Microsoft debuts Copilot’s Mico, a powerful modern Clippy with Learn Live, Copilot Groups, and memory Microsoft Copilot's Mico gives an expressive, optional avatar with Learn Live tutoring, memory, and a Clippy Easter egg—rolling out now in select regions.

Microsoft Defender for Identity hardens identity security with unified sensors, deeper XDR correlation, and richer SOC context Microsoft Defender for Identity boosts ITDR with unified sensors, identity-centric correlation, Entra integration, and automatic attack disruption

Microsoft Dynamics 365 turns into a better system of action with agentic apps, new sales/service agents, and pooled Copilot credits Microsoft details agentic Dynamics 365 with new sales/service agents, pooled Copilot credits, and benchmarks to prove business impact.

Microsoft Edge Copilot Mode adds Actions and Journeys to turn your browser into an AI teammate Microsoft is expanding Copilot Mode in Edge with new AI-powered features like Actions and Journeys that make the browser proactive, privacy-aware, and able to pick up tasks right where users left off in…

Microsoft Partner Center rolls out Security workspace and locks in restrictive MFA enforcement ahead of April 2026 API deadline Microsoft Partner Center adds a Security workspace, enforces MFA across portal and APIs, and finalizes an April 1, 2026 deadline for API MFA.

Xbox Free Play Days (Oct 23–26): Five weekend trials include EA Sports FC, Phasmophobia, and The Outlast Trials Xbox Free Play Days returns Oct 23–26 with five trials, headlined by EA Sports FC, Phasmophobia, and The Outlast Trials—play through Sunday.

Paint’s cool new AI ‘Restyle’ rolls out to Windows Insiders on Windows 11 Paint’s AI Restyle arrives for Insiders, transforming image styles from the Copilot menu on Snapdragon Copilot+ PCs with account sign‑in required.

Windows Insider Program turns 11 with new anniversary wallpapers to share Microsoft celebrates 11 years of the Windows Insider Program with custom wallpapers and a renewed call for community feedback.

Satya Nadella’s Pay Hits Record $96.5M as Microsoft Rides Mammoth AI Wave Satya Nadella’s FY2025 pay jumps 22%22\%22% to $96.5M on AI-fueled stock gains, with $84M in equity and $9.5M in cash incentives, proxy shows.

Coming Soon to Xbox Game Pass: The Outer Worlds 2, PowerWash Simulator 2, and Football Manager 26 Headline a Massive Fall Lineup Xbox Game Pass adds The Outer Worlds 2, PowerWash Simulator 2, and Football Manager 26 to its October lineup with several day-one releases.

Microsoft Unites EU Leaders at European Cyber Agora 2025 to Shape the Challenging Future of Digital Security Microsoft’s European Cyber Agora 2025 kicks off in Brussels, uniting EU leaders and cybersecurity experts to shape the future of digital resilience.

Microsoft’s elevAIte Indonesia Surpasses 1.2 Million Learners, Empowering a Nation Through Breakthrough Inclusive AI Education Microsoft and Komdigi’s elevAIte Indonesia initiative exceeds 1.2 million participants, building digital and AI skills for a future-ready nation.

Windows 11 26100.7015 and 26200.7015 Builds Bring a Smarter Start Menu, New Copilot Tools, and Battery Upgrades Microsoft rolls out Windows 11 26100.7015 and 26200.7015 builds to Release Preview, introducing a revamped Start menu, smarter voice access, and new Copilot tools.

Microsoft Research announces SentinelStep: AI agents that can wait, monitor, and act before disaster strikes Microsoft Research’s SentinelStep boosts reliability for long‑running monitoring tasks in Magentic‑UI with dynamic polling and state management.

Microsoft Security Store launches to unify third-party solutions and AI agents​ New Microsoft Security Store centralizes verified security solutions and AI agents with guided deployment and unified billing.​

Microsoft Ignite 2025: Top 5 San Francisco Hotels For Attendees Find the best hotels near Moscone Center for Microsoft Ignite 2025 with local dining and entertainment recommendations.

Microsoft Releases Emergency Windows 11 Update (KB5070773) to Fix Recovery Failure Microsoft’s KB5070773 out-of-band patch fixes Windows 11 Update Recovery Environment issues after the October update broke USB input support.

Microsoft maps Azure Blob Storage attack chain, urges Defender for Storage and SAS hygiene Microsoft details the Azure Blob Storage attack chain and urges Defender for Storage, safer SAS, and disabling public access.

Battle in the Heavens: Ninja Gaiden 4 Sets the Stage for Xbox’s Helicopter World Record Team Ninja and Xbox pull off a Guinness helicopter stunt in Miami for Ninja Gaiden 4, launching Oct 21 with Game Pass.

This Breathtaking Next Week on Xbox (Oct 20–24): Every New Xbox Game and Game Pass highlights, including Ninja Gaiden 4, Jurassic World Evolution 3, and More ​A jam-packed slate of new games lands Next Week on Xbox, October 20–24 across Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, PC, and Game Pass, headlined by…

Turn Off Sticky Keys on Windows 11 Fast (And Stop It Coming Back) Learn how to turn off Sticky Keys on Windows 11 fast and disable the Shift‑five‑times shortcut to keep it from turning back on.

Microsoft Digital Defense Report 2025 says extortion and ransomware now drive most cyberattacks, with MFA blocking 99% of identity threats The Microsoft Digital Defense Report 2025: 52% of attacks are extortion/ransomware; MFA can stop 99% of identity-based attacks.

Windows details strict security model for Copilot Actions and agentic AI on Windows 11 Microsoft outlines security, privacy, and control for Copilot Actions and AI agents in Windows 11, now heading to Insiders.

ROG Xbox Ally and Ally X Debut with 16 Essential Optimized Game Pass Favorites To Beat ROG Xbox Ally and Ally X launch with thousands of day-one games; here are the best handheld-ready picks and what’s coming next.

Windows 11 25H2 rolls out AI actions, widgets revamp, gaming boosts, and security upgrades Microsoft rolls out AI actions, widgets upgrades, Gaming Copilot, security and dev tools in Windows 11 25H2.

New “Designed for Xbox” accessories arrive for ROG Xbox Ally and Ally X: storage, protection, docks, controller, and earbuds Xbox debuts official Designed for Xbox ROG Ally accessories: 2TB microSD, PCIe 4.0 SSDs, premium case, docks, Raikiri II controller, and Arctis GameBuds.

Windows 11’s next wave makes every PC an AI PC with Copilot Voice, Vision, Actions, New Taskbar and Search, And So Much More Microsoft rolls out “Hey Copilot,” Copilot Vision and Copilot Voice worldwide, taskbar Ask Copilot, AI Actions, and Gaming Copilot on Windows 11.

Xbox Free Play Days: F1 25, Everspace, Hell Let Loose, The Stone of Madness, and Ra Ra Boom playable Oct 16–19 Xbox Free Play Days returns Oct 16–19 with F1 25, Everspace, Hell Let Loose, plus timed trials for Stone of Madness and Ra Ra Boom.

Change your theme and create the perfect Windows 11 desktop in 2024 Here's a guide on how to change your theme, color, and more on Windows 11 to create an awesome desktop experience.

Windows 10 ESUs for Windows 365: What smart admins need to know now Windows 10 ESUs are free on Windows 365 Cloud PCs, Win10 gallery images are gone, and custom images are needed by April 14, 2026.

Urgent Windows 10 ESU (Extended Security Updates) for personal devices start today Windows 10 ESU starts today—enroll in Settings for security updates through Oct 13, 2026 via free or $30 options.

Shocktober 2025 Returns with Crazy Spooky Sales, New Xbox Game Pass Additions, including Hogwarts Legacy, The Casting of Frank Stone, and More Shocktober 2025 runs Oct 16–Nov 2 with spooky sales, new Game Pass titles, and Halloween events across Xbox and PC.

EA Play Adds Four Popular 10‑Hour Sports Trials — FC 26, Madden 26, NHL 26, College Football 26 EA Play adds four 10‑hour sports trials, new member rewards, Play List hits, and a Battlefield 6 discount—here’s what to claim now.

Copilot on Windows 11 Adds Easy One‑Click Links to Settings for Insiders Copilot on Windows now deep‑links into Settings for Insiders, starting with app version 1.25095.161 via the Microsoft Store.

Microsoft 365 Copilot introducing exclusive in‑country data processing in the UAE in 2026 Microsoft will enable in‑country data processing for Microsoft 365 Copilot in the UAE, targeting early 2026 availability for qualified organizations and hosting in Microsoft’s Dubai and Abu Dhabi cloud data…

Microsoft end of support is today, October 14, 2025: What you need to do now for Windows 10, Office 2016/2019, Exchange, Skype for Business, and more Windows 10, Office 2016/2019, Exchange 2016/2019 hit Microsoft end of support on Oct 14, 2025—here’s how to upgrade or migrate safely.

Microsoft Debuts MAI-Image-1: Powerful In-house image model breaks into LMArena’s top 10 Microsoft unveils MAI-Image-1, an in-house text-to-image model debuting top 10 on LMArena, coming soon to Copilot and Bing Image Creator.

This Next Week on Xbox (Oct 13-17): Keeper, NASCAR 25, Blood West, and 30+ Other Awesome Game Releases All the game releases for this next week on Xbox, Oct 12–18, 2025—dates, prices, and store links for Keeper, NASCAR 25, Blood West, Ember Knights, and more.

Microsoft Releases Windows 11 Insider Builds 26120.6780 (Beta) and 26220.6780 (Dev): Copilot+ Gets Smarter, Settings Go Interactive Microsoft rolls out Windows 11 Insider Builds 26120.6780 and 26220.6780 with smart Copilot+ settings, new Run dialog, and OneDrive refresh.

Microsoft Celebrates 50 Years with Limited Edition Bliss Crocs — A Nostalgic Tech Fashion Statement You Can Buy Now Microsoft marks 50 years with limited edition Bliss-themed Crocs featuring retro icons like Clippy and MSN Butterfly.

Next Week on Xbox (October 13-17, 2025): Keeper, NASCAR 25, Blood West, and More For Xbox fans, the Next Week on Xbox (October 13–17) is packed with monumental launches spanning fantasy roguelites, racing simulations, pixel platformers, story-driven RPGs, and indie gems. Whether playing on Xbox…

The Massive Microsoft Product Retirement is Windows 10, But Office 2016, Office 2019, and 50+ Azure Services That End Support Too Microsoft ends support for Windows 10, Office 2019, and 50+ Azure services on October 14, 2025. Critical transition timeline affects millions of users worldwide.

Xbox Free Play Days: Try Call of Duty Black Ops 6, Grounded 2, Riders Republic, AEW: Fight Forever, and More for Free This Weekend! Play Call of Duty Black Ops 6, Grounded 2, and more free with Xbox Free Play Days, October 9–12. No Game Pass required for select games.

OneDrive Gets a Major Copilot AI Upgrade With New Windows App and Photos Agent To Redefine the Cloud Experience Microsoft has once again set a new benchmark in productivity with the latest launch of Copilot + OneDrive, as highlighted in their October 8, 2025 blog post by jasmo, AKA Jason Moore, VP…

Microsoft Azure Unleashes World’s First NVIDIA GB300 NVL72 Supercomputing Cluster for OpenAI, Setting Fresh Standard for AI Compute Microsoft Azure launches the first production-scale NVIDIA GB300 NVL72 cluster for OpenAI, setting new benchmarks for AI model training and deployment.

Get Ready for The Outer Worlds 2 With New Xbox Design Lab Controllers: The Moon Man Arrives Experience The Outer Worlds 2 with custom Xbox Design Lab controllers, inspired by Moon Man and Arcadia’s rifts—available now.

Excel and Python Integration: Automate Reporting Like a Pro in 6 Easy Steps Unlock automation power: Learn seamless Excel and Python integration for reporting, data analysis, and visualization in minutes.

Xbox Game Pass October 2025 Adds Ninja Gaiden 4, Keeper, Ball x Pit, Supermarket Simulator, Baldur’s Gate I & II, and More Check out every new Xbox Game Pass October 2025 addition, including Ninja Gaiden 4, Keeper, Ball x Pit, Supermarket Simulator, and more.

Windows 10 Support Ends October 14: Expert Guide to Upgrade, ESU Survival, and Windows 11 Success Windows 10 support ends October 14, 2025. Upgrade to Windows 11 or use Microsoft’s $30 ESU—everything you must do to stay secure.

Xbox Game Pass Price Hike From $20 to $30 Sparks Global Outrage as Microsoft Doubles Down on Next-Gen Xbox Hardware Plans Microsoft’s Xbox Game Pass price hike ($20 to $30) backlash leads to regional delays, while AMD confirms next-gen Xbox hardware arriving in 2027.