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Microsoft Cleaning Up Legacy Drivers on Windows Update

2025-06-24

Microsoft has launched a strategic initiative to clean up legacy drivers on Windows Update to reduce security and compatibility risks. This involves periodically removing outdated drivers, ensuring the optimal driver set for various hardware and maintaining Windows security. Partners will have a 6-month window to address concerns after a driver is removed; otherwise, it will be permanently deleted. This cleanup will be a recurring process.

(techcommunity.microsoft.com)

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VS Code PostgreSQL Extension: AI-Powered Database Management

2025-05-23

Microsoft announces a public preview of a new Visual Studio Code extension for PostgreSQL, designed to streamline database management and development workflows. Leveraging AI assistance through GitHub Copilot's @pgsql agent, developers can manage database objects, draft queries with IntelliSense, and optimize schemas—all within VS Code. Features include schema visualization, context menus for query analysis and rewriting, and seamless integration with Azure Database for PostgreSQL and Entra ID for enhanced security. This extension aims to boost developer productivity by addressing common inefficiencies through AI-powered tools and a unified development experience.

(techcommunity.microsoft.com)

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Last Chance: Free Windows 11 Upgrade Before Windows 10 Retirement

2025-01-15

Microsoft is ending support for Windows 10 on October 14, 2025. While your computer will still function, security risks will significantly increase. Microsoft urges a free upgrade to Windows 11, but first, verify your PC meets the minimum system requirements. Upgrading is straightforward via Windows Update. If unable to upgrade, a paid Windows 10 Extended Security Update (ESU) program is available, but note that Microsoft 365 apps will no longer be supported on Windows 10 after October 14th, 2025. This upgrade is crucial for system security and continued access to Microsoft services.

(techcommunity.microsoft.com)

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Microsoft Unveils Phi-4: A Small Language Model Excelling in Complex Reasoning

2024-12-15

Microsoft has introduced Phi-4, a new 14-billion parameter small language model (SLM) that outperforms larger models in complex reasoning tasks, particularly in mathematics, surpassing even Gemini Pro 1.5 on math competition problems. This achievement is attributed to high-quality synthetic and organic datasets and post-training innovations. Currently available on Azure AI Foundry under an MSRLA, Phi-4 will launch on Hugging Face next week. Microsoft emphasizes its commitment to responsible AI development, integrating robust safety features into Phi-4's design and deployment.

(techcommunity.microsoft.com)

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