Tag: windows
Microsoft is improving its best feature for Copilot+ PCs – and that gives me hope for the future of AI in Windows 11
There’s a new preview build out for Windows 11 It smartly builds up the powers of the AI agent in Settings This is only for Copilot+ PCs and there’s not much here for those with a traditional (non-AI) Windows 11 PC Microsoft is beefing up the powers of its AI…
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Microsoft’s improving Windows 11’s File Explorer in many ways – and adding a ‘highly requested’ feature that might surprise you
Microsoft just deployed two new preview builds for Windows 11 One of these improves File Explorer in dark mode, and another boosts its performance There’s also a useful change for some taskbar flyout panels, but it’s not the big taskbar move that some folks have been clamoring for Microsoft is…
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Microsoft is ‘removing known mechanisms for creating a local account’ from Windows 11 setup – get ready to use a Microsoft account
Windows 11 has a new preview build It cracks down on workarounds to install the OS with a local account This is a continued campaign to force people to use a Microsoft account, and Microsoft argues it’s necessary to ensure devices are set up correctly If you prefer to install…
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Windows 11 vs Windows 10 – the key differences
Windows 11’s new features include multitasking skills, AI integration, and a polished interface Gamers can benefit from boosts including Auto HDR and DirectStorage But many PCs won’t be able to upgrade due to stricter hardware requirements After 10 years, Microsoft’s support for Windows 10 is finally coming to an end.…
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Gamers, don’t wait for Windows 10’s demise – it’s time to upgrade to Windows 11 or even SteamOS
In case you somehow missed it, Microsoft is saying goodbye to Windows 10 on October 14, 2025, when support for security updates will come to an end. This means PC gamers who have been adamant about staying away from Windows 11 will be left with a few options. The first…
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Windows 11 could get a change to help banish Edge and Bing – but don’t get your hopes up too high
Microsoft could make the Windows 11 taskbar search box fire up your default browser and search engine, rather than Edge and Bing This is based on clues in an early test version of its Edge browser The EEA region already has the benefit of this change, so the hope is…
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