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Microsoft’s Latest Surface Laptop Hits Record $950 Price Point in Major Retail Promotion

Microsoft’s flagship Surface Laptop 7 has dropped to its lowest price yet at $950, according to retail reports. The latest model features Qualcomm’s Snapdragon processors and reportedly delivers nearly 20 hours of battery life in testing. These discounts represent some of the most significant savings seen on Surface devices this year.

Surface Laptop 7 Reaches New Price Milestone

Microsoft’s premium Surface lineup has hit a significant pricing milestone, with the latest Surface Laptop 7 dropping to $950 at major retailers, according to market reports. This represents a $250 reduction from the standard $1,200 retail price and marks one of the lowest prices observed for this configuration since its release.

by Megan Carter
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Microsoft PowerToys Update Introduces Automated Light-Dark Mode Switching for Windows 11

Microsoft has released PowerToys version 0.95 with a groundbreaking Light Switch feature that automatically transitions between light and dark modes. The update also delivers significant improvements to Command Palette performance and multiple utility enhancements. According to reports, these changes coincide with Microsoft’s broader efforts to standardize dark mode throughout Windows 11.

Automated Theme Switching Arrives for Windows 11

Microsoft has launched a substantial update for its PowerToys utility suite, introducing automated light and dark mode switching capabilities that analysts suggest should have been native to Windows 11 years earlier. According to reports, the new version 0.95 includes the Light Switch utility, enabling users to schedule theme changes or sync them with sunrise and sunset times based on geographical location.

by Megan Carter
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Microsoft Ends Support for Windows 10, Office, and Server Products in October Overhaul

Microsoft has discontinued support for multiple products including Windows 10, Office 2019, and Exchange Server 2019. Organizations face urgent migration decisions as security updates cease for these widely used applications. The changes affect both consumer and enterprise users across Microsoft’s ecosystem.

Major Microsoft Products Reach End of Support

Microsoft has initiated what industry observers are calling an “October support massacre,” with multiple products reaching end of support simultaneously, according to reports. While Windows 10‘s support termination has dominated headlines, sources indicate that several other critical business products have also lost security updates and official support.

by Megan Carter
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Meta and Arm Forge Partnership to Boost AI Performance on Nvidia’s Arm-Based CPUs

Meta Platforms has entered a strategic partnership with Arm Holdings to enhance AI software efficiency on Nvidia’s Arm-based datacenter CPUs. The collaboration focuses on optimizing existing codebases for better performance in Meta’s AI ranking systems. This move comes as Arm’s datacenter market share surges to 25%, driven by adoption from major cloud providers.

Strategic Partnership Announced

Meta Platforms has entered into a strategic partnership with Arm Holdings to optimize its AI software for more efficient operation on the British chip designer’s CPUs, according to reports. The collaboration, announced Wednesday, signals Arm’s expanding role in the datacenters of Facebook and Instagram’s parent company, though sources indicate the focus will be on optimizing existing Arm-based silicon rather than developing custom processors.

by Megan Carter
Assistive TechnologyComputing

Nscale Expands Microsoft Partnership with 100,000+ Nvidia GPU Deal Across US and Europe

UK-based Nscale has secured a massive $14 billion AI infrastructure agreement with Microsoft to deliver over 116,000 Nvidia GB300 GPUs across facilities in Texas and Portugal. The expanded partnership represents one of the largest AI compute deployments announced to date, with deployments scheduled to begin in 2026.

Nscale has dramatically expanded its artificial intelligence infrastructure partnership with Microsoft through a landmark agreement that will see the UK-based company supply the technology giant with access to an additional 116,000 Nvidia GB300 GPUs across facilities in the United States and Europe. The deal, reportedly valued at $14 billion according to Financial Times reporting, represents one of the largest dedicated AI compute deployments announced to date and significantly deepens the relationship between the two companies.

Massive GPU Deployment Across Two Continents

by Megan Carter
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Microsoft Integrates GitHub Copilot AI Assistant in SQL Server Management Studio 22

Microsoft has introduced GitHub Copilot integration in SQL Server Management Studio 22 Preview 3, bringing AI-powered coding assistance to database developers. This highly-requested feature helps users write T-SQL more efficiently while maintaining full context awareness of connected databases. The integration represents Microsoft’s ongoing commitment to enhancing developer productivity through artificial intelligence tools.

Microsoft has delivered a significant enhancement to its flagship database management tool with the integration of GitHub Copilot into SQL Server Management Studio (SSMS) 22 Preview 3. This move responds to growing developer demand for artificial intelligence assistance within database development workflows, particularly following last year’s SQL Server 2025 preview that introduced native vector data support for improved AI workload performance.

GitHub Copilot Integration Transforms SSMS Experience

by Megan Carter
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Windows 10 Final Update KB5066791 Released as Microsoft Ends Official Support

Microsoft has officially rolled out KB5066791, marking the final cumulative update for Windows 10 as mainstream support concludes. This update brings crucial security improvements and bug fixes while transitioning users to extended security options or newer operating systems.

Microsoft has officially released KB5066791 as the final cumulative update for Windows 10, bringing an end to mainstream support for the decade-old operating system. This significant milestone arrives during this month’s Patch Tuesday cycle, representing the last “B release” for the popular OS that has served millions of users worldwide since its initial launch.

What KB5066791 Delivers in Windows 10’s Final Update

by Megan Carter
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Windows 11 October 2025 Patch Tuesday Updates: KB5066835 and KB5066793 Security Fixes and Improvements

Microsoft has deployed its October 2025 Patch Tuesday updates for Windows 11 versions 25H2, 24H2, 23H2, and 22H2. These critical updates address security vulnerabilities, fix browser printing issues, resolve gaming input problems, and introduce compatibility changes including driver removals. Users should install these updates promptly to maintain system security and stability.

Microsoft has officially released its October 2025 Patch Tuesday updates for all supported versions of Windows 11, marking another crucial monthly security deployment. The updates, identified as KB5066835 for Windows 11 25H2 and 24H2, and KB5066793 for versions 23H2 and 22H2, deliver essential security patches alongside numerous functional improvements and bug fixes. These updates continue Microsoft’s commitment to maintaining the security and reliability of its flagship operating system across all supported builds.

Update Details and Build Numbers

by Tyler Brooks P.E
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Windows 11 23H2 Support Ending November 2025: Microsoft Issues Final Upgrade Warning

Microsoft has issued a final warning that Windows 11 23H2 support for Home and Pro editions ends November 11, 2025. After this date, these versions will no longer receive security updates, leaving devices vulnerable to threats. Users are urged to upgrade to Windows 11 24H2 to maintain protection.

Windows 11 23H2 Support Deadline Approaches

Microsoft is issuing its final warning to Windows 11 users that support for version 23H2 Home and Pro editions will officially terminate on November 11, 2025. According to the company’s Windows release health dashboard, these versions will no longer receive monthly security or preview updates after this critical deadline.

by Tyler Brooks P.E