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Microsoft is stepping up its security game once again, this time for its popular OneDrive web app. In a move that will resonate with business professionals, students, and everyday users alike, the tech giant is introducing a powerful new feature: password protection for PDF files stored and...

Microsoft is gearing up to enrich the new Outlook on Windows 11 with one of the hallmark features from its classic counterpart—Quick Parts. While the current version of the new Outlook still omits this handy templating tool, Microsoft has confirmed that Quick Parts is on the roadmap, even though...

It seems the Windows 11 update journey just hit another bump. In a move aimed at preventing disruptions for productivity, Microsoft has temporarily halted the rollout of the 24H2 update for PCs running AutoCAD 2022. If you’re one of the many professionals relying on AutoCAD 2022 for your design...

In a move that’s sure to stir up conversation among Windows users, support for Android apps on Windows is set to vanish come March 5. Since 2021, many have enjoyed the seamless experience of running Android apps—thanks to the Windows Subsystem for Android (WSA) paired with the Amazon...

Microsoft is initiating a significant security change in OneDrive for Business by removing the broadly applied EEEU sharing permission. This move is designed to tighten data security and prevent unintentional internal exposure of sensitive files. In this article, we’ll break down what the EEEU...

Windows 11 users have long enjoyed a visually refreshed operating system—but when it comes to everyday file and folder management, many are left frustrated by sluggish performance. Recent reports, including a detailed TechRadar article by Darren Allan, confirm that File Explorer’s slow response...

In the ever-evolving world of Windows 11, many users have embraced the refreshed design and added functionalities that promise to redefine everyday computing. However, even the most modern updates come with their share of quirks. A recent report from WindowsLatest has shed light on one such...

Windows 11 is no stranger to innovation, and the latest hints of evolution in its core utilities have caught our attention. Microsoft is testing two promising features in the Snipping Tool: a full-screen Optical Character Recognition (OCR) mode and a streamlined video trimming tool. Let’s dive...

Microsoft is once again rethinking the Windows 11 user experience, this time with a potential tweak to the Start menu that could offer a much-welcomed change for power users. Recent reports indicate that Windows 11 may soon introduce a new toggle—“Show all pins by default”—in its preview builds...

Switching from one PC to another can feel like moving houses—packing up all your digital belongings, painstakingly loading them onto a new setup, and then trying to remember where everything goes. But what if that process could be as streamlined as hiring a professional mover? According to a...

The latest security update for Windows 11—KB5051987—was meant to reinforce the OS and smooth out existing glitches. Instead, many users have been left grappling with a host of new issues, the most frustrating of which is the crippling malfunction of File Explorer. In this in-depth article, we...

The latest Windows 11 update—KB5051987—is raising eyebrows and testing patience among users by reportedly breaking major parts of the operating system. With Windows 10 support on the brink of ending later this year, many users have eagerly embraced Windows 11. However, as detailed in Tom’s...

Microsoft has recently announced a significant change that will affect Windows users across both Windows 10 and Windows 11. Beginning February 12, 2025, the company will discontinue its Windows location history feature—a capability that has historically allowed applications like Cortana to...

The latest Windows 11 update (KB5051987), part of the ongoing 24H2 rollout, is raising serious concerns among users—especially those who rely on File Explorer as their primary tool for daily file management. Reports have surfaced that this security patch is not only causing File Explorer to...

In a move that has left many in the tech community scratching their heads, Microsoft has updated the Windows 11 compatibility list in early 2025—effectively cutting support for a broad range of processors. Notably, devices running on Intel’s 8th, 9th, and 10th generation CPUs, which had long...

Microsoft has announced a significant change for Windows users and developers alike. In a move aimed at streamlining privacy and data management, the company is deprecating the Location History feature—a tool that, until now, allowed apps such as Cortana to access a rolling 24-hour cache of your...

Recent changes in Microsoft’s approach to Windows 11 hardware requirements have stirred up conversations across the community—even if the impact is strictly for OEMs. The headline may sound alarming at first glance: Microsoft has dropped official support for 8th, 9th, and 10th-generation Intel...

In a move that signals further evolution (and a bit of pruning) of Windows 11, Microsoft has announced the deprecation of its Location History feature. While 2023 and 2024 brought sweeping changes for Windows, 2025 is already marking its territory with a series of updates, and this one’s bound...

As Windows enthusiasts, we’ve all been conditioned to keep an eye on every Microsoft update, whether it’s a security patch for Windows 11 or a new feature roll-out. The buzz around Microsoft's potential new operating system—Windows 12, expected sometime in 2025—has been growing steadily. While...

Windows 11 users, brace yourselves. Microsoft has rolled out a new update for Copilot, which now automatically launches in the background as soon as you log into your desktop. While this update is designed to streamline your interaction with the AI assistant—making it immediately accessible via...