Windows, Copilot and Microsoft

Microsoft’s latest bit of nagging in Windows 11 might come from a good place, but it’s seriously annoying some people
New piece of stealth advertising in Windows 11 is a warning to back up your PC – and while that’s good advice, not everyone needs prodding to use OneDrive.
Microsoft Copilot is helping people pirate Windows 11
Of course, activating Windows 11 in a less-than-legitimate way is nothing new. And the script that Copilot provides instructions for isn’t even a new one—it’s been around for a few years. However, the fact that Microsoft hasn’t created some kind of safety net to keep Copilot from talking people through the exact process is kind of crazy.
Microsoft’s AI tool Copilot gives instructions to pirate Windows 11
A Redditor asked Microsoft’s Copilot if there was a script to activate Windows 11, and the Copilot outlined the instructions. The Copilot AI guided the Redditor through step-by-step instructions on illegally activating Windows copies using the Microsoft Activation Scripts.
Microsoft Copilot Comes to macOS with a More Integrated Feel Than Windows
Microsoft has finally launched the official Copilot app for macOS, but it's initially rolling out to users in the US and UK.
If you ask nicely, Microsoft Copilot will help you activate Windows 11 for free
Some users are learning that they can turn to Microsoft Copilot for their questions about pirating Windows 11.
Windows 11 pirates have a new and unlikely ally — Microsoft Copilot
Microsoft Copilot will share a guide on how to activate Windows 11 without a license, and you don't need to trick the tool to make it respond.
Skype Will Shut Down on May 5, As Microsoft Shifts to Teams
Microsoft is pivoting to support Teams instead. Microsoft 365 head Jeff Teper encouraged Skype users to migrate their Skype ...
Microsoft Windows Warning—Do Not Install This Critical Update
A critical new warning this week, as a dangerous new browser update attacks Microsoft Windows users in the wild. As ever, ...
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Windows 11 Keeps Asking Users to Back Up Their PCs With OneDrive
Microsoft rolled out a new Windows 11 feature that displays a bold "BACK UP YOUR PC" alert in Settings. It pops up as a ...
End of an era: Microsoft to shut down Skype, shifting users to Teams, 14 years after $8.5B deal
Microsoft confirmed Friday that it is officially retiring Skype in May and consolidating its consumer communication offerings ...
Microsoft is shutting down Skype after a 21-year run. Here’s how it lost out to video call rivals
Skype is among the world’s most long-lasting digital brands. But other mobile apps took off faster, and Skype didn’t see the Covid bump that Zoom did.
Warning—New Microsoft Windows Threat When Your PC Restarts
Take this warning seriously — the malware has already targeted millions of PCs and shows no signs of slowing down. And it is ...
Windows 11 tests putting an emoji button in the taskbar.
The new button opens up a panel where you can quickly access emoji and GIFs, similar to what you can already do with the Win + . keyboard shortcut. Microsoft is also testing the ability to trim screen ...
Microsoft Issues New Builds for Windows Insider Program Dev and Beta Channels
There are two new builds for those testing pre-release Windows 11 functionality in the Windows Insider Program's Dev and Beta ...
Microsoft confirms it's killing off Skype in May, after 14 years
Microsoft has confirmed that the Skype video call and messaging service will be shut down in May, 14 years after replacing ...