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Most headlines focus on Microsoft’s latest hardware and software updates, especially the rumored/announced Surface Laptop Ultra with NVIDIA RTX Spark and Microsoft’s Copilot improvements in Microsoft 365. A smaller cluster also discusses Microsoft’s platform/security and licensing changes, including changes around Office 2019 for Mac perpetual licenses.

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Key Takeaway Microsoft’s near-term push centers on Surface Laptop Ultra hardware plus faster, cleaner Microsoft 365 Copilot, alongside contentious Office 2019 Mac license changes.
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Surface Laptop Ultra Copilot in Microsoft 365 Office 2019 Mac licensing PC GPU/Windows on Arm rumors
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Microsoft faces backlash over SwiftKey backup cuts as PowerToys and Copilot deepen the Windows push

Microsoft is drawing criticism for ending SwiftKey's third-party backup support, with Google and Apple logins set to lose access unless users switch to a Microsoft account and save their data before the May 31 deadline. The move puts pressure on longtime keyboard users who relied on non-Microsoft backups. 【2】 androidauthority.com

At the same time, Microsoft is using PowerToys as a proving ground for Windows features that users have been asking for, including ideas that can later show up in Windows itself. The latest example is a broader pattern of Microsoft turning the utility into a test lab for features people actually want. 【0】 xda-developers.com

Microsoft is also pushing deeper into AI-assisted personal data with Copilot Health, a new tool that lets users upload medical and wearable data for interpretation. Built with clinicians and more than 250 physicians worldwide, it is designed to guide users toward care while still directing them to a human doctor for diagnosis and treatment. 【3】 xda-developers.com

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  • ● Surface Laptop Ultra — This is the Microsoft Surface Laptop Ultra with Nvidia RTX Spark The Verge

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The Verge · 2h ago
This is the Microsoft Surface Laptop Ultra with Nvidia RTX Spark
TechPowerUp · 2h ago
(PR) Microsoft Introduces Surface Laptop Ultra With NVIDIA RTX Spark
Neowin · 3h ago
Microsoft announces Surface Laptop Ultra with NVIDIA RTX Spark processor
Tom's Guide · 4h ago
Microsoft’s Surface Laptop Ultra packs an Nvidia Spark chip — and it could be a MacBook Pro killer
TechPowerUp · 2h ago
No Surprise Microsoft Office Hikes—Own it for Life for $50

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hardware announcement Surface Laptop Ultra with NVIDIA RTX Spark
software update Microsoft 365 Copilot: speed boost and cleaner design
licensing change Office 2019 for Mac perpetual licenses converted to read-only versions
licensing dispute claim Office 2019 for Mac perpetual licenses revoked, with accusations of website edits

What to Watch

  • Follow Computex 2026 coverage for “a new era of PC” and potential Windows on Arm N1X laptops. Tom's Hardware
  • Watch Microsoft/Windows Copilot release notes for additional Copilot performance and UI changes beyond “cleaner design.” The Verge AI
  • Check Office 2019 for Mac account status and license terms for read-only behavior after conversion/revocation claims. HotHardware

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  • This is the Microsoft Surface Laptop Ultra with Nvidia RTX Spark The Verge
  • (PR) Microsoft Introduces Surface Laptop Ultra With NVIDIA RTX Spark TechPowerUp
  • No Surprise Microsoft Office Hikes—Own it for Life for $50 TechPowerUp
  • Microsoft announces Surface Laptop Ultra with NVIDIA RTX Spark processor Neowin
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This Ultimate Microsoft Office Pro 2021 + Windows 11 Pro Bundle is now 91% off

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Microsoft ecosystem · 3 Coverage of Microsoft's products, sub-brands, and platforms.

windowscentral.com

Is the rumored N1X the lifeline Surface has been waiting for?

Microsoft and NVIDIA’s coordinated “new era of PC” tease that hints at a new Surface.

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neowin.net

Windows 11 is getting new Start menu customizations, here is a closer look

Windows 11's Start menu is getting a bunch of long-requested features, which are already available for testing. Here is a closer look.

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Linux desktops finally learned restraint, and that's the upgrade Windows still hasn't made

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Neowin 6 articles

Tracking: Microsoft announces Surface Laptop Ultra with NVIDIA RTX Spark processor / This Ultimate Microsoft Office Pro 2021 + Windows 11 Pro Bundle is now 91% off

Microsoft announces Surface Laptop Ultra with NVIDIA RTX Spark processor This Ultimate Microsoft Office Pro 2021 + Windows 11 Pro Bundle is now 91% off
+4 more Microsoft is making a major change to Entra ID authentication Microsoft Weekly: Big Start menu upgrade and a new era of PC Here is how Efficiency Mode will work in Microsoft Teams Microsoft has finally fixed Windows 11 May Patch Tuesday install issues
HotHardware 5 articles

Tracking: Microsoft Faces Backlash Over Criminal Probe Threat Against Security Researcher / NVIDIA, Microsoft And Arm Hint That A New Era Of PC Is Coming

Microsoft Faces Backlash Over Criminal Probe Threat Against Security Researcher NVIDIA, Microsoft And Arm Hint That A New Era Of PC Is Coming
+3 more Microsoft Unveils Major Microsoft 365 Copilot Redesign To Streamline Office Workflows FBI Issues Urgent Warning For Microsoft 365 Users: Kali365 Phishing Kit Bypasses MFA Bypass Microsoft’s Queue: How to Force-Enable New Windows 11 Performance Boost
Tom's Hardware 3 articles

Tracking: Microsoft veteran recalls the last time Nvidia and Arm was the future of Windows — shares a video of ‘the first time Windows ran on Nvidia Tegra Arm’ from 2010 / You can still run the original Nvidia Control Panel by grabbing it from the Microsoft Store today — app remains useful to adjust a handful of RTX Pro and Quadro features, and may be handy for troubleshooting

Microsoft veteran recalls the last time Nvidia and Arm was the future of Windows — shares a video of ‘the first time Windows ran on Nvidia Tegra Arm’ from 2010 You can still run the original Nvidia Control Panel by grabbing it from the Microsoft Store today — app remains useful to adjust a handful of RTX Pro and Quadro features, and may be handy for troubleshooting
+1 more Nvidia and Microsoft tease "a new era of PC" ahead of Computex 2026 — coordinated social media posts could indicate that rumored N1X laptops will be Windows on Arm systems

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How to transfer your SwiftKey from Google or Apple to a Microsoft account?

The process of switching over to a Microsoft account isn’t tedious. But to make it simpler for you, here are the steps: Head to the Microsoft SwiftKey data portal on a web browser. You can also access this on your phone by going to SwiftKey’s settings and then tapping Account > View and manage your data. Select the existing account provider, such as Google or Apple. Tap View data, where you will see the entire list of words in your personalized directory. You can make a note manually, but the preferred method would be to use the Export all option. Wait for the download to finish, and keep the

PSA: Microsoft is killing SwiftKey's Google account backups tomorrow. Do this to save your data
Why make a better operating system in the first place?

There's no way I couldn't start this article without touching on the gigantic elephant in the room: the Windows Subsystem for Linux. It truly says something that, for all the benefits Windows may have over a typical Linux distro, Microsoft decided that one of the ways to make Windows better was to simply... put another operating system inside of it. WSL initially made its debut back in 2016, and since then, it has progressed significantly, going from a purely terminal-based tool to adding support for GUI apps, as well as adding support for systemd, a key component in many Linux distros. The fa

Every good thing in Windows 11 started as a third-party tool Microsoft eventually bought or copied
Is this a "lazy" fix or a real optimization for Windows 11?

There's significant backlash against calling this new performance improvement a band-aid for underlying bloat within the operating system. Microsoft defends it as standard industry practice for perceived responsiveness. Microsoft VP Scott Hanselman defended the approach on X, saying that many modern operating systems, including Apple's macOS and Linux distros, already use this approach to make the experience feel snappier.

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Does it impact gaming performance, FPS, or latency?

Gamers are notoriously protective of their processor cycles and worry that unexpected background clock spikes could cause frame drops, stuttering, or one percent lows in competitive titles. Now, while there is no official word from Microsoft, the reality is that the Low Latency Profile specifically targets core shell experiences and interface flyouts, such as the Start menu, Notification Center, and File Explorer. When a game is running in full-screen, you aren't interacting with the operating system shell, meaning the feature trigger logic remains dormant.

People are unsure what Windows 11’s Low Latency Profile does, so here is the clearest explanation yet
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