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D-pad on the Asus ROG Ally X.

Microsoft may be testing a handheld-focused Xbox UI for Windows 11

Gaming on your Windows PC could soon feel a lot more like firing up an Xbox with a new "Xbox UI" in the works.
The blue screen of death in Windows.

Windows’ infamous blue screen of death is changing

A screenshot of the Windows 11 Microsoft Account setup page

Windows 11 users outsmart Microsoft once again with new local account trick

Windows 11 logo on a laptop.

I hope Microsoft adds these 6 things to the next major Windows Update

Windows 11 logo on a laptop.

Microsoft could make account-free Windows 11 installs a thing of the past

microsoft dark mode sign in.

Microsoft sign-in gets redesign and, more importantly, dark mode

Lenovo Tab Extreme showing Chrome.

Can’t install Chrome? You aren’t alone, and here’s a fix

The Surface Laptop shown in front of a Copilot+ sign.

Microsoft will soon use AI to help you find your photos and files on Copilot+ PCs

The Surface Pro 11 on a white table in front of a window.

Microsoft is working on something new, but it’s probably not Windows 12

Enpass Personal's Vault settings are open showing Google Drive integration.

The Google Drive app for Snapdragon PCs is finally out of beta

Windows 11 and Windows 10 operating system logos are displayed on laptop screens.

5 OneNote for Windows 10 replacements worth using in 2025

The Lenovo Legion Go S with SteamOS installed.

It’s go time: Pre-orders for the SteamOS Legion Go S model are up

Apple MacBook Air 13 M4 rear view showing lid and logo.

Mac users are now in danger of a well-known Windows phishing attack

Those using a Mac are now susceptible to a phishing attack that's been plaguing Windows users for a long time.
An Xbox controller sits on a floor next to a stack on Xbox One games.

Typing on a gamepad gets less annoying with this new Windows keyboard

A new keyboard layout for Windows 11 should make typing using a gamepad a less frustrating experience.
Microsoft Copilot Pro.

Missing Copilot? Microsoft’s latest Windows patch restores the AI after mistakenly deleting it

Good news! Microsoft fixes the March update bug that unintentionally wiped out Copilot from Windows 10 and 11 PCs.
Windows 11 and Windows 10 operating system logos are displayed on laptop screens.

Microsoft warns users Windows 10 support ends soon, these are your options

Microsoft is moving forward with its plan to retire Windows 10 this year. Some users are now receiving emails about it.
A command in the Command Prompt in Windows 11.

Microsoft might make your PC specs easier to understand

A potential new feature has been spotted in the latest Windows 11 preview build that explains device specifications with a handy FAQ.
Windows 11 logo on a laptop.

Copilot+ PC exclusive settings teased in Windows 11 preview

A hidden 'Actions' settings in the latest Windows 11 preview build allows users to manage which apps can offer suggested actions across the OS.
The Surface Pro 11 on a white table in front of a window.

Microsoft is working on making it easier to talk to your PC

Microsoft is testing a way to make voice commands for Windows a whole lot more natural and easy to use.
Copilot key on the Asus ROG Falchion HFX.

The latest Windows 11 build has a surprising bug — it gets rid of Copilot

The latest Windows build has found itself with an interesting bug -- it unintentionally removes the Copilot app and unpins it from the taskbar.
Image showing Notepad with highlighted text and a dialogue with the results of using the summarize feature to summarize the text.

Notepad will soon automatically summarize your notes with AI

Windows Notepad is getting a handy new summarize feature.
The Surface Pro 11 on a white table in front of a window.

Microsoft patches an ‘extraordinary’ number of zero-day security vulnerabilities

Microsoft has released a patch for a large number of zero-day vulnerabilities in Windows.
Windows 11 and Windows 10 operating system logos are displayed on laptop screens.

Windows 10 security risks are now more of a reality for users

Stats indicate that more users are switching from Windows 10 to Windows 11 at this time, as the October 14 end-of-life date for the legacy operating system approaches.
A person compares Bitdefender and Norton antivirus software pricing on a Windows PC.

The new Windows app is officially replacing Remote Desktop

The new Windows app is becoming the official replacement for the Remote Desktop app from May 27.
Windows 11 logo on a laptop.

Windows 11 to simplify battery monitoring with mobile-inspired icons

Microsoft plans to make changes to its battery icons in a coming Windows 11 update and images of the new designs have surfaced.
AMD Radeon RX 9070 GPUs from different brands

AMD’s latest GPUs may have an unexpected motherboard problem

AMD's new Radeon RX 9070 and 9070 XT GPUs may not be compatible with legacy PC hardware and software.
Windows 11 logo on a laptop.

Latest Windows 11 update slows Intel’s newest desktop processors

Microsoft’s latest (KB5050094 and KB5051987) updates are causing some serious performance issues, especially for users, as . The updates interfere with CPU speeds when a user minimizes a program or the app is out of focus. However, older Intel processors remain unaffected. It’s reported that apps are “massively throttled,” causing the CPU’s clock rate to […]
Focus on the silicon logo atop the lid of Dell XPS 13 with Snapdragon X Elite processor.

Qualcomm’s next chip could boost your Windows performance, new leak suggests

Qualcomm's next-gen Snapdragon X processor for Windows could feature up to 18-cores.
Windows 11 on several devices.

I’ve been waiting for this possible Windows 11 transfer tool

A possible Migration app is spotted in a Windows 11 build that could make transferring files to a new PC a breeze if it's released.
Synced tab groups from Chrome appearing on an iPhone.

Chrome tab groups now allow mobile-desktop sync, and it’s utter chaos

Do I want to see my mobile tab groups on PC? Yes, but only the work stuff. My Reddit memes on desktop? Oh, heck no. It also acts very weird, as per irked users.
Windows 11 on several devices.

Microsoft Supercharges AI to fix Windows software bugs

Microsoft's new patent shows an upcoming system AI that makes detecting and fixing software issues easier for developers and regular Windows users.
A Dell laptop with Windows 10 sitting on a desk.

Windows 10 KB5051974 update adds a new app without asking

Microsoft has released the KB5051974 cumulative update for versions 22H2 and 21H2, adding security fixes and patching a memory leak. However, as reports, the update also includes a surprise: the new Outlook for Windows app. The update is mandatory because it includes the January 2025 Patch Tuesday security updates. Once you install it, you will […]
Windows 11 logo on a laptop.

Windows 11’s February 2025 update fixes annoying bugs

Microsoft’s February 2025 cumulative update brings much-needed relief to Windows 11 users, fixing Auto HDR issues that caused game crashes, audio output disruptions, and USB webcam detection problems, as reported by . The patch, KB5051987 for Windows 11 24H2 users and KB5051989 for 23H2 addresses these irritating bugs and is mandatory. The update fixes the […]
The Copilot key shown on a white keyboard.

Microsoft sort of brings back Menu key after Copilot backlash

Microsoft has heard your cries and is finally letting you do something you wanted for a while with the Copilot key. It's kind of bringing back a button it removed .

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