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    Microsoft is bringing smaller taskbar icons to Windows 11

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    Warning! Windows 11’s huge 2024 update removes these features and apps

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    Microsoft now confirms you can opt out of, and remove, Windows Recall

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    Optional Windows 10 update finally fixes that pesky login bug

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    Microsoft's new Windows App lets you access your PC from anywhere

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    Microsoft makes good on promise to speed up Windows 11 apps

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    This built-in Windows app is slowing down PCs. Here's what you can do

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    Microsoft's Photos app is getting a quick image search feature

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    Apple sneaks a Windows Recall-like feature onto the iPhone

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    Microsoft will showcase the future of Copilot AI this September

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    Recall 2.0? Microsoft plans another AI feature that scans everything

    Another AI-driven feature that searches PC content surfaces in Windows 11, raising questions about data privacy.
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