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Microsoft openly promotes tossing your laptop into a big pile of e-waste
A newly updated Microsoft support document effectively recommends purchasing a new PC and ditching your old device running Windows 10.
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This Microsoft app update reminded me how much I hate the Windows 11 context menu
Microsoft released an update for PowerToys recently that allows you to create folders by using templates. The same update also includes a lengthy list of improvements and changes to the app.
PowerToys New+ feature
Windows 11 2024 Update even gives unsupported PCs a performance boost
Millions of PCs cannot upgrade to Windows 11, at least officially. But if you force the latest Windows 11 update onto an unsupported device, you'll see a performance boost over previous versions of Windows 11.
Windows 11 update in Settings app
"Click To Do" is Windows 11's answer to Android's "Circle To Search" — an AI overlay that understands what's on screen and helps complete actions
Microsoft has announced a big new AI feature coming exclusively to Copilot+ PCs later this year that adds an intelligent overlay to the OS which can understand what's on screen and provide contextual actions at any time.
Windows 11 Copilot+ Features
Microsoft's big Windows 11 2024 Update is now available, here's what you need to know
Microsoft has today announced the general availability of Windows 11 version 24H2, also known as the Windows 11 2024 Update. This is the release that Copilot+ PCs have been running since the summer, and it's now beginning to roll out to the rest of the Windows 11 userbase.
Windows Update
Windows 11 is getting a flurry of powerful new AI features designed exclusively for Copilot+ PCs — here's what's coming
Unveiled today, Windows 11 is getting four powerful new AI features that will only run on Copilot+ PCs, and it starts with "Click To Do."
Copilot+ PC launch event with Satya Nadella
Microsoft is adding AI to Windows search on Copilot+ PCs — will this fix Windows 11's bad search experience?
Microsoft wants to fix Windows Search so that it finds the files you're after just by describing what you remember about them using AI.
Windows 11 Search
Celebrate 10 years of the Windows Insider program with two Windows 11 builds and a hidden feature
Microsoft shipped two new builds of Windows 11 to Insiders recently. The biggest addition is support for 6GHz connections when using the Windows Mobile Hotspot feature. There is also a hidden feature within one of the builds.
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My essential Windows 11 tweaks: 22 Settings to change for a better experience
On Windows 11, we all have different preferences and requirements, and in my case, I usually customize several areas of the operating system, such as the Start menu, Taskbar, Widgets, Notifications, Clock, Apps, Display, Privacy, mobile devices, mouse, and File Explorer.
Windows 11 settings
What's new with printers on Windows 11 version 24H2 (2024 Update)
The Windows 11 2024 Update rolls out some additional improvements for the printing experience, including the Protected Print Mode and options to pause jobs and rename your printer directly from the Settings app.
Windows 11 new printer settings
6 non-AI features I'm excited about on Windows 11 version 24H2 (2024 Update)
Windows 11 version 24H2 brings several new features that don't come with AI integration, and in this guide, I will outline the best ones that everyone should know.
Windows 11 version 24H2 features without AI
Microsoft has scrapped Edge's big UI refresh with rounded tabs
Unveiled last year, Microsoft was working on a new look and feel for Edge that included rounded tabs and a heavier use of acrylic blur effects. Now, the company says this UI update is no longer coming.
The new Edge UI as unveiled by MIcrosoft
How to monitor drive activity on Windows 11
On Windows 11, you have at least two ways to monitor the drive activity to determine the performance at a given time, and in this guide, I will show you how.
Windows 11 drive activity
I never knew I needed this Windows 11 feature until Microsoft snuck it into testing
Microsoft did not release any Windows Insider builds last week, but the tech giant did roll out a new feature. Check out what's new for the Taskbar on Windows 11.
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What's new with Taskbar and Start menu on Windows 11 version 24H2 (2024 Update)
On Windows 11 version 24H2, the Taskbar is getting most of the changes in the System Tray and Quick Settings, and the Start menu now promotes apps from the Store.
Windows 11 version 24H2 Start menu and Taskbar
One of the best tools for updating your Windows wallpaper is about to get an update
Microsoft is testing out new flyouts that will help you learn more about images shared through Windows Spotlight.
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Turns out you won't be able to uninstall Windows 11's Recall feature after all
Microsoft has now confirmed that the ability to remove Recall is just a bug, meaning the feature will not actually be removable when it launches.
Windows Recall
Microsoft's AirDrop alternative for Android is baked right into Windows 11 — here's how to get it
The latest optional update for Windows 11 adds the ability to send files from a Windows PC to an Android device through Windows Share.
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How to get started with the new Outlook app for Windows 11
The new Outlook app for Windows 11 replaces the legacy Mail and Calendar apps (and soon the desktop version of Outlook), and in this guide, I will guide you through everything you need to know to make the switch and how to configure it.
Outlook app for Windows 11
I never knew I needed this Windows 11 keyboard shortcut until Microsoft started testing it with Insiders
The latest Insider build of Windows 11 adds a new position for the entry point to Widgets if your taskbar is left-aligned. The update also tests a new feature that lets you jump to an app within the taskbar by pressing a key on your keyboard.
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