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    Microsoft's next Windows 11 'Moment' might miff Americans
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    Microsoft's next Windows 11 'Moment' might miff Americans

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    Windows is finally fixing a key File Explorer flaw

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    RIP Microsoft WordPad, a PC mainstay since Windows 95

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    Microsoft Copilot adds a premium subscription, Copilot Pro
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    Windows chief sees AI bridging the cloud, PCs
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    Windows chief sees AI bridging the cloud, PCs

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    Microsoft will charge consumers for extended Windows 10 support
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    Report: Windows 12 will release in June 2024, Taiwan's PC makers think
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    Report: Windows 12 will release in June 2024, Taiwan's PC makers think

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    By Thomas Joos 1 year ago
    Windows 11 energy saver mode now in testing for laptops and desktops
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    Windows 11 energy saver mode now in testing for laptops and desktops

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    Microsoft's Xbox app update tips its cap to portable gaming with new mode
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    The immortal Windows XP wallpaper is now an 'ugly' sweater
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    The immortal Windows XP wallpaper is now an 'ugly' sweater

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    Microsoft's AI-powered Copilot rolls out to Windows 10 testers
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    Microsoft investigating sudden Windows activation issues in upgraded PCs
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    Microsoft investigating sudden Windows activation issues in upgraded PCs

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    Not a PC? Windows is now an app for your iPhone, iPad, and Mac
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    Copilot is coming to Windows 10
    Updated

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    Microsoft's AI Copilot may be coming to Windows 10 after all
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    Microsoft's AI Copilot may be coming to Windows 10 after all

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    By Billy Ekblom 1 year ago
    Fix Windows 11's Start menu and search with Stardock's Start11 v2
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    Fix Windows 11's Start menu and search with Stardock's Start11 v2

    Stardock Software has released Start 11 V2, which adds three new Start app launchers as well as a cool way to pin apps to the taskbar.
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