<![CDATA[ Latest from Tom's Guide in Microsoft ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/tag/microsoft Tue, 21 Apr 2026 22:40:34 +0000 en <![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 <![CDATA[ Sleuth uncovers Office 97 Easter egg hidden for 30 years: 'the comments Clippy provides are a cherry on top' ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/computing/windows-operating-systems/sleuth-uncovers-office-97-easter-egg-hidden-for-30-years-the-comments-clippy-provides-are-a-cherry-on-top 5gVhm9diphi6DL8yrf2Rdi Tue, 13 Jan 2026 18:53:52 +0000 <![CDATA[ Microsoft tipped to potentially unveil an Xbox PC later this year: what we know ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/gaming/xbox/microsoft-tipped-to-potentially-unveil-an-xbox-pc-later-this-year-what-we-know cbVwhNybSxn4vZHabUxGLa Thu, 08 Jan 2026 18:39:47 +0000 <![CDATA[ Check your inbox: These companies were the most impersonated in phishing attacks in 2025 ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/computing/online-security/check-your-inbox-these-companies-were-the-most-impersonated-in-phishing-attacks-in-2025 9Ekkw7kzRjeTos4VBm34xS Tue, 06 Jan 2026 18:30:02 +0000 <![CDATA[ This hidden Windows 11 setting might be quietly draining your RAM — here's a quick fix ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/computing/windows-operating-systems/this-hidden-windows-11-setting-might-be-quietly-hogging-your-ram-heres-a-quick-fix VQPBspcHiFsLVTXBST6nxG Fri, 19 Dec 2025 12:15:38 +0000 Fri, 19 Dec 2025 16:22:36 +0000 <![CDATA[ Microsoft accounts are under attack by hackers - here's how to stay safe from this age-old tactic ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/computing/online-security/hackers-are-using-this-simple-trick-to-take-over-microsoft-accounts-dont-fall-for-this GA7wRwgdzYB4EvmNZQrtpA Tue, 16 Dec 2025 19:07:37 +0000 Wed, 17 Dec 2025 19:29:22 +0000 <![CDATA[ Rumor claims Xbox wants to bring older Xbox games to PC and handhelds — here's what we’ve heard ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/gaming/rumor-claims-xbox-wants-to-bring-older-xbox-games-to-pc-and-handhelds-heres-what-weve-heard eo5XHuNzLUhsiyd757DSYo Thu, 11 Dec 2025 16:04:26 +0000 <![CDATA[ Microsoft promises to improve PC gaming in 2026, but will it be enough to topple Steam? ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/gaming/pc-gaming/microsoft-promises-to-improve-pc-gaming-in-2026-but-will-it-be-enough-to-topple-steam wsq2JNBXNTjMf4JLM5oWw6 Wed, 10 Dec 2025 16:57:32 +0000 <![CDATA[ Microsoft's December Patch fixes three zero-day flaws including one critical exploited vulnerability — update your PC right now ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/computing/online-security/update-your-pc-now-microsofts-december-2025-patch-tuesday-fixes-57-flaws RnqvHJEtjWEfmAAKWEUggn Tue, 09 Dec 2025 22:18:36 +0000 Wed, 10 Dec 2025 17:34:11 +0000 <![CDATA[ Think you're a spreadsheet wizard? You ain't seen nothing 'til you've watched the Excel World Championships — here's how ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/computing/office-software/think-youre-a-spreadsheet-wizard-you-aint-seen-nothing-til-youve-watched-the-excel-world-championships-heres-how RYrEiVdWpEe3Jv4Ht27cP5 Thu, 04 Dec 2025 20:42:51 +0000 <![CDATA[ How to get Xbox Full Screen Experience on any Windows 11 PC — even if you don't have the option in settings ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/gaming/pc-gaming/how-to-enable-xbox-full-screen-experience pd9k6o8ya8kT6mACKNhzTE Wed, 03 Dec 2025 10:29:08 +0000 Wed, 03 Dec 2025 14:24:21 +0000 <![CDATA[ The Xbox Full Screen Experience just arrived on all Windows handhelds — here's how to enable it ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/gaming/xbox/all-windows-based-handheld-gaming-consoles-are-getting-the-xbox-full-screen-experience-what-you-need-to-know wW77MyC8NDCuUnJoZBk3pE Thu, 20 Nov 2025 22:43:05 +0000 Fri, 21 Nov 2025 16:55:36 +0000 <![CDATA[ Windows turns 40 — here's the 20 best (and worst) moments in Windows history ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/computing/windows-operating-systems/windows-is-40-today-heres-the-20-best-and-worst-moments-in-windows-history Xp4trQwtUiZbVkSD5DwkFH Thu, 20 Nov 2025 06:15:00 +0000 Thu, 20 Nov 2025 15:04:41 +0000 <![CDATA[ I’m a Windows user — and these are 5 upgrades I want from Windows 12 ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/computing/windows-operating-systems/im-a-windows-user-and-these-are-5-upgrades-i-want-from-windows-12 zr3mQbdaubTyrgsjtM2YTQ Thu, 20 Nov 2025 05:00:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ You can create a podcast with Copilot in seconds — and all it takes is a single prompt ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/ai/google-gemini/you-can-create-a-podcast-with-copilot-in-seconds-and-all-it-takes-is-a-single-prompt tFSSpbpPAG9TCaAhwwhToX Sat, 15 Nov 2025 09:01:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ Microsoft just gave you another reason to update your PC — November's Patch Tuesday fixes 63 flaws ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/computing/online-security/microsoft-just-fixed-63-security-flaws-including-one-zero-day-update-your-pc-right-now NhuBgVLqVFcHUvwKyqwkHX Wed, 12 Nov 2025 20:58:37 +0000 Thu, 13 Nov 2025 16:24:57 +0000 <![CDATA[ I just tested Mixed Reality Link for Windows 11 with my Meta Quest 3, and it’s shockingly good for a free feature ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/computing/virtual-reality/i-just-tested-mixed-reality-link-for-windows-11-with-my-meta-quest-3-and-its-shockingly-good-for-a-free-feature oxnvqeeEhYzYsMddwEbRvJ Mon, 03 Nov 2025 11:59:42 +0000 <![CDATA[ This weird Windows 11 bug makes Task Manager clone itself — and you can’t close it ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/computing/windows-operating-systems/this-weird-windows-11-bug-makes-task-manager-clone-itself-and-you-cant-close-it JFtGTUQnCF63jsh9yB7YPN Fri, 31 Oct 2025 18:35:45 +0000 Fri, 31 Oct 2025 20:15:22 +0000