Microsoft makes Windows 11 setup faster by letting you skip mandatory updates

Windows 11's initial setup experience is now more user-friendly and lets you reach the desktop significantly faster.

Why Microsoft’s war on Windows’ Control Panel is taking so long

I could be wrong, but I think this is the first full explanation we’ve had from Microsoft about why it’s taken so long to get ...
Bleeping Computer

New KB5085516 emergency update fixes Microsoft account sign-in

Microsoft has released an emergency update to address a major issue that breaks sign-ins with Microsoft accounts across multiple Microsoft apps, including Teams and OneDrive. This issue appears after ...
ZDNet

Microsoft may finally remove its frustrating Windows 11 setup requirement

A Microsoft VP doesn't like forcing a Microsoft account in Windows. This means the company may finally let you use a local account instead. This is part of an effort to make Windows more reliable and ...

Microsoft Office 2024 and Windows 11 Pro Bundle Drops 76%, Now the Cheapest Way to Set Up a PC With a Lifetime License

For a limited time, StackSocial is offering a substantial discount on Microsoft Office 2024 Home & Business, along with a ...
CNBC

Microsoft's diversity chief is leaving as company continues 'AI-powered transformation'

Microsoft is making changes across human resources. Its chief diversity officer, Lindsay-Rae McIntyre, is leaving to become chief people officer of another company. Microsoft is close to hiring a new ...

Microsoft’s “commitment to Windows quality” starts with overhaul of beta program

One of those fixes is another overhaul for its Windows Insider Program, the public beta system that Microsoft has used since ...

Microsoft finally lets Windows 11 testers unlock experimental features without ViVeTool

The Windows Insider channels are also being simplified to Experimental and Beta. is a senior editor and author of Notepad, ...
The Motley Fool

Is Microsoft a Drop-Dead Bargain? 1 Wall Street Analyst Thinks So

Microsoft is now down a third from its peak in late October. Bank of America sees the stock going to $500. Its cloud infrastructure business is clearly benefiting from AI. However, in the AI era, ...
The Motley Fool

Microsoft Stock Has Been Absolutely Slammed This Year. Is It Finally Time to Buy?

The software giant's revenue topped $81 billion in its most recent quarter. The company's free cash flow recently declined sequentially as it ramped up capital expenditures. Microsoft's cloud revenue ...
Forbes

‘Major Issues’—Microsoft Confirms Emergency Update For Windows Users

This voice experience is generated by AI. Learn more. This voice experience is generated by AI. Learn more. Help is now at hand. Microsoft has suddenly released an emergency update, after its latest ...
CNBC

Microsoft shakes up Copilot AI leadership team, freeing up Suleyman to build new models

Microsoft is reorganizing its Copilot executive group. Former Snap executive Jacob Andreou will be in charge of the Copilot AI assistant experience for commercial and consumer clients, Microsoft CEO ...