Zorin OS has quietly set the stage for a major push into the Windows-replacement market, teasing a “faster, more powerful” update that builds on the momentum of the recently released Zorin OS 17.3 and explicitly positions the distro as a practical alternative for machines that can’t, or won’t...
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Samsung and Microsoft have agreed to bring Microsoft Copilot — the company’s generative AI assistant — to Samsung’s 2025 TVs and Smart Monitors, folding natural‑language AI into large displays via Samsung’s new Vision AI framework and a Copilot web experience built into the screens. This move...
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Microsoft’s slow, methodical migration of legacy Control Panel functionality into the modern Settings app picked up another quiet notch with the arrival of build 26200.5742 in the Dev channel — a preview release that nudges several time-and-input features out of the old Control Panel and into...
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A sense of anticipation has accompanied each major update to Windows 11, and the recent debut of new File Explorer capabilities, Start menu refinements, and a wave of usability tweaks marks a significant step in Microsoft’s evolving vision for its flagship operating system. For power users...
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Windows 10, launched on July 29, 2015, marked a significant shift in Microsoft's approach to operating systems. Aimed at rectifying the missteps of Windows 8, it sought to blend the familiarity of previous versions with modern innovations. As we reflect on its decade-long journey, we uncover a...
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Windows 10's tenth anniversary marks not just a celebration, but a moment of reflection on an operating system that boldly reshaped the way millions interact with their PCs, and whose innovations continue to echo across the current tech landscape. As Windows 10 nears its official end-of-life...
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Windows 11 has steadily evolved into an operating system rich with both visible and hidden functionalities, empowering users with a blend of aesthetics, efficiency, and customization. While flagship features like the revamped Start menu and enhanced multitasking take center stage in Microsoft’s...
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The introduction of remote PC locking in Windows 11 via the Link to Windows Android app marks a new milestone in Microsoft’s evolving cross-device strategy. Unlike earlier attempts at bridging the divide between smartphone and PC, this latest feature drives home the value of convenience and...
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Microsoft has unveiled a significant update to its Link to Windows app, aiming to enhance the integration between Android smartphones and Windows PCs. This refreshed experience introduces a modernized design, streamlined onboarding, and new functionalities that empower users to manage their PCs...
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Microsoft has unveiled a significant overhaul to the Windows 11 Start menu, introducing features aimed at enhancing user experience and productivity. This update, currently available to Windows Insiders in the Dev Channel, brings a more customizable and efficient interface to the forefront...
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As Windows continues to evolve and redefine the personal computing landscape, its periodic updates bring not only novel features but also provoke strong feelings when established functionalities disappear. While the tide of innovation sweeps away many legacy components, not all removals are met...
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Windows 11 users are once again witnessing a major transformation at the heart of their desktop experience: the Start Menu. Microsoft’s relentless drive to balance simplicity, power, customization, and visual appeal has birthed an overhauled Start Menu set to debut officially in an upcoming...
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Windows 11 is undergoing a significant transformation with the introduction of a redesigned Start menu, aiming to enhance user experience through improved accessibility, customization, and integration. This overhaul addresses longstanding user feedback and aligns the desktop interface more...
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Windows 11 continues to iterate on the legacy of its iconic predecessors, and the Start menu remains one of the most recognizable elements in the Windows experience. With the latest Insider builds, Microsoft is embarking on a significant redesign of the Start menu—both visually and functionally...
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Few elements in the Windows ecosystem stir up as much excitement—and debate—as a major Start menu redesign. Microsoft’s latest overhaul to the Windows 11 Start menu, now being trialed in the Windows Insider Dev Channel with Preview Build 26200.5641 and related test releases, signals not just a...
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Microsoft’s iterative approach to enhancing the Windows 11 experience has recently materialized in two significant preview builds—26200.5641 for the Dev Channel and 26120.4250 for the Beta Channel. These updates collectively signal a calculated stride toward a more streamlined, accessible, and...
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Microsoft has unveiled a significant overhaul of the Start Menu in Windows 11, introducing a suite of enhancements aimed at improving user experience and customization. This update, now available in the latest Dev Channel build, reflects Microsoft's ongoing commitment to refining its operating...
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The evolution of the Windows Start Menu has long been a touchstone for Microsoft’s engagement with its user base, reflecting both shifting paradigms in interface design and persistent user demand for greater customization and efficiency. With the rollout of Windows 11 Insider Preview Build...
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Microsoft has once again signaled its unrelenting pace of Windows innovation with the release of Windows 11 Insider Preview Build 26200.5641 (KB5060824) to the Dev Channel. This build, a part of the ongoing version 24H2 enablement package, introduces a swath of new features, design overhauls...
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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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