Tag: windows
Windows 10’s Beta channel is now officially live to bring in new features for testing – but don’t get excited yet
Microsoft recently announced that it’s resurrecting the Beta channel for Windows 10 in order to test new features – which means, yes, the OS is officially being actively worked on – and the very first preview build has arrived in this channel. The not-so-exciting news is that build 19045 (aka…
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Still using classic Outlook? You can get Copilot features without migrating to the ‘new’ Outlook version
You may remember that Microsoft introduced a new Outlook app for Windows 11 (and Windows 10) at the end of last year, though plenty of users have stuck it out and held onto the ‘classic’ Outlook email app. If you aren’t willing to move over to the new app but…
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Microsoft forgot to remove Windows 10’s File Explorer from Windows 11 – here’s how to find it
An especially inquisitive Reddit user has worked out a trick that lets you use Windows 10’s File Explorer in Windows 11 without having to mess with your Windows Registry. Windows 10’s File Explorer and overall user interface (UI) are some of the biggest reasons that many folks prefer the older…
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Windows 11’s AI Recall feature is blasted by a security expert as ‘one of the most ridiculous security failings I’ve ever seen’
Microsoft has already been dragged over the coals regarding its Recall functionality inbound for Windows 11 by security researchers and privacy watchdogs alike – and it’ll need a flame-retardant suit for the latest fiery outpouring against the AI-powered feature. This comes from security expert Kevin Beaumont, as highlighted by The…
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Windows 11 cleans house as long-standing apps like WordPad and Cortana get the axe in new preview build
Microsoft is gearing up to roll out a pretty substantial update for Windows 11, 24H2, with the update currently making its way through the final stages of testing. According to recent reports, it will see the end of several long-standing Microsoft products, including Cortana and WordPad, along with a few…
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Windows 11 and Android users will finally get a feature iPhone users have had for ages – the easy copying of text from phone photos over to a PC
A Microsoft Phone Link update may be in the works to make exchanging text between your phone and your PC a lot easier. In short, you’ll be able to select text in photos synced from your Android phone. Phone Link is an app on your PC (also called Link to…
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