Microsoft Says 2025 Is 'The Year of Windows 11 PC Refresh'

How Microsoft can turn Windows PCs into an Xbox
I’ve been writing for more than a year about how Microsoft needs to overhaul Windows on handhelds and use an Xbox OS UI on top, keeping the complexity of the Windows desktop hid
Microsoft Will Combine Xbox and Windows Experience for Handheld PCs This Year
Jason Ronald, Microsoft's VP of Next Generation, wants to bring "the best of Xbox and Windows together" on existing gaming handheld PCs.
Microsoft Warns 400 Million Windows Users—You Need A New PC
Just a few days ago, security researchers warned hundreds of millions of Windows users they’re at risk from a “ dangerous security fiasco .” Microsoft has now confirmed the same, proclaiming 2025 “the year of the Windows 11 PC refresh.” And for 400 million users in particular, that means hitting the stores before it’s too late.
Microsoft to force install new Outlook on Windows 10 PCs in February
Microsoft will force install the new Outlook email client on Windows 10 systems starting with next month's security update.
Microsoft would really like you to replace your old Windows 10 PCs this year
This year, Mehdi is back with another prediction: 2025 will be "the year of the Windows 11 PC refresh." This year is also, not coincidentally, the year that most Windows 10 PCs will stop receiving new security updates.
Google Warns Windows Users—Microsoft Is Tricking You
Google has suddenly hit back hard after Microsoft was seemingly caught capturing and diverting Google users within its Windows ecosystem. “New year, new low,” one Google exec posted on X, accusing the Windows-maker of “a long history of tricks to confuse users and limit choice.”
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Microsoft is forcing the new Outlook app on Windows 10 users, ready or not
The good news is that the February update which brings the new Outlook doesn't strip out the old version of the app, so you ...
Microsoft really wants you to update to Windows 11 in 2025
Microsoft calls 2025 ‘the year of the Windows 11 PC refresh’ Windows 10 EOS will push 80% of businesses to buy new devices ...
Microsoft is combining ‘the best of Xbox and Windows together’ for handhelds
“I would say it’s bringing the best of Xbox and Windows together, because we have spent the last 20 years building a ...
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Here Are Some New Windows 11 Features Coming in Early 2025
Microsoft paused optional updates in December 2024 for the holidays, making the January 2025 update more substantial than ...
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Microsoft will force install the new Outlook on Windows 10 too, but you can get rid of it
Microsoft decided to force install the new Outlook on Windows 10 starting with the new updates of the OS. You can quickly ...
Microsoft plans to supercharge Windows handhelds with the Xbox experience
Microsoft has said that it plans to bring the best of Xbox and Windows gaming experiences for handheld devices.
Fed up with Copilot in Windows 11? Microsoft pushing a new keyboard shortcut for the AI isn’t likely to help, and it could mess with your desktop mojo
Microsoft is nudging folks to use a new keyboard shortcut for Copilot The nudge reportedly arrives via a pop-up after ...
Microsoft leak exposes how management identifies "critical AI talent" among indispensable staffers for retention bonuses
An internal document hints at favoring AI-focused workers amid reports they are already more handsomely compensated.