Microsoft is testing automatic Light and Dark Mode switching in Windows 11, with scheduling based on sunrise, sunset, fixed times, or PC activity.

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See what you missed in Daily Tech Insider from Sept. 7–11.

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Microsoft’s record September Patch Tuesday fixes 974 vulnerabilities, including two exploited zero-days. Here’s what IT teams should prioritize.

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Microsoft Copilot and Google Gemini offer different paths beyond Claude, with ecosystem fit, governance, pricing, and workflows shaping the choice.

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Microsoft details Windows 11 age-signal APIs that let eligible apps receive age brackets without exposing users’ exact ages or birth dates.

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Microsoft is retiring Word’s Similarity Checker and making Text Predictions opt-in. Learn who is affected and what users should do before October 3.

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See the TIOBE Index for September 2026, with Python still No. 1, Rust holding the top 10, and Julia nearing a return to the top 20.

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September 2026 TIOBE Index keeps the top 10 unchanged, as Python falls below 18%, C++ widens its lead over Java, and Julia nears the top 20.

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Microsoft’s Project Zenith brings a ready-to-code Windows experience to developer PCs, with local AI support and preconfigured tools.

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The US government backs OpenAI and Microsoft in a major copyright fight, arguing AI training is fair use and important to national security.

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Read this Microsoft Planner review to compare pricing, features, pros and cons, and whether it suits your organization.

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Xbox Series X25 costs $100 more than the standard Series X without adding performance. Here’s what the anniversary premium actually buys.

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Microsoft's latest 64-bit IDE adds AI-assisted coding, faster performance, and advanced collaboration tools.

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Unlock the latest user interface, enhanced security features, and new tools for hybrid and remote workers.

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Whether you're starting a new business venture and need Microsoft Office's help or you just want to get better organized in your personal life, it's a good time to take advantage of this deal.

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