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Is Microsoft Edge Getting a Major Revamp for AI? First Look at New UI That Places Copilot at the Center
Microsoft looks to be working on a new UI for its Edge web browser codenamed Olympia that appears to be built around Copilot. Here's a first look at an early iteration of it.Microsoft Edge Windows Central
13 août 2025 à 08:59

Is Microsoft Edge Getting a Major Revamp for AI? First Look at New UI That Places Copilot at the Center

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13 août 2025 à 08:59

Microsoft looks to be working on a new UI for its Edge web browser codenamed Olympia that appears to be built around Copilot. Here's a first look at an early iteration of it.

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Apple Takes Direct Aim at Windows 10 End of Support With Rumored $599 MacBook — the Nightmare Scenario for Microsoft and Windows 11
The latest reports suggest Apple is readying a 12.9-inch MacBook that will cost as low as $599 and launch this fall. That's the nightmare scenario for Microsoft, as millions of users look to buy a new computer as Windows 10 support ends.Apple Surface Hp Logo
12 août 2025 à 08:34

Apple Takes Direct Aim at Windows 10 End of Support With Rumored $599 MacBook — the Nightmare Scenario for Microsoft and Windows 11

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12 août 2025 à 08:34

The latest reports suggest Apple is readying a 12.9-inch MacBook that will cost as low as $599 and launch this fall. That's the nightmare scenario for Microsoft, as millions of users look to buy a new computer as Windows 10 support ends.

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Microsoft Wants Your Windows 11 Taskbar to Think for Itself—Agentic AI Could Be Next
Agentic companions for the Taskbar could be Windows 11's next big AI upgrade, but what form could this take and how would it be useful?Close up of the Windows 11 Taskbar on a Dell monitor.
12 août 2025 à 06:26

Microsoft Wants Your Windows 11 Taskbar to Think for Itself—Agentic AI Could Be Next

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12 août 2025 à 06:26

Agentic companions for the Taskbar could be Windows 11's next big AI upgrade, but what form could this take and how would it be useful?

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Microsoft Adds New Battery Limit Feature to Surface Devices — Here’s Why You Might Want It
Microsoft's flagship Snapdragon-powered devices can now enable an 80% charge limit directly from within Windows 11 thanks to the latest firmware updates.Microsoft Surface Pro 11 with Qualcomm Snapdragon X Elite
11 août 2025 à 18:58

Microsoft Adds New Battery Limit Feature to Surface Devices — Here’s Why You Might Want It

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11 août 2025 à 18:58

Microsoft's flagship Snapdragon-powered devices can now enable an 80% charge limit directly from within Windows 11 thanks to the latest firmware updates.

Microsoft Surface Pro 11 with Qualcomm Snapdragon X Elite

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Microsoft Edge Will Keep Getting Free Updates on Windows 10 Until 2028
The company has committed to supporting Edge on Windows 10 for three more years for free, regardless of whether you intend to pay for security updates on the EOL platform.Microsoft Edge Update page
11 août 2025 à 07:56

Microsoft Edge Will Keep Getting Free Updates on Windows 10 Until 2028

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11 août 2025 à 07:56

The company has committed to supporting Edge on Windows 10 for three more years for free, regardless of whether you intend to pay for security updates on the EOL platform.

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Windows 11 will soon be able to describe images on your screen using AI — and it'll all be done locally
A new "Describe Image" feature is coming soon to Click To Do, which will allow Windows 11 to use AI to describe an image that's currently on your screen.Windows 11 Start X1fold
14 juillet 2025 à 19:31

Windows 11 will soon be able to describe images on your screen using AI — and it'll all be done locally

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14 juillet 2025 à 19:31

A new "Describe Image" feature is coming soon to Click To Do, which will allow Windows 11 to use AI to describe an image that's currently on your screen.

Windows 11 Start X1fold

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Windows 11 will periodically enable energy saver mode while you work to increase battery life — even when your battery isn't low
A new feature now in preview testing in the Windows 11 Canary Channel is designed to increase battery life by periodically enabling energy saver mode based on your current workflow, not battery level.The new battery icon on Windows 11.
14 juillet 2025 à 09:44

Windows 11 will periodically enable energy saver mode while you work to increase battery life — even when your battery isn't low

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14 juillet 2025 à 09:44

A new feature now in preview testing in the Windows 11 Canary Channel is designed to increase battery life by periodically enabling energy saver mode based on your current workflow, not battery level.

The new battery icon on Windows 11.

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Microsoft will stop releasing new Office features on Windows 10 — you'll need to upgrade to Windows 11 for the latest features soon
While Microsoft will continue to support Office with security updates on Windows 10 through October 2028, the company won't be releasing new features for the suite of apps starting next year.Office icons
14 juillet 2025 à 09:03

Microsoft will stop releasing new Office features on Windows 10 — you'll need to upgrade to Windows 11 for the latest features soon

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14 juillet 2025 à 09:03

While Microsoft will continue to support Office with security updates on Windows 10 through October 2028, the company won't be releasing new features for the suite of apps starting next year.

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Don't waste the LAST 24 hours of Amazon Prime Day sales buying a MacBook — buy this much better Windows laptop instead!
The MacBook Air is not the great deal the media makes it out to be. You can spend less money and get a better laptop in the Surface Laptop 7 right now in the last 24 hours of Amazon Prime Day sales.Surface Laptop 7
11 juillet 2025 à 10:16

Don't waste the LAST 24 hours of Amazon Prime Day sales buying a MacBook — buy this much better Windows laptop instead!

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11 juillet 2025 à 10:16

The MacBook Air is not the great deal the media makes it out to be. You can spend less money and get a better laptop in the Surface Laptop 7 right now in the last 24 hours of Amazon Prime Day sales.

Surface Laptop 7

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This refurbished Surface Laptop 7 was already cheap, but on the LAST day of anti-Prime Day sales, it's now even cheaper — but you must act now!
You can grab yourself a 15-inch Surface Laptop 7 with 16GB RAM and 256GB SSD storage right now for just $750 from the New Egg refurbished storefront.Surface Laptop 7
11 juillet 2025 à 07:29

This refurbished Surface Laptop 7 was already cheap, but on the LAST day of anti-Prime Day sales, it's now even cheaper — but you must act now!

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11 juillet 2025 à 07:29

You can grab yourself a 15-inch Surface Laptop 7 with 16GB RAM and 256GB SSD storage right now for just $750 from the New Egg refurbished storefront.

Surface Laptop 7

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Windows 11 is now the most popular desktop OS in the world — finally surpasses Windows 10 after 4 years
After four years on the market, Windows 11 has finally surpassed Windows 10 to become the most dominant desktop OS platform in the world, according to Stat Counter.Windows 11 Start Logo
4 juillet 2025 à 18:56

Windows 11 is now the most popular desktop OS in the world — finally surpasses Windows 10 after 4 years

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4 juillet 2025 à 18:56

After four years on the market, Windows 11 has finally surpassed Windows 10 to become the most dominant desktop OS platform in the world, according to Stat Counter.

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Microsoft's $200 Surface Earbuds are killing themselves — make sure you charge yours regularly to keep them going
I own three pairs of Surface Earbuds, and all of them are now dead after not being used for over a year. If you're still using yours, make sure to keep them topped up to keep them alive.Surface Earbuds
4 juillet 2025 à 07:03

Microsoft's $200 Surface Earbuds are killing themselves — make sure you charge yours regularly to keep them going

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4 juillet 2025 à 07:03

I own three pairs of Surface Earbuds, and all of them are now dead after not being used for over a year. If you're still using yours, make sure to keep them topped up to keep them alive.

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Report: Microsoft's 2025 layoffs revolve around its desperate $80 billion AI infrastructure investment
The Redmond giant has laid off over 15,000 people in 2025, and a report claims it's all in the name of freeing up spending money to invest more heavily in AI infrastructure, as Microsoft closes in on NVIDIA as most valuable company.In this photo illustration the logo of Microsoft is being displayed on a laptop screen and the logo of Copilot is being displayed on a smart phone.
3 juillet 2025 à 18:35

Report: Microsoft's 2025 layoffs revolve around its desperate $80 billion AI infrastructure investment

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3 juillet 2025 à 18:35

The Redmond giant has laid off over 15,000 people in 2025, and a report claims it's all in the name of freeing up spending money to invest more heavily in AI infrastructure, as Microsoft closes in on NVIDIA as most valuable company.

In this photo illustration the logo of Microsoft is being displayed on a laptop screen and the logo of Copilot is being displayed on a smart phone.

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Intel Unison for Windows 11 shuts down — encourages users to switch to another multi-device experience
Intel has discontinued its popular Unison app on Windows, which let users sync their phone's data with their Windows PC. Now, the app is encouraging users to switch to another multi-device experience.Intel Unison
3 juillet 2025 à 16:00

Intel Unison for Windows 11 shuts down — encourages users to switch to another multi-device experience

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3 juillet 2025 à 16:00

Intel has discontinued its popular Unison app on Windows, which let users sync their phone's data with their Windows PC. Now, the app is encouraging users to switch to another multi-device experience.

Intel Unison

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This early PRIME DAY deal will nab you a flagship Surface Laptop 7 for less than Microsoft's midrange Surface Laptop 13-inch — but not for long!
Microsoft's flagship Surface Laptop 7 may be a year old, but it's still the latest and greatest from the company. And now, it's cheaper than its new midrange Surface Laptop, if you can believe it.Surface Laptop 7
3 juillet 2025 à 08:49

This early PRIME DAY deal will nab you a flagship Surface Laptop 7 for less than Microsoft's midrange Surface Laptop 13-inch — but not for long!

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3 juillet 2025 à 08:49

Microsoft's flagship Surface Laptop 7 may be a year old, but it's still the latest and greatest from the company. And now, it's cheaper than its new midrange Surface Laptop, if you can believe it.

Surface Laptop 7

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Latest Microsoft Edge update breaks design visuals on Windows 11 — once you see it, you'll hate it
Microsoft Edge version 138 started rolling out last week, and users quickly noticed it's missing an important visual design that was originally introduced specifically for Windows 11.Microsoft Edge Update page
3 juillet 2025 à 07:26

Latest Microsoft Edge update breaks design visuals on Windows 11 — once you see it, you'll hate it

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3 juillet 2025 à 07:26

Microsoft Edge version 138 started rolling out last week, and users quickly noticed it's missing an important visual design that was originally introduced specifically for Windows 11.

Microsoft Edge Update page

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Apple is making a cheap MacBook — that's bad news for Windows
A sub-$800 MacBook is reportedly in the works, targeting the midrange PC market, notorious for its lackluster hardware. If true, Windows OEMs are in trouble.Surface Pro 11 vs. MacBook Pro 14" with M3
2 juillet 2025 à 07:37

Apple is making a cheap MacBook — that's bad news for Windows

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2 juillet 2025 à 07:37

A sub-$800 MacBook is reportedly in the works, targeting the midrange PC market, notorious for its lackluster hardware. If true, Windows OEMs are in trouble.

Surface Pro 11 vs. MacBook Pro 14" with M3

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Microsoft confirms Windows 11 version 25H2 is coming soon — will install much faster than version 24H2
Windows 11 version 25H2 is coming this fall, and will share the same servicing and platform release as version 24H2, meaning it will be a breeze to install.Windows 11 Start menu
27 juin 2025 à 16:46

Microsoft confirms Windows 11 version 25H2 is coming soon — will install much faster than version 24H2

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27 juin 2025 à 16:46

Windows 11 version 25H2 is coming this fall, and will share the same servicing and platform release as version 24H2, meaning it will be a breeze to install.

Windows 11 Start menu

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Microsoft KILLS iconic Windows Blue Screen of Death — Windows 11 gains new, darker OS error screen
The company will change the iconic blue error screen for a simplified black one, and ensure third-party security software adheres to new rules designed to stop bad updates and drivers from taking down OS.Blue Screen of Death with an “UNSUPPORTED_PROCESSOR” error message
26 juin 2025 à 16:00

Microsoft KILLS iconic Windows Blue Screen of Death — Windows 11 gains new, darker OS error screen

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26 juin 2025 à 16:00

The company will change the iconic blue error screen for a simplified black one, and ensure third-party security software adheres to new rules designed to stop bad updates and drivers from taking down OS.

Blue Screen of Death with an “UNSUPPORTED_PROCESSOR” error message