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CrowdStrike internal study - 8.5 million computers crashing caused a 40KB file

CrowdStrike has released a post-incident review (PIR) regarding a faulty update that incapacitated 8.5 million computers. The issue is attributed to the testing software. The software glitch failed to properly verify the content update that was distr...

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Microsoft advises restarting your computer 15 times to remove CrowdStrike's "blue screen of death" in Windows

The technology we deserve. Microsoft appears to have found a solution to what could be the biggest outage in IT history — according to the corporation, all you need to do is reboot your computer… repeatedly. The advice was noted by the site 404 Media...

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'And we warned you': US regulator blames Microsoft for Xbox Game Pass degradation

The Federal Trade Commission of the United States (FTC) sharply criticized Microsoft's new pricing policy for the Xbox Game Pass service, calling the new tariff a "degraded product." Microsoft recently announced price increases for PC Game Pass and X...

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Deadpool has taken over Xbox: Microsoft releases gamepad with 'perfect buttocks'

Microsoft has unveiled a new model of a gamepad inspired by the popular superhero Deadpool. The new Xbox Cheeky Controller stands out with its unusual design of the back, which imitates the "perfectly rounded buttocks" of Deadpool. This unique gadge...

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Google, Microsoft or Ukraine? Who consumes more electricity

In 2023, Google and Microsoft consumed 24 TWh of electricity each, exceeding the consumption of more than 100 countries. However, it must be acknowledged that both companies also generate more money than many countries. A detailed analysis shows tha...

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What happens if you reset all Windows 10 registry keys? A youtuber found out.

If you zero out all the registry keys in Windows 10, nothing good is likely to happen. But how much? An enthusiast decided to find out. The YouTube channel Come on Windows conducted an experiment and published a video of the process and its results. ...

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Xbox increases the cost of Game Pass - the price for Ukrainians will increase by 20%

It seems that Microsoft has decided that our wallets also need an upgrade. Microsoft is preparing for significant changes in its gaming service subscription system. The company plans to increase the prices of Xbox Game Pass Ultimate and introduce a ...

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A former Microsoft vice president showed off the first copy of Windows 95

Brad Silverberg, former Senior Vice President and Product Manager at Microsoft, showcased the world's first copy of Windows 95. It all started with a post by Dave Plummer, another outstanding Microsoft employee, who stands behind the Task Manager, ZI...

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Microsoft's ad for Amazon Fire TV: "You don't need an Xbox to play Xbox games"

Microsoft is launching Xbox Gaming on Amazon Fire TV and has released an advertisement demonstrating that you don't need an Xbox console to play Xbox games. The availability of Xbox Gaming on Amazon Fire TV opens up new horizons for gamers. Now you ...

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It hasn't been 40 years. Microsoft added spell check and auto-correct to Notepad

Microsoft started testing new features in Notepad back in March, and as of today with the update, they will be available to all Windows 11 users via the Microsoft Store. The spell-check feature, which appears in Notepad 41 years after its launch, wil...

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iPhone only: Microsoft will ban Chinese workers from using Android smartphones for work

Microsoft has informed its employees in China that starting from September they will be able to use only iPhone for work. In this way, the company is blocking the use of Android devices in the work process. According to an internal memo to employees,...

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Microsoft 'retaliated' against employees who took paid vacation - now they'll be paid more than $14 million

Microsoft will pay $14.4 million to settle a case in California over allegations of retaliation against employees who took legally protected time off. The California Department of Fair Employment and Housing has already announced the proposed settle...

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0Patch is offering Windows 10 security updates through 2030 - there's a freebie available

For Microsoft Windows 10 users who do not wish to upgrade to Windows 11 or purchase a subscription for Extended Security Updates (ESU), there is now an alternative available. The company 0Patch offers paid updates for Windows 10 at least until 2030. ...

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Microsoft tracks sex toy users - lawsuit filed in US

A woman is suing Microsoft and two major sex toy retailers in the United States. She claims that their websites track users without their consent, despite promises not to do so. In the complaint, San Francisco resident Stella Tatola alleges that comp...

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Windows 11 update causes cyclic system restarts - Microsoft has suspended its rollout

Microsoft has received numerous reports of issues that started occurring after the installation of the June Windows 11 non-security update (KB5039302). So, after installing this update, some computers either do not boot up or get stuck in a boot loo...

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