Articles by Craig Hale

With several years’ experience freelancing in tech and automotive circles, Craig’s specific interests lie in technology that is designed to better our lives, including AI and ML, productivity aids, and smart fitness. He is also passionate about cars and the decarbonisation of personal transportation. As an avid bargain-hunter, you can be sure that any deal Craig finds is top value!

Articles by: Craig Hale

Microsoft extends support for key Windows tool - but probably not the one you'd expect

By Craig Hale published 9 April 25

Microsoft has taken the bold decision to postpone the removal of WSUS driver synchronization amid customer feedback.

Copilot in Azure reaches general availability

By Craig Hale published 9 April 25

11 months after hitting public preview, Copilot in Azure is now generally available.

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US senators seek answers on Google and Microsoft AI deals which may 'discourage competition'

By Craig Hale published 8 April 25

US Senators are worried Microsoft/OpenAI and Google/Anthropic deals could harm market competition.

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New White House directive lifts AI safeguards in the name of modernization

By Craig Hale published 8 April 25

Trump administration wants quicker and better AI amid ongoing trade wars, but safety and clear guidance remain paramount.

GitHub Copilot launches new AI tools, but also limits on its premium models

By Craig Hale published 8 April 25

GitHub looks to keep its AI tools at the pinnacle of innovation, but it might cost you.

Microsoft's Chinese joint-venture set to halt operations, lay off staff

By Craig Hale published 8 April 25

Microsoft’s joint venture in China has halted operations, laying off 2,000 workers in the process.

Windows 11 adoption grows as businesses finally get around to upgrading their devices

By Craig Hale published 7 April 25

Users appear to finally be turning their backs on Windows 10 as its end of life approaches.

DOGE planning “hackathon” to build a “mega API” for accessing all IRS and taxpayer data

By Craig Hale published 7 April 25

DOGE reportedly wants to streamline access to sensitive IRS data with a new “mega API”.

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Microsoft apologizes after publishing incorrect software prices

By Craig Hale published 7 April 25

Microsoft 365 Copilot, Copilot for Sales and Copilot for Service all displayed the wrong prices for three days.

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Businesses are getting more confident about AI

By Craig Hale published 7 April 25

Good generative AI adoption spells out a healthier agentic AI adoption for companies across the globe.

I took the Garmin Fenix 8 scuba diving – did it tempt me to get one?

By Craig Hale published 6 April 25

I’m trying to find the ultimate dive computer that does it all beneath and above the waves – is it the Garmin Fenix 8?

Microsoft's new thin client Windows 365 cloud PC is on sale now

By Craig Hale published 4 April 25

Microsoft is now selling its $349 Windows 365 Link device for quick and secure access to Windows 365.

Google co-founder says 60-hour working week is "sweet spot"

By Craig Hale published 4 April 25

Google co-founder Sergey Brin said workers should commit 60 hours per week, mostly in office, to win the AI race.

OpenAI just made its first major cybersecurity investment

By Craig Hale published 4 April 25

ChatGPT maker OpenAI reveals investment in Adaptive Security.

Businesses are losing millions to fraud every year

By Craig Hale published 4 April 25

Large businesses could be losing in excess of $50 million a year to identity fraud – stronger systems are required.

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Microsoft adds hotpatching support for Windows 11 enterprise users as it looks to end unnecessary downtime for work devices

By Craig Hale published 3 April 25

Windows 11 users won’t have to restart to get security updates with this upgrade.

Adobe Premiere Pro updates bring some serious AI power

By Craig Hale published 3 April 25

Adobe is leveraging AI in version 25.2 of Premiere Pro for Generative Extend, auto caption translation and more.

WordPress owner Automattic announces major layoffs

By Craig Hale published 3 April 25

Automattic is making 16% of its workforce redundant, citing a competitive market and a focus on profitability as drivers.

Most workers are greatly overestimating their AI skills

By Craig Hale published 3 April 25

Workers are claiming higher AI familiarity, yet they’re still unsure about how or whether they should even use it at work.

Microsoft reveals new tool to help with Windows 11 boot recovery crashes

By Craig Hale published 2 April 25

Users can now enable Quick Machine Recovery (QMR) for quicker fixes on post-Windows 11 boot crashes.

Google reveals better end-to-end encryption for Gmail business users

By Craig Hale published 2 April 25

Gmail enterprise users will soon get access to a simpler E2EE process, and anyone can receive encrypted emails.

Hybrid working here to stay? Survey finds huge number of workers would quit if ordered back to the office

By Craig Hale published 2 April 25

Commuting costs are remote workers’ biggest concern, but thankfully not many companies see reduced productivity when WFH.

Mozilla launching "Thundermail" email service to take on Gmail, Microsoft 365

By Craig Hale published 2 April 25

Mozilla is taking on the likes of Gmail and Microsoft 365 with upgraded Thundermail offering.

New Intel CEO says company will spin off non-Core units, tells customers to "be brutally honest with us"

By Craig Hale published 1 April 25

Lip-Bu Tan reveals plans to point Intel back in the right direction, including spinning off non-core assets.

Low code and no code tools are safe from AI threat

By Craig Hale published 1 April 25

As businesses look to build custom apps, AI will only make low-code and no-code solutions even more powerful.

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