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November 10, 2025

Advancing security with Windows and Surface | Microsoft SFI Report Nov 2025

Microsoft is committed to security through its Secure Future Initiative (SFI), which employs 34,000 engineers to enhance cybersecurity. The November 2025 SFI Progress Report outlines advancements in security, including principles of Secure by Design, Secure by Default, and Secure Operations integrated into Windows and Surface products. Key updates include: - Windows 11 introduces passwordless sign-in with Passkeys and FIDO2 credentials to reduce phishing risks. - Phishing-resistant multi-factor authentication (MFA) is now widely used, lowering account compromise risks. - Windows Hotpatch allows security updates without device restarts, achieving 81% compliance within 24 hours of Patch Tuesday. - Windows 11 features quick machine recovery for automatic, cloud-connected recovery from boot failures. Surface devices lead in security by enabling all recommended features by default and developing memory-safe firmware to address vulnerabilities. Notably, 70% of security vulnerabilities are linked to memory safety issues, and Surface uses Rust-based UEFI firmware to enhance defenses. Surface also develops Windows drivers in Rust to eliminate memory safety bugs and shares innovations through the Open Device Partnership to improve security across the ecosystem.

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November 7, 2025

Storied Windows dev reminisces about Microsoft’s first hardware product 45 years ago — the Z-80 SoftCard was an Apple II add-in card

Raymond Chen, a developer at Microsoft, discussed the company's first hardware product, the Z-80 SoftCard, launched in 1980 for Apple II users. The SoftCard allowed access to CP/M software but faced development challenges, requiring complex coding and hardware adaptations. It integrated the Z80 processor with the Apple II's 6502 processor, necessitating innovative techniques like simulated Direct Memory Access (DMA) to manage operations. Microsoft’s hardware launch timeline includes the Z-80 SoftCard (1980), Microsoft Mouse (1983), various Windows peripherals in the 1990s, Xbox (2001), Zune (2006), Windows Mobile phones (2010), Surface (2012), and HoloLens (2016). Microsoft redefined itself as a ‘software and devices’ company in 2013.

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August 15, 2025

Microsoft’s Windows future is built on AI, voice, cloud, and context

Pavan Davuluri, head of Windows + Devices at Microsoft, discussed the integration of artificial intelligence, voice interaction, and cloud computing in Windows. He introduced Windows 365 Link, a device for seamless access to Windows 365, emphasizing a streamlined user experience. The hybrid computing model, first mentioned by CEO Satya Nadella, is central to Microsoft's strategy, with features like Copilot enhancing productivity. Davuluri noted a revival of voice interaction in Windows, with advancements in multimodal computing and features like Copilot Vision for conversational user interaction. He acknowledged uncertainty about the future of Microsoft's Surface devices but emphasized a commitment to hardware innovation.

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December 1, 2024

The best Cyber Monday Surface Laptop and Surface Pro deals already available

Cyber Monday features significant deals on Microsoft Surface devices. - Microsoft Surface Laptop 5 13.5-inch Refurbished: 0, 38% off, Intel Evo Core i5, 8GB RAM, 256GB SSD, 18 hours battery life. - Microsoft Surface Laptop 5 15-inch Refurbished: 0, 38% off, Intel Evo Core i5, 8GB RAM, 256GB SSD, 17 hours battery life. - Microsoft Surface Pro 13-inch: ,350, 33% off, Snapdragon X Plus CPU, 16GB RAM, 512GB SSD, includes keyboard. - Microsoft Surface Laptop Studio 2 14.4-inch: ,282, 11% off, Intel Core i7-13800H, 32GB RAM, 1TB SSD, Nvidia GeForce RTX 4050 GPU. The Surface Pro is a tablet with a detachable keyboard, while the Surface Laptop offers a traditional laptop experience.

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May 21, 2024

Wake up. New Surface Pro and Surface Laptop sizzlers just dropped.

Microsoft has announced the release of its latest hardware - the Surface Pro 11th Edition and Surface Laptop 7th Edition, which are the inaugural members of the Copilot+ PC family with exclusive AI capabilities such as Recall and Windows Studio Effects.

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May 15, 2024

Microsoft’s quest for short-term $$$ is doing long-term damage to Windows, Surface, Xbox, and beyond

- Microsoft under CEO Satya Nadella has experienced a remarkable turnaround, focusing on artificial intelligence tools like Microsoft Copilot. - Despite the success in AI, there have been missed opportunities and strategic missteps, including the demise of Windows Phone and underinvestment in security measures. - Microsoft's hardware ventures like Surface and Windows Phone have faced setbacks, leading to skepticism about the future of these products. - The Xbox division at Microsoft is facing challenges due to corporate strategies focused on short-term financial gains, which could potentially undermine its momentum. - Microsoft's pattern of behavior, including rapid acquisitions and layoffs, has created a legacy of distrust among customers and industry insiders.