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Microsoft now allowing Windows 11 on older, incompatible PCs
Despite years of warning, it's now officially possible to install Windows 11 on PCs that don't meet requirements — but with a warning and a disclaimer.
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Microsoft Recall, tested: I like the AI, but I just can't trust it
I've tested Microsoft Recall's AI search capabilities within Windows for about a week. While it's already saved me several times, I have many concerns about how Recall is implemented and into what world it's being released.
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Outlook breaks on Windows 11 24H2 if you have this plugin installed
If you're running into an issue where Outlook fails to launch, it might be a plugin you have installed. Here's what you can do about it.
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Windows 11 laptops are getting an improved battery indicator
A larger and more colorful battery indicator will make it easier to read battery status.
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Microsoft Edge is faster and more responsive on Windows 11 now
The new WebUI 2.0 framework brings big performance boosts in Edge, especially for older PCs.
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Intel and AMD PCs finally get some Microsoft Copilot+ features
First launched on select Arm-based laptops, two AI-powered Copilot+ features, Recall and Click to Do, are now available for testing on compatible Intel and AMD PCs.
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The classic Sticky Notes app is broken on Windows due to login bug
A strange "account has no mailbox" error message renders the legacy Sticky Notes app inaccessible. Here's why and what you can do.
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Microsoft's Copilot Vision preview watches your browser to offer AI help
Microsoft is launching a preview of Copilot Vision, an AI tool for Microsoft Edge that works as a Copilot in real time.
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Revamped Microsoft Store page experience in Windows 11 is here
The Microsoft Store's new interface and features are out of testing and rolling out to everyone now.
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The Microsoft Store is ready to make updating Windows apps even easier
Up until this change, only apps hosted on Microsoft's servers could be updated in the Microsoft Store app.
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3 free Linux distros that look and feel like Windows
Linux is a good alternative to Windows: It's free, runs stably, and is supplied with updates for a long time. We present three systems that look particularly similar to Windows.
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How to get Microsoft Edge to read web pages and documents out loud to you
The Edge browser has a built-in feature that reads out selected text on demand.
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Samsung is discontinuing its DeX app for Windows PCs
Samsung encourages DeX users on Windows PCs to switch to Microsoft's Phone Link app instead.
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Microsoft doubles down, still won't let older PCs run Windows 11
A new blog post reaffirms the company's requirement for TPM 2.0-compatible hardware as Windows 10 reaches end of life.
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Why you shouldn't share personal data with ChatGPT or other AI chatbots
AI chatbots can be super convivial and even lead you share your personal information. But doing that can be a big mistake. Here's why…
How-To
How to solve RAM problems with Windows memory diagnostics
If your PC restarts unprompted, freezes, or programs crash, this could indicate a RAM problem. We'll show you how to use the memory diagnostics tool to find out whether the RAM really is the problem.
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A new 'File Search' feature is coming to the Windows 11 taskbar
Microsoft is testing a File Search Companion integration for the Windows 11 taskbar.
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Several new features are coming to Windows 11 24H2 this month
It'll be the last update for Windows 11 this year. Here are some of the changes you can expect.
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Microsoft Photos has a hidden OCR feature that can read text in images
As of now, the feature can only be activated using a Windows Registry tweak.
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