Category: windows
Windows 11 users with iPhones: if you’re jealous of Android’s Start menu integration, here’s some good news – Apple phones are now getting it
Windows 11 24H2 introduced a Start menu side panel for Android users This same panel is now in testing for iPhone owners A couple of other capabilities are being added, including a button to swiftly and conveniently send files from your PC to your phone Windows 11 users with an…
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It looks like Microsoft is forcing its controversial Windows 11 24H2 update on people and (plot twist!) it might be for the best
Windows 11 24H2 is rolling out automatically to eligible PCs on 22H2 or 23H2 Persistent bugs like Asus compatibility and camera unresponsiveness may delay updates for affected PCs 24H2 brings performance boosts and new features but has had a history of issues for some time If you’re currently using older…
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Microsoft’s Copilot+ PC price cuts didn’t help disappointing sales apparently – but there’s still a glimmer of hope
Analyst firm Context has shared sales data for Q4 2024 Copilot+ PCs didn’t see much growth, despite price cuts More affordable Arm-based Copilot+ PCs are likely to help Microsoft’s cause in 2025 Microsoft and its manufacturing partners reportedly dropped prices for Copilot+ PCs substantially at the tail-end of last year,…
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Microsoft turns up the heat on Window 10 diehards, hinting that free upgrade to Windows 11 could be ditched later this year
A Microsoft blog post has been written about the free Windows 11 upgrade It mentions that the upgrade is for a ‘limited time only’ This could be read as a hint that Microsoft will drop the free offer when Windows 10 expires later this year In an interesting turn of…
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Microsoft is finally fighting back against the rise of SteamOS by overhauling Windows 11 to be better on handhelds
The Windows 11 gaming user interface is set to become more console-like, taking inspiration from Xbox and simplifying controls New design looks to become a more substantial rival to SteamOS and optimize usability There will be a focus on enhancing controllers and handheld-specific features for seamless gaming It looks like…
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Microsoft nixes Windows 11’s “Suggested actions” feature: a smart idea that didn’t quite work
Microsoft is removing Windows 11’s “Suggested actions,” probably in light of poor performance and user frustration “Suggested actions” faced issues like inconsistency and irrelevant hints, making it more annoying than helpful Microsoft plans to focus on reliable, AI-powered features instead of improving “Suggested actions” We’ve only just started 2025, but…
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