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A fresh infographic published by Eastleigh Voice ranks Microsoft’s mobile apps by downloads for 2025-to-date, putting Microsoft Teams at the top with roughly 90 million installs, followed by Microsoft Authenticator (≈59 million), Microsoft Word (≈55 million), Microsoft Outlook (≈45.9 million)...

The emergence of “Lock PC” within the Link To Windows app marks another crucial step in the ongoing integration of Microsoft’s Windows 11 desktop experience and the Android mobile ecosystem. For Windows 11 users invested in keeping their PCs secure—especially outside the home or office—this new...

Windows 11 often receives criticism for its increasingly extensive suite of bundled apps and features. It's easy to dismiss many of these as unnecessary bloat, especially with the lingering reputation from past Windows versions where pre-installed apps frequently underdelivered. However, buried...

Most Windows users have contemplated abandoning the Microsoft ecosystem at one time or another, whether out of frustration with Windows 11 changes, concerns about privacy, or the allure of sleeker alternatives. And yet, despite the grumbling on forums and the crowded marketplace of rivals—from...

Here is a summary of the official Microsoft updates to Windows 10, Windows 11, and Microsoft apps in the European Economic Area (EEA) as part of compliance with the Digital Markets Act (DMA), directly from the June 2, 2025 announcement: Default Browser Improvements Setting the default browser...

Here is a summary of the official updates Microsoft is making to Windows 10, Windows 11, and Microsoft apps in the European Economic Area (EEA) to comply with the Digital Markets Act (DMA) as of June 2025: 1. Default Browser Settings The "Set default" button in Settings will now set the...

Here are the official updates Microsoft is implementing for Windows 10, Windows 11, and Microsoft apps in the European Economic Area (EEA) to comply with the Digital Markets Act (DMA), according to the Windows Insider Blog (June 2025): Default Browser Changes Expanded Default Sets: When you...

For anyone aiming to make the most of their Windows experience, a well-chosen suite of productivity apps is essential. Microsoft’s ecosystem has evolved far beyond its core operating system, offering a variety of tools specifically tailored to boost efficiency, encourage creative output, and...

If you were hoping to enjoy another summer with the Windows Maps app gently guiding you through the labyrinthine streets of your vacation destination, you might want to sit down for this: Microsoft has officially confirmed that Windows Maps is, at long last, being shuffled unceremoniously out...

In today’s fast-paced digital landscape, Windows users are increasingly seeking a seamless bridge between their desktop and mobile experiences. The latest iteration of Microsoft’s Phone Link app—celebrated in Hands-On Windows 134 by veteran Windows commentator Paul Thurrott—offers a wealth of...

Microsoft applications have become indispensable for productivity and creativity, yet they often demand more from your laptop’s hardware than you might ever expect. If you’ve ever found your computer struggling during a crucial video call or lagging while you’re surfing through endless browser...

Let’s be real for a second: the 90s and early 2000s were PC’s golden age—the time of chunky beige boxes, dial-up connections, and some of the most iconic software ever to grace Windows. Among those masterpieces were Windows Movie Maker and MSN Messenger, two tools that provided a generation of...

Ah, the holidays—a time for unwrapping gifts, indulging in festive treats, and of course, evading work emails with a vengeance. But let’s be real here, unshackling ourselves from our Microsoft-driven workflows isn’t as simple as slamming the laptop shut. Between pesky notifications from Teams...

In an era where digital communication is rapidly evolving, Microsoft is once again at the forefront of change. Windows 11 users are about to experience a significant shift as Microsoft gears up to phase out some of its classic native applications, including Mail, Calendar, and Contacts. Instead...

Introduction Windows 11, like its predecessors, comes packed with a plethora of built-in applications that many users never utilize. While some of these apps may seem useful at first glance, they can often become unwanted clutter taking up space and resources on your system. For the...

I have a problem on a Windows 10 Laptop. Booting and launching apps takes a long time. Once in an app it runs as it should. A friend of mine who works for Microsoft suggested that I set up a new user account. I can do that, but i've received conflicting advice on moving existing apps and data...

I couldn't find this anywhere and I really need help about this. Long story short, I thought RESTRICTED PACKAGES, ALL PACKAGES and TrustedInstaller were viruses so I removed their permissions from wherever I could but it turned out to be Windows 10's feature and the permissions are now messed...

Hi I've complained about Cortana not playing my music, and not knowing where I live no matter how many times I tell her. But this is a new one, the one thing that she would always do was tell me a joke. Now whenever I ask her to tell me a joke she just opens a web page about jokes, there is...

We are committed to adapting our policies as the world evolves and with the new Windows Store, we evaluated how to best release security updates for Windows Store apps. Our goal is to have a quick, transparent and painless security update process. With this in mind, we will deliver high quality...

Hi everyone, first time here. I made the *huge* mistake of updating the People, Mail, Calendar, Messaging app from Microsoft and now my calendar doesn't sync with my Google calendars as it used to. I'm aware of the Google/Microsoft fight on this, but according to Microsoft's own support page, if...