Microsoft has recently undergone a significant reorganization within its Windows division, led by Pavan Davuluri, who has taken on a broader leadership role after his promotion to president. In a memo, Davuluri outlined that this restructuring aims to unify the Windows engineering efforts under one cohesive organization. By merging the teams responsible for Windows client…

Google Cloud has reiterated its concerns regarding Microsoft’s cloud licensing practices, claiming that a year after it lodged a complaint with the European Commission, no action has been taken to address the issue. The company argues that Microsoft’s licensing rules create a significant financial burden for customers wishing to migrate to rival cloud services like…

Following an internal team investigation, the Google Ads team recently dismissed multiple employees. These terminations came after an inquiry revealed misconduct related to the advertisement approval process. Some of the individuals reportedly violated company policies by approving ads that did not meet the required advertising guidelines. The terminations reflect Google’s ongoing efforts to uphold integrity…

Microsoft released 86 patches this month, addressing key issues in Windows, Office, and SQL Server, and importantly, there were no zero-day vulnerabilities identified. This release indicates a sign of progress from Microsoft’s update team, as updates to the browser platform were rated as “moderate” security risks instead of more urgent classifications. For those looking for…

If you want to host websites or web applications on a Windows Server, the first step is to install Internet Information Services (IIS). While IIS is included with Windows Server, it is not enabled by default, so you’ll need to take some steps to get it running. How to Install IIS via Server Manager Open…

Ever had a service in Windows Server that you wanted to delete but it keeps running in the background? This can happen with an old application that left its service behind or a test service that is no longer relevant. Removing such unused services can help clean up your server, reduce resource consumption, and prevent…

Security researchers at ESET have identified a new hacking group known as GhostRedirector, which is employing advanced tactics to target Windows servers. This group aims to manipulate search engine rankings through a service dubbed SEO fraud. GhostRedirector uses custom tools, specifically a malware called Rungan, which installs a backdoor on compromised machines, providing the hackers…