Category: windows
Microsoft makes fun of macOS Tahoe’s Liquid Glass redesign for ripping off Windows Vista – but Apple could have the last laugh
Microsoft compared Liquid Glass to Windows Vista on its Instagram account It’s rather late to the party in drawing this kind of comparison Mind you, if anyone has a right to do so, it’s Microsoft, which brought in transparency with the Aero effect on the desktop of Vista Microsoft has…
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Windows 10 might be at death’s door, but Microsoft hasn’t finished trying to force Bing and Edge on its users
Windows 10 has a new update that adds a couple of features Unfortunately, one of these is focused on promoting Bing and Edge Microsoft is pushing its search engine and browser via the calendar panel off the taskbar Windows 10 has a new update and it actually introduces a new…
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Microsoft takes unusual step of delaying a Windows 11 update, leaving some PC gamers still waiting for crucial fixes for 24H2
New update for Windows 11 24H2 packing gaming fixes was paused for some PCs Those devices had a ‘compatibility issue’ meaning they needed a revised update Microsoft said this tweaked update should be out for all Windows 11 users by now, but some are still reporting that they don’t have…
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Wish your Windows 11 laptop had better battery life? Microsoft is working on a new power-saving trick that could really help
Windows 11 has a new power-saving feature in testing It kicks in when you leave your laptop for a period of time While you’re away, power management settings ensure a minimal amount of battery is used – and when you return, things instantly return to normal Windows 11 is set…
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Can’t upgrade your laptop to Windows 11? Asus joins Microsoft’s campaign urging you to buy a new Copilot+ PC, and I’m not sure that’s wise
Asus is trying to persuade those who can’t upgrade their Windows 10 laptop to switch to a Copilot+ PC This is ignoring concerns about millions of PCs heading to the scrapheap because of Windows 11’s spec requirements Asus is also overselling the abilities of Copilot+ PCs, which just aren’t that…
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Microsoft imposes new rules on Windows 11 laptop makers to ensure they don’t cut corners with key features of USB-C ports
Microsoft has new rules to ensure more consistency with USB-C ports This means every USB-C port will offer data, power, and display support Previously, you weren’t guaranteed to get all of those basic elements if laptop makers cut corners with their connectors Going forward, the USB-C ports on Windows 11…
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