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  1. Windows productivity reboot: 10 features Microsoft should ship to speed work

    Microsoft’s Windows has become maddeningly loud about what it thinks you should do — sign in with a Microsoft account, buy Game Pass, use Copilot+, install OneDrive — yet when it comes to the small, gritty features that actually speed work, the OS still feels stingy and distracted. The...
  2. Snipping Tool Adds Window-Mode Screen Recording in Windows 11 Canary

    Microsoft’s Canary-channel update to Windows 11 has quietly upgraded the Snipping Tool from a convenient screenshot utility into a more capable, app-aware recorder — the Snipping Tool can now capture a specific application window as the recording region, removing one of the most persistent...
  3. Windows 11 Snipping Tool Gets Window-Pick Recording (v11.2507.14.0)

    Microsoft’s Snipping Tool for Windows 11 has taken another small step toward being a genuine, all‑in‑one capture utility: a test build of the app now lets you pick a program window when starting a video recording, rather than forcing a free‑draw rectangle. That improvement — arriving in Snipping...
  4. Windows 11 Gaming Benchmarks: Averages Parity, Lows Can Drop

    I installed Windows 11 on my gaming PC, ran a battery of real‑world benchmarks, and found that — on the hardware I use — raw gaming averages stayed essentially unchanged from Windows 10, but percentile lows and stability showed notable variance that every serious gamer should understand before...
  5. GEEKOM IT15 Mini PC: Linux Boosts Productivity, AI Limits to Watch

    ZDNET’s hands‑on with the GEEKOM IT15 Mini PC shows a clear, practical win for power users willing to swap Windows 11 for Linux: the tiny system punches well above its weight for everyday workflows, but its AI and graphics claims need careful interpretation before you buy. Background The GEEKOM...
  6. Windows 11 Build 27919 Canary: Unified Search Settings & Notable Fixes

    Microsoft released Windows 11 Insider Preview Build 27919 to the Canary Channel on August 8, 2025, bringing a consolidated Settings UI for Windows Search, a new "Find apps" reorganization in Settings, a handful of input and File Explorer fixes, and a set of notable known issues that Insiders...
  7. Master Screen Rotation: Quick Ways to Flip Displays on Windows, Mac, Android

    If your display suddenly flips or you want to work in portrait mode for reading, coding, or design, rotating a screen is a quick, built-in option on most devices — and it’s one of those small, underrated tricks that can save time and headaches. This guide lays out every practical method to flip...
  8. Five Hidden Windows 11 Tricks to Save Time Every Day

    Windows 11 hides a surprising number of practical, time-saving features behind ordinary keystrokes and system apps — and five of the most useful tricks are deceptively simple to learn. The short list widely shared in recent coverage (keyboard shortcuts, Focus/Focus Sessions, keyboard-driven...
  9. Windows 11 Canary Build 27919: Unified Search Settings & Key Fixes

    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...
  10. Windows 11 Canary Build 27919: Unified Search Settings and Key Fixes

    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...
  11. Dell OptiPlex 7000 7020 Plus Desktop: Powerful Compact Business Solution

    The Dell OptiPlex 7000 7020 Plus Desktop Computer stands as a testament to Dell's commitment to delivering high-performance computing solutions tailored for business environments. This model, equipped with the latest 14th Generation Intel Core i7-14700 processor, offers a blend of power...
  12. Windows 11's New Crosshair Tool: Enhancing Cursor Visibility and Accessibility

    A quiet yet intriguing shakeup is unfolding in the Windows 11 ecosystem: Microsoft is testing a new crosshair tool designed to make tracking your mouse pointer significantly easier. For billions of global users who rely on pinpoint cursor accuracy—from casual web browsers to creative...
  13. Windows 11 Mouse Pointer Crosshair Returns: How to Enable & Enhance Accessibility

    After a lengthy absence from active development, one of Windows 11’s most intriguing accessibility experiments—the mouse pointer crosshair—has quietly resurfaced in pre-release builds, reigniting both curiosity and debate within the enthusiast community. While the feature’s veil of secrecy...
  14. How to Fix a Disappearing or Hidden Windows Taskbar: Easy Troubleshooting Guide

    Windows users have long relied on the taskbar as a central hub for navigation, multitasking, and system management. But what happens when this core interface suddenly vanishes, slipping behind maximized windows or refusing to appear when needed most? Countless users have voiced frustration about...
  15. July 2025 Windows 11 Insider Preview: AI, Accessibility, and UI Enhancements

    July 2025 saw a whirlwind of development activity for Windows 11, with Microsoft pushing out no fewer than seven new preview builds through the Insider Program—some aligned with the forthcoming 24H2 and 25H2 releases, others eschewing enrollment in a particular branch. For Windows enthusiasts...
  16. Windows 11 Update: Access Notifications on All Monitors With Multi-Monitor Support

    Microsoft has recently addressed a longstanding concern for multi-monitor users by enhancing Windows 11's taskbar functionality. In the latest preview builds, users can now access the notification center and calendar flyout directly from the taskbar on any connected monitor, a feature previously...
  17. Windows 11 Insider Preview Build 26200.5722 Brings AI Features & System Improvements

    Microsoft has released Windows 11 Insider Preview Build 26200.5722 (KB5062669) to the Dev Channel, introducing a suite of enhancements aimed at refining user experience and system functionality. New Copilot+ PC Experiences Enhanced Settings Agent for AMD and Intel®-Powered Copilot+ PCs A...
  18. Windows 11 Taskbar Update 2025: Multi-Monitor Notifications and Future Evolution

    Microsoft’s steady refinement of the Windows 11 taskbar continues to reveal the challenges and expectations inherent in modern operating system evolution. With its latest preview update, the company finally delivers long-awaited access to the notification center and calendar flyout on secondary...
  19. Windows 11 Enhances Power User Experience with Multi-Monitor Support and Smarter Task Manager

    Windows 11 continues to evolve in both subtle and significant ways, with Microsoft’s relentless focus on integrating artificial intelligence and Copilot features dominating headlines and keynote demonstrations. Yet, beneath the surface of the glitzy AI advancements, engineers are quietly working...
  20. Windows 11 Multi-Monitor Taskbar Update Enhances Productivity and Navigation

    Windows 11 has introduced a significant enhancement for multi-monitor setups, addressing a longstanding limitation that users have faced. This update brings the ability to display the taskbar across multiple monitors, a feature that has been notably absent in previous versions. In earlier...