Microsoft appears to be testing a new AI layer for Windows 11’s taskbar: references to a “Taskbar Companion” and “agentic companions” have been found in recent preview and server builds, suggesting Microsoft is experimenting with making the taskbar an entry point for proactive, context-aware AI...
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A single‑plaintiff lawsuit filed in San Diego has escalated what Microsoft framed as routine product lifecycle management into a public test of forced obsolescence, consumer protection, and whether a dominant platform can be legally compelled to continue issuing free security updates after an...
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Microsoft’s security lead, David Weston, has painted a future in which Windows listens, sees, and acts like a digital coworker — and where the traditional mouse and keyboard feel as antiquated as MS‑DOS does to today’s young adults. This bold vision is rooted in Microsoft’s push for agentic AI...
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Microsoft’s move to retire Windows 10 on October 14, 2025 has become more than a routine product‑lifecycle note: it has sparked a court challenge that frames the end‑of‑support as a calculated nudge — some would say a shove — toward Windows 11, AI‑optimized hardware, and paid patching options...
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A single‑plaintiff lawsuit out of San Diego has turned what many saw as an administrative milestone — Microsoft’s announced end of support for Windows 10 on October 14, 2025 — into a test case over forced obsolescence, the company’s pivot to AI‑optimized hardware, and whether courts can or...
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Microsoft has released Windows 11 Insider Preview Build 27919 to the Canary Channel, introducing a consolidated Windows Search settings page and addressing several issues.
Unified Windows Search Settings
In this build, Microsoft has streamlined the Windows Search settings by merging the "Search...
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Enthusiasm for AI PCs has hit a peculiar ceiling: the public’s attention has been captured by bold claims and high-profile marketing, yet widespread adoption remains a step too far for most. While industry leaders like Microsoft, Intel, AMD, and Qualcomm trumpet their latest hardware with...
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Here are the official highlights and release notes for Windows 11 Insider Preview Build 26120.5722 (KB5062669), released to the Beta Channel for Windows Insiders on Windows 11, version 24H2:
Key New Features & Improvements
Copilot+ PC Experiences
New agent in Settings — For AMD & Intel...
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system fixes
system improvements
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ui improvements
updates & fixes
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Microsoft's latest Windows 11 update introduces a suite of artificial intelligence (AI) features designed to enhance user productivity and creativity. These innovations, rolling out gradually, are tailored to leverage the capabilities of Copilot+ PCs, particularly those powered by Snapdragon...
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For IT leaders and enterprise decision-makers, the looming end-of-support deadline for Windows 10 on October 14, 2025, signals more than a mandatory operating system migration—it’s a catalyst accelerating one of the most ambitious hardware refresh cycles in recent history. Rather than viewing...
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Windows 11 users are witnessing a transformative update, as Microsoft continues its aggressive push to integrate artificial intelligence more deeply across the desktop experience. The latest rollout, highlighted by the arrival of Copilot Vision, marks a turning point not just in how users...
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Microsoft has once again set the bar for PC innovation with the launch of the Surface Laptop 5G, a device that promises to redefine expectations for premium business laptops. By combining high-speed 5G connectivity, Intel’s cutting-edge Core Ultra chipset, and AI-powered Copilot Plus...
Windows 11 users worldwide are on the brink of an extraordinary transformation in how they interact with their PCs, as Microsoft rolls out a wave of pioneering artificial intelligence features designed to redefine productivity, creativity, and accessibility. In a move that solidifies the...
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Microsoft's introduction of Copilot+ PCs has sparked significant debate within the tech community. These devices, distinguished by their stringent hardware requirements—most notably, a Neural Processing Unit (NPU) capable of at least 40 trillion operations per second (TOPS)—aim to deliver unique...
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Microsoft has recently unveiled Windows 11 Insider Preview Build 26120.4733 (KB5062651) to the Beta Channel, introducing a suite of enhancements aimed at refining user experience, bolstering accessibility, and streamlining system functionalities.
New Copilot+ PC Experiences
Describe Image Action...
accessibility improvements
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beta channel
build 26120
click to do
copilotpluscopilot+
device compatibility
device drivers
feature enhancements
file explorer
insider preview
kb5062651
microsoft windows
multilingual support
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For years, desktop PC enthusiasts and power users have watched from the sidelines as Microsoft’s Copilot Plus features—a suite of advanced AI tools promising transformative productivity and creativity—have rolled out exclusively on select laptops. That landscape is poised for a dramatic shift in...
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Microsoft's push to bring advanced AI-powered Copilot Plus features to a broader spectrum of Windows devices has, until now, been the preserve of a specific range of modern laptops dubbed “Copilot Plus PCs.” However, a major shift is on the horizon: Intel’s ongoing evolution of its desktop...
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As businesses across the globe gear up for the imminent end of support for Windows 10, a pivotal transformation is in motion: the migration to Windows 11 Pro is rapidly becoming a business imperative, not just an IT preference. On October 14, 2025, Microsoft will officially cease all security...
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A new era of personal computing has begun, with Windows 11 Copilot+ PCs emerging as the vanguard of productivity. These devices, designed from the ground up to harness the power of AI directly on your desktop or laptop, promise not only to change how you work—but to supercharge every aspect of...
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When confronted with the decision of whether to upgrade from Windows 10 to Windows 11, many Windows users—and especially enthusiasts who closely follow every twist in Microsoft’s operating system strategy—find themselves torn between familiarity and the promise of something better. With Windows...
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