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I used Windows Dictation to write this article with my voice
Windows 11, Voice Access, and Windows Dictation allow you to control your PC and write using just your voice. But is it useful or just a PITA? A little of both.
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133 Windows drivers with valid Microsoft signatures found crawling with malware
Malware is found in over 100 drivers for Windows, despite valid signatures. Microsoft reacts and suspends the licences of many developers.
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Cheaper than Prime Day: Get Windows 11 Pro licenses right here for $30
PCWorld’s own software store is offering Windows 11 Pro, Windows 11 Home, and Windows 10 Pro licenses for less than Amazon right now.
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Hands on: Windows Copilot can't decide what it is
Microsoft launched its AI assistant, Windows Copilot, into preview on Thursday within Windows 11. It's a useful tool, with potential, but also has some severe limitations.
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Microsoft says you can now test Windows Copilot
Microsoft begins shipping its AI-powered Windows Copilot in a major Windows Insider test build, along with a major change to the Settings menu, a new volume mixer, better Snap Layouts and more.
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Windows Hello gets new built-in passkey powers
New Insider Build options will integrate website passkeys with the Windows Hello system.
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Microsoft is working on a full cloud-based Windows OS
New internal documents revealed by the FTC investigation shows a full remote access OS could be in Windows' future.
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I installed Windows 11 and I don’t actually hate it
Windows 11 isn't horrible, it's just different.
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Windows may soon have fewer folder options in File Explorer
Microsoft is trimming the fat in the user interface, but you can bring it back in Registry Editor.
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Outlook will replace Windows 11's Mail and Calendar apps in 2024
As 2024 draws to a close, Windows 11's Email and Calendar apps will cease to exist.
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Busting the 8 biggest Windows myths
We're taking a closer look at and exposing the biggest myths surrounding Microsoft's Windows operating system.
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Finally, Teams chat is becoming less obnoxious in Windows 11
Microsoft is doing away with the built-in integration into the Windows 11 taskbar—though Teams isn’t entirely disappearing from that prime real estate.
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Windows 10 pirate downloads hide money-stealing malware
Hackers are exploiting the huge popularity of Windows 10 to spread malware.
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Hey Microsoft: Please resurrect this dead, yet deeply useful PowerToy
PowerToys have been enhancing Windows since the 90s, but not all of them have survived into present day. For one in particular, its death is a real bummer.
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Microsoft begins testing RGB controls and a prettier File Explorer
Microsoft has begun testing the Dynamic Lighting RGB controls it announced previously for Windows 11, along with an updated File Explorer and new emoji.
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RIP Cortana: Microsoft says its Windows AI app will die
Microsoft says that its ongoing AI efforts have made its Cortana AI redundant, and will terminate support for the Cortana app within Windows this fall.
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Windows 11 preview lets you see your phone's photos in File Explorer
Microsoft is testing a Windows 11 Dev Channel build that allows you to see your phone's photos in File Explorer, saving you from fishing out your phone or digging through apps.
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How to link your iPhone with Windows 11 and use iMessage
At last, you can link your iPhone with a Windows PC. We explain what you can do once synced, the limitations that exist, and how to set it up.
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Microsoft finally adds some useful Widgets to monitor your PC
A new Microsoft app allows you to add Windows 11 widgets to monitor your CPU, memory, GPU, and network utilization.
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20 awesome new Windows 11 features coming to your PC
Microsoft has a ton of new features arriving on Windows 11, as part of the upcoming "Moment 3" feature release, followed by more at an undisclosed future time. We make sense of it all.
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After 21 years, Windows XP’s activation algorithm is fully cracked
Turns out an offline crack for activating Windows XP product keys has been floating around for months. But you shouldn’t use it.
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12 ways AI could improve Windows 11 (or Windows 12)
We know that Microsoft intends to bring AI to your PC. So how could AI be used to benefit Windows, either via existing applications or new ones?
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Forget Task Manager, Windows 11 will let you nuke apps from the taskbar
As part of the many upcoming additions to Windows 11’s features, Microsoft is adding a simpler way to kill unresponsive programs.
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5 ways Windows 11's new Copilot AI assistant will make your life easier
Microsoft showed off what its Windows Copilot AI application can do at Microsoft Build, from changing settings to launching apps and even processing files.
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Windows Backup app debuts, alongside a begged-for taskbar upgrade
Microsoft is testing a new Windows Backup app alongside the much-requested taskbar "never combined" mode.
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5 reasons to switch to Windows 11 (and 5 reasons not to)
We can't help but think that it's time to switch from Windows 10 to Windows 11. But, to be fair, there are still compelling reasons to hold back.
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Microsoft PowerToys adds Mouse Without Borders for multi-PC control
Microsoft's PowerToys utilities collection has added Mouse Without Borders, allowing you to mouse over to multiple PCs, as well as the Peek file preview app.
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Adios, WinRAR: Windows 11 is getting native RAR archive support
So long, WinRAR 30-day trial memes. Windows 11 is getting native RAR, 7-Zip, and GZ file compression support.
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Hallelujah! Windows 11 is finally introducing RGB lighting standards
Microsoft is adding controls to manage RGB lighting features within Windows, known as Dynamic Lighting.
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Windows 11’s widgets will finally become useful
Microsoft is disclosing new features that will be rolling out in Windows over the next few weeks, heading into June, including improved Widgets, a better Taskbar, and privacy features.
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Windows Copilot will bring AI inside Windows 11
Microsoft announces Windows Copilot for Windows 11, the spiritual successor to Cortana, as an AI assistant for Windows.
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Microsoft is making migrating to a new PC much easier
Microsoft is beefing up the process of migrating your data from an old to a new PC, adding a feature that preserves the layout (including the taskbar) on your new PC.
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How to upgrade from Windows 11 Home to Pro (and why you’d want to)
Windows 11 Home suits most people, but if you’re a power user (or will be helped by one), Windows 11 Pro’s benefits are handy. We explain how to upgrade.
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Setting up a local account in Windows 11 is tricky. Here's how to do it
Turns out Microsoft didn’t truly kill off local accounts in Windows 11—and thank goodness, because you’d otherwise be out of luck if you have no internet.
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New Windows test build signals key changes are coming for your PC
Windows 11's latest Release Preview build signals a number of changes heading to your PC, from display brightness that adjusts according to the content, a Widgets picker, Print Screen and Alt-Tab changes, and more.
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Stardock's awesome Groupy 2 lets you treat apps like browser tabs
Stardock launches Groupy 2, which can place multiple Windows programs within a single window using a browser-like tabbed interface.
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Microsoft continues pushing pesky Windows ads, now in Settings
Microsoft is now pushing ads for you to sign up for a Microsoft account in the Settings menu of Windows 11—though just in early test builds, thankfully.
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Windows 11 is getting a Facebook widget and other modern features
The latest Windows Insider build also includes new File Explorer and Windows Spotlight improvements.
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Steam now allows you to copy games over your local network. Here's how to do it
Steam finally allows you to transfer games from PC to PC by "downloading" them over your local network — a feature that Microsoft built into Windows, but doesn't work.
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The best Windows Photos feature is finally coming back
Microsoft has released an update to the Windows 11 Photos app that finally reinstates a critical feature that was quietly chopped: Spot Fix.
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Microsoft is pushing Edge with dirty tricks, again
"Can't you see, you're not making Edge better, you're just making Windows worse!"
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Why does the Steam Deck run Linux? Blame Windows
The Steam Deck and its Linux-based software are the culmination of a decade-long "hedging strategy" by Valve after the Windows 8 disaster.
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Windows 10 won't receive any more feature updates
Microsoft has issued a roadmap update that says that Windows 10 22H2 will be the last feature update for Windows 10 before it goes out of support.
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Microsoft Designer’s superb, free AI art tools open to everyone
Microsoft has opened its AI art visual design tool, Microsoft Designer, adding tools designed to help create and edit art and captions for Instagram and Facebook — even from within Microsoft Edge.
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Windows 11 PCs can now manage iPhone texts and calls (with caveats)
Windows 11's Phone Link app can now manage iPhone calls, texts, and more,, with a few unfortunate messaging restrictions.
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8 Microsoft Windows tweaks that help ease eye strain
These Windows tips can make Windows easier to use for anyone who wears glasses or contacts, has trouble distinguishing colors, or simply wants to reduce eye strain and fatigue.
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Bring back Windows 11's missing features with this awesome free app
Explorer Patcher: Free app brings back taskbar labels, Windows 10 context menu, and more
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Microsoft tests Windows taskbar tweaks you'll actually care about
Microsoft has released two new Windows Insider builds for Windows 11, where testers have discovered new taskbar tweaks that are finally more in line with what Windows 10 offers.
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I paid for Microsoft Windows. Why does it push ads on me?
Windows 11 is doubling down on alerts that promote features and services it wants you to adopt. But it should buzz off.
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