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Microsoft Ties Majorana 2 Quantum Chip to Its Build AI Push

Microsoft used Build to show off Majorana 2, its latest quantum computing chip and the next step in a long-running effort to build a commercially useful quantum computer by 2029.

Microsoft Surface Laptop Ultra Pushes Surface Line Into Local AI Workloads

Microsoft announced it's preparing a new high-end Surface Laptop Ultra built around Nvidia silicon, a move that could give Windows on Arm a stronger role with developers, AI builders and other enterprise users who need more than a standard business laptop.

Microsoft Refreshes Surface for Business Lineup Around Intel, AI PCs

Microsoft’s latest Surface for Business update brings new Intel Core Ultra Series 3 processors, more on-device AI performance and several IT-focused manageability and security additions.

Microsoft Flags Fast-Moving Ransomware, Router-Based Espionage Threats

Microsoft is warning organizations about two active cybersecurity threats: a fast-moving ransomware campaign and a Russian espionage operation that abuses small office and home office routers to monitor victims' network traffic.

Windows 11 Version 26H1 Targets ARM Devices, Won't Receive H2 2026 Update

Windows 11, version 26H1 will arrive exclusively on ARM-based hardware in early 2026 and is not being offered as an in-place update for existing installations, Microsoft said Tuesday.

Linking a Physical GPU to a Hyper-V Virtual Machine

This step-by-step guide explains how to use Discrete Device Assignment to attach a physical GPU directly to a Hyper-V virtual machine, enabling hardware-accelerated workloads such as AI while bypassing deprecated RemoteFX technology.

Microsoft Introduces Maia 200 Inference Chip to Tackle AI Computing Costs

Microsoft on Monday unveiled Maia 200, a custom-built accelerator aimed at lowering the cost of running artificial intelligence workloads at cloud scale, as major providers look to curb soaring inference expenses and lessen dependence on Nvidia graphics processors.

Beyond Detection with Silicon-Level Defense: HP Wolf Security

Hardware-enforced isolation, always-on security and silicon-level defenses are transforming endpoint protection to stop modern threats before they cause damage -- and without relying on detection.

If the Data's Gone, It Can't Be Stolen: Blancco

Hanging onto unused data is a hacker's dream, and shredding old drives isn't enough to thwart them. A robust data sanitization plan is the most underrated way to slash your attack surface.

What Hardware Do You Need for Running LLMs on the Desktop?

Running large language models on your desktop depends as much on your accuracy needs as your GPU, and the key to performance is fitting the model into video memory.

Critical Considerations for Server GPUs

Server GPUs offer powerful performance for AI workloads, but IT pros must weigh critical factors -- like form factor, power requirements and workload compatibility -- before installation.

Microsoft's New Cloud PC Designed for Windows 365 Now Available

Microsoft on Wednesday announced Windows 365 Link -- the first cloud PC device from the company -- is now generally available.

NVIDIA Expands AI for Enterprises with Blackwell-Based GPUs and Workstations

NVIDIA has unveiled a lineup of AI-powered computing solutions designed to accelerate enterprise workloads at this week's NVIDIA GTC conference in San Jose, Calif.

Microsoft Makes it Official: HoloLens is Dead

Microsoft this week confirmed that its HoloLens mixed reality hardware efforts have officially come to an end.

Choosing the Right SSID for Your Network

Attracting attention, whether through a default or funny Wi-Fi name, could lead to a security issue.

Intel, AMD Forge Unlikely Partnership to Advance x86 Architecture

Storied rivals Intel and AMD have formed an industry group dedicated to "[shaping] the future of the world's most widely used computing architecture."

Creating Bootable USB Installation Media for Windows Server

The process might be bumpy, as you can see in my attempt.

Microsoft Lifts Hood on Windows Recall's Security Guardrails

With Windows Recall's preview release imminent, Microsoft is sharing details about the feature's architecture to offset lingering security concerns.

Microsoft Inks Deal for Nuclear Power from Three Mile Island

Microsoft has inked a landmark energy agreement with Constellation Energy to power its datacenters by reviving a unit of the Three Mile Island nuclear plant in Pennsylvania.

Microsoft Backs $30B Effort To Build More AI Datacenters

Recognizing the immense infrastructure demands of today's AI technologies, Microsoft is throwing its support behind a new multibillion-dollar datacenter investment fund.

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