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The article explains the algorithm Windows XP used to randomly select initial user profile pictures, which is based on reservoir sampling and uses the RtlRandomEx function seeded with GetTickCount().
Microsoft issued over 974 security patches, including critical zero-day vulnerabilities, marking its largest single patch batch to date, with AI aiding in faster vulnerability discovery.
Microsoft patched a record 972 vulnerabilities in September 2026, with 112 critical, amid industry warnings about AI-enabled cyber attacks.
The article discusses the historical use of winstart.bat in Windows 95 for loading TIGA graphics drivers, referencing earlier documentation from Windows 3.1 and a Siemens recommendation for Windows 95.
Microsoft is set to break another patch Tuesday record in September with over 650 security fixes for Windows, driven by AI models that rapidly discover software vulnerabilities.
Microsoft Learn shares advice on crafting effective Copilot prompts by incorporating context, constraints, and clear success criteria for better results.
The tweet reflects on Microsoft's 1994 ad campaign 'Where do you want to go today?' and relates it to AI's enabling potential in 2026, highlighting the vanishing limits of shipping and new worlds being created.
A user complains about Bing Wallpaper displaying an ad for Harry Potter and Fantastic Beasts box set, criticizing it as atrocious UX and likening it to adware.
Bill Gates details his frustrating experience trying to download and install MovieMaker from Microsoft's website in 2003, criticizing poor usability and cumbersome processes.
Microsoft is expanding Xbox Cloud Gaming to TCL smart TVs and introducing a pay-as-you-go option in November, while also imposing monthly cloud hour limits for Game Pass subscribers.
Microsoft introduces Project Zenith, a distraction-free Windows experience designed for developers, enabling local execution of large AI models on devices with 64GB+ unified memory. AMD announced the first Project Zenith device at IFA, featuring preinstalled developer tools.
Satya Nadella and Sam Altman express excitement about early customers using Astra on Azure.
Microsoft is imposing new monthly time limits on game streaming for Xbox Game Pass subscribers, with different tiers offering 5 to 15 hours per month, and additional streaming time available for purchase.
Microsoft is introducing a pay-as-you-go option for Xbox Cloud Gaming, allowing users to buy hourly playtime without a subscription, while also imposing monthly hour limits on Game Pass subscribers.
Microsoft is reducing monthly cloud gaming hours for Xbox Game Pass subscribers to 15 hours for Ultimate, 10 for Premium, and 5 for Essential, while introducing a pay-as-you-go option for additional hours.
Microsoft is restructuring its financial reporting into two segments and will disclose Azure revenue quarterly to better reflect the impact of AI on its business operations.
Microsoft has released VibeVoice-ASR-Streaming, a unified streaming ASR model that transcribes who said what with support for customized hotwords and 10 languages.
Microsoft is rolling out memory integrity security feature in Windows 11 to more devices, which enhances security but may reduce gaming performance, especially on older hardware.
The article explains Microsoft's internal jargon where 'funded' refers to having enough people assigned to a feature rather than financial funding, detailing terms like 'unfunded' and 'funding gaps'.
GitHub is conducting a survey to gather feedback from developers on tools and adaptations for accessibility and productivity, with submissions open until September 30.