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Windows 11 24H2 RTM Blocks Third-Party UI Modification Tools
April 08, 2024 – Users of third-party software that modifies the system UI and functionality are advised against upgrading to the Windows 11 24H2 RTM official version, as such software has reportedly been blocked. According to feedback from multiple users, tools like StartAllBack and ExplorerPatcher, which allow modifications to the system start menu, taskbar, and…
Microsoft Tests Xbox AI Chatbot for Enhanced Support Experience
April 03, 2024 – According to a report from The Verge, Microsoft is currently testing an Xbox AI chatbot known as the “Xbox Support Virtual Agent,” which allows users to access Xbox support information using natural language. The Xbox Support Virtual Agent, described as an animated character in its internal prototype phase, can be queried…
Microsoft and Rust for Linux Unveil Groundbreaking Kernel Module Initialization Patch
April 02, 2024 – Microsoft engineer Wedson Almeida Filho recently announced via email that, in close collaboration with the Rust for Linux project, a new patch has been released to revolutionize module initialization within the Linux kernel. According to Filho, this latest development is part of Microsoft’s commitment to fostering the growth of Rust within…
Microsoft Tests Grid Layout for Windows 11 Start Menu’s ‘All Apps’ Section
March 31, 2024 – Microsoft is experimenting with a novel design for the Start menu in Windows 11, shifting away from the conventional alphabetical vertical listing of apps under the “All Apps” section. Instead, the tech giant is exploring a grid layout reminiscent of the Start menu found in Windows 10X. In an effort to…
The Evolution of AI PCs: Microsoft and Intel’s Vision for the Future
March 31, 2024 – Recently, Microsoft and Intel jointly unveiled the definition of an AI PC: it must be equipped with a hybrid architecture chip, Copilot, and its corresponding physical button. However, the fact that all PCs upgraded to the latest Windows 11 version can use Copilot has led some to question whether the current…
Microsoft and OpenAI Unveil Plans for Groundbreaking ‘Stargate’ AI Supercomputer
March 31, 2024 – Microsoft and OpenAI executives are in discussions regarding an unprecedented data center project, according to foreign media reports. Dubbed “Stargate,” the ambitious initiative aims to construct an AI supercomputer powered by millions of specialized server chips. This colossal machine is intended to bolster OpenAI’s artificial intelligence technologies. Insider sources have revealed…
Microsoft Adds AI-Powered Key Phrase Generation to Edge Browser’s PDF Reader
March 28, 2024 – Microsoft is gearing up to introduce a new AI-powered feature to its built-in PDF reader in the Microsoft Edge browser, according to a recent tweet by Leopeva64. The new capability is designed to automatically generate key phrases from the current PDF document being viewed. The tech giant has begun inviting a…
Microsoft Enhances MSBuild Compiler with Usability Improvements and IntelliSense
March 28, 2024 – Microsoft has recently announced significant enhancements to its experimental MSBuild compiler, aimed at improving usability and addressing developer feedback indicating initial difficulties with the tool. MSBuild Editor, a crucial component of Microsoft’s Visual Studio software development suite, serves as a powerful platform for building and managing applications. However, initial feedback from…
Microsoft Patents AI System to Enhance Workplace Productivity Assessments
March 28, 2024 – Microsoft has been granted a patent by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) for an innovative artificial intelligence (AI) system designed to enhance workplace productivity assessments. The patent, which was recently made public, outlines a system that leverages AI to analyze employee interactions with documents, providing a new level…
Windows Formatting Interface: A 30-Year-Old Design That Refuses to Die
March 28, 2024 – Despite undergoing numerous iterations and updates over the years, some aspects of the Windows operating system have remained surprisingly unchanged. One such example is the formatting interface, which has retained its original design for an astonishing three decades. According to Dave Plummer, a former programmer at Microsoft, the Windows formatting interface…