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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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Microsoft investigates nasty Windows 11 bug that leaves PCs unable to boot – here’s what you need to know
Windows 11 22H2 and 23H2 have been hit by a bug that can leave a PC unable to boot Microsoft is investigating this recovery error glitch in the May update Windows 11 Home users are unlikely to be affected, we’re told, but that doesn’t mean they can’t run into this…
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Microsoft wants to simplify all Windows updates, and it could make everyone’s life easier
Microsoft has a grand vision of Windows Update delivering updates for all software installed on the PC This is mainly aimed at the business world to begin with, but there’s no reason why consumers won’t eventually benefit as well Developers will need to be persuaded to hook up their apps…
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Signal blasts Microsoft over Recall privacy failings, as secure messaging app is forced to fudge a way of blocking the controversial Windows 11 feature
Signal has a new option for its Windows 11 app to block Recall The developer had to fudge a way of preventing screenshots of the messaging app being taken Unfortunately this has side-effects such as interfering with screen reading tools, but Signal says Microsoft has left it no choice Signal,…
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