Microsoft claims 30% of new code is written by AI
Generative ‘AI’ isn’t just useful for making bad writing and bad images, it can be used to make software code, too. (I’ll refrain from judging it as bad or good — I’m a writer and…
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Microsoft targets pesky bugs plaguing the classic Outlook app
Last week we reported that Microsoft will roll out a fix for the spiking CPU usage problem in the classic Outlook app for Windows. Classic Outlook may have been rendered obsolete by the new Outlook…
Microsoft will fix classic Outlook typing lag in the coming weeks
Update on April 25, 2025: As of yesterday, Microsoft has confirmed the issue and implemented a fix, but that fix won’t actually roll out until “early May” (Beta Channel), “mid May” (Current Channel Preview), or…
I want to upgrade my laptop to Windows 11. Microsoft won’t let me
If Microsoft stops updating Windows 10, it would turn into a breeding ground for cybercriminals. A computer without security updates is not only a problem for the user, but it can also spread malware to…
Microsoft confirms plan to kill its legacy PDF reader in Edge soon
Two years ago, Microsoft replaced the built-in PDF reader in the Edge browser, but the fact is that many users have continued sticking with the old legacy PDF reader to this day. Back in 2023,…
Recent Microsoft Edge optimizations have made it up to 9% faster
If you use Microsoft Edge as one of your browsers and if you want to get the most out of it, you should update it as soon as possible. According to a recent Microsoft Edge…
Microsoft shares several reasons to leave Windows 10 for Windows 11
This year, things are finally picking up for Microsoft as Windows 10 users are starting to switch over to Windows 11. But the pace isn’t fast enough for Microsoft’s liking, apparently, and the company really…
I want to upgrade my laptop to Windows 11, but Microsoft won’t let me
If Microsoft stops updating Windows 10, it would turn into a breeding ground for cybercriminals. A computer without security updates is not only a problem for the user, but it can also spread malware to…
Microsoft made me want a Fiftieth Anniversary MacBook more than ever
Microsoft’s 50th anniversary was last week, and to commemorate the event, Microsoft revealed a 50th Anniversary Exclusive Microsoft Surface Laptop. While I’m not interested in such a device, it sure does look pretty dang cool.…
Carmack defends AI tools after Quake fan calls Microsoft AI demo “disgusting”
The current generative Quake II demo represents a slight advancement from Microsoft’s previous generative AI gaming model (confusingly titled “WHAM” with only one “M”) we covered in February. That earlier model, while showing progress in…