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Windows Copilot promises to chill out when you tap the key
Microsoft is migrating Windows 11 Pro and Enterprise customers using Microsoft 365 over to a Copilot Chat experience when they tap the Copilot key or use the Windows shortcut.
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I finally started using Windows Task View, 10 years later. It's been a revelation
A look at Windows' virtual desktop feature and how to make the most of it.
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Windows 11's crucial new 'inetpub' folder is laughably easy to hack
The inetpub folder in Windows is meant to be a security measure, but attackers can block it and cause all sorts of issues due to another vulnerability.
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I switched from Windows PCs to Chromebooks and haven't looked back
Here are several reasons why I now mainly use ChromeOS and only boot up Windows when I absolutely need to.
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Someone made 'Windows' for the Game Boy Color, and you can buy it
An indie developer released a fan-made Windows for the legendary handheld, complete with Minesweeper, Paint, and Game Boy Printer compatibility.
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Got a new PC? Make migration easy with this software bundle (67% off)
Right now, you can get Windows 11, PCmover Pro, and SafeErase 19 Pro for as little as $70 via PCWorld's Software Store.
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Microsoft just killed a helpful productivity feature in classic Teams
Say goodbye to opening files in classic Teams, which Microsoft is retiring ahead of the app's summer death date.
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Microsoft explains why TPM makes Windows 11 PCs better for you
In another effort to convince Windows 10 users to switch over, Microsoft is reiterating the importance and benefits of Windows 11's TPM requirement.
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April's Windows 11 update is borking some PCs with CrowdStrike
After installing update KB5055523, PCs with CrowdStrike Falcon Sensor may run into problems with SAP systems.
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Upgrade to Windows 11 Pro (now 52% off) and unlock these key benefits
If you have Windows 11 Home, there's never been a better time to level up to Windows 11 Pro.
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5 crucial Windows 11 settings I always change ASAP
Changing these five settings makes Windows 11 much better in under five minutes of your time.
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I want to upgrade my laptop to Windows 11. Microsoft won’t let me
In six months, Windows 10 will be discontinued, rendering millions of PCs insecure. But Microsoft won't let me upgrade my laptop to Windows 11.
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Microsoft confirms plan to kill its legacy PDF reader in Edge soon
Starting next year, all Edge users will be forced to use Adobe's PDF engine because the legacy PDF engine is getting nixed.
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Windows 11 is installing on business PCs even when admins block it
Due to a bug in Microsoft Intune, organizational PCs that have blocked the Windows 11 upgrade are getting it anyway.
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Recent Microsoft Edge optimizations have made it up to 9% faster
You should update Microsoft Edge to the latest version as soon as possible to benefit.
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Windows 11's Snipping Tool tests instant on-screen text extraction feature
Windows 11 Insiders can soon try out the new Text Extractor option in the updated Snipping Tool's capture bar.
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Microsoft shares several reasons to leave Windows 10 for Windows 11
In an effort to persuade Windows 10 holdouts to make the upgrade, Microsoft sheds light on some of Windows 11's exclusive features.
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Microsoft's worst software flop was secretly lurking in Windows for years
A former Windows developer revealed why the OS was uselessly dragging around Microsoft Bob for many years.
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Why is Windows 11's April update creating a mysterious 'inetpub' folder?
After installing April's KB5055523 update, Windows 11 users are spotting a new "inetpub" created in the C: drive. Whatever you do, don't delete it.
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Classic Outlook is installing with wrong languages. Here's what to do
This problem only occurs when installing classic Outlook via the Microsoft Store. Here's a workaround you can use.
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Windows Recall is now one step away from a true, public release
The controversial Windows Recall feature, which records your PC activity as searchable screenshots, has graduated from Dev channel to Release Preview channel.
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Windows Hello logins are borked for some users after latest update
Windows Hello is acting up after Microsoft's last patch. If your PC doesn't recognize your face, it might need a little kick with this workaround.
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Try Microsoft's tech tutor, Copilot Vision for Windows, right now
Copilot Vision for Windows can tell you (and show you) how to solve problems like tricky apps. You can try it out for yourself via Microsoft's beta program.
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Windows 11 just made it way easier to type emojis
If you frequently input emojis on your Windows 11 PC, things have gotten way easier for you.
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Microsoft will block Teams access if you don't update the app this week
Microsoft wants all users to keep up with the latest updates to ensure security and compliance.
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Microsoft is removing yet another years-old feature in Windows 10
It's a small thing, but it makes you wonder if Microsoft is deliberately removing features from Windows 10 to make Windows 11 more appealing.
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I love the potential of Microsoft's Copilot Vision, but other AI features fall flat
We went hands-on with most of Microsoft's Copilot demos for Windows at its 50th anniversary in Redmond. Here's what we think will matter most…and least.
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Microsoft blocks latest Windows 11 24H2 update due to driver crashes
After the latest Windows 11 24H2 update, users with a particular driver installed are getting blue screens errors. Microsoft has blocked the update for affected systems.
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I use Windows Task Manager daily. I wish I'd known these 9 tips sooner
Task Manager is pretty straightforward to use, but are you getting the most out of it? Here are the features and tricks I use all the time.
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Microsoft kills the legendary Blue Screen of Death. It looks like this now
We're all familiar with the Windows BSOD, but Microsoft is now making it simpler in appearance—and getting rid of the iconic blue color in the process.
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Windows Copilot aims to be your best friend forever, but can you trust it?
Microsoft is working on your personal Copilot: trying to learn who you are, take actions on your behalf, and even present itself as a unique personality.
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Copilot Vision for Windows can walk you through tech issues, step by step
Did you ever want a Photoshop tutor telling you, "Do this! Click this!" That's Copilot Vision for Windows, and it's coming soon, along with Copilot Vision for mobile.
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Windows 11's Start menu is getting redesigned again — and it's not bad
The new design is bigger, cleaner, and finally allows you to actually turn off recommendations.
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Windows 11 will get auto-shrinking icons when the taskbar is full
New Windows Insider builds show off a dynamic way to manage a crowded taskbar, now available for testing.
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Microsoft's guidance for non-upgradeable Windows 10 PCs is inadequate
In a new support page, the company conveniently leaves out viable options for what you can do with an old Windows 10 PC when end of life hits.
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Microsoft's 50th anniversary Windows wallpapers are actually pretty great
Microsoft has published a second round of several "50" themed wallpapers for your Windows PC desktop for its 50th anniversary.
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Every Microsoft Windows operating system, ranked
In honor of Microsoft's 50th anniversary, we've ranked the best Windows consumer operating systems Microsoft has ever shipped, in order from worst to best.
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Microsoft turns 50! Here are its 25 most important products and milestones
Microsoft celebrates its fiftieth anniversary on April 4, 2025. How did it get here? We've picked 25 moments that shaped Microsoft, and PC computing.
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Microsoft's revamped Copilot app for Windows goes truly native
With this redesign of Copilot, the AI app no longer relies on web components. It's fully native to the Windows 11 operating system.
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Bill Gates just published the 'coolest code' he ever wrote for Microsoft
In the lead up to Microsoft's 50th anniversary, Bill Gates published the source code that ultimately led to the company's success.
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Leak: More evidence of an Xbox handheld found in Windows 11 preview
It seems like Windows 11 is getting a new interface that's being developed specifically for a handheld gaming console.
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Windows 10 holdouts are finally starting to switch to Windows 11
March was the worst month ever for Windows 10 and the best in three years for Windows 11, according to the stats.
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Windows' new Quick Machine Recovery auto-fixes system failures for you
Microsoft is testing a new recovery feature that remotely troubleshoots and restores computers that no longer boot.
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Microsoft's Copilot gets a simpler voice chat shortcut
Microsoft is testing a smart new way to talk to Copilot via voice, via a keyboard shortcut — using a method never before used on Windows.
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Microsoft made the coolest tech demo I've ever experienced—and you never saw
As Microsoft celebrates its 50th anniversary, I look back on the demo you never saw of the device you never used: Microsoft's HoloLens, the coolest demo I've ever seen.
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Finally! Microsoft brings most Copilot+ AI features to AMD, Intel PCs
Microsoft says that owners of Copilot+ PCs with qualifying chips from AMD and Intel can expect to see features like Paint's Cocreator and Live Captions soon.
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Here's a new trick to installing Windows 11 without a Microsoft account
As Microsoft makes it more difficult—if not impossible—to install Windows 11 without a Microsoft account, a new workaround has surfaced.
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I don't need Windows anymore. One final tool freed me from Microsoft
It's been a long time coming, but everything I rely on for work is now completely separate from the Windows operating system.
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The new Windows 11 roadmap shows when you'll get certain features
Microsoft's new tool makes it easy to see which versions of Windows will get which goodies, in the Insider Program and on the retail version.
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