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Microsoft confirms plans to integrate Copilot with the Taskbar on Windows 11 this summer: Ask Copilot expected to debut "mid-2026"

First announced last year, a new document has confirmed that Microsoft's upcoming "Ask Copilot" feature for Windows 11's Taskbar is arriving mid-2026.

Ask Copilot search box on the Taskbar

Ask Copilot search box on the Taskbar

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Xbox Elite Controller Series 3 leaked in new images: Microsoft's next-gen pro controller confirmed with new buttons, cloud connect, and more

A Brazilian regulator has leaked images of Microsoft's upcoming next-gen Xbox Elite Controller with three key new upgrades.

Xbox Elite Controller Series 2

The Xbox Elite Controller is gorgeous.

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Major Windows 11 performance upgrades set to rollout within weeks, Microsoft confirms: New 'Low Latency Profile' improvements confirmed to "accelerate app launches and core shell experiences"

Windows 11's highly anticipated Low Latency Profile performance feature is now in the final round of testing, with rollout expected to begin within the next few weeks.

Windows 11 Taskbar closeup

Windows 11 is getting a nice performance upgrade in the next few weeks.

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Microsoft nearly solved one of folding phones’ worst problems: New patent reveals spring-loaded hinge design for canceled Surface Duo 3

The company had explored a next-gen folding phone design that included a spring-loaded button for popping open the device without prying it with your fingers.

Surface Duo Thumb

Surface Duo Thumb

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Windows Central Podcast: How does Windows K2 impact the next Xbox?

Podcast: Daniel and Zac discuss the latest with Xbox and Windows K2.

A glowing green Xbox logo shines prominently in the center against a blurred background of Xbox Mode promotional image.

A glowing green Xbox logo shines prominently in the center against a blurred background of Xbox Mode promotional image.

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"Apple does this and you love it": Microsoft VP fires back at trolls over Windows 11's new performance boost feature. "It's not cheating; this is how modern systems make apps feel fast."

Windows 11's upcoming "Low Latency Profile" feature has been branded "lazy" by online trolls. Microsoft VP explains why they're wrong.

A Lenovo Yoga Slim 7i Ultra (Gen 11) Aura Edition laptop screen shows a home screen with open taskbar featuring app icons.

A Lenovo Yoga Slim 7i Ultra (Gen 11) Aura Edition laptop screen shows a home screen with open taskbar featuring app icons.

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We uncovered a major Windows 11 performance upgrade Microsoft is testing, and it could make the OS feel noticeably faster

Windows 11 is set to gain a new feature that will boost CPU frequency in bursts when initiating high-priority tasks to speed up app launches and system responsiveness.

Surface Go 4 with Windows 11

Surface Go 4 with Windows 11

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Windows 11's new Run box is what happens when Microsoft actually cares: Replaces legacy Windows 95-era dialog with something new and better

The new Windows Run box has been officially unveiled, and it's a genuine improvement over the legacy interface with faster launch times and more features. This is what happens when the people working on Windows actually care.

The new Windows Run box on Windows 11

The new Windows Run box on Windows 11

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Microsoft Edge will load all your passwords into memory in plaintext, but Microsoft says it's not a security concern

A security researcher has discovered that Microsoft Edge will load all your stored passwords into memory in plaintext at startup, making it easy for malware to scrape those passwords.

Microsoft Edge logo

Microsoft Edge logo

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Microsoft will hide Windows 11's annoying MSN feed by default as it moves to reduce ads and noise across the OS

A new Windows 11 preview build has confirmed that the OS will soon hide the MSN feed by default, replacing it with a new default behavior that opens straight to your widgets instead.

Windows 11 Widgets panel

Windows 11 Widgets panel

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Windows 11 KB5083631 update released with major explorer.exe reliability upgrades, AI agent support, Xbox mode, and more

Windows 11's optional non-security preview update for April 2026 has finally been released, and includes a number of quality of life improvements and changes that are now rolling out.

Windows Update on a Dell XPS laptop

Windows Update on a Dell XPS laptop

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"We're doing the work required to win back fans across Windows and Xbox": Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella says the company is making foundational changes to fix Windows 11 and Xbox

Satya Nadella has commented on recent announcements around Windows and Xbox that are working to rebuild trust and positive sentiment around its consumer offerings.

Microsoft Logo at Ignite

Microsoft Logo at Ignite

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Microsoft has been trying to fix Windows 11's annoying white flash bug in File Explorer for over 2 years: Has it finally done it?

The latest Windows 11 preview build mentions a fix for File Explorer that should stop it from flash banging you in dark mode. I feel like we've seen this before...

File Explorer shown on Windows 11 25H2

File Explorer shown on Windows 11 25H2

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Microsoft plans major Start menu upgrades for Windows 11 with better customization and performance: Users will soon be able to resize it and toggle off entire areas of Start

Microsoft is rebuilding the Start menu from the ground up, and is adding some much needed customization and performance improvements along the way.

Windows 11

Windows 11

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Microsoft prepares display upgrades and two stage launch for new Surface Pro and Surface Laptop with Intel and Snapdragon chips this year

New PCs from Microsoft will consist of new chips, display upgrades, and higher starting prices this spring and summer.

First images of Microsoft's Surface Pro 12-inch tablet PC.

First images of Microsoft's Surface Pro 12-inch tablet PC.

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