According to an automated message, phone activation of Windows is "currently" unavailable. Microsoft now confirms: It's ...

A typosquatted domain impersonating the Microsoft Activation Scripts (MAS) tool was used to distribute malicious PowerShell scripts that infect Windows systems with the 'Cosmali Loader'.

A recorded voice on Microsoft's activation hotline delivers a stark message: "Support for product activation has moved online ...

This week's news recap is here with the latest stories, including Windows 11 crushing Windows 10 on Steam, Microsoft killing an old Windows activation method, leaked builds of Andromeda, and more.

Bowing to user backlash, Microsoft eventually relented and implemented a one-year Windows 10 support-extension. But lifelines ...

If you’ve been following our coverage for the last few years, you’ll already know that 2025 is the year that Windows 10 died. Technically. “Died,” because Microsoft’s formal end-of-support date came ...

According to Neowin, Microsoft has killed the final method for activating Windows without an internet connection—that is, activation by telephone. It appears to have been discontinued a few days ago.

Microsoft has taken another step in its effort to keep users constantly connected, quietly eliminating one of the oldest and most useful activation methods — phone activation. Until now, this method ...

AUBURN, Ala.—The Southeastern Conference released television windows Wednesday for Auburn's nine remaining 2025 games, allowing fans to begin planning accordingly. Designated broadcast windows include ...

The cover of Microsoft’s 1990 annual report, showing Microsoft Word for Windows 3.0, reflected the company’s confidence as Windows was emerging as a true platform. [Editor’s Note: Agents of ...

2026 will bring new chips and further software improvements. But competition is heating up too. 2026 will bring new chips and further software improvements. But competition is heating up too. is a ...

The time has come. The 2025 season is mercifully at its end. While the calendar has officially turned to 2026, the remnants of all of the decisions Dallas has made have a long tail, stretching into ...