I don’t need Windows anymore. One final tool freed me from Microsoft
I’ve been using Windows for as long as I can remember. It was on the very first PC I recall using, literally on my father’s knee. But I don’t need it anymore. That’s a weird…
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The new Windows 11 roadmap shows when you’ll get certain features
Microsoft is constantly tweaking and updating Windows 11, with a big new update at least once a year, plus incremental updates for functionality and security. But when you’ll see any particular feature can be a…
Office is too slow, so Microsoft is making it load at Windows startup
You know how every annoying Windows program wants to launch as soon as you boot up your computer? Well, now Office is going to do that, too. A new “Startup Boost” function will set Office…
Microsoft is streamlining logins for Windows, Xbox, and M365
Microsoft is currently in the process of updating the Microsoft Account (MSA) sign-in experience across the web, mobile apps, and later Windows. The goal is to make the process more modern, unified, and fit for…
Windows Game Bar gets design tweaks for better handheld gaming
Windows is the de facto home of PC gaming, but it’s a rather awkward fit for a slew of new Steam Deck-inspired handhelds. That’s why the prospect of third-party handhelds running SteamOS is so tantalizing.…
Optional Windows 11 update fixes USB printers spitting out nonsense
On Tuesday, Microsoft released the KB5053657 update for Windows 11 that fixes the unusual error where certain USB printers connected to a Windows 11 computer were printing out random text. This patch is only for…
I don’t need Windows anymore. One final tool broke my reliance on Microsoft
I’ve been using Windows for as long as I can remember. It was on the very first PC I recall using, literally on my father’s knee. But I don’t need it anymore. That’s a weird…
Microsoft is bringing back a failed app from Windows 8
Microsoft is currently testing a pair of new apps — including one that the company previously decided to stop using due to a lack of interest. The two new apps are People and File Search.…
Windows Photos adds fancy editing features from other Microsoft apps
Microsoft is adding ways to make the Windows Photos app much more powerful, combining elements of the elegant Designer app and making Photos more of a centerpiece for visual editing. Microsoft is taking optical-character recognition…
A useless Copilot button is being tested on Windows Photos
Microsoft’s Copilot test within Microsoft Photos probably won’t be part of its redemption arc. While the company is testing a Copilot button within Photos, it arguably doesn’t do really…anything? Anything that you can’t find anywhere…