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Microsoft has unveiled six new Surface devices this year, but the company's naming scheme has caused confusion among consumers. The Surface Laptop Ultra and Surface RTX Spark Dev Box have distinct names and designs, but the Surface Laptop 8 and Surface Pro 12 have business and consumer versions with key differences. Microsoft's website and third-party retailers list multiple devices with similar names, making it difficult for shoppers to find the right PC. The Surface Pro family's complex [...]

Microsoft is modifying its Microsoft Edge browser to allow users to sign in with a Google account, in addition to the existing Microsoft Account (MSA) option. This update, set to release in July 2026, will enable users to sync their data across devices using a Google account and potentially facilitate single sign-on experiences. IT administrators will have control over the feature's availability through a policy. This development marks a shift from Microsoft's previous stance on integrating Google [...]

Microsoft is struggling to make Windows 11's new Outlook work offline due to its web-based approach. The new Outlook is a web app that loads Outlook.com in a WebView2 container, similar to opening Outlook in an Edge tab. A recent update has added the ability to attach files while offline, a feature that has been available in the classic Outlook desktop app. The update also allows users to access more emails offline, with options to save up [...]

Microsoft released Windows 11 Patch Tuesday updates, KB5094126 and KB5093998, along with dynamic updates. However, users have reported various issues, including problems with OneDrive and Dropbox access, BitLocker recovery lockouts, and blue screens. Microsoft has acknowledged a bug affecting third-party applications' ability to launch Microsoft Office apps or open Office documents after installing the updates. The issue impacts Windows 11 and Windows 10, and Microsoft is working on a resolution. A workaround is available for affected users, [...]

Microsoft has released updated Surface devices, including the Surface Pro 12 and Surface Laptop 8, featuring Snapdragon X2 chips. However, these new devices come with increased prices, with the Surface Pro 12 starting at $1,499 and the Surface Laptop 8 at $1,599, a $500 and $600 increase from their predecessors. This is part of a broader trend of laptop manufacturers raising prices due to the ongoing component shortage. As a result, affordable laptops with good build quality [...]

A new cyberattack campaign, dubbed ClickFix, has been targeting Windows users through fake CAPTCHA pages since April 2026. The campaign combines three techniques - EtherHiding, a blockchain-based payload method; ClickFix, a social engineering trick; and GULoader, a memory-based malware downloader - to evade standard security defenses. The attack begins on a compromised European small-business website and ends with an attempt to load GULoader onto a victim's machine. The campaign targets users who arrive at a legitimate-looking website [...]

A significant vulnerability has been discovered in Microsoft Copilot, dubbed SearchLeak, which can steal personal and enterprise data. The vulnerability is a three-stage chain that turns Microsoft 365 Copilot Enterprise Search into a silent data exfiltration weapon. It works by sending a malicious link with a "q parameter" that Copilot's AI engine interprets as executable instructions, allowing attackers to exfiltrate sensitive data via Bing. The vulnerability has been patched, but it highlights the dangers of AI in [...]

Microsoft has made its Copilot Cowork service generally available worldwide for Microsoft 365 Copilot customers. This feature allows users to assign tasks to AI to complete in the background using organizational context. Copilot Cowork is 30-40% cheaper than Claude Cowork and runs on Anthropic models, with the option to use GPT-5.5 for Frontier customers. The service is billed separately through Copilot Credits, with pay-as-you-go pricing at $0.01 per credit. Microsoft provides IT teams with control over usage [...]