Microsoft

Microsoft's Greek headquarters with a banner that says "Windows 10 / Do Great Things".
Software

Want extended security updates for Windows 10? It’ll cost you

Receiving security updates past Windows 10’s end-of-life date isn’t cheap.

Tom McKay
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Software

AI helps Python jump over JavaScript on GitHub, report finds

GitHub’s Martin Woodward tells IT Brew AI tools are helping diversify the site.

Tom McKay
A 1990s PC on a couch.
Software

Microsoft’s new Windows App will replace the Remote Desktop client

Microsoft announced that Windows App will simplify expanding RDP access, but watch out for RDP’s perennial security issues.

Tom McKay
People walking outside a Microsoft building with Chinese characters on the facade.
Cybersecurity

Microsoft is asking China-based AI employees to relocate

Most employees that Microsoft extended the offer to work in machine learning and cloud computing, the Wall Street Journal reported.

Amanda Florian
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IT Strategy

German state is tired of paying for Microsoft licenses, adopts Linux

Schleswig-Holstein is ditching Microsoft in favor of Linux, citing security, cost, and privacy concerns.

Tom McKay
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Microsoft

Office 365 is already testing its AI Copilot—for a hefty price

Microsoft is reportedly charging as much as 40% more for experimental AI features in Office 365.

Tom McKay

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