Microsoft rolls out Windows 11 MSN lock screen features to everyone
Interactive lock screen widgets and account manager arrive in Windows 11. The latter is dormant for now and will be enabled in June's update.
Microsoft pulls Windows 11 24H2 for Release Preview testers, likely due to issues
Microsoft has stopped offering Windows 11 24H2 to testers in the Release Preview Channel due to potential performance issues. The rollout may have been paused to fix bugs causing problems for some users.
Bing will create AI-generated Workspaces in Microsoft Edge for Windows 11
Microsoft Edge will soon use AI to create a new Workspace with multiple tabs related to the users search query. It currently works with a limited set of search queries.
Windows 11 Build 26231 tests AI integration for your profile pictures
Windows 11 build 26231 tests AI integration for your profile pictures and more granular customization in the Settings app. Some other improvements include a new copy button in Windows share, auto-save clips in Snipping Tool, and revamped dialog boxes.
Microsoft is still trying to make Windows 11’s new Outlook web work offline
The official roadmap page lists that the new Outlook web app will soon roll out additional functionalities. These features will let you access your Outlook data even when your PC isn’t connected to the internet.
Microsoft AI scientist responds to privacy issues with Windows 11 Recall
Speaking at Stanford Institute for Human-Centered Artificial Intelligence, Microsoft's chief research scientist Jaime Teevan defended the privacy of Windows 11 Recall, stating that the...
Microsoft may allow installing fonts using WinGet on Windows 11, Windows 10
If you're an experienced user who is familiar with the command line, you likely use a Windows package manager like WinGet. Microsoft's open-source WinGet simplifies the management of apps on Windows, and Microsoft is now thinking about adding support for fonts.
Microsoft is auto-installing new Sticky Notes on Windows 11, Windows 10
Microsoft is auto-installing new Sticky Notes on Windows 11 & 10 with a fresh redesign and handful of useful features like OCR, source mapping, and more.
Microsoft says it wants to add new features to Windows 10
Microsoft has reopened the beta channel of the Windows 10 Insider Program to test new features and ideas before introducing them to the general public. This could mean more Windows 11 features are coming to Windows 10 or something else?
Windows 11 to remove more old features, including Driver Verifier GUI and psr.exe
In a future release of Windows 11, Microsoft is discontinuing several legacy features and services. The list of discontinued features is extensive and includes well-known applications such as WordPad, Steps Recorder, and Windows Driver Verifier GUI.
Windows 11’s Photos app now uses more web tech, but opens slowly
After updating to version 2024.11050.3002.0 of the Photos app, Microsoft has switched from UWP (Universal Windows Platform) to Windows App SDK, a modern development framework that fully supports WinUI 3. But the app now opens slowly... like every other WinAppSDK app.
Windows 10 KB5037849 brings Windows 11-like Android integration
I installed an update for Windows 10 and noticed that Microsoft has added Windows 11's Mobile Devices feature, which gives you instant access to photos you took on your phone. Here's a closer look at the new Android integration in Windows 10
Windows 10 nags users with full-screen end-of-life and Get Windows 11 banners
Microsoft is currently displaying two full-screen pop-up banners encouraging users to upgrade to Windows 11, regardless of whether their PCs meet the system requirements. I encountered these pop-ups on two of my devices.
Microsoft Edge on Windows 11 will use AI for suggesting sites
Microsoft Edge is filled up to the brim with AI features. But the Redmond giant wants to improve your website suggestions in Edge using AI.
Windows 11 Build 26227 hands on: Copilot for messaging, new emojis and more
Microsoft adds new emojis, a Copilot app, and automated replies in Phone Link in Windows 11 Canary build 26227.