Microsoft has silently discontinued its phone-based activation system for Windows and Office products, forcing users into an ...

Microsoft has unexpectedly removed the last remaining method for activating Windows without an internet connection.

Microsoft has quietly taken another step toward an entirely online ecosystem, effectively ending phone-based activation for ...

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According to veteran Microsoft engineer Raymond Chen, there was a procedure followed by product support staff if a customer ...

There were a few ways to activate Windows 11/10 officially. However, Microsoft has now apparently killed one such way without ...

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If you encountered a scenario in which Windows 11 was deactivated after a Disk Clone, this guide is for you. Users clone their hard disk, usually from HDD to SSD, for better performance, but in the ...

Microsoft had a clever solution for irate customers demanding to speak with Bill Gates. The company used to transfer their ...

Microsoft faced rumors about 22,000 job cuts in January 2026. The company denied the claims, calling the report inaccurate.

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