Tag: Microsoft

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Microsoft’s AI-Driven Windows Overhaul Coincides With Windows 10 Support Termination

Microsoft has officially ended support for Windows 10, pushing users toward Windows 11 and its new AI-integrated features. The company’s vision involves rewriting the operating system around artificial intelligence, with Copilot becoming central to the user experience. This shift comes amid concerns about forced upgrades, electronic waste, and privacy implications of AI control.

Windows 10 Support Ends as AI-Focused Windows 11 Takes Center Stage

Microsoft has officially terminated support for Windows 10, effectively forcing users to either upgrade their operating systems or pay for extended security updates, according to reports. This move comes as the technology giant pushes its vision of an AI-dominated computing future with significant updates to Windows 11 that integrate artificial intelligence throughout the user experience.

by Megan Carter
Assistive TechnologyCybersecurity

Microsoft Warns of Rising ‘ClickFix’ Attacks That Trick Users Into Executing Malicious Code

A new social engineering technique called ClickFix is becoming cybercriminals’ favorite initial access method, accounting for nearly half of attacks tracked by Microsoft. Unlike traditional phishing, these attacks convince users to copy and paste malicious commands that execute fileless payloads invisible to security tools.

Social Engineering Attack Bypasses Traditional Security Measures

Security researchers at Microsoft are warning about a sophisticated social engineering technique that tricks users into hacking their own systems, according to the company’s latest Digital Defense Report. Dubbed “ClickFix,” this method has become the most common initial access vector for cybercriminals, accounting for 47% of attacks tracked through Microsoft Defender Experts notifications over the past year.

by Megan Carter
ComputingSoftware Guides

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