Category: windows
Microsoft pushes ahead with controversial move in Windows 11 – having Copilot appear immediately after startup
Remember that Microsoft was previously testing an idea whereby Copilot automatically launches by default when Windows 11 first boots? Well, Microsoft is pushing ahead with rolling out this feature more broadly, and some of the Windows Insiders who test preview builds aren’t too happy about this. A quick bit of…
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The best cheap Windows laptops for 2024
Even though we at Engadget test and review a number of new Windows laptops every year, the cheapest notebooks don’t often make headlines. You won’t find pricey panels on these machines, nor will they include the latest high-powered graphics cards or ultra thin-and-light designs. But they have their place and…
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Windows 11’s next big update is here – these are the top 5 features introduced with Moment 5
Windows 11 just received its latest major upgrade, Moment 5, which is part of the cumulative update for April that has just been released. So, what are you getting with this update? We’ve picked out the five best features incoming with Moment 5 – which is formally known as patch…
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Microsoft is testing small but impactful changes to draw your attention to Copilot AI on the Windows 11 desktop
Microsoft has made a relatively minor but pretty useful tweak for Copilot in testing, as part of the ongoing effort to bring the AI assistant into play more often with Windows 11. This is part of the new Windows 11 preview build 22635 deployed in the Beta channel, and the…
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How much will it cost to keep Windows 10 alive next year? You’ll have to wait to find out
Microsoft is keeping its cards close to its chest regarding how much consumers will need to pay if they want to keep Windows 10 support alive when it officially runs out in October 2025. Windows Latest noticed that Microsoft penned a blog post detailing the options and costs for businesses…
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macOS isn’t perfect – but every day with Windows 11 makes me want to use my MacBook full-time
I’ve been using Windows since the days of Windows 3.1, and over the years I’ve learned to love it – despite its numerous idiosyncrasies. I’m so used to the way Windows works, that when things break, or don’t work at all, I can usually overlook those annoyances, and can come…
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