Microsoft builds its own AI stack to help wean it from its reliance on OpenAI

New proprietary models reduce Microsoft's dependence on its biggest AI partner, even as the two maintain a fragile alliance.

Microsoft account vs. local account: How to choose and set up your pick in Windows 11

The Windows 11 setup program really, really wants you to use a Microsoft account instead of a local account. Here's everything you need to know about your options.

Google Now Lets You Change Your Gmail Address. Here’s How

You’ve probably had the same Gmail address for years. Now, it’s easy to make a name change without worrying about the ...

Microsoft 365 Under Siege: Phishing Campaign Bypasses MFA Across 5 Countries

A global phishing campaign targeting Microsoft 365 bypasses security codes using a legitimate login feature, impacting ...
NDTV

MS Dhoni Left Out Of CSK's Strongest XI By Ex-India Star In Stunning Verdict: 'Team Doesn't Benefit'

Former India cricketer Irfan Pathan has snubbed MS Dhoni from his strongest Chennai Super Kings (CSK) playing XI for the upcoming Indian Premier League (IPL) season. At 44, Dhoni is set to feature as ...
Bleeping Computer

Microsoft: Enabling Teams Meeting add-in breaks Outlook Classic

Microsoft is working to address a known issue that renders the classic Outlook email client unusable for users who have enabled the Microsoft Teams Meeting Add-in. "Some users may be unable to use ...
Computerworld

‘Dead’ Outlook add-in hijacked to phish 4,000 Microsoft Office Store users

A blind spot in Microsoft’s app and add-in marketplace security allowed an eagle-eyed hacker to hijack an abandoned Outlook add-in to carry out phishing attacks that compromised 4,000 users, ...
PC World

Beware! That Microsoft email is genuine, but it’s also a scam

PCWorld reports that cybercriminals are exploiting Microsoft Power BI’s legitimate notification feature to send convincing phishing emails from genuine Microsoft addresses. These fake payment alerts ...
Lifehacker

This Phishing Scam Comes From a Real Microsoft Email Address

Emily Long is a freelance writer based in Salt Lake City. After graduating from Duke University, she spent several years reporting on the federal workforce for Government Executive, a publication of ...
Ars Technica

There’s a rash of scam spam coming from a real Microsoft address

There are reports that a legitimate Microsoft email address—which Microsoft explicitly says customers should add to their allow list—is delivering scam spam. According to an Ars reader, the address on ...
TechRepublic

Microsoft’s 8-Hour Outage Leaves Thousands Without Email

Microsoft’s cloud empire crumbled yesterday (Jan. 22) in a devastating service disruption. The incident left businesses across North America staring at error ...
CNBC

Microsoft fixes Outlook email issues

Microsoft reported issues with sending and receiving email messages through Outlook, searching in OneDrive and creating chats in Teams. The incident lasted nearly 11 hours. Last summer, Outlook was ...