Linus on Linux’s 25th birthday
It’s been twenty-five years since Linux began. Today, we’re living in a world where Microsoft has embraced Linux and everything — and I mean everything — depends on Linux. It…
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Windows Update borks PowerShell – Microsoft won’t fix it for a week
You’d be forgiven for thinking Microsoft is actively trying to stop people using Windows 10 Anniversary Edition. A patch this week broke one of the key features of the OS:…
Your wget is broken and should DIE, dev tells Microsoft
Well, that didn’t take long: within a week of applause for Microsoft’s decision to open-source PowerShell, a comment-war has broken out over curl and wget.
Microsoft Has Broken Millions Of Webcams With Windows 10 Anniversary Update
On August 2nd, Microsoft released the Anniversary Update for Windows 10 and when the bits arrived on computers around the globe, it brought with it new features and also broke…
Microsoft has open-sourced PowerShell for Linux, Macs. Repeat, Microsoft has open-sourced PowerShell
PowerShell is proving to be a valuable bridge technology. DevOps and automation specialists like Chef and Puppet use it to help port their Linux-based tools to Windows, and Microsoft will…
Microsoft Rewards is how Microsoft will pay you to use Edge, Bing and more
Years back, Microsoft began paying people to use its Bing search service via a program called Bing Rewards. Now, Microsoft will do the same with its Edge browser and other…
Microsoft wants all your devices to run on Xbox One’s proprietary wireless signal
Microsoft envisions a future where headsets, keyboards, controllers, and all your PC peripherals run seamlessly on the Xbox One’s wireless signal. But should you care?
Serving Up Security? Microsoft Patches ‘Malicious Butler’ Exploit — Again
It’s been a busy year for Windows security. Back in March, Microsoft bulletin MS16-027 addressed a remote code exploit that could grant cybercriminals total control of a PC if users…
Skype for Windows Phone walked behind shed, shot heard
Microsoft’s killed off a native Skype client for Windows Phone and will force users to rely on Web Skype instead. Microsoft has already announced that OS X and Linux will…
Web pages, Word docs, PDF files, fonts – behold your latest keys to infecting Windows PCs
Microsoft has fixed 38 CVE-listed security vulnerabilities in Edge, Internet Explorer, and Office, as well as high-profile flaws that have allowed researchers to circumvent Windows boot protections.
Bungling Microsoft singlehandedly proves that golden backdoor keys are a terrible idea
Microsoft leaked the golden keys that unlock Windows-powered tablets, phones and other devices sealed by Secure Boot – and is now scrambling to undo the blunder.
Windows 10 Anniversary Update is borking boxen everywhere
Users are reporting that upgrading to the Windows 10 Anniversary Update renders their PCs unusable. Users report that their PCs simply hang on restart, sometimes losing even the ability to…
Microsoft takes five months to replace broken patch
Microsoft has issued a replacement for a buggy release of Windows Server Operating System MP, code that underpins efforts to proactively monitor Windows Server. That was back in late February…
Driver Signing To Be Enforced In Next Windows 10
The control of what software users can run on their machines is becoming ever tighter. Now Microsoft has announced that only signed drivers will work in the next release of…
Microsoft faces two new lawsuits over aggressive Windows 10 upgrade tactics
Microsoft is facing two more lawsuits over the company’s questionable Windows 10 upgrade tactics. Both suits are seeking class-action status.