Which PC game was the first to ship with baked-in DRM?
Did copy protection debut in the 90s, or was it much earlier than that?
Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella's compensation rises 63% to $79 million despite his request for a pay cut
When your pay simultaneously goes up and down
What just happened? In a scenario that the vast majority of us will never experience, Microsoft boss Satya Nadella has seen his take-home pay increase 63% compared to last year despite the CEO requesting the amount he receives be reduced. While Nadella's salary was cut by 50%, other forms of his compensation increased significantly, bringing his total to $79.11 million in fiscal 2024, up from $48.51 million a year earlier.
Microsoft changes how files are handled on mobile Office apps
Enterprise users with Office 365 can expect no difference
Microsoft says OS updates are 45% faster starting with Windows 11 24H2 release
It's an issue that has been very frustrating for users
In brief: Microsoft's latest update to Windows 11, version 24H2, began rolling out earlier this month. Chief among the improvements is a speedier update process. The new version is a significant step forward in the Redmond firm's ongoing efforts to improve the Windows experience as slow updates have long been a source of frustration among users.
Microsoft Photos app gets AI super resolution upscaling in Windows Insider build
Free upscaling software for Windows users, but only if you run a Snapdragon Copilot+ PC
New Flyby11 tool bypasses Windows 11 hardware restrictions
The tool has just been released and may need more polish
Microsoft updates Xbox wireless headset with Dolby Atmos, improved battery, and more for $110
20-hour battery life and no more $15 fee for Dolby Atmos
The Army wants Microsoft to "substantially" lower the price of its $80,000 HoloLens-based goggles
Only half of that cost comes from the unit itself
Microsoft unveils AI agents that resemble virtual employees
Companies can build custom chatbots or virtual assistants that automate internal tasks
Microsoft warns of 600 million daily cyberattacks and advanced tactics by nation-state actors
Their tech tools are getting more sophisticated, too
New Microsoft Surface Laptop model leaks with Core Ultra 7 268V and 32GB of RAM
Possibly shipping next year for over $2,000
Flight Simulator 2024 trades huge install size for high bandwidth usage – up to 81GB per hour
Bandwidth usage can reach 180Mbps when loading cities or deserts
Windows 10 support ends in a year, leaving users with difficult choices to make
As end of support looms, options exist but they come with a new set of pros and cons
LinkedIn warns: you are responsible for sharing inaccurate content created by our AI
The creator takes no responsibility for its creation
Bug alert: How to prevent Microsoft 365 from unintentionally deleting Word documents
Remember to manually save documents and check the recycle bin
Third-party tool "Rebound 11" aims to improve the Windows 11 UI, while keeping system files intact
Making the Windows experience more cohesive thanks to modern UI programming
Windows 11's latest update doubles file copying speeds with support for ReFS format
The format isn't designed for consumer use, though
Reopening Three Mile Island nuclear plant for Microsoft data centers could cost taxpayers $1.6 billion
AI, the worst nuclear accident in US history, and billions of tax dollars: a winning combination
OpenAI secures record-breaking $6.6 billion in funding, now valued at $157 billion
The company is one of the three largest venture-backed startups ever
Why it matters: We knew OpenAI was hot, but maybe not this hot. The company has just raised a startling $6.6 billion, leading to a valuation of $157 billion. Even by Silicon Valley standards this is a lot of money. OpenAI is close-lipped about how it will invest the capital, only saying it will accelerate AI research and increase its compute capabilities.
Microsoft to employees: you can continue working from home unless productivity drops
Redmond wants to buck the tend of companies returning to traditional in-office work models
Microsoft's top project management tool is just $18 now
Save $200 on Microsoft Project for a limited time
Microsoft Office 2024 is now available for $149, keeping the non-subscription option alive
Latest deals offer Office 2019 and 2021 editions for under $40
Latest Windows 11 preview update is causing widespread system crashes and failures
Redmond has distributed a Known Issue Rollback, automatically updating most computers
Microsoft Paint gains GenAI fill and erase features on Copilot PCs
Following Google Pixel phones, Photos app, and Photoshop
Microsoft ends HoloLens 2 production, with no successor in sight
Microsoft's mixed reality dream is in trouble