Microsoft is rolling Copilot’s distinct visual language into Edge, testing a Copilot-inspired redesign in Canary and Dev that reshapes the new tab page, settings, and context menus and brings rounded corners, new colors, and fonts to the browser chrome. Background
Microsoft announced a strategic...
Microsoft’s latest Windows 11 Insider builds are shipping a new, full-screen renewal prompt aimed at lapsed Microsoft 365 subscriptions — an eye-catching SCOOBE (Second‑Chance Out‑of‑Box Experience) screen that insiders and early reports describe as a full‑screen nag to renew rather than a...
Microsoft’s latest Canary‑channel flight tightens the long-running migration of legacy Control Panel features into the modern Settings app, moving several time, date, language and regional controls into Settings in Windows 11 Insider Preview Build 27928 and reinforcing the message that Microsoft...
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Microsoft’s latest Canary‑channel experiment stitches AI into one of Windows’ oldest workflows: right‑clicking files. The reported Windows 11 Insider Preview Build 27938 surfaces a new AI actions entry in File Explorer’s context menu that lets you run visual search, blur or remove backgrounds...
Microsoft’s latest Canary-flight experiment stitches small, familiar conveniences into a broader push to make generative AI an everyday part of the Windows shell: right‑click inside File Explorer and you may now see an AI actions submenu that offers visual search and one‑click image edits...
Microsoft’s latest Canary‑channel experiment pushes intelligence deeper into the Windows shell: a new AI actions submenu in File Explorer lets you right‑click images to run Bing Visual Search, blur or remove backgrounds, and erase objects — all without opening a full editor. This context‑aware...
Microsoft has set a firm date to excise a long‑running compatibility relic: Windows PowerShell 2.0 will be removed from shipping Windows images beginning with Windows 11, version 24H2 (rollout starting August 2025) and will follow in Windows Server 2025 (September 2025) — a change already...
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Microsoft has quietly rolled out a refreshed right‑click experience for Notepad in Windows 11, aligning the long‑running text editor with the redesigned, streamlined context menus Microsoft introduced across the OS — a change now appearing in Notepad builds shipping to Windows Insiders and...
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Windows 11’s relentless march toward refinement continues with the latest preview, build 27902, now available to Windows Insiders in the Canary Channel. While this build won’t send shockwaves through the community with sensational new features, it dials in on reliability, stability, and ongoing...
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Windows 11 users have long sought smarter, less disruptive ways to extend the battery life of their laptops and tablets. Now, Microsoft is responding to that demand with a significant update: the Adaptive Energy Saver, introduced in preview with Windows 11's latest Canary build. This feature...
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In a surprising twist for Windows 11 users, the classic startup chime from Windows Vista has made an unexpected return in the latest Canary build 27898. This anomaly, first reported by Windows Report, has sparked both nostalgia and curiosity among the Windows community.
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Windows 11 administrators are poised to enjoy greater efficiency and sustainability thanks to a new improvement quietly transforming device management: IT admins can now control the Energy Saver feature across all company PCs remotely via Microsoft Intune and Group Policy, as reported in the...
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With the unveiling of Windows 11 Canary build 27871, Microsoft continues its ambitious trek toward creating an operating system that not only keeps up with contemporary user demands but also anticipates the practical realities of energy consumption and sustainability. This latest release...
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Windows 11 continues its evolution as Microsoft’s flagship desktop operating system, steadily adopting smarter tools and efficiency-focused features in a bid to meet the demands of users on desktops, laptops, and tablets alike. The latest innovation attracting the attention of Windows...
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Microsoft has once again taken another incremental, yet meaningful step forward for Windows 11 enthusiasts by rolling out Canary build 27868 to Insiders subscribed to the Canary Channel. While these preview builds are well-regarded for their “under the hood” changes, this specific update brings...
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Windows Insiders eager to see what’s around the next corner for Microsoft’s flagship operating system received another modest update today, as Windows 11 Canary Build 27868 became available for those enrolled in the Canary Channel. While this preview build isn’t packed with sweeping changes, it...
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Recent weeks have placed Nvidia in a challenging spotlight, highlighting an array of technical issues that have rattled both casual users and enthusiasts within the PC community. The problems range from hardware concerns—like overheating and burning connectors—to intricate software bugs...
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Microsoft’s latest experiment in file system technology is stirring up quite the buzz among Windows insiders. In the recently tested Insider build 27823 – affectionately known as the Canary build – Microsoft has introduced a flexible storage option that lets users choose between the venerable...
Microsoft Edge is taking browser personalization to a whole new level with its latest customization upgrades in the Canary build. The revamped Appearance settings now feature two dedicated tabs—Color Theme and Image Theme—that offer real-time previews and a more intuitive way to tailor your...
Windows 11 enthusiasts, get ready for another boost from the Insider builds. The latest Windows 11 Canary update—Build 27818—has rolled out with a mix of speed improvements, several bug fixes, and, yes, a small removal of a quirky feature that you may or may not miss. In this article, we’ll dive...