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Microsoft's Windows XP Crocs are here — here's how to acquire your own pair
Microsoft has launched its Windows XP Crocs via a sweepstakes that you can enter via Instagram. Here's everything you need to know.
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Microsoft 365 Premium is a new monthly subscription that combines Office and Copilot Pro — and it comes with shiny new icons
Microsoft has announced a new productivity subscription that combines Microsoft 365 Family and Copilot Pro under one $20 a month subscription dubbed Microsoft 365 Premium.
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Windows 7 usage seemingly skyrockets as users refuse to upgrade to Windows 11 in wake of Windows 10 end of support
StatCounter reports that Windows 7 has gained almost 10% market share in the last month, just as Windows 10 support is coming to an end. But it's probably just an anomaly.
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Microsoft confirms Windows 11 version 25H2 issues and offers potential workarounds
With the next version of Windows 11 now generally available, Microsoft has confirmed that there are a couple of known issues to be aware of if you're upgrading right away.
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Windows 11 version 25H2 is now generally available — Microsoft confirms rollout has begun
The next version of Windows 11 is now generally available, and while it doesn't include any new features or changes, it does come with up to 36 months of additional support over version 24H2.
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Opera is next in line to release an AI-powered web browser that costs money to use
Opera Neon is yet another AI-powered web browser designed to make browsing the web easier with agentic AI experiences and capabilities, but it'll cost $20 a month.
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Microsoft conducts major Windows reorg in effort to build an agentic OS — brings together core engineering and feature teams
Since 2018, the core of Windows and the client experiences have been handled by separate organizations at Microsoft. That's finally changing this week.
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Microsoft's latest AI experiment wants you to talk with digital portraits via Copilot
The new "Copilot Portraits" feature is designed to make talking with Copilot feel more human, according to Microsoft.
In this photo illustration, 'Microsoft Copilot' logo is displayed on mobile phone screen in front of a screen displaying the inscription of 'Copilot' in Ankara, Turkiye on March 14, 2025.
The Xbox app will now show and run all your games from Steam, GOG, and more on Windows 11 — it's the new hub for PC gaming
Microsoft is rolling out a big update for the Xbox app on Windows 11 that transforms it into a hub for all gaming on Windows, not just Xbox games.
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PSA: You have less than one month to retire your Windows 10 PC — or take action NOW to keep it supported and secure
Microsoft will end mainstream support for Windows 10 on October 14, in just under a month's time. There are steps you must take to remain secure, or run the risk of being vulnerable to security exploits.
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Windows 11 will soon let you run a network speed test directly from the Taskbar — no third-party tools required
Microsoft is making it easier to check what your internet speed currently is with a built-in option to run a network speed test directly from the Taskbar on Windows 11.
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What's next for Windows 11? — Microsoft readies big feature updates for next month and beyond
The company is preparing to drop its next big feature drop for Windows 11 users in the coming weeks, as detailed in the latest Release Preview drop. Plus, more to come as we head into fall.
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Microsoft is finally fixing Windows 11’s dark mode — and it’s been a long time coming
The latest Windows 11 preview builds include an early glimpse at renewed work to add dark mode in more areas of the system, starting with File Explorer.
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Microsoft’s nightmare — Apple’s cheap MacBook rumored to launch as Windows 10 users scramble
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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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.
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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.
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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?
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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.
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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.
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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.
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