<![CDATA[ Latest from Tom's Guide in Microsoft ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/tag/microsoft Sun, 07 Jun 2026 12:21:27 +0000 en <![CDATA[ Xbox Games Showcase 2026 — all the news, reveals, and announcements at Microsoft’s biggest gaming event of the year ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/news/live/xbox-games-showcase-2026-live-updates pxx48BQrf8Q9VvzdcApkMY Sun, 07 Jun 2026 12:21:27 +0000 Sun, 07 Jun 2026 18:46:11 +0000 <![CDATA[ Windows laptops are entering their MacBook Neo era, but is Windows 11 actually ready for it? 8GB of RAM has me worried ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/computing/laptops/windows-laptops-are-entering-their-macbook-neo-era-but-is-windows-11-actually-ready-for-it-8gb-of-ram-has-me-worried feEN8u8rHwsygggmoc7r5U Sun, 07 Jun 2026 11:15:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ The future of Windows 11 — what is Microsoft building next? ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/computing/windows-operating-systems/the-future-of-windows-11-what-is-microsoft-building-next VGAvj9wCPSfuDoxq9vbAvQ Wed, 03 Jun 2026 15:46:18 +0000 <![CDATA[ I just tested Microsoft Surface Laptop Ultra — Nvidia RTX Spark brings life to one of the best laptops I’ve ever tried ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/computing/laptops/microsoft-surface-laptop-ultra-rtx-spark-hands-on-review 7ZgAshoDUGewRYqNbiuhRN Wed, 03 Jun 2026 04:02:48 +0000 Wed, 03 Jun 2026 17:52:39 +0000 <![CDATA[ Biggest Microsoft Build 2026 announcements — agentic AI, RTX Spark Dev Box, GitHub Copilot app, new MAI models, and more ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/news/live/microsoft-build-2026 5aRThMzBZ9qJsZCT9kScXK Tue, 02 Jun 2026 13:00:09 +0000 Tue, 02 Jun 2026 21:50:20 +0000 <![CDATA[ Microsoft’s Surface Laptop Ultra packs an Nvidia Spark chip — and it could be a MacBook Pro killer ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/computing/laptops/microsofts-surface-laptop-ultra-packs-an-nvidia-spark-chip-and-it-could-be-a-macbook-pro-killer 7YhgJztcfMF58M3EdSv2mT Mon, 01 Jun 2026 04:42:33 +0000 <![CDATA[ Microsoft Build 2026 preview — all the big announcements to expect ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/computing/microsoft-build-2026-preview urCtp5gtDihTTV3iAJYpbb Fri, 29 May 2026 10:15:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ Even the people building AI don't know exactly where it's going ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/ai/even-the-people-building-ai-dont-know-exactly-where-its-going SkuNCUz3sDqVDgHNRcF6rS Wed, 27 May 2026 16:16:29 +0000 <![CDATA[ The new Microsoft Surface Laptop 8 is great — but it's hard to recommend to most people ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/computing/laptops/the-new-microsoft-surface-laptop-8-is-great-but-its-hard-to-recommend-to-most-people XiDjoogzMCmhvCnpBgwic3 Tue, 19 May 2026 13:00:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ Microsoft admits Windows users 'experienced some challenges' with the forced CoPilot key — now it's finally doing something about it ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/computing/windows-operating-systems/microsoft-admits-windows-users-experienced-some-challenges-with-the-forced-copilot-key-now-its-finally-doing-something-about-it XmUBzPF3ccGMxGeJc8MVEB Mon, 18 May 2026 12:27:36 +0000 <![CDATA[ Do you use Microsoft Exchange? Hackers are actively exploiting a new zero-day flaw ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/computing/online-security/do-you-use-microsoft-exchange-hackers-are-actively-exploiting-a-new-zero-day-flaw T5Ye4VFqWAKpKyhRbnYNHm Sun, 17 May 2026 18:55:56 +0000 <![CDATA[ Microsoft will soon automatically uninstall bad Windows drivers and this new tool could be a game changer for your PC ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/computing/windows-operating-systems/microsoft-will-soon-automatically-uninstall-bad-windows-drivers-and-this-new-tool-could-be-a-game-changer-for-your-pc evs2CHE6SJxqyPbrAuwgE7 Fri, 15 May 2026 23:05:32 +0000 <![CDATA[ Microsoft's urgent Window 11 patch fixes 30 'critical' bugs — update your PC now ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/computing/online-security/microsofts-urgent-window-11-patch-fixes-30-critical-bugs-update-your-pc-now 9PYXF7f4Aa9u8mYLuifMdT Wed, 13 May 2026 20:24:26 +0000 Wed, 13 May 2026 20:54:28 +0000 <![CDATA[ Dell's own support software is crashing its PCs and laptops — the irony is strong, but there is a quick fix ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/computing/windows-operating-systems/dells-own-support-software-is-crashing-its-pcs-and-laptops-the-irony-is-strong-but-there-is-a-quick-fix t8AJfgCayhiT8gQS8mbucQ Tue, 12 May 2026 10:47:15 +0000 <![CDATA[ Microsoft takes on MacBook Neo with new 'value advantage report,' claims Windows laptops offer double the RAM for less money and up to 56% longer battery life ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/computing/laptops/microsoft-takes-on-macbook-neo-with-new-value-advantage-report-claims-windows-laptops-offer-double-the-ram-for-less-money-and-up-to-56-percent-longer-battery-life aqpPJEPC2EL4FGrPEPgL24 Fri, 08 May 2026 09:25:21 +0000 <![CDATA[ Xbox CEO just scrapped Copilot AI for consoles — and I couldn't be happier ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/ai/xbox-ceo-just-scrapped-copilot-ai-for-consoles-and-i-couldnt-be-happier 8qoZD4uR5GBHhFU7Y4dLki Wed, 06 May 2026 15:19:31 +0000 <![CDATA[ 'Only Chromium-based browser I've tested that behaves this way': Microsoft Edge has a huge password vulnerability researcher claims ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/computing/online-security/only-chromium-based-browser-ive-tested-that-behaves-this-way-microsoft-edge-has-a-huge-password-vulnerability-researcher-claims T9yBH5uUaqzN2pLuu77BkK Tue, 05 May 2026 19:42:13 +0000 Tue, 05 May 2026 22:01:06 +0000 <![CDATA[ Xbox is giving Game Pass Ultimate a rare price cut — but there's a Call of Duty catch ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/gaming/xbox/xbox-is-giving-game-pass-ultimate-a-rare-price-cut-but-theres-a-call-of-duty-catch CjDgzpVb9M52K97rDmKjQ7 Tue, 21 Apr 2026 22:40:34 +0000 <![CDATA[ Microsoft reportedly redesigning Start Menu in Windows 11 after actually listening to user complaints ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/computing/windows-operating-systems/microsoft-reportedly-redesigning-start-menu-in-windows-11-after-actually-listening-to-user-complaints ckX6ZCN86Tefb6EAuYkRjC Fri, 17 Apr 2026 23:26:55 +0000 <![CDATA[ Microsoft’s new Surface Laptop could pack an OLED panel — but how much will it cost? ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/computing/microsofts-new-surface-laptop-could-pack-an-oled-panel-but-how-much-will-it-cost j29H6m3mnMw5FW7EiEFb5j Thu, 16 Apr 2026 15:11:17 +0000 <![CDATA[ Microsoft quietly hiked prices on all its Surface laptops — it's now cheaper to buy a MacBook Air ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/computing/laptops/microsoft-quietly-hiked-prices-on-all-its-surface-laptops-its-now-cheaper-to-buy-a-macbook-air rHVDRQgLFzWM7vvWDwEiqZ Tue, 14 Apr 2026 11:07:24 +0000 <![CDATA[ This is the one feature I miss from a real keyboard when I type on my phone — luckily, I've found the best alternative ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/phones/android-phones/this-is-the-one-feature-i-miss-from-a-real-keyboard-when-i-type-on-my-phone-luckily-ive-found-the-best-alternative zDmbLaqk354P4ks384KTjL Mon, 13 Apr 2026 08:00:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ Microsoft starts removing Copilot from Windows 11 — I’m saying that sarcastically because it's clearly just lip service ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/computing/windows-operating-systems/microsoft-starts-removing-copilot-from-windows-11-im-saying-that-sarcastically-because-its-clearly-just-lip-service mwsgK3vYX5VBQnn87VsMmU Fri, 10 Apr 2026 10:47:11 +0000 <![CDATA[ Forget Apple, embrace your inner PC nerd with these Microsoft mastery challenges ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/gaming/forget-apple-embrace-your-inner-pc-nerd-with-these-microsoft-mastery-challenges jiMdr3wS2nXs33YVwimnAd Fri, 03 Apr 2026 12:30:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ Microsoft promises Windows 11 reset: new focus on performance, reliability and 'reducing unnecessary Copilot' AI ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/computing/windows-operating-systems/microsoft-promises-windows-11-reset-new-focus-on-performance-reliability-and-reducing-unnecessary-copilot-ai U7oPc3mUkiqjxVQg8zqc3B Fri, 20 Mar 2026 21:54:30 +0000 <![CDATA[ Microsoft reveals new details on its Project Helix PC-console hybrid: here's all the latest on the next Xbox ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/gaming/xbox/microsoft-reveals-new-details-on-its-project-helix-pc-console-hybrid-heres-all-the-latest-on-the-next-xbox Q6pdJiCVD38uFJMTYFXYzV Thu, 12 Mar 2026 00:01:19 +0000 <![CDATA[ The next Xbox console is Project Helix and it will 'play your Xbox and PC games,' new CEO promises ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/gaming/xbox/next-xbox-will-play-your-xbox-and-pc-games-new-ceo-promises Ahr3sF4b9yii987EXDMQ69 Thu, 05 Mar 2026 21:07:59 +0000 Thu, 05 Mar 2026 21:13:04 +0000 <![CDATA[ Xbox isn’t dead yet — here’s how the gaming brand can make a comeback ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/gaming/xbox-isnt-dead-yet-heres-how-the-gaming-brand-can-make-a-comeback 6zPg4egBpzfFyxajqZoPRo Wed, 25 Feb 2026 12:30:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ New Xbox CEO Asha Sharma explains her plans for the future of Microsoft gaming in latest interview ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/gaming/xbox/xboxs-asha-sharma-promises-the-return-of-xbox-and-a-distinct-point-of-view-in-new-interview Nr9UzPoR3UuJPWAAJ7DFjd Mon, 23 Feb 2026 22:30:32 +0000 Tue, 24 Feb 2026 18:16:44 +0000 <![CDATA[ Microsoft won’t stop trying to make Edge happen — now it’s coming to Teams, but there is a quick fix ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/computing/microsoft-wont-stop-trying-to-make-edge-happen-now-its-coming-to-teams-but-there-is-a-quick-fix 86vp5qh2TxMCnS3tjXpQCo Fri, 20 Feb 2026 11:56:03 +0000 <![CDATA[ Microsoft confirms Copilot bug let its AI read sensitive and confidential emails ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/computing/online-security/microsoft-confirms-copilot-bug-let-its-ai-read-sensitive-and-confidential-emails jzHBefDQ3f53s7NCXBpqDZ Thu, 19 Feb 2026 18:21:34 +0000 <![CDATA[ Windows 11’s taskbar internet speed test is a real quality-of-life upgrade — now, where is Microsoft's AI dial back? ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/computing/windows-operating-systems/windows-11-is-getting-3-new-features-in-a-major-quality-of-life-update-is-microsoft-starting-to-pull-back-on-ai-slop UoQW2XvgNzqgSkrG3oA56R Wed, 18 Feb 2026 11:28:08 +0000 Thu, 19 Feb 2026 18:10:09 +0000 <![CDATA[ Xbox Live outage — login and game save syncing issues affected millions globally ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/news/live/xbox-live-outage-february-2026 JSjSoPmuqzZdBhvVetnGdV Tue, 17 Feb 2026 15:41:02 +0000 Tue, 17 Feb 2026 16:14:14 +0000 <![CDATA[ 'Concentrate on keeping it simple': Bill Gates wanted PCs to be straightforward, and Windows 11’s AI push is a betrayal ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/computing/concentrate-on-keeping-it-simple-bill-gates-wanted-pcs-to-be-straightforward-and-windows-11s-ai-push-is-a-betrayal STc4uzHqYTTZU75Q7GxFng Fri, 13 Feb 2026 13:56:58 +0000 <![CDATA[ Windows 10 users warned to upgrade now or risk a ‘degraded security state’ as Microsoft ends Secure Boot support ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/computing/windows-operating-systems/windows-10-users-warned-to-upgrade-now-or-risk-a-degraded-security-state-as-microsoft-ends-secure-boot-support LFrJkxgRzPFTNhTDr3APpG Wed, 11 Feb 2026 11:38:30 +0000 <![CDATA[ PS6 rumored for massive 30GB RAM upgrade as next Xbox will pivot to PC hybrid — what we know so far ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/gaming/ps6-rumored-for-massive-30gb-ram-upgrade-as-next-xbox-will-pivot-to-pc-hybrid-what-we-know-so-far 4YMB2bafByccr9urZE7pTj Tue, 10 Feb 2026 01:29:31 +0000 <![CDATA[ Here's 5 things an NPU can do for your laptop — AI smarts you'll actually use without realizing it ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/computing/laptops/heres-5-things-an-npu-can-do-for-your-laptop-ai-smarts-youll-actually-use-without-realizing-it LtsP2fYHMrL3pdtmvXyZvA Wed, 04 Feb 2026 12:01:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ AMD just hinted the next-gen Xbox could ‘launch in 2027’ — here’s why I’m not convinced ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/gaming/xbox/amd-hinted-the-next-gen-xbox-could-launch-in-2027-heres-why-im-not-convinced CU45phaB8xaoMccwFMg7hm Wed, 04 Feb 2026 10:57:29 +0000 Wed, 04 Feb 2026 11:45:36 +0000 <![CDATA[ I test headphones for a living — and the best work-from-home headphones aren't made by Apple or Sony ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/feature/im-using-the-microsoft-surface-headphones-2-plus-after-three-years-theyre-still-the-best-work-from-home-headphones-ever MVcsyn93GXAUVCv7PbR7mh Tue, 03 Feb 2026 07:01:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ Microsoft is reportedly 'pulling back' on stuffing Windows 11 with AI — and I couldn't be happier ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/computing/windows-operating-systems/microsoft-is-reportedly-pulling-back-on-stuffing-windows-11-with-ai-and-i-couldnt-be-happier jp4MxpbLUKe5p8GfkXaHWi Fri, 30 Jan 2026 16:20:07 +0000 <![CDATA[ 'We need to improve Windows in ways that are meaningful for people': Microsoft is urgently trying to fix Windows 11 issues ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/computing/windows-operating-systems/we-need-to-improve-windows-in-ways-that-are-meaningful-for-people-microsoft-is-urgently-trying-to-fix-windows-11-issues bVifFjzCN5LV6wEJufUAEL Thu, 29 Jan 2026 19:53:10 +0000 <![CDATA[ Microsoft earnings — 'You can think of agents as the new apps,' CEO Satya Nadella ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/news/live/microsoft-q2-earnings-2026 8YqTV92jp66KdFbBPhJay9 Wed, 28 Jan 2026 17:47:52 +0000 Thu, 29 Jan 2026 00:02:13 +0000 <![CDATA[ Xbox gaming makes the jump to Windows on Arm, but can it stem the tide of gamers turning to Linux? ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/gaming/pc-gaming/xbox-gaming-makes-the-jump-to-windows-on-arm-but-can-it-stem-the-tide-of-gamers-turning-to-linux XTPkYbbBGTBPNqDa3YhRpP Sun, 25 Jan 2026 12:30:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ Microsoft 365 outages prove cloud services are only one glitch away from chaos, and they still don't have a backup plan for the internet ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/computing/microsoft-365-more-like-microsoft-364-why-yesterdays-outage-proves-these-companies-dont-yet-have-a-backup-plan-for-the-internet wirmqGmFt8B6SuMXuXEbtJ Fri, 23 Jan 2026 11:38:56 +0000 Sat, 24 Jan 2026 11:10:24 +0000 <![CDATA[ Microsoft outage now 'resolved' — latest updates as 365, Outlook and Teams return ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/news/live/microsoft-down-live-updates-outage-jan-22-26 u9sA6kNCi6rAZ6SeZihZ9C Thu, 22 Jan 2026 19:59:04 +0000 Fri, 23 Jan 2026 23:25:56 +0000 <![CDATA[ Microsoft needed a win with Windows’ latest update, but even its fix needed fixing ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/computing/microsoft-needed-a-win-with-windows-latest-update-but-even-its-fix-needed-fixing ohcDaVuJZeTQa63hxyKzNT Thu, 22 Jan 2026 09:45:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ How to fix Windows 11's annoying shutdown bug (and why it's happening) ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/computing/windows-operating-systems/how-to-fix-windows-11s-annoying-shutdown-bug-and-why-its-happening wL3fbHFNVm7gpYerVxa3M4 Thu, 22 Jan 2026 06:15:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ Xbox could launch an ad-free cloud gaming tier soon — here’s what we’ve heard ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/gaming/xbox/xbox-could-launch-an-ad-free-cloud-gaming-tier-soon-heres-what-weve-heard h2CgTjyB4n8QMxFpKh46FQ Tue, 20 Jan 2026 21:29:59 +0000 <![CDATA[ This Microsoft Copilot vulnerability only requires a single click, and your personal data could be stolen ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/computing/online-security/this-microsoft-copilot-vulnerability-only-requires-a-single-click-and-your-personal-data-could-be-stolen NpF6aSJQnREdceoZmuvwoN Thu, 15 Jan 2026 17:17:24 +0000 <![CDATA[ Microsoft's first Patch Tuesday of 2026 fixes over 100 bugs and one active zero-day flaw — don't wait to update your PC ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/computing/online-security/microsofts-first-patch-tuesday-of-2026-fixes-over-100-bugs-and-one-active-zero-day-flaw-dont-wait-to-update-your-pc qtmWdMcmDDu4RZL7zjv8v8 Wed, 14 Jan 2026 17:19:39 +0000