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Windows 8.1 is on its deathbed. Prepare now
Windows 8.1 will end support in January, and there are only limited ways to migrate away from Microsoft's ancient OS without paying.
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Windows 11's 2022 Update can hurt game performance, Microsoft warns
Microsoft itself confirmed some game performance drops and stuttering in Windows 11's 2022 update.
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Ads invade the Windows 11 Start Menu
New OneDrive "hints" are appearing in Windows 11's user profile flyout menu.
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Microsoft's new AI art generator will spark your imagination
Microsoft shows off what Image Creator, its new AI art generator tool, will look like within Microsoft Edge and Bing.
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Windows 11's File Explorer tabs kick off a weird, wild new era
Microsoft is making its new "experiences" for the Windows 11 2022 Update available today, including a tabbed File Explorer, a Taskbar overflow menu, Suggested Actions and more.
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Samsung's Quick Search app blows away Windows 11's built-in search
Samsung's Quick Search is one of a number of built-in apps that ship with Samsung Galaxy PCs. It's not crapware. In fact, it's just as good or better than Windows Search.
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New DirectStorage 1.1 will tap GPU to speed up games even more
Microsoft promises DirectStorage 1.1 will be in developers' hands by the end of 2022, using the GPU (rather than the CPU) to decompress assets and improve game loading times.
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It's time for Windows to copy Apple's built-in text expander
Text expanders save time, but relying on third party programs becomes an issue of trust. It's finally time for Microsoft to step up and include their own version of the macOS text expander.
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Microsoft 365 Defender now disrupts ransomware
Microsoft says Microsoft 365 Defender now disrupts ransomware, though that capability doesn't look like it's available for consumers quite yet.
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Overhauled Microsoft 365 app introduces a helpful new toolbar
Microsoft says it will replace the Office app within Windows with a Microsoft 365 app, which will lead to Word, Excel, and PowerPoint and their new AI-powered toolbar.
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Microsoft is bringing DALL-E 2's fantastical AI art to Windows and Edge
Microsoft said it will soon launch the AI-powered Microsoft Designer and the related Microsoft Image Creator for Edge and Bing. Both will use the DALL-E 2 algorithm to bring AI art to Windows users.
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Windows 11 2022 Update bug can slow file downloading by 40%
A Microsoft employee has confirmed that files copied over the internet using the SMB protocol can see up to 40 percent less throughput right now when running the Windows 11 2022 Update, or Windows 11 22H2.
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Windows 11 printer bug blocks 22H2 upgrade, advanced features
Microsoft has disclosed a printer bug that snarls advanced printing features and generic drivers, and blocks upgrading to the Windows 11 2022 Update (22H2).
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Transform Windows 11 into Windows XP with WindowBlinds 11
Stardock Software's latest beta of WindowBlinds 11 allows you to customize the look and feel of Windows, even to make it look like Windows XP.
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Windows 11's 2022 Update is crashing some Intel-based systems
An audio driver on 11th-gen Core and Atom systems is to blame for Windows 11 2022 Update crashes, but there's a patch available.
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Windows 11's 2022 Update is wreaking havoc with PC gamers, but there's a fix
Gamers with Nvidia graphics cards are complaining of low framerates, stuttering, and other glitches after applying Windows 11's 2022 Update, but the company has released a beta fix.
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Windows 11's revamped Photos app rolls out in Insider previews
Microsoft began testing an updated Photos app with Windows Insiders this week, providing a new Memories feature and integration with the new Clipchamp app.
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Windows Insiders can test dynamic refresh rate on external displays
Microsoft has begun testing its interesting Dynamic Refresh Rate technology on external displays, migrating it from its own Surface laptops to the world at large.
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Windows 11's File Explorer tabs are coming in October
Microsoft has begun discussing the October update to Windows 11 22H2, or the Windows 11 2022 Update. Expect a tabbed File Explorer, a new Photos app, and an improved Taskbar, among others.
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Windows 11's performance-stealing security feature is now on by default
In Microsoft's latest Windows 11 2022 Update (22H2), Microsoft has turned its core isolation memory integrity feature on by default, which trades increased security for lower performance in some gaming scenarios.
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Windows 11 will add new features whenever Microsoft wants
Microsoft details how its new "controlled feature rollouts" for Windows 11 will work, what they're designed to do, and hopefully how they'll reduce the number of bugs.
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Windows 10 will continue until 2025, Microsoft confirms again
Even as Microsoft launches the Windows 11 2022 Update, or Windows 11 22H2, the company reiterates that it's just fine if you want to remain on Windows 10.
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The Windows 11 2022 Update arrives with a feature we didn't expect
Windows 11, also known as Windows 11 22H2, will begin rolling out to PCs today. But the latest update lacks a key feature…and includes one we didn't anticipate.
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How long is your PC game? The Windows Xbox app can tell you
Microsoft has updated its Xbox app for Windows PCs with information from HowLongtoBeat, along with speed and stability improvements.
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Windows 11's first 'Moment' upgrade may come in October
Microsoft is preparing to add "Moments" to its Windows 11 release schedule, with unscheduled feature additions to Windows 11. A new report implies that the first Moment is scheduled for October and that you can test it right now.
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Windows 11 2H22's best new feature is a clever upgrade to an old friend
Of all the new features in Windows 11 22H2, our favorite is a new twist on a tried-and-true favorite.
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Microsoft is open-sourcing its emoji (except the one you want)
Microsoft is open-sourcing all of its 1,538 emoji it sues within Windows, though it leaves out a few fan favorites.
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7 Windows 11 annoyances, and how to fix them
Windows 11 is rife with little annoyances, from the taskbar and Start menu location to the lack of Ribbon menus. Here's how to fix them.
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What to expect in Windows 11's big '2H22' update
Microsoft's latest update to Windows 11, version 22H2, is shaping up to be a decent upgrade, with lots of little features that some users have vocally asked for: drag-and-drop taskbar functionality, File Explorer tabs, Spotlight wallpapers and more.
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5 terrible reasons angry nerds say I should switch to Linux
It has the opposite effect of inspiring a switch to Linux.
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Microsoft says PC market 'deteriorated' in June
Microsoft reports strong Surface sales, but notes that the PC market began falling in May and June thanks to production shutdowns attributed to the pandemic.
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A Windows 10 bug is breaking USB printers
An unresolved bug in Windows 10 can prevent you from printing on a USB-connected printer.
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DIY PC builders can finally buy Windows 11 licenses
No need to install Windows 10 first anymore. Windows 11 licenses are finally available for DIY PC builders!
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Windows 11 is getting a much-needed upgrade for multitaskers
A new taskbar overflow button in Windows 11 will make it easier to use a huge amount of apps at once.
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Windows 11 almost ruined my laptop. These fixes (sort of) helped
An anecdotal account of Windows 11 issues and annoyances.
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Windows 12 could be coming in 2024 as Microsoft shakes things up
A new report says that Microsoft is moving to a three-year cadence for new versions of Windows, which would schedule Windows 12 to release on 2024 and set the stage for new Windows 11 features to release multiple times per year.
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Microsoft splits Windows 11 beta preview between 'haves' and 'have-nots'
Microsoft is now letting users pick and choose which Windows 11 Insider builds they choose to download, including which have new features to test out. But is it really offering users more control?
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8 new Windows 11 keyboard shortcuts you need to know
Don’t waste time with your mouse in Microsoft's latest operating system. Be more efficient by learning these keyboard commands instead.
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Microsoft is ready to leave Windows 8 behind, just like everyone else
Windows 8.1 support will officially end next year, with notifications starting in July.
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Warning: June's Windows update might break your Wi-Fi hotspot
Windows users on all currently-supported builds might see the feature malfunction after the June update.
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Microsoft's new Defender for Individuals is a safety blanket for Windows and Android
Microsoft Defender is now live for both Windows PCs and Android phones, offering a clean, organized way to protect your devices against malware and phishing attempts.
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Internet Explorer dies today, but its spirit lives on in Microsoft Edge
Microsoft will end support for its Internet Explorer browser today, on June 15, 2022. Here's what it means for you.
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New Microsoft Teams AI feature could kill the need for a headset
Microsoft said Monday that it's using AI to improve Microsoft Teams calls further, with better two-way voice, echo cancellation, and smoother screen sharing.
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Windows 10 tips and tricks that help you get stuff done faster
Every second spent fiddling with menus is a second wasted. These time-saving Windows tips and tricks can help streamline your workflow and get your time back.
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Beautiful Windows Spotlight wallpapers bring some fun to Windows 11
Windows 11 has added Windows Spotlight, a desktop background that changes daily with nature photography culled from Microsoft's licensed photo archives.
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Microsoft's vision for the PC's future: AI-infused 'NPUs' and the cloud
At its Build conference, Microsoft lays out a vision of the future where its Azure cloud will supplement your PC's processor, while local AI NPUs from Arm and others power magical new apps.
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Windows 11 widgets might actually be useful soon
Microsoft is inviting app developers with existing software to create Windows 11 widgets that could appear in your Widgets feed.
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Big changes to the Microsoft Store could make Windows better, or a lot worse
Several changes are coming to the Microsoft Store in Windows: eliminating the waitlist for developers, adding ads, and pushing cloud content to File Explorer and more. Is it all for the better?
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Microsoft Edge taps AI to make grainy images look nice and crisp in your browser
Microsoft has added image upscaling to Bing Maps and is rolling it out to its Edge browser, using deep learning and AI to make images sharper and more detailed than the originals.
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