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Microsoft confirms May Windows 10 updates trigger BitLocker recovery
Microsoft has confirmed that some Windows 10 and Windows 10 Enterprise LTSC 2021 systems will boot into BitLocker recovery after installing the May 2025 security updates. The BitLocker Windows security feature encrypts storage drives to prevent data theft, and Windows computers typically enter BitLocker recovery mode after events like TPM (Trusted Platform Module) updates or hardware changes to regain access…
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Microsoft faces another lawsuit over software licensing practices
Microsoft is facing one of the UK’s largest ever class action lawsuits over its software licensing practices. In a claim estimated at billions of pounds in total, barrister Alexander Wolfson said the company has been overcharging customers for certain products, including its Office and Windows product lines, since October 2015. The lawsuit alleges that the tech giant restricted competition to…
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Microsoft faces UK class action lawsuit over licensing – Computerworld
Microsoft faces more legal action in the UK, this time from a barrister named Alexander Wolfson who issued an opt-out class action claim this week alleging that public or private organizations in the UK that purchased certain software licenses (including for Microsoft Office and Windows) since October 1, 2015, were overcharged due to Microsoft’s market practices. Wolfson, who retained the…
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Microsoft fixes Linux boot issues on dual-boot Windows systems
Microsoft has fixed a known issue preventing Linux from booting on dual-boot systems with Secure Boot enabled after installing the August 2024 Windows security updates. The list of affected systems includes those running client (Windows 10 and Windows 11) and server (Windows Server 2012 and later) OS versions. This issue is triggered by a Secure Boot Advanced Targeting (SBAT) update that blocks UEFI shim bootloaders vulnerable to…
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How to block websites and filter content in Microsoft Edge to keep your child safe
Helping your child navigate the internet safely is an important aspect of modern parenting. With so much content just a few clicks away, you need to have the right tools to filter what children can see. Microsoft Edge, the default browser included with Windows, offers built-in options to block certain websites and filter search results. These features are designed to…
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Microsoft workers face a fresh round of layoffs – here’s who could be impacted
Microsoft has confirmed plans to cut around 3% of employees as part of a fresh cost-cutting scheme. Initially reported by CNBC, the layoffs are set to affect around 6,000 workers globally and will span a range of divisions, locations, and seniority levels. Among these are workers at the company’s Redmond headquarters. The state of Washington revealed on Tuesday that 1,985…
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Microsoft 365 apps on Windows 10 to get security updates until 2028 – Computerworld
Microsoft 365 apps for Windows 10 will continue to get security updates until Oct. 10, 2028, three years after the company ends support for Windows 10 this coming Oct. 14, Microsoft said in a blog post. At the same time, the company noted that the apps could experience performance issues over time when running on Windows 10. If a customer…
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Microsoft u-turn gives apps security updates on Windows 10 until 2028
Microsoft has softened its stance on support for Windows 10 security support for Microsoft 365 apps, extending the deadline from October by another three years. Microsoft has been trying to convince users to upgrade to Windows 11 ahead of the end of support for Windows 10 in October. So far, Statcounter global figures suggest Windows 10 still dominates with 53%…
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Microsoft to cut an estimated 6,000 employees – Computerworld
Microsoft (Nasdaq:MSFT) on Tuesday said it is laying off 3% of its employees, which equals an estimated 6,000 positions. This move will reportedly include a cut in the number of middle managers in the company, though it will affect “all levels, teams, and geographies,” Microsoft told CNBC, which reported that the company is “aiming to reduce management layers.” It reported…
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OpenAI’s IPO aspirations prompt rethink of Microsoft alliance – Computerworld
“If Microsoft trades equity for extended model access, it’s signaling a pragmatic pivot from ownership to operational leverage,” said Abhivyakti Sengar, practice director at Everest Group. “This would give Microsoft continued dominance across enterprise applications without the burden of influencing OpenAI’s increasingly complex governance structure, especially if OpenAI transitions to a Public Benefit Corporation.” The Redmond-based tech giant has already…
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