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Microsoft introduces Hey Copilot wake word for activating the AI on Windows 11

Microsoft introduces "Hey, Copilot" wake word for activating the AI on Windows 11

Microsoft has announced yet another new feature for its Copilot app for Windows. You can invoke it with your voice simply by saying the phrase, “Hey, Copilot!”. This may remind users of […]

Microsoft extends security updates for Microsoft 365 on Windows 10

Microsoft extends security updates for Microsoft 365 on Windows 10

Microsoft is set to shelve Windows 10 on October 14, 2025, when it reaches its end of its support date. The company had announced in January that it would discontinue Microsoft 365 […]

Microsoft Windows Security Updates for May 2025 are now available

Microsoft released security updates and non-security updates for all supported versions of its Windows operating system as well as other company products, including Microsoft Office, today as part of the May 2025 […]

Microsoft adds Copilot to the Windows 11 context menu, but you can disable it

Microsoft is finding new ways to promote its AI assistant, Copilot. A new update to the Copilot app for Windows has added a shortcut in the right-click context menu. Users will now […]

Windows 11 KB5043145 update is causing crashes with a blue or green screen

Microsoft shares official guide on fixing Windows Blue Screen errors

Fixing Blue Screen errors in Windows can be one of the most frustrating experiences. While it is sometimes easy to determine the root cause of the crash, e.g., installation of a Windows […]

Windows 11 aims to simplify app discovery and installation

Windows Search to let users install Microsoft Store apps directly from the Start Menu

Microsoft is set to make an important change to the Windows 11 Start Menu. It will soon allow users to search for and install applications from the Microsoft Store, without opening the […]

The newest Linux 6.2 includes M1 chip support for Mac users, but it is still not fully functional, finished, or ready for primetime use. 

"End of 10" Project's aim is to help Windows 10 users keep their PCs running for years

With Microsoft ending support for Windows 10 in October 2025, millions of Windows 10 users will be left behind by the company. Upgrades to Windows 11 may be out of the question, […]

How to enable the old context menu in File Explorer in Windows 11

Trayy: Display any Windows app in the System Tray on minimize

Windows programs and applications may show up in two main places on the system when minimized: the taskbar or the system tray area. It depends on the program where it ends when […]

Microsoft expands Snapdragon-exclusive Copilot+ features to Intel and AMD PCs

Finally! Microsoft is making AI useful in Windows by introducing AI agents

When Microsoft announced the first batch of AI features in Windows last year, it did not introduce many Windows-specific AI features. The initial integration of Copilot in Windows supported a few basic […]

Windows 11 24H2 update is available for all users

Windows 11 24H2 update is available for all users

The Windows 11 24H2 update is now broadly available for users. Microsoft took its time to delay the rollout to fix various issues that have been plaguing the latest version since it […]

Microsoft is rolling out Recall to Windows 11 Copilot+ PCs via an optional update

Microsoft is rolling out Recall to Windows 11 Copilot+ PCs via an optional update

Microsoft is one step closer to bringing Recall to Windows 11. The controversial feature is currently being rolled out as part of a non-security preview update, KB5055627. Recall acts as an assistant […]

Windows 11: official Maps app is dead, but there are options

Microsoft created several new applications for the launch of its Windows 10 operating system almost ten years ago. Not all of them are still around and another app can soon be added […]

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Windows 11: Green Screen of Death is rolling out, what you need to know

Microsoft's Windows 11 operating system displays a blue screen error page when something unexpected happens that requires a restart. Soon, Windows users will see a green screen of death instead. Here is […]

Bug in Windows 11 Update disables Windows Hello authentication for some users

Windows: Empty inetpub folder creates a new security problem

When Microsoft released the April 2025 security updates for Windows, users from all over the world started to notice that Microsoft's update created an empty folder in the main drive called inetpub. […]

Microsoft unveils new Click to Do features for Copilot+ PCs

Microsoft unveils new Click to Do features for Copilot+ PCs

Microsoft has introduced some new features for Copilot+ PCs, as part of the latest Windows 11 Preview. Among the notable updates in this build are enhancements for text actions. Click to Do […]

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Windows 11: Security-feature VBS Enclaves is being deprecated on some systems

Microsoft announced the deprecation of the security feature VBS Enclaves today for earlier versions of Windows 11 and Windows Server. Based on VBS, Virtualized-Based Security, VBS Enclaves were formally introduced by Microsoft […]

Microsoft confirms Classic Outlook for Windows has a high CPU usage issue

Microsoft confirms Classic Outlook for Windows has a high CPU usage issue

Microsoft will support Classic Outlook for Windows until 2029, but that doesn't necessarily seem like the app gets priority. The classic version of the mail client has had a bug that users […]

Windows 11 Update accidentally uninstalls Copilot app

Windows 11: controversial Recall AI-feature is making a comeback in latest build

When Microsoft announced the AI-feature Recall last year, it rode on a wave of positive AI news and coverage. Copilot was taking off and integration of AI features in Windows and other […]

Windows 11 set up is automatically enabling OneDrive folder back up for users

Windows 11 update creates mysterious inetpub folder

Microsoft released security updates for Windows 11 and other company products earlier this week. If you have installed the security update on a Windows 11 PC, you may have noticed something peculiar […]

Bug in Windows 11 Update disables Windows Hello authentication for some users

Bug in Windows 11 Update disables Windows Hello authentication for some users

Microsoft's recent KB5055523 update for Windows 11 has brought a significant number of fixes, but it has also introduced a new headache for some users. The company has acknowledged the problem, explaining […]

Microsoft's Copilot app gets improved file search and Copilot Vision

Copilot for Windows 11 gets improved file search and Copilot Vision

Microsoft has announced an important update for its Copilot app for Windows 11, introducing two useful features: improved file search and Copilot Vision. The improved file search feature allows users to interact […]

Windows under attack: 0-day vulnerability used by ransomware group

Microsoft released security updates for Windows yesterday and revealed today that the updates include a patch for a 0-day issue that is exploited in the wild. The vulnerability -- Windows Common Log […]

Microsoft Windows Security Updates for April 2025 are now available

It is the second Tuesday of the month and that means Microsoft has released security updates for Windows and other company products like Office. Our overview gives regular users and system administrators […]

Microsoft celebrates its 50th anniversary with a free set of Windows Wallpapers and digital goodies

Bill Gates and Paul Allen founded Microsoft 50 years ago on April 4th, 1975. While the two may have had ambitions, they probably did not imagine how successful of a company Microsoft […]

New Windows 11 Start menu will merge pinned and recommended sections for easy access

New Windows 11 Start Menu will merge pinned and recommended sections for easy access

Microsoft is revamping the Start Menu on Windows 11 to streamlining the user interface. It will merge the pinned and recommended sections into a combined section. The change has been spotted in […]

Latest Windows 11 build offers a solution for crammed taskbars

Microsoft changed the taskbar in Windows 11 in several significant ways. From the new centered default view mode to the lack of customization options such as vertical taskbars. Third-party alternatives, like Start11 […]

Microsoft's Windows 10 end-of-support Checklist has more holes than Swiss cheese

Microsoft will end support for its Windows 10 operating system this October officially. While users may extend support for a year by paying Microsoft, or longer, if they resort to hacks, many […]

Microsoft expands Snapdragon-exclusive Copilot+ features to Intel and AMD PCs

Microsoft expands Snapdragon-exclusive Copilot+ features to Intel and AMD PCs

Microsoft has announced some new features that were previously exclusive to Snapdragon-powered devices are coming to Copilot+ PCs equipped with Intel and AMD processors. These new additions include Live Captions, Cocreator, Restyle […]

Microsoft's Quick Machine Recovery Tool will automatically fix boot failures on Windows 11

Microsoft's Quick Machine Recovery Tool will automatically fix boot failures on Windows 11

Microsoft has announced the launch of Quick Machine Recovery, an automated tool designed to tackle critical issues that may arise on Windows 11 devices. Many users lack the knowledge on how to […]

Windows bug blocks BIOS updates for Lenovo ThinkPad laptops

Windows bug blocks BIOS updates for Lenovo ThinkPad laptops

Lenovo ThinkPad owners are facing a headache with BIOS updates due to a recent change made by Microsoft in Windows 11 and Windows 10. Reports indicate that the latest Windows updates have […]

How to restore access to classic Notepad on Windows 11

Microsoft replaced the classic Notepad text editor on Windows 11 with an advanced version featuring new features such as tabs and AI integrations. Not every Windows user likes the change. Some prefer […]

Windows 11 set up is automatically enabling OneDrive folder back up for users

Windows has an 8-year-old security issue that is exploited and known by Microsoft for some time

Microsoft is doing a commendable job when it comes to Windows security. Keeping billions of devices secure is no small feat. Sometimes, however, it appears that someone at Microsoft is pushing the […]

Microsoft suggests to trade your PC or recycle it in "end of support for Windows 10" emails

Microsoft is sending out emails to customers who still run the Windows 10 operating system to inform them that support for Windows 10 is ending later this year. The email begins harmlessly […]

The Windows security updates for March 2025 are now available

Microsoft released security updates and other updates for its Windows operating system on Tuesday. The security updates fix critical issues in every Microsoft operating system. Our overview of the security updates provides […]

Windows has a new issue: printers may print on their own

Has your printer been acting strangely lately? By that, I mean printing pages even though you did not hit the print-button? Then it may be related to a new issue that Microsoft […]

Microsoft replaces Remote Desktop app for Windows with an app that is liked even less

Windows 11 users and administrators who want remote desktop connectivity can use the baked-in functionality. First, be enabling Remote Desktop on non-Home devices, and then downloading the Remote Desktop app for Windows […]

Windows 11: How to add JPEG-XL support officially

Microsoft's Windows 11 operating system supports a wide range of file formats by default. JPEG XL, a royalty-free open image format has not been on that default list up until now. What […]

Windows 10 Reclaims Top Spot as Most Popular OS Among Steam Users

Windows 10 Reclaims Top Spot as Most Popular OS Among Steam Users

Windows 10 has reclaimed its position as the most popular operating system among Steam users, according to the latest Steam Hardware & Software Survey. This development comes after Windows 11 had previously […]

Microsoft is working on a new migration app for Windows

Windows 11 includes a rather weak backup tool that uses OneDrive to back up some files and preferences. When you set up a new PC, you may restore these backed up files […]

New File Pilot Beta Redefines File Management on Windows 11

A new file management application, File Pilot, has entered beta testing, offering a modern and efficient alternative to Windows 11's native File Explorer. Designed from the ground up, File Pilot emphasizes speed […]