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Thursday, July 2, 2026

• Microsoft's new Azure Linux 4.0 is here, and it could replace Windows Server in the enterprise
  Microsoft's Linux server distribution is now available as an ISO to install on your own server or virtual machine.
  

Wednesday, July 1, 2026

• Do you still need third-party antivirus on your Windows PC?
  Earlier this year, Microsoft quietly deleted a post that argued Windows 11's built-in Microsoft Defender Antivirus was good enough for most people. But independent evidence says they were right.
  

Monday, June 29, 2026

• Chrome vs. Edge vs. Firefox: I tested each browser's AI, but I'm only sticking with one
  Looking to use AI while you browse the web? Here's how the AI tools in Chrome, Edge, and Firefox compare.
  

Friday, June 26, 2026

• How to get free Windows 10 security patches until October 2027 - and avoid the $30 fee
  Don't want to pay to keep Windows 10 security updates? Microsoft has several workarounds, with the best deal for European users.
  

Wednesday, June 24, 2026

• Your Linux PC has a Secure Boot problem - what to do first (and the workaround to avoid)
  Secure Boot has always been a nuisance for Linux users, but Microsoft's expiring 2011 certificate authorities are making it a real pain.
  

Monday, June 22, 2026

• How to troubleshoot your PC problems with Copilot or ChatGPT - effectively
  I got tired of frustrating, error-filled troubleshooting sessions with AI chatbots, so I asked Copilot for help. Here's what I learned about better prompting.
  

Monday, June 15, 2026

• Windows Subsystem for Linux gives developers a compelling reason to stick with Microsoft - here's why
  Changes to WSL make staying on Windows easier, especially for developers building or running Linux-based AI, container, or dev workloads.
  

Thursday, June 11, 2026

• Microsoft patches record 206 Windows bugs in June update - and 3 are zero days
  Among the 206 vulnerabilities are 32 critical ones and three publicly disclosed zero-day flaws, so you'll want to install this update ASAP.
  
• Buying a school laptop? 4 things I'd consider first (and my top 10 picks)
  Your laptop can make or break or time in college, so you want to make sure you get the right one. Here's what to consider.
  

Monday, June 8, 2026

• I tried the Surface Laptop Ultra at Computex, and it's clear: Microsoft means business
  The flagship laptop announced at Computex 2026 will feature Nvidia's new RTX Spark chip with up to 128GB of unified memory.
  

Thursday, June 4, 2026

• Hate the right-click menu in Windows? Microsoft just promised to let you tweak it - soon
  A top Microsoft VP is promising a faster, simpler, and more customizable context menu that appears when you right-click an item in File Explorer or on the Desktop.
  
• Is Microsoft 365 Premium worth it? What $20 a month gets you - and how it compares to ChatGPT Plus
  Microsoft is offering a 50% discount to 365 subscribers who want more AI Copilot features. Here's what's included.
  
• Microsoft continues its big Linux push at Build 2026
  Microsoft is releasing a server Linux, a container Linux, and a Windows 11 built for Linux programmers. Here's why.
  

Wednesday, June 3, 2026

• I tested Microsoft Copilot Health with my real medical records - here's my verdict
  By sharing your health history and records with Copilot, the AI aims to better address your own medical questions. But what are the downsides?
  
• I paid Microsoft's premium Copilot agents to do my work - they were confidently bad at it
  Can you get a Copilot agent to do your work for you? I tried, but the AI wasn't ready to play along.
  
• Why I'm sticking with Firefox as my browser - after years of using Chrome, Edge, and Safari
  Firefox is alive and well - and offering a fast, customizable, bloat-free, private, secure browsing experience from developers who care.
  
• I saw the first Nvidia RTX Spark laptops - these 4 models will lead the new ultrabook boom
  Nvidia just announced its new RTX Spark CPU on models from all the major PC brands. These ones look the most interesting.
  

Tuesday, June 2, 2026

• Build 2026: Microsoft's MDASH exits preview with 100+ specialized threat-hunting AI agents
  Microsoft's Build 2026 security news centers on an agentic AI vulnerability system designed to find real exploitable flaws, connect them to Defender and GitHub, and help developers fix them faster.
  
• Microsoft's first reasoning model is one of 7 AIs just released at Build - what we know so far
  Microsoft AI has fully joined the conversation with MAI-Thinking-1, alongside new coding, image, and voice models.
  
• Work IQ is Microsoft's big bet on agent-first enterprise IT, and I have questions
  Microsoft's Work IQ could make enterprise AI agents dramatically smarter, but the shift to agent-first IT brings serious questions about cost, governance, data exposure, and operational risk.