Notepad set to become the latest product to receive the Microsoft AI treatment
Is nothing sacred?
PowerToys 0.77 adds new PowerShell utility
There's also added support for third-party plugins in PowerToys Run
Microsoft is adding a dedicated Copilot key to Windows keyboards
Microsoft really, really wants you to use its generative AI
What just happened? Are you sick of hearing about AI? Microsoft doesn't care, and to make sure you really appreciate just how great the technology is, it's adding a dedicated Copilot key to Windows keyboards. The change will mark the first time the standard Windows keyboard layout has seen a big alteration since the Windows key appeared in 1994.
Windows 10 holds strong: nearly 7 out of 10 desktops still powered by the older OS
Windows 11 just can't seem to catch up
Valve ends Steam support for Windows 7 and Windows 8
No more updates for old OS users
Dell shows off how Windows Copilot can navigate settings for you, if Microsoft decides to go that way
Users could find and change settings without ever learning where to find them
How to Edit Windows OEM Information in System Settings
Want to get rid of the annoying OEM information in Windows or edit it to something more creative? Here's our quick guide on how to do exactly just that.
Windows 11 will soon leverage Windows Update to make system recovery faster
Feature has been in the Canary Channel for over six months, so should be ready for consumers soon
Microsoft deprecates Windows Mixed Reality, several headsets could become e-waste
Required apps remain available for a few more years
Researchers warn that Windows 11 restrictions could send 240 million computers to landfills
Vigorous recycling, repurposing, and alternative operating systems will likely take care of most of that waste
Microsoft rolls out fix for Windows 11 File Explorer bug after 15-month wait
Better late than never?
Avira update is causing Windows PCs to freeze up, no fix in sight
The only way out right now is to uninstall the app altogether
New LogoFAIL exploit leaves Windows and Linux users vulnerable to remote attacks
LogoFAIL enables remote attacks by exploiting unpatched browsers, media players, and other apps
Windows 12 leaks point to useful AI features, more powerful Copilot that leverages NPUs
So, Microsoft's next major OS may or may not be called Windows 12
Windows 10 to receive three additional years of paid security updates
Microsoft would rather you buy a new Windows 11 PC or subscribe to 365
Windows 11 23H2 update is affecting gaming performance, but Microsoft says there's a workaround
The workaround is apparently working, at least for some users
Steam survey returns to normal as AMD, Windows 11, and English recapture lost share, RTX 3060 (just) stays on top
November set some things right following a strange month
Windows 12 could be released as soon as June 2024, dropping alongside new "AI PCs"
A new era for home PCs or is it overblown hype?
HP Smart app mysteriously appears on non-HP Windows PCs
Microsoft is investigating
Microsoft is testing a Windows 11 energy saver mode for laptops and desktops
The new feature is available on all Windows devices
Microsoft had a "Cart of Death" to intentionally crash and debug early Windows USB infrastructure
The crash cart: In a hospital a crash cart could save your life, but Microsoft had a different type of crash cart back in the day that usually spelled the death of a testing PC. In-house developers called it the "Cart of Death" – a repurposed mail cart carrying daisy-chained USB hubs and tons of connected USB devices to test plug-and-play support on Windows PCs.
Tiny11, a compact custom version of Windows 11, is now even smaller and offers more features
A fully serviceable operating system with just the core Windows experience
Microsoft will allow Windows 11 users in the EU to uninstall Edge and disable Bing
To comply with the Digital Markets Act
Windows is now an iPhone app, letting you stream a PC in the cloud
New cloud app bundles Azure, Windows 365, Dev Box, and remote desktop access