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Microsoft's worst software flop was secretly packed with Windows for years
A former Windows developer revealed why the OS was uselessly dragging around Microsoft Bob for many years.
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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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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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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'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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New Outlook: How to use offline mode and save emails locally
In one of the latest Windows updates, Microsoft enabled offline functionality in the new version of Outlook ('Outlook (new)').
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