Positive Technologies Expert Helps Close Dangerous Windows Flaw in VPN. Positive Technologies researcher Sergey Bliznyuk has identified and reported a critical security vulnerability, CVE-2025-47955, affecting 37 Microsoft products. The flaw is in the Remote Access Connection Manager service, a core Windows component responsible for managing virtual private network (VPN) connections. With a severity rating of 7.8 on the CVSS 3.1 scale. The vulnerability permits local privilege escalation, allowing attackers who gain initial access to a system to attain full administrative control.
Author: Sergey Tkachenko
Link to Windows app for Android gets a new design
Microsoft has started a rollout of a newest Link to Windows app for Android, that features a number of major changes and improvements. It is introducing a modernized interface, simplified pairing process, and advanced remote control capabilities. It is a gradual roll-out, with some Insiders already seeing the change.
LibreOffice Accuses Microsoft of Intentionally Obfuscating File Formats to Lock Users into Ecosystem
The Document Foundation, the organization behind the LibreOffice office suite, has publicly criticized Microsoft for designing complex and opaque document formats that hinder interoperability and discourage migration to alternative software. The foundation argues that Microsoft’s use of XML-based structures in its Office suite prioritizes vendor lock-in over open standards.
Microsoft Tests Cross-Game History Feature Across Xbox Consoles and PC
Microsoft makes Cloud Gaming easier to access via Xbox PC App. Games available to play through Xbox Cloud Gaming will now appear in the library and recent games list in the Xbox app for PC. This includes both original Xbox games and console exclusives for Xbox Series X|S.
KB5062663 Preview is out for Windows 11 versions 22H2 and 23H2
Microsoft has released optional cumulative update KB5062663 (builds 22621.5699 and 22631.5699) for Windows 11 versions 22H2 and 23H2, which brings with it bug fixes and various improvements.
What’s new in KB5062660 Preview (Build 26100.4770) for Windows 11 version 24H2
Microsoft has released optional cumulative update KB5062660 (build 26100.4770) for Windows 11 version 24H2, which brings with it bug fixes and various improvements.
Microsoft Details New AI-Powered Windows 11 Features for Copilot+ PCs
Microsoft has posted a comprehensive note regarding AI-driven features to Windows 11, specifically designed to improve productivity, creativity, and system usability on Copilot+ PCs. The company highlights AI agent in Settings, Click to Do options, AI-powered editing in Photos app, Paint and Snipping tool, and more.
Microsoft Launches Surface Laptop 5G with Advanced Connectivity and AI Capabilities
Microsoft has unveiled the Surface Laptop 5G, a new addition to its premium laptop lineup designed for professionals requiring constant connectivity and high-performance computing. Scheduled for release on August 26, 2025, the device starts at $1,799 and marks the first 5G-enabled model in the Surface Laptop series.
How to Enable AI-Powered Tab Grouping in Firefox
Starting in Firefox 141, you can enable AI-powered tab grouping to organize your tabs faster. It uses a local model (and doesn't leak your data anywhere), suggests group names and which tabs to include in the group. By default, this interesting feature is disabled. But you can easily activate it by following steps in this tutorial.
Firefox 141 Released with AI-Powered Tab Grouping, WebGPU Support, and Enhanced Security
Mozilla has released Firefox 141, introducing a range of new features, performance improvements, and critical security updates. Simultaneously, long-term support versions have been updated to 140.1.0, 115.26.0, and 128.13.0. The Firefox 142 branch has entered beta testing, with a planned release on August 19.
