Topic: microsoft updates
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Microsoft Outlook Blocks Malicious SVG Image Attacks
Microsoft has blocked potentially dangerous inline SVG images in Outlook to counter rising cyberattacks exploiting this format, with a global rollout from early September to mid-October 2025. The update affects fewer than 0.1% of images, showing empty spaces for blocked SVGs while still supportin...
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Microsoft Photos to Automatically Organize Your Images
Microsoft is testing a new AI feature for the Windows 11 Photos app that automatically organizes photos into folders, initially available to Insiders on Copilot Plus PCs. The AI sorts images by visual content, grouping receipts, screenshots, identity documents, and handwritten notes into categori...
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CISA Urges Immediate Patch for Critical Windows Server Flaw
A critical remote code execution vulnerability (CVE-2025-59287) in Windows Server Update Services (WSUS) allows attackers to gain full SYSTEM-level control without user interaction, posing a severe threat to organizational networks. CISA has mandated federal agencies to patch the flaw within thre...
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Windows 11 Can Resume Your Android Apps Instantly
Microsoft has expanded its Cross-Device Resume feature for Windows 11, allowing users to instantly resume select Android apps like Spotify and Microsoft Office directly on their PC, enhancing workflow continuity. The update, currently in preview, broadens the feature beyond its initial limitation...
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Windows 11's Dark Mode Just Got a Major File Explorer Upgrade
Microsoft has updated Windows 11 to fix dark mode inconsistencies in File Explorer dialogs, ensuring they match the system theme during file operations. The company is expanding this consistent dark mode to other elements like progress bars and error messages, with more updates planned for future...
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Sudo on Windows 11: More Useful Than You Think
Windows 11 now includes a native `sudo` command, allowing users to run terminal commands with administrative privileges directly from their current window, streamlining workflows for developers and power users. The feature is enabled in Settings and offers configuration modes, including an inline...
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ROG Ally Game Profiles Boost Performance and Battery Life
Microsoft is introducing default game profiles for the ROG Ally that automatically optimize frame rates and power usage for 40 popular games, eliminating the need for manual settings. These profiles adjust performance based on battery power, either boosting FPS for smoother gameplay or capping it...
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Windows 11 25H2 Bugs Confirmed by Microsoft
Microsoft has confirmed significant bugs in Windows 11 version 25H2, including issues with protected media playback where applications fail to display or record live TV and DRM-protected content, leading to playback errors and black screens. Another problem involves the Windows Update Standalone ...
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Microsoft's Rejected Office Icons Revealed
Microsoft has introduced new curved, vibrant icons for its Office suite, revealing design concepts that sometimes resemble older Office for Mac aesthetics, giving insight into the creative process. The final icons for Word, Excel, and PowerPoint were selected from various explorations, with Word ...
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Linux Boosts ROG Ally X: Higher FPS, Smoother Gaming
The ASUS ROG Ally X's hardware is praised, but its Windows OS limits performance and provides a cumbersome interface, leading users to explore Linux alternatives like Bazzite for a better handheld experience. Bazzite offers superior hardware control and performance, with tests showing significant...
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