At last, Microsoft will spare you the shame of unintended hand raise in Teams

Accidentally hitting Raise Hand instead of sending an emoji reaction is one of Teams’ most common frustrations but Microsoft is finally fixing it.

Microsoft Teams is trying to fix accidental hand-raising
Microsoft Teams is trying to fix accidental hand-raising

If you’ve ever had the embarrassing displeasure of interrupting a Microsoft Teams meeting by accidentally hitting the “raise hand” feature, then I have some good news for you. Microsoft is redesigning its online meeting software, which will move the raise hand button from the main toolbar and allow users to personalize the controls displayed there. […]

Microsoft’s next Surface laptops are delayed, and the pricing might sting too

A new report suggests Microsoft’s next Surface laptops may be delayed, and the pricing doesn’t look very encouraging either. Here’s everything you need to know.

Microsoft’s new Windows 11 freebies are useful, but they also feel a little desperate

Microsoft is suddenly being a lot more generous with Windows laptops, and the timing is kind of hard not to notice. If you’re an eligible US college student, buying a Windows 11 PC can get you a year of Microsoft 365 Premium, a year of Xbox Game Pass U…

Hackers are abusing unpatched Windows security flaws to hack into organizations

A security researcher published details of three security vulnerabilities in Windows Defender, and the code used to exploit them. Now, hackers are taking advantage of the vulnerabilities in real-life attacks, according to a cybersecurity firm.

Microsoft planning Surface Laptop with an OLED display
Microsoft planning Surface Laptop with an OLED display

Microsoft is preparing to launch new Surface Pro and Surface Laptop models in the coming months. Windows Central reports that the refreshed models will include both Intel and Qualcomm variants, with Microsoft opting for an OLED display option for the Surface Laptop this year. Microsoft is expected to launch new Surface Pro and Laptop models […]

Microsoft’s new Xbox chief starts making her mark
Microsoft’s new Xbox chief starts making her mark

Microsoft’s new Xbox chief has had a busy couple of months after promising “the return of Xbox.” Asha Sharma met with publishers at the Game Developers Conference in March, and has also been on the road visiting Microsoft’s own game studios and product teams in recent weeks. Sharma, who used to work in Microsoft’s CoreAI […]

Microsoft leaks predict the obvious: The Surface line has no answer for the MacBook Neo

Leaked plans for Microsoft’s 2026 Surface lineup show display upgrades and a two-stage chip rollout, yet the company still has nothing for buyers looking at Apple’s MacBook Neo.

Windows Recall still has a side door into your private PC history

Windows Recall’s database may be better protected now, but a new proof of concept suggests the data path after sign in still creates privacy risks for Windows 11 users.

Microsoft College Offer doles out free software so that you forget that MacBook Neo is a better deal

Microsoft is using free software, Game Pass, and student laptop discounts to make Windows 11 PCs more appealing for college buyers, but the real value still depends on the hardware, eligibility rules, and whether you’ll use the extras.