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Why Microsoft, Meta, and Amazon Are Now Paying Wikipedia

Wikimedia is selling enterprise access to Wikipedia to Microsoft, Meta, and Amazon, shifting AI firms from scraping to paid data feeds for training.

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Zorin OS Hits 2 Million Downloads as Windows 10 Support Ends

Zorin OS 18 has topped 2 million downloads, with more than three-quarters coming from Windows users as Windows 10 support ends and upgrade limits bite.

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Microsoft Patch Tuesday Fixes 112 Flaws, Includes SharePoint and Windows

Microsoft’s January 2026 Patch Tuesday fixes 112 CVEs, including an exploited Windows DWM zero-day, plus critical flaws across SharePoint, Office, and Windows services.

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Trump Warns Microsoft: Don’t Make Americans Pay for AI Electricity

President Donald Trump pressures Microsoft and Big Tech to cover the costs of powering AI data centers as rising electricity bills spark consumer concerns.

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Leaked Windows 11 Feature Shows Copilot Moving Into File Explorer

Microsoft is testing a hidden 'Chat with Copilot' button in Windows 11 File Explorer, signaling deeper AI search and a coming Agent Launchers framework.

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Want AI Skills Without the Big Price Tag? These 2026 Certifications Deliver Value

Explore five free and low-cost AI certifications that help tech professionals build AI skills across cloud, machine learning, and generative AI.

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Windows 11 26H1 to Debut This Spring, Exclusive to Snapdragon X2 PCs

Windows 11 version 26H1 launches this spring on Snapdragon X2 PCs only, bringing platform-level changes without new features for most users.

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Microsoft Is Pulling the Plug in 2026: Windows 11 24H2, Office 2021, and More Are Losing Support

Microsoft will end support in 2026 for Windows 11, Office 2021, and other key products. See what’s affected, key dates, and how to prepare.

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