Category: Microsoft
Microsoft Azure outage – Asda, Xbox and Minecraft all affected
A significant global outage of Microsoft’s Azure cloud computing platform is causing widespread online disruption, affecting services from major banks and retailers to popular gaming platforms. According to outage tracker […]
Apple and Microsoft break $4 trillion valuation – prompting AI bubble fears
Apple and Microsoft have each broken the $4 trillion (£3 trillion) valuation mark this week, hitting record stock highs as investor excitement over artificial intelligence (AI) continues to fuel Wall […]
Microsoft issues urgent warning ahead of Windows 10 support end
Microsoft has issued an urgent warning to hundreds of millions of Windows 10 users, emphasizing the need to update their devices ahead of the operating system’s end-of-support deadline. The tech […]
Life after Windows 10: 5 tips for when support ends on October 14th, 2025
On October 14, 2025, Windows 10 will officially reach its “End of Life” (EOL) after a decade on the market. Microsoft is ending support to focus its resources on its […]
Microsoft pledges $30 billion to boost UK’s AI economy
Microsoft has announced its largest-ever investment outside the US, committing $30 billion (£22 billion) to the UK’s artificial intelligence sector. This significant package is a core component of the “Tech […]
Red Sea cable cuts disrupt Microsoft Azure cloud services
Microsoft’s Azure cloud services were disrupted over the weekend by several undersea cable cuts in the Red Sea. The outage, which began on Saturday morning, primarily affected internet traffic […]
Microsoft offers free cybersecurity boost to European governments
Microsoft has announced a new cybersecurity program offering its services free of charge to European governments to bolster their defences against an escalating wave of cyber threats. This initiative comes […]
Microsoft Authenticator app to lose password management features
Microsoft is set to begin phasing out the password management functionality within its Authenticator app, a significant shift that will impact users who rely on the application for storing and […]
Photographer Charles O’Rear regrets selling Windows wallpaper
Charles O’Rear, the photographer behind the iconic Windows XP ‘Bliss’ wallpaper, has expressed mixed feelings about the deal that made his image one of the most viewed ever. In 1996, […]
Upgrade to Windows Without Losing Data: A Step-by-Step Guide
Every time a new Windows OS is released, excitement brews as it promises better features and enhanced user experiences. Upgrading to the Windows operating system is also a great way […]
