Skype used to be popular for calls and video calls, but has struggled since Microsoft's focus on Teams. It now has ads, bugs, and unwanted features, but Microsoft wants to renew interest in Skype.

Earlier this year, Spotify underwent a significant redesign for Windows 11. One of the recent updates improved how the music streaming platform handles links on Windows 11. After the update, the Spotify app now automatically opens open.spotify.com links.

Along with the monthly reminders to use Microsoft Edge and Microsoft 365, Windows 11 now also suggests utilizing OneDrive. A recent Windows Update prompts a full-screen pop-up for OneDrive, which resembles the OOBE that usually appears when you install Windows 11 for the first time.

Microsoft is still working on developing smart glasses running on Windows (or Windows Holographic OS). Despite the Windows Mixed Reality business being put on hold, Microsoft may still be interested in Windows-powered smart glasses with Copilot/AI.

Microsoft tests various features in Windows 11, including adding black borders around selected folders and files in File Explorer. This change has sparked debate among users, with some considering it a bug while Microsoft disagrees.

Windows 11 KB5040546 experiments with custom feed for widget board and improves the jumplists on the Taskbar.

Windows 11 KB5040529 is now available for Windows 11 24H2 PCs in the Release Preview Channel. This update will begin shipping as an optional update on Copilot+ PCs later this month or early next month, but if you have an Intel or AMD PC, you either need to wait until the fall or join the Insider Program.

Windows 11 update is now available as an optional update with Build 22631.3958 if you're on 23H2 and Build 22621.3958 on 22H2. This optional update improves the "end task" logic on the taskbar and fixes the File Explorer. Microsoft has posted direct download links for Windows 11 offline installers in .msu format on the Update Catalog.

Windows 11 24H2 lets you adjust the mouse scroll wheel direction. Touchpad settings have had this option for years.

Netflix’s new app is now available. Netflix originally announced this update in May 2024, and they’ve been warning users of the upcoming changes ever since. The new app doesn’t support the Downloads feature, which is a bit of a bummer.

Windows 10 KB5040525 introduces several fixes (direct download links) but doesn't add any new features to the OS.

You can soon hover over the icons pinned to the taskbar and access the jump list, which lets you use features without opening the...

Microsoft Windows 11 mandatory update forces BitLocker recovery by mistake. There's no bypassing it until your enter the key.

Chrome will show performance alert notifications for resource-hungry tabs and discard them to free up memory.

Microsoft is revamping Copilot for consumers. Copilot Pro for consumers isn't profitable or sustainable, leading to the removal of "GPT Builder." Microsoft announced plans to remove GPT Builder in June, and it is no longer available starting July.