Copilot promises to make everyone a power user but if you are one of those who doesn't want additional services from Microsoft then you can easily disable Windows Copilot on your Windows 11 device.
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This weekend's PC game deals include a bundle full of indies, a single free event for extreme sports fans, double freebies from Epic, a festival for shoot 'em up titles, and more to grab.
Business and education Microsoft 365 users can now access some new features in the OneDrive cloud file storage service. They include measures to keep shared files from being deleted and many more.
Bad news for those planning to activate Windows 11 with a Windows 7 or 8/8.1 key: users noticed that the latest Windows 11 preview builds no longer allow activation with old license keys.
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Microsoft will release new free Windows 11-based virtual machines by the end of each month. Version 2309 is now available in four traditional formats for various virtualization software.
Microsoft has announced the Windows Hardware Compatibility Program (WHCP) program for the upcoming Windows 11 23H2 feature update. This is to certify compatible hardware and ensure compatibility.
Last night, Microsoft released Windows Copilot with the Moment 4 update. The feature is now available to everyone except users in the EU due to the Digital Markets Act but there is a way to use it.
The Windows 11 Moment 4 update delivers a redesigned File Explorer with new features and improved visuals. However, it also bizarrely removes the ability to drag and drop files onto the address bar.
A new version is released with Windows App SDK 1.4.1, increasing stability of WinUI3 utilities. FancyZones, and Text Extractor get updates, and silent crashes reported by Watson are fixed.
The Windows 11 22H2 Moment 4 update is now live. Microsoft has released the update under KB5030310 and Build 22621.2361. You can view the full release notes here which highlights all the changes.
Windows 11 Moment 4 update is now rolling out to the general public. The latest feature drop introduces taskbar improvements, a redesigned volume mixer, a reworked File Explorer, and more.
Microsoft has started force-installing its new Windows backup app on LTSC systems as well and IT admins and system admins are, understandably, not too pleased since it can't be removed easily.
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Remember the RTX 4090/4080 melting and burning power connectors? It looks like there is finally a viable alternative solution so that users won't need second-guessing if their GPUs will burn or not.
Despite Intel's recent publishing of its first Wi-Fi 7 modules and their specs, it seems Windows 10 users may indeed not be in luck if they plan to have a taste of next-gen Wi-Fi on their PCs.
The next Windows 11 Moment 4 feature update is here. It will be publicly available on September 26, 2023, and this guide will show how to install it right now or on the release day.
In this episode of Microsoft Weekly, we look at major changes in the Windows and Surface department, a massive Xbox leak revealing the upcoming hardware, and refreshed Surface devices.
This weekend's PC game deals include bundles filled with hit VR games and narrative adventures, a double injection of indie freebies from the Epic Games Store, a DRM-free GOG birthday, and more.
New data shows that the global smartphone market has consolidated significantly in recent years, with the number of active brands dropping sharply from over 700 in 2017 to around 250 today.
Last night, there was a lot of confusion online regarding the release date for Windows 11 23H2 as Microsoft is seemingly putting out supposed Windows 11 23H2 features early via 22H2 itself.
The two services are made for enterprise users who access Cloud PCs. Windows 365 Boot takes workers right to their Cloud PC OS and Windows 365 Switch quickly moves between a Cloud PC and a local PC.
Intel has released a new set of wireless drivers for Windows 11 and 10 users. The latest version fixes Wi-Fi connection issues and problems with Bluetooth mice connected using a 2.4GHz band.
The European Commission has fined Intel €376 million for paying PC manufacturers to limit or delay products using AMD CPUs. Intel's restrictions included payments to HP, Acer and Lenovo.
Despite Windows 11 optimization, it was recently found that Intel's newer 13th Gen is less snappy than the 10th Gen. Interestingly, AMD's modern Ryzen 7000 is not exhibiting this to such a degree.
On the outgoing Windows 10, it was recently found that Intel's newer 13th Gen is less snappy than 10th Gen CPUs. Interestingly, it looks like modern Ryzen is also falling behind the older Intel chip.
On September 21, 2023, during its special event in New York, Microsoft officially unveiled the next feature update for Windows 11. Version 23H2, a free update, is coming on September 26, 2023.
Microsoft Defender did really well in a Windows web malware test last time. This time around though, its performance was not the best. Other solutions like Kaspersky performed even worse.
Microsoft may be planning to eliminate several peer-to-peer networking-related services in upcoming Windows 11 version 23H2 and Windows 12. Though it has likely not been finalized yet.
The latest Microsoft Edge 107 update is only available on Windows 10 and 11. However, Microsoft has also prepared a small browser update for those still using Windows 7, 8, and 8.1.
This weekend's PC game deals include bundles for city building and adventuring fans, the usual freebie offer from the Epic Games Store, Steam anniversary sales from Valve, a sim to try out and more.
Google is getting closer to launching its Gemini AI after reports surfaced claiming that it's testing the software among a small group of businesses. Gemini should be on par with GPT-4.
@NTDEV_ has released the latest and long-anticipated version of its tiny11 project. Version 23H2 is now available, offering a lightweight Windows 11 with gaming improvements and other enhancements.
Windows 11 has plenty of UI consistency issues that are still present even after two years of its release. One of them is related to wasted space by notifications which has been fixed by a user.
Microsoft may finally be getting to fix File Explorer issues on Windows 11 23H2. There have been user complaints over the general performance and snappiness of the component, among others.
Microsoft has released the newest Windows 11 Build 23545 to the Dev channel insiders today. As usual, the new build brings in plenty of changes and improvements, as well as bug fixes.
Microsoft is working on a redesigned PowerToys Run launcher for Windows 10 and 11. The company has published a preview of the new user interface matching Windows 11's design language.
Microsoft released its latest Insider build for Windows 11 earlier today. Alongside the many announced features, the company has quietly begun installing the new Outlook on some of these systems too.
Microsoft is going to hold an event about OneDrive next month where it will talk about upcoming features. One of those could be an offline mode for the feature that the company is working on.
Microsoft has been enforcing hardening across Kerberos and Netlogon protocols, to protect against security vulnerabilities it discovered in 2021. Reminder for the upcoming Full Enforcement is out.
Auto Dark Mode, a must-have app for Windows personalization, has been updated to version 10.4.0 with a redesigned Windows 11-like UI, new features, and a long list of quality-of-life improvements.
Microsoft has updated the Split Screen feature in the Edge browser with a new layout, allowing you to stack two tabs vertically in one window. Previously, you could only arrange tabs side-by-side.
