Neowin News Feed for: Opinion

Apple MacBook Neo is a blessing for Windows users, here's why

Hamid Ganji — Wed, 03 Jun 2026 17:16:01 +0000

The arrival of the MacBook Neo was not only a hit among Apple fans but also brought several benefits to Windows users. Here's how. Read more...

I never knew Windows had a "hidden" collection of tools

Usama Jawad — Sat, 23 May 2026 23:46:01 +0000

I just discovered this overlooked Windows section packed with built-in utilities I somehow never noticed before. Read more...

Five things I hate about Microsoft Teams

Usama Jawad — Sat, 16 May 2026 18:00:01 +0000

Millions rely on Microsoft Teams daily, but that doesn't stop many of us from absolutely despising parts of the experience. Read more...

Windows 11 is getting faster the lazy way

Usama Jawad — Sat, 09 May 2026 12:52:03 +0000

Windows 11's new CPU boost trick may make apps feel faster, but it also rewards lazy software optimization and hardware brute force. Read more...

Microsoft is ignoring its most powerful automation tool in Windows 11

Usama Jawad — Sun, 19 Apr 2026 07:16:02 +0000

Windows 11 hides a powerful automation engine in plain sight, but its aging design and poor usability keep it out of reach for most users. Read more...

Microsoft isn't removing Copilot from Windows 11, it's just renaming it

Usama Jawad — Sun, 12 Apr 2026 21:26:01 +0000

Microsoft begins removing Copilot labels in Windows 11 apps, but AI tools stay, leaving users feeling misled rather than satisfied. Read more...

Patch Tuesday is killing the excitement for Windows feature updates

Usama Jawad — Sun, 29 Mar 2026 14:52:02 +0000

Windows 11 updates are getting overloaded as Microsoft crams features into Patch Tuesday, leaving feature updates feeling pointless. Read more...

Microsoft releases Visual Studio Code 1.112 with integrated browser debugging

Paul Hill — Thu, 19 Mar 2026 09:18:01 +0000

Microsoft is keeping up its rapid release pace for Visual Studio Code, delivering new tools for web developers and more freedom for AI agents. Read more...

The new Internet Speed Test in Windows 11 is just a glorified shortcut for Bing.com

Usama Jawad — Thu, 12 Mar 2026 13:06:01 +0000

Windows 11's new "internet speed test" tool sounds handy… until you click it. Turns out it's basically just a glorified shortcut that launches Bing in your browser. Read more...

Please don't use scripts generated by AI to "debloat" Windows

Usama Jawad — Thu, 12 Mar 2026 07:44:01 +0000

Using AI to debloat Windows 11 sounds tempting, but it also highlights why blindly running those scripts is risky. Read more...

I cannot believe Microsoft is adding this simple feature to Edge just now

Ivan Jenic — Thu, 12 Mar 2026 04:30:01 +0000

While Microsoft's latest AI endeavours push users away, it's simple additions like this that could win some favors back. Read more...

Microsoft's Xbox Games Showcase 2023 had some highs, some lows, but mostly just questions

John Callaham — Mon, 12 Jun 2023 14:30:02 +0000

This year's Xbox Games Showcase did show off some promising upcoming games, but it also didn't do enough to convince me that Microsoft has made enough of a course correction in releasing major titles. Read more...

Hands on with News and Interests; it needs refinement to be useful

Nick H. — Wed, 02 Jun 2021 16:52:01 +0000

The News and Interests feature is available for Windows 10, but how useful is it? One of Neowin's Forum Supervisors decided to give it a try and report back on his findings. It ain't pretty. Read more...

Elephone S7 review: affordability has its drawbacks

Vlad Dudau — Sun, 15 Jan 2017 10:56:02 +0000

Elephone's S7 came to market recently with a focus on affordability and design. We tested the handset to see how a $250 Android device stands up in today's market and how it fares in day-to-day use. Read more...

TechSpot: The Nexus 9 offers clues about the future of tablets

Julio Franco — Fri, 07 Nov 2014 22:36:01 +0000

There are two things about the Nexus 9 I'm interested in: Itss size / weight and its dedicated keyboard cover. Is the 9-inch display the best of two worlds? Is the Nexus 9 a good productivity device? Read more...

TechSpot: Apple and Google Tablets Moving to Microsoft Territory

Julio Franco — Thu, 04 Sep 2014 18:50:17 +0000

The common refrain has been that tablets are for consumption and that laptops are for productivity. Microsoft tried to bridge that gap with Surface, and now Apple and Google want that too. Read more...

Should You Buy a Sound Card? An Enthusiast's Perspective

Julio Franco — Mon, 09 Dec 2013 07:59:07 +0000

Buying a sound card has always felt more like a gamble than an investment to me. But just how much better can music, movies and games sound? Enough to prevent buyer's remorse? Read more...

TechSpot: Death of the tablet in 5 years, or is it too soon?

Julio Franco — Thu, 09 May 2013 02:42:45 +0000

There are wildly differing viewpoints on whether or not the tablet is on its way out, as you might guess. One perspective is that of the smartphone taking over what the tablet does... Read more...

Why Windows 8 still isn't my idea

Steven Parker — Sun, 19 Aug 2012 10:12:27 +0000

Back in February I suggested that Windows 8 was geared too much toward tablets and touch devices, in my view Microsoft had all but abandoned the traditional desktop user. Has my view changed? Nah. Read more...

I'm a PC and is Windows 8 my idea?

Steven Parker — Thu, 09 Feb 2012 14:59:32 +0000

So far it seems that Microsoft has avoided answering the many comments on how desktop users will benefit from Windows 8 over Windows 7, which leads me to thinking: Is Windows 8 really my idea? Read more...

eBooks: replacement or enhancement of the printed page?

Fri, 23 Oct 2009 20:22:01 +0000

In the 15th century Johannes Gutenberg invented the printing process. This new technology changed the world forever. One specific task was made incredibly easy — the spreading of written words. eBooks take us to the... Read more...

Computer crime in 2002, an insider's opinion

Steven Parker — Sun, 27 Jan 2002 19:44:39 +0000

Robert Lyttle sent in an email that points to the general direction of his latest paper entitled "Computer crime in 2002, an insider's opinion". Its a worthwhile read and points to the various changes that... Read more...

An Analysis and Opinion of the Microsoft Antitrust Settlement

Steven Parker — Tue, 06 Nov 2001 12:44:29 +0000

I was just over @ Wininformant to see if there was anything new and I saw that Paul Thurrot has written a very well done Analysis and Opinion of the Microsoft Antitrust Settlement So good... Read more...