Microsoft, Windows 10 and PCs

Microsoft is forcing Windows 11 24H2 update on all eligible PCs, but is it stable enough?
Computers running the Home and Pro flavors of Windows 11 23H2 and 22H2 will gradually be updated, whether you like it or not.
Microsoft’s Forced Upgrade—New Warning For 450 Million Windows PC Owners
Microsoft has just played its joker card twice in a week, forcing upgrades on millions of Windows PC owners. This will raise serious alarm bells for hundreds of million of users who may now need to upgrade their PCs with no alternative options.
Microsoft is bringing big upgrades to Windows Search for Copilot+ PCs — here's what we know
"Today, searching for files on your Copilot+ PC with improved Windows Search will only work for files saved locally in indexed locations on your PC, " Microsoft states. "You can go to Settings > Privacy & security > Searching Windows to adjust which locations are indexed on your PC or turn on “Enhanced” to index your entire PC."
Microsoft might make you buy a new Windows 11 PC to keep using Office 365
Microsoft will end support for Microsoft 365 for Windows 10 this October, so you'll need to buy a new Windows 11 PC.
Microsoft Is Testing Improved Windows Search on Copilot+ PCs
Windows Search gets semantic indexing, which means you can just type what you remember about a document you're looking for, and it will display related results.
Windows 11 Update Decision—Microsoft’s Bold Security Move
Microsoft has made an update decision that significantly improves Windows 11 account security—here’s everything you need to know.
Microsoft is working on a smaller Surface Pro and Surface Laptop with Snapdragon X
Microsoft is gearing up to ship two new versions of the Surface Laptop and Surface Pro that have smaller displays, designed to be lighter and more portable for people looking for a more ...
Microsoft is changing the way logins work: here’s what that means for you
Microsoft has (very quietly) announced that it will be changing the way account sign-ins work in February – and the new ...
Microsoft promises smarter, faster search with AI in Windows 11, but don't hold your breath
Windows Search has long been one of the least enticing features of modern Windows systems, and this has remained true for a ...
Massive Microsoft account security change almost snuck out without enough warning
Microsoft accounts will now remain signed in automatically within a web browser. People should remember to sign out upon exit or use private browser to remain secure on a public or shared PC.
Microsoft’s Copilot+ PC price cuts didn’t help disappointing sales apparently – but there’s still a glimmer of hope
Analyst firm paints a bleak picture of late last year, but there are some more optimistic predictions for 2025 ...
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Computers designed for AI: Is a Copilot+ PC worth it?
ANSWER: The overwhelming use of "AI" to sell just about everything will continue, and the Copilot+ PC is Microsoft’s ...