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

The EU is cracking down on labels in Windows 11’s Start menu

Microsoft makes changes to Windows 11 Start Menu Search to comply with EU regulations, but there is catch to these much-anticipated changes.
A Dell laptop with Windows 10 sitting on a desk.

Microsoft is cracking down on unsupported Windows 11 installs

Microsoft has removed a support document from 2021 that taught users how to bypass the Windows 11 hardware requirements.
The Dell XPS 13 on a table with the Start Menu open.

Microsoft is making a major change to using your iPhone in Windows

Microsoft is adding a helpful feature Android users have been using for a while, but this time to iPhone users through the latest Phone Link update.
Ifi Go Bar DAC/amp dongle for headphones.

Microsoft confirms audio bug hitting multiple versions of Windows

Several Windows versions have been affected by an audio bug after a security update, which Microsoft has promised to fix.
Drag Tray feature on Windows Insiders build.

Microsoft just added a secret file sharing feature to Windows 11

A secret feature has been spotted in a Windows 11 Insiders build and it lets you share files by dragging and dropping them into a tray at the top of the screen.
Copilot on a laptop on a desk.

Microsoft’s Copilot app has a new icon, and it’s causing problems

Bad news if you have a PC with a low resolution since Microsoft’s new Copilot app icon is almost impossible to decipher on them, according to . Microsoft’s new logo now includes a bit of text embedded in the icon, which, depending on the resolution of your screen, might be impossible to read. Windows Central […]
The Surface Laptop 7 on a table in front of a window.

Microsoft is axing support for its own apps on Windows 10

Although Microsoft is allowing people to keep using Windows 10 for another year, it won't be supporting Microsoft 365 apps during that time.
An individual surrounded by several computers typing on a laptop.

FBI to ‘remove’ this nasty malware that’s affected 2.5 million PCs

The FBI has gained court approval to put an end to the PlugX malware in the U.S., which has affected over 2.5 million devices globally by infiltrating infected USB drives.
A person looking frustrated at a laptop while sitting at a table.

Another frustrating reason to upgrade to Windows 11

Installation failures are not uncommon, but what about a Windows 10 update that installs repeatedly despite a previous successful installation?
The Digital Trends website on the Asus ROG Ally.

Microsoft finally wants to make gaming on handhelds less of a chore

Microsoft may be working on an Xbox handheld but it's also promising to improve the gaming experience across all Windows gaming handhelds.
Windows 11 logo on a laptop.

Windows 12 may not happen anytime soon

Microsoft has reconfirmed that its strategy to retire Windows 10 later this year will proceed as planned, with 2025 focused on improving Windows 11 and AI PCs.
Asus ProArt PZ13 sitting atop an iPad Pro.

I regret buying the iPad Pro. This surprising Windows tablet showed me why

The Asus ProArt PZ13 is arguably one of the nicest value-first tablets out there for serious work. It was a cakewalk for me to ditch the mighty iPad Pro.
Bayek atop the Sphynx and overlooking ancient Egypt in a promo image for Assassin's Creed Origins.

Microsoft’s recent Windows 11 update is breaking games

If you've run into trouble playing your games since a recent Windows 11 update, you aren't alone. Players across multiple games report crashing and freezing.
The Dell XPS 14 and MacBook Pro side by side on a white desk.

Windows 11 vs. macOS Sequoia: Which is the better upgrade?

Windows 11 and macOS Sequoia are the latest and greatest operating systems. We've examined both to find out all the similarities and differences between them.
Alan Truly sits in front of a Windows PC and adjusts a virtual screen while wearing a Meta Quest 3 VR headset.

Windows PCs now works with the Quest 3, and I tried it out for myself

Microsoft and Meta teamed up on a new mixed reality interface for Windows that uses your Quest 3 or 3S to display large virtual monitors.
Overwatch 2 running on the LG OLED 27 gaming monitor.

Here’s why some PC gamers shouldn’t install the latest Windows 11 update

Microsoft confirms that Windows 11 24H2 is causing issues with Auto HDR and leading to unresponsive games.
Lenovo Yoga Slim 7x front view showing webcam.

Windows 11 to finally address this webcam deficiency

A new Windows Insider build now allows multiple apps to use your camera feed at the same time.
The Surface Laptop shown in front of a Copilot+ sign.

Intel strikes back, calling out high return rate of Qualcomm laptops

Intel's co-CEO says retailers are extremely concerned about how many Qualcomm Snapdragon PCs are getting returned by customers.
Phone Link

Windows 11 may finally take iPhone collaboration to the next level

Microsoft is testing an iPhone-to-Windows file-sharing feature that works with brand’s Phone Link app and Link to Windows app.
The Surface Pro 11 on a white table in front of a window.

Bid farewell to this small but helpful Windows 11 feature

Microsoft has added the "suggested actions" feature in Windows 11 to its deprecated features list.
Recall screenshot.

A new test shows Microsoft Recall’s continued security problems

Microsoft's Recall feature and its new security standards are being tested by Windows Insiders again, and still creating problems.
Recuva and DMDE pricing appears in a split-screen on a PC monitor.

Recuva vs. DMDE: Which is the best free data recovery software for you?

Recuva and DMDE are powerful and free data recovery apps that can restore lost photos and files missing from damaged drives, but which is best for you?