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Microsoft has officially locked down the Internet Explorer (IE) Mode in its Edge browser, following confirmed reports that hackers had turned the legacy feature into a stealthy backdoor for cyberattacks. 

Goodbye to Offline Setups? - If you've ever set up a new Windows 11 PC, you've probably noticed something — Microsoft really, really wants you to sign in with a Microsoft account. While that might not sound like a big deal to most, there's a sizeable group of users who prefer to create a local account — one that doesn't rely on the internet or tie into Microsoft's online ecosystem.

The global boom in artificial intelligence is driving innovation at a staggering pace, but it's also creating some massive engineering headaches. Chief among them? Heat. Today's AI systems require enormous computing power, which in turn produces an incredible amount of heat inside data centres. Traditional cooling methods are already struggling to keep up.

When it comes to real-time strategy (RTS) games that stood the test of time, few have achieved the legacy of Age of Empires. Released in 1997 by Ensemble Studios and published by Microsoft, Age of Empires was more than just a strategy game — it was a historical journey through the ancient world. Blending elements of resource management, empire-building, and warfare, it paved the way for a new generation of RTS titles.

The Background: A Troubled Windows 11 Update - The August 2025 cumulative update for Windows 11 (KB5063878) sparked controversy when users began reporting serious SSD issues. Complaints ranged from NVMe drives vanishing entirely from Windows to data corruption during heavy file transfers. Naturally, the update itself became the prime suspect, with frustrated users pointing fingers at Microsoft.