use Copilot to build apps in Apple’s IDE. This AI-powered feature will offer multi-line suggestions and users will be…

Microsoft has rolled out advanced phishing-resistant capabilities for its Authenticator app. The latest update includes enhancements to the device-bound passkey feature, which has been in public preview since May, offering users a stronger defense against phishing attacks. Microsoft Authenticator’s device-bound passkeys improve security by linking each passkey to a specific device. These passkeys use public-private…

Microsoft has announced that it’s expanding support for passkeys in Windows 11. The company has updated the Windows 11 API to support third-party passkey authentication services, including 1Password and Bitwarden. Passkeys are a modern authentication method designed to replace traditional passwords with a more secure alternative. They use cryptographic keys stored securely on a user’s…

Microsoft has announced new AI-powered experiences coming to its new Copilot+ PCs. The company plans to launch these new features in preview on Copilot+ PCs in November. Windows Recall Microsoft has overhauled the controversial Windows Recall feature with a bigger focus on privacy and security. It allows users to quickly find documents, apps, messages, and…

Microsoft is currently investigating an issue causing unexpected reboots and Blue Screens of Death (BSODs) on Windows 11 devices. The company detailed in a support document that the problem stems from the September optional update (KB5043145) affecting Windows 11 versions 22H2 and 23H2. What issues are caused by the Windows 11 KB5043145 optional update? Several…

Microsoft has officially released its new Windows App for Windows, macOS, iPadOS, and the web, with a public preview now available on Android. This all-in-one app serves as a centralized hub, allowing users to seamlessly access Windows 365, Azure Virtual Desktop, Microsoft Dev Box, or their personal Remote Desktop PC. The Windows app acts as…

Microsoft is set to introduce voice isolation support to its Teams desktop app for macOS next month. This feature leverages artificial intelligence to filter out background noise, providing a clearer and more focused audio experience for video calls and meetings. Microsoft Teams rolled out voice isolation support for Windows users in November 2023. This feature…

Microsoft has rolled out a new update that enables users to upload Word, PowerPoint, Excel, and PDF files directly into Loop workspaces. This new file upload feature is available in preview for Microsoft Loop users. Microsoft Loop is a collaborative productivity app that provides a flexible canvas to brainstorm ideas and manage tasks together. It…

Microsoft released yesterday the September 2024 Patch Tuesday updates for all supported versions of Windows 10 and Windows 11. This time around, Microsoft has addressed 79 new vulnerabilities in Windows, Office, Windows Hyper-V, Mark of the Web (MOTW), and other components. September 2024 Patch Tuesday updates fix 7 critical vulnerabilities According to the Zero Day…

Microsoft has announced that its new Windows App will be generally available on Windows, macOS, iOS, and the web this Fall. The company says that Android users can also look forward to accessing the app in public preview later this year. Microsoft launched the new Windows App in public preview back in November 2023. This…

Microsoft announced this morning its latest lineup of Surface devices tailored for business customers, including the Surface Laptop 7th Edition, Surface Pro 11th Edition, and the Surface Pro 10 with 5G. These new Surface devices are powered by Intel Core Ultra and Snapdragon X Elite and Plus processors, along with integrated Neural Processing Units (NPUs),…

Microsoft Teams introduced a host of new features that enhance collaboration and user experience in August 2024. The highlights include time-based prompts in Copilot in chat, channel cards, Town hall Graph APIs, and updates for Teams Rooms and devices. Chat & collaboration features For starters, Microsoft has added support for time-based prompts to Copilot in…