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Microsoft is killing Android apps on Windows 11
Microsoft is ending support for the Windows Subsystem for Android, upon which hundreds of Amazon Android apps run. Act fast (as in, today) if you want to try them out.
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Windows 11 just torpedoed the webcam market with a new feature
Microsoft is testing the ability to allow an Android phone to replace your webcam, offering easy, powerful camera capabilities to those with a spare Android phone.Updated
The hottest new features coming in Windows 11's March 2024 update
Microsoft discloses even more features to be added to the current version of Windows 11 than were expected. Here are the most exciting new additions.Updated
Windows 11's Automatic Super Resolution and DirectSR: what we know
Microsoft plans to manage improved video quality and frame rate in games using the DirectSR API and Windows 11's upcoming Automatic Super Resolution feature. Here's what we know about how it will all work.News
Windows 11's taskbar has an annoying bug, but it's getting fixed
Windows 11's taskbar is slow to appear for some users, and freaks out in other cases – but not for much longer.News
Microsoft confirms broken Windows 11 update, offers workaround
Windows 11 update KB5034765 keeps causing new problems on computers.News
Elon Musk's new Windows laptop needs a Microsoft account, and he's mad
Elon Musk wants to set up his new Windows laptop – and is horrified when he realizes that he needs a Microsoft account to do so.News
Windows 11 hot patches could update your PC without rebooting
Hardly anything annoys Windows 11 users as much as the frequent restarts. But this is set to change soon. However, one important question remains unanswered.News
One of Windows' worst apps, Sticky Notes, just got a bit better
Microsoft has added a feature to its Sticky Notes Windows app that adds digital footnoting capabilities, which feels rather useful if a bit niche.News
Microsoft Edge stops ‘stealing’ Chrome tabs from some users
Reports of Edge launching with Chrome's last-open tabs after a Windows update are popping up across the web.News
Microsoft's next Windows 11 'Moment' might miff Americans
Microsoft released what should be the final test of its upcoming Windows 11 February 2024 Moment, with minor changes to American PCs. But European users should have far more control over their PCs.News
No, Microsoft, Windows 11's start menu isn't a 'game changer'
Microsoft's marketing team is trying to convince Windows 10 users to switch to Windows 11. But this cheery video highlights all the wrong features.News
Windows is finally fixing a key File Explorer flaw
Microsoft is finally making it easier to parse its File Explorer menus, while tweaking Widgets in its latest Windows 11 Canary and Dev test build.News
Report: Ancient PCs simply won't boot Windows 11's upcoming update
Microsoft is reportedly requiring PCs that wish to boot Windows 11 to support an old instruction as part of Windows 11 24H2.News
Even Notepad is being tied to Copilot AI in Windows 11
Microsoft is testing out a number of new features within Windows 11: Copilot shortcuts (and within Notepad), the "sudo" command, support for hearing aids and more.News
iTunes nears death on Windows as Apple launches Music, TV, Devices apps
Apple has also redesigned iCloud for Windows.News
Windows 10 nags users with full-screen, multipage Windows 11 ads
Microsoft is now putting many Windows 10 users under pressure to upgrade to Windows 11 with a full-screen advert.News
OneDrive's new people-focused design is coming to all Windows users
OneDrive's redesigned app, introduced for schools and businesses, is coming to all users.Feature
10 overlooked Windows 11 features you need to try
You may have heard of some of these, but they’re probably not part of your daily routine yet—despite all of them being incredibly helpful.News
RIP Microsoft WordPad, a PC mainstay since Windows 95
Microsoft plans to kill off WordPad in a future Windows release, eliminating a rich text editor it has provided since Windows 95.News
Windows 11 tests next-gen USB, AI-enhanced audio, and lots more
Microsoft released a new Windows 11 Canary build with a host of new, useful features including tweaks to Copilot and sharing photos, better file compression options and more.Feature
12 handy Windows shortcuts you probably don't know
Plus another helpful 7 Windows shortcuts you likely aren’t using often enough.News
Microsoft Copilot adds a premium subscription, Copilot Pro
Microsoft Copilot Pro allows consumers who want the best of what Copilot has to offer, including business features and custom copilots, to pay $20 per month.News
A 'Copilot' key is coming to your PC's keyboard
Microsoft and PC makers are going to add "Copilot" keys to desktop and laptop keyboards in a bid to get us to use Microsoft's Copilot AI on a frequent basis.News
Steam officially ends support for Windows 7 and Windows 8
Gamers will need to upgrade to a newer operating system to ensure their Steam client and games get updated.Updated
10 obscure Windows features that will blow your mind
These quick tips will help you save time and get organized, on Windows 10 and 11 alike.Feature
Microsoft's wins, fails, and WTF moments of 2023
Microsoft ushered in AI with Copilot, new Surface devices, and (finally!) a meaningful update to Windows 11. Here are Microsoft's highlights for 2023.News
Microsoft gives up on its Mixed Reality VR for Windows
After the flop that was the HoloLens, Microsoft is throwing in the towel on VR and AR for the moment.News
Windows chief sees AI bridging the cloud, PCs
Microsoft's new Windows chief doesn't see a conflict between AI running on local PCs as well as on the cloud.News
Next-gen Windows leak: 6 AI features that could change PCs forever
A new report says Microsoft is rebuilding Windows from the ground up to integrate helpful, practical AI features.News
Microsoft Copilot turns 1, promising deeper, more sophisticated search
Microsoft says its AI chatbot, Copilot, will receive a wealth of new features in the coming months, with deeper, more sophisticated input and understanding.News
Microsoft will charge consumers for extended Windows 10 support
For the first time, Microsoft will allow consumers to buy extended-support subscriptions to Windows 10 so you can avoid moving to Windows 11.News
Windows update bug labels all printers as “HP LaserJet”
Users have spotted the "HP LaserJet M101-M106" moniker applied to printers from all manufacturers starting with last week's update.News
Did Windows 11's 2023 Update slow down your PC? Try this
A Reddit user found that their CPU performance fell by about 8 percent after applying the Windows 11 2023 Update (Windows 1 23H2). Microsoft supplied a fix.News
Microsoft stabilized Windows with a roaming 'USB Cart of Death'
The USB Cart of Death played an important role in the development of Windows. A well-known Windows developer explains what it killed, and how it helped.News
Microsoft guts Microsoft Rewards points, and its fans are outraged
Microsoft appears to be nickel-and-diming users and fans of its Microsoft Rewards program, which gives "frequent-flyer" points that can be traded in for gift cards.News
Report: Windows 12 will release in June 2024, Taiwan's PC makers think
A report by Taiwan's Commercial Times says that Taiwan PC makers are planning for Windows 12 to be released on or around June 2024, launching the AI PC.Feature
Microsoft Paint, supercharged: How to use new AI and Photoshop-like features
In the future, you will be able to create AI images in Paint with the OpenAI-LLM Dall-E and also edit them professionally.News
Windows 11 energy saver mode now in testing for laptops and desktops
The latest Insider build includes a mode that sacrifices performance for energy savings.News
Microsoft's Xbox app update tips its cap to portable gaming with new mode
Microsoft has updated its Xbox app for PCs with new tweaks designed to help portable PC gamers get more out of their consoles.News
The immortal Windows XP wallpaper is now an 'ugly' sweater
Microsoft's latest holiday sweater will look familiar to anyone who can remember playing Space Cadet Pinball.News
Microsoft's AI-powered Copilot rolls out to Windows 10 testers
Microsoft is rolling out the top feature of Windows 11 as an update for Windows 10, but there are a few things that Copilot testers should keep in mind.News
Microsoft investigating sudden Windows activation issues in upgraded PCs
Windows 10 and Windows 11 computers with a legal license key are suddenly deactivated.News
Not a PC? Windows is now an app for your iPhone, iPad, and Mac
Microsoft released a limited preview version of its Windows App.Updated
Copilot is coming to Windows 10
Microsoft is bringing its AI-powered Copilot to Windows 10 in a new update for consumers that will be available soon.News
Microsoft Edge's new Shared Links feature scoops up links you'll need
Microsoft is launching a new Shared Links tool for Microsoft Edge, a tool that discovers links shared between you and colleagues and collects them in one place.Feature
4 must-try new features in Windows 11's huge 2023 Update
Microsoft's Windows 11 2023 Update (23H2) is here or arriving soon on your PC. Here are the four free features we think you absolutely must try.News
OneDrive is the latest Microsoft app to treat users like a creepy stalker
"Listen Microsoft, it's not you, it's…okay it's absolutely you. Pay for dinner and then lose my number, weirdo."News
Microsoft's AI Copilot may be coming to Windows 10 after all
Windows 11's new Copilot AI assistant could become available to a much wider range of users.News