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Microsoft releases emergency OOB Windows update to fix licensing and activation issues

Usama Jawad — Fri, 13 Nov 2026 19:32:02 +0000

Microsoft's latest Patch Tuesday has caused another headache for enterprise customers automating Windows activation using SLMGR, prompting an emergency update just days after its release. Read more...

Garmin Instinct 3 Solar drops to $299.99 in this 40% off deal

Ivan Jenic — Fri, 13 Nov 2026 19:04:01 +0000

If you're looking for a watch that can achieve unlimited battery life in certain conditions, check out the Garmin Instict 3 Solar, which is currently on a discount. Read more...

Windows 11 Future Platforms build 29708.1001 brings Windows Hello changes, and more

Ivan Jenic — Fri, 13 Nov 2026 18:50:01 +0000

Microsoft just released Windows 11 Insider Preview build 29708.1001 for the Future Platforms channel. See what's included: Read more...

Microsoft improving Windows 11 BitLocker to make TPM management easier on latest build

Sayan Sen — Fri, 13 Nov 2026 18:33:34 +0000

Microsoft has released new Windows 11 builds under the Beta and Experimental channel. It brings some new features and improvements. Read more...

KB5132057 and KB5132265: Windows 11 26H2, 25H2, and 26H1 get a long list of new features

Ivan Jenic — Fri, 13 Nov 2026 18:24:01 +0000

Microsoft just pushed the new Release Preview updates for Windows 11 versions 26H2, 25H2, and 26H1. See what's included: Read more...

Windows 11 + Microsoft Office Classic = $32.97

Neowin Deals — Fri, 13 Nov 2026 18:00:01 +0000

Save almost $400 and upgrade your Windows for a more enhanced UI, improved security, and better multitasking, with classic Office apps. Read more...

OpenAI launches ChatGPT Wallet, allowing AI agents to make purchases on your behalf

Pradeep Viswanathan — Fri, 13 Nov 2026 16:22:01 +0000

Built in partnership with American Express, Mastercard, and Visa, ChatGPT Wallet lets AI agents handle online checkouts without exposing sensitive card numbers. Read more...

Microsoft Office alternative Euro-Office gets Windows, macOS, and Linux desktop app

Usama Jawad — Fri, 13 Nov 2026 15:32:01 +0000

Looking for a free Microsoft Office alternative? Nextcloud's latest desktop app release brings several useful cross-platform features that could make it worth trying. Read more...

New Xbox update lets you move the Guide menu and shuffle Home backgrounds

Pulasthi Ariyasinghe — Fri, 13 Nov 2026 13:24:02 +0000

Microsoft is rolling out a new Xbox Insider update with rotating dynamic backgrounds, a movable Guide menu, and disc-to-digital library controls. Read more...

Near 5-star rated Windows 11 customization app Wintoys now lets you save massive RAM

Sayan Sen — Fri, 13 Nov 2026 12:46:01 +0000

You can unlock a faster, lighter Windows 11 experience with Wintoys' latest update, as it now helps you reclaim massive amounts of RAM. There is plenty more in store too. Read more...

Microsoft casually confirms Wolfenstein 3 and a new game from id Software

Pulasthi Ariyasinghe — Fri, 13 Nov 2026 11:46:01 +0000

Xbox CEO Asha Sharma has officially confirmed that MachineGames is developing Wolfenstein 3 while id Software is working on its next project under Hugo Martin. Read more...

Microsoft has improved Windows Server's LDAP authentication, breaking NetApp SMB shares

Usama Jawad — Fri, 13 Nov 2026 11:20:01 +0000

A Windows Server security enhancement introduced an unexpected headache for IT admins, and Microsoft has now issued a warning about the problem. Read more...

Anthropic blames Microsoft for Claude outage & downtime as user authentication breaks

Sayan Sen — Fri, 13 Nov 2026 11:03:57 +0000

Anthropic has confirmed that Claude is suffering from a service disruption, again. The company is investigating and has released some preliminary details. Read more...

Microsoft is retiring some Compatibility Mode options in Word, and old documents may break

Usama Jawad — Fri, 13 Nov 2026 11:00:01 +0000

Older Word documents could soon look different as Microsoft prepares a change to Compatibility Mode, but the full impact remains unclear. Read more...

32-inch LG UltraFine 4K monitor is a productivity beast, now down to $199 in latest deal

Usama Jawad — Fri, 13 Nov 2026 10:24:01 +0000

Need a spacious 4K screen for less? LG's 32-inch UltraFine monitor is now discounted, making this a tempting time to upgrade your desk. Read more...

Microsoft AI Frontiers co-founder quits, criticizes company's AI strategy

Ivan Jenic — Fri, 13 Nov 2026 09:56:02 +0000

Microsoft's AI strategy isn't sitting well with everyone. One of AI Frontiers' co-founders has quit, claiming the company's leadership wasn't interested in his team's research. Read more...

Housefishing: How scammers are excessively altering real estate photos using AI

Justin Luna — Fri, 13 Nov 2026 09:40:01 +0000

They say if it's too good to be true, then it probably is. This is what prospective home buyers in the United Kingdom are experiencing with a rising trend called "housefishing." Read more...

OpenAI launches Daybreak Red Team and Defense Factory to fix vulnerabilities using AI

Pradeep Viswanathan — Fri, 13 Nov 2026 07:50:02 +0000

Following the recent debut of its GPT-6 Cyber model, OpenAI has introduced two enterprise security products: Daybreak Red Team and Daybreak Defense Factory. Read more...

Analyst: Samsung remains king of foldables, holds 69% of foldable market

Justin Luna — Fri, 13 Nov 2026 06:28:01 +0000

In the third quarter of 2026, Samsung continues to be the biggest foldable smartphone brand, according to an analyst. However, they have a bold prediction that could completely shake things up. Read more...

Microsoft "regrets" Outlook, Exchange, SharePoint outage after admitting it still can't fix

Sayan Sen — Fri, 13 Nov 2026 04:50:02 +0000

A senior Microsoft exec says he "regrets" the worldwide Outlook disruption, as the company admits the frustrating disruption that still has no permanent fix. Read more...

Microsoft patches Windows Server feature that was about to break in Google Chrome and Edge

Ivan Jenic — Fri, 13 Nov 2026 03:56:01 +0000

Google Chrome is about to disable a technology that Remote Desktop Web Access relies on. Microsoft has released a fix for Windows Server just in time. Read more...

US sues Lyft over $50 million after its drivers turned away passengers with disabilities

Justin Luna — Fri, 13 Nov 2026 03:40:01 +0000

The US Department of Justice has filed a complaint ridesharing company Lyft, claiming that its drivers have continued to discriminate against passengers with disabilities. Read more...

Patch Tuesday updates break popular Windows customization tool Windhawk, but there's a fix

Ivan Jenic — Fri, 13 Nov 2026 00:44:01 +0000

If your Windhawk mods stopped working after November's Patch Tuesday update, you're not alone. But the fix is already in place. Here's what's going on: Read more...

Samsung Galaxy S27 wallpapers are already here, download them now

Ivan Jenic — Thu, 12 Nov 2026 22:46:01 +0000

Samsung's Galaxy S27 series is still months away, but you can already give your phone a fresh look with five leaked wallpapers. Read more...

Microsoft brings 21 more OG Xbox games to PC and finally adds achievements

Pulasthi Ariyasinghe — Thu, 12 Nov 2026 22:30:01 +0000

Microsoft has expanded Xbox Backward Compatibility on PC with 21 more original Xbox games alongside official Xbox Achievements. Read more...

Massive 75-inch Hisense U6 Pro 4K Mini-LED TV gets 47% discount in limited-time deal

Usama Jawad — Thu, 12 Nov 2026 22:08:01 +0000

Amazon has slashed prices on Hisense's U6 Pro TVs, but the biggest savings are not necessarily where you would expect shoppers to look. Read more...

LibreOffice 26.8.3 is now out with improved support for Microsoft Office file formats

Usama Jawad — Thu, 12 Nov 2026 21:08:01 +0000

LibreOffice users have several reasons to update to version 26.8.3, as the latest release addresses long-standing frustrations and brings welcome changes. Read more...

Microsoft admits Outlook bug potentially blocked important emails for nearly three days

Usama Jawad — Thu, 12 Nov 2026 20:40:01 +0000

A Microsoft email-filtering problem may have left recipients unaware that important messages were never delivered. Here's what happened. Read more...

Humble Bundle's sudden redesign removes 2FA, sparking security fears

Pulasthi Ariyasinghe — Thu, 12 Nov 2026 20:24:01 +0000

Humble Bundle has quietly rolled out a controversial website redesign that removes two-factor authentication and breaks key library management tools. Read more...

Windows bug leaves SQL connections open, out-of-band (OOB) fix coming soon

Usama Jawad — Thu, 12 Nov 2026 20:08:01 +0000

A Windows update is creating an unexpected headache for database admins, and Microsoft's current workarounds may not be enough to keep it at bay. Read more...

Microsoft's new Xbox Playback reveals your 25-year gaming history on the platform

Pulasthi Ariyasinghe — Thu, 12 Nov 2026 19:34:01 +0000

Microsoft has launched Xbox Playback for its 25th anniversary, letting players view their first Xbox game, total playtime, and other stats. Read more...

Microsoft Exchange, Outlook, SharePoint go down right after Teams outage

Sayan Sen — Thu, 12 Nov 2026 19:18:23 +0000

Microsoft has confirmed that various M365 services have slowed down as they have been hit by an outage. The company is investigating and has released some preliminary details. Read more...

Halo: Campaign Evolved is getting multiplayer after all as Firefight announced

Pulasthi Ariyasinghe — Thu, 12 Nov 2026 19:16:01 +0000

Halo Studios has announced that the popular co-op Firefight mode is coming to Halo: Campaign Evolved. Read more...

Deals: Sony BRAVIA Theater Trio 3-Unit (HT-A8) with Dolby Atmos & Sub 9 wireless subwoofer

Sayan Sen — Thu, 12 Nov 2026 19:00:01 +0000

Sony BRAVIA Trio three unit soundbar system and Sub 9 wireless subwoofer are very good deals at the moment. Read why you should purchase them. Read more...

Google's Gemini 4 Hydrogen beats GPT-6.1 Terra on most key AI benchmarks

Pradeep Viswanathan — Thu, 12 Nov 2026 18:46:01 +0000

Gemini 4 Hydrogen undercuts the pricing of Google's flagship Carbon and Argon releases while surprisingly surpassing Argon on the Artificial Analysis Intelligence Index. Read more...

Xbox Free Play Days brings Sumerian Six, Sunderfolk, and two more games

Pulasthi Ariyasinghe — Thu, 12 Nov 2026 18:16:02 +0000

Microsoft's latest Xbox Free Play Days event is live, giving Game Pass members weekend access to Sumerian Six, Sunderfolk, and more. Read more...

Save 71% on this Luminar Web & Mobile Bundle: Lifetime Access

Neowin Deals — Thu, 12 Nov 2026 18:00:01 +0000

Get lifetime Luminar on Web Full Access: AI photo editing in your browser with unlimited AI edits, full RAW support and Luminar for Mobile included. Read more...

AMD outs must-install 26.11.1 emergency driver to fix drive bug that kept writing non-stop

Sayan Sen — Thu, 12 Nov 2026 17:42:01 +0000

AMD has just released an emergency driver for Radeon 9000 and 7000 series GPU owners to fix SSD degradation bug. As such, it's a must-install update. Read more...

Microsoft shares some more details on OneDrive Command Line tool including release date

Sayan Sen — Thu, 12 Nov 2026 16:16:01 +0000

Microsoft shares some new details about its OneDrive command line tool, which it unveiled last month, including when we will finally see the utility. Read more...

Epic Games Store is giving away roguelike autobattler Knightica for free

Pulasthi Ariyasinghe — Thu, 12 Nov 2026 16:00:01 +0000

The Epic Games Store has refreshed its weekly promotion, making Mad Mango Games' roguelike autobattler Knightica free to claim and keep. Read more...