- FBI bypasses “impenetrable” encryption using BitLocker keys supplied by Microsoftby Paul Hill on January 24, 2026 at 8:34 am
Microsoft provided BitLocker recovery keys to the FBI, bypassing AES encryption that HSI previously deemed impenetrable during a Guam fraud probe. Read more…
- Microsoft Entra ID to auto-enable passkey profiles and synced passkeys in March 2026by Paul Hill on January 24, 2026 at 6:36 am
Microsoft Entra ID transitions to FIDO2 passkey profiles in March 2026, adding synced passkey support and new passkeyType schema for global tenants. Read more…
- KDE Plasma will soon properly handle waste toner warningsby David Uzondu on January 24, 2026 at 3:38 am
This week, the KDE team worked on polishing the upcoming Plasma 6.6, with improvements like better handling of waste toner warnings, among other things. Read more…
- ARC Raiders new roadmap reveals fresh robots to fight, new maps, and more landing monthlyby Pulasthi Ariyasinghe on January 23, 2026 at 8:32 pm
Embark has detailed four major updates that’s slated to land in the coming months, bringing brand-new ARC to fight, fresh map conditions, matchmaking pools, and more. Read more…
- Hackers exploited SharePoint to steal credentials from multiple energy companiesby Ivan Jenic on January 23, 2026 at 8:16 pm
Microsoft uncovered how attackers bypassed security measures and stayed hidden inside compromised mailboxes for days. Read more…
- Here is why Microsoft rolls out monthly Windows patches on Tuesday onlyby Usama Jawad on January 23, 2026 at 8:00 pm
Have you ever wondered why Microsoft rolls out Patch Tuesday updates on the second Tuesday of every month, rather than any other day? Now you can finally know the answer. Read more…
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- Microsoft explains why certain Windows 11 features are missingby Taras Buria on January 23, 2026 at 7:38 pm
If you cannot find certain new features after recent Windows 11 updates, Microsoft now has an explanation for you. Read more…
- HyperX Pulsefire Haste 2 S and ASUS ROG Harpe II Ace mice are at their lowest pricesby Fiza Ali on January 23, 2026 at 6:16 pm
The HyperX Pulsefire Haste 2 S and ASUS ROG Harpe II Ace wireless gaming mice are at their lowest prices with limited-time 37% and 24% discounts, respectively. Read more…
- [Free download] Rise of the Machines: A Project Zero Trust Story (worth $18)by Sponsored on January 23, 2026 at 6:00 pm
Rise of the Machines: A Project Zero Trust Story is a timely, essential read for all IT professionals across industries, including network engineers, system administrators, and cloud architects. Read more…
- Upgrade your monitor with this 27-inch 4K and 288Hz IPS screen for just $200by Sayan Sen on January 23, 2026 at 5:02 pm
This MSI MAG gaming monitor packs 4K screen resolution in a 27 inch space giving it amazing pixel sharpness. It combines that with great colors and contrast. Read more…
- Twitch and Kick streamer banned thanks to a highly requested Windows 11 exclusive featureby Sayan Sen on January 23, 2026 at 2:18 pm
One of the most highly requested Windows 11 exclusive features has helped expose a popular Twitch streamer who accidentally streamed explicit content. Read more…
- Microsoft delays controversial location tracking feature in Teamsby Usama Jawad on January 23, 2026 at 2:02 pm
Microsoft is working on a rather controversial feature for Teams, and while it has been delayed, there is still reason to worry. Read more…
- Rufus 4.12 Beta is out with better Dev Drive detection and ISO fixesby Taras Buria on January 23, 2026 at 12:50 pm
Rufus is one of the best tools out there for making bootable media, and its latest update brings a few improvements. Read more…
- New Teams calendar becomes mandatory as Microsoft pulls “legacy” optionby Paul Hill on January 23, 2026 at 7:54 am
Microsoft is removing the “legacy” calendar toggle in Teams, forcing a standardized experience that may leave some users facing useless clutter. Read more…









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