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Microsoft’s latest round of Windows 11 updates doubles down on on-device AI, delivering new voice, camera, and Copilot integrations specifically for Copilot+ PCs while sharpening the split between NPU-equipped machines and the larger Windows installed base. Background / Overview Microsoft has...

Microsoft’s push to make AI a built‑in, local capability on Windows has produced a distinct class of machines — Copilot+ PCs — and with them a set of features you simply won’t get on ordinary Windows laptops unless you send your data into the cloud. The features range from turning a few sloppy...

Microsoft’s short explainer on the four headline accessibility features for Copilot+ PCs reads like a manifesto for making Windows more conversational, readable, and usable — and it’s worth unpacking what those promises mean in practice, what’s already here, and where the trade‑offs lie...

Microsoft’s latest update to Copilot for Windows 11 pushes the assistant farther into the OS — adding third‑party extensions that let Copilot act on your behalf across the web, new “settings” skills that can change system options for you, and AI enhancements in core apps like Photos and...

A local PC Users Group in Crossville, Tennessee is turning a community meeting into something larger: a hands-on conversation about how Windows 11 accessibility features can open computers to more people, whether they’re living with low vision, hearing loss, mobility challenges, or cognitive...

Microsoft's vision for Windows is no longer limited to desktops or a single input device — it's a multi-layered strategy that stitches cloud-first hardware, on-device AI accelerators, and richer multimodal interactions into a single computing continuum meant to be more ambient, private, and...

Windows 11 hides a surprising amount of useful functionality behind simple toggles and keyboard combos — the kind of small discoveries that turn a pleasant OS into a genuinely efficient workspace. Background / Overview Windows 11’s design refresh brought a centered Taskbar, rounded corners, and...

Today’s Beta‑Channel flight brings Windows 11 Insider Preview Build 26120.5751 (KB5064071), a focused incremental update that continues Microsoft’s push to make AI features like Recall and Click to Do more useful and more reliable while tightening up a raft of UI and reliability fixes for...

Today Microsoft pushed Windows 11 Insider Preview Build 27924 to the Canary Channel, and with it a clear signal of where the company is placing its engineering bets: fast-moving platform work coupled with an expanding set of Copilot+ PC experiences (and the trade-offs that come with...

Today’s Canary-channel flight, Windows 11 Insider Preview Build 27924, marks a significant push by Microsoft into earlier-stage platform experimentation — and it ships with a packed, sometimes contentious mix of AI-driven features for Copilot+ PCs, new system-level settings, app updates, and...

You’ve just powered on a Copilot+ PC and that first blink of the Windows logo feels like a reveal: this isn’t just another laptop—it’s a handset for a new generation of on-device AI, marketed to be faster, smarter, and longer-lived than the machines many of us replaced. Microsoft’s “Copilot+”...

Windows accessibility features have long been misunderstood as tools strictly for users with specific disabilities, but modern versions of Windows reimagine these tools as power options for everyone. Recent enhancements in Windows 11 place a premium on inclusion, customization, and...

Here is a summary of the changes, improvements, fixes, and known issues for Windows 11 Insider Preview Build 26120.5733 (Beta Channel) based on the official release notes: What's New & Improved (with feature toggle ON) File Explorer For users with a work/school/Entra ID account, File Explorer...

Microsoft has recently released Windows 11 Insider Preview Build 26200.5733 (KB5062673) to the Dev Channel, introducing several enhancements aimed at improving user experience and system functionality. File Explorer Enhancements For users signed in with a work or school account (Entra ID), File...

Here is a summary of what’s new and important in Windows 11 Insider Preview Build 26120.5733 (Beta Channel) for Windows 11, version 24H2: Key Changes & Improvements (Gradual Rollout with Toggle On) File Explorer For users with work/school accounts (Entra ID): File Explorer now shows people...

Windows 11's latest update, version 24H2, introduces a suite of features designed to enhance user experience, productivity, and system reliability. This release reflects Microsoft's commitment to evolving its operating system to meet the diverse needs of its user base. Taskbar Customization...

Windows 11 introduces a suite of features designed to enhance system performance and user experience. While some are prominently highlighted, others remain underutilized yet offer significant benefits. By exploring these lesser-known functionalities, users can optimize their PCs for faster...

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...

Windows 11 has introduced a plethora of features designed to enhance user experience, productivity, and accessibility. While some have garnered significant attention, others remain under the radar, yet they offer substantial benefits. This article delves into these overlooked features, providing...

With the release of Windows 11 Insider Preview Build 26200.5702 to the Dev Channel, Microsoft is once again showcasing its commitment to iterative enhancement, deep integration of AI-powered experiences, and a focus on privacy and security in its latest wave of Windows development. This...