Cerence’s new in-car agent, built with Microsoft cloud services, has just crossed the line from concept demo to a usable — and commercially tempting — feature set: your car can now read and reply to Outlook and Teams messages, summarize what you missed, pull calendar locations and route you...
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Microsoft’s mobile Maps experience is being rebuilt for touch first — adding richer search, turn‑by‑turn guidance for driving, walking and transit, 3D and street‑level views, and the ability to download region maps for offline use — a changeset the company tied to the Windows 10 for Phone...
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Windows 11 hides scroll bars by default to keep the interface clean, but a simple accessibility toggle lets you restore permanently visible scroll bars for faster, less jittery navigation—especially useful when scanning long lists, working with spreadsheets, or using touchpads and touchscreens...
Windows users who skimmed last week’s roundup of “48 keyboard shortcuts” got more than a list — they received a practical nudge to stop clicking and start typing their way to faster work. The Technology For You / ZDNet piece collects more than 40 essential Windows 11 key combos and groups them...
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The steady march toward a modernized, streamlined Windows experience has left many long-time users clinging to familiar territory—the venerable Control Panel. Yet with each major update, Microsoft nudges everyday tasks further into the ever-expanding Settings app, signaling a clear message: the...
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Enhancing productivity on Windows often comes down to leveraging features most users rarely explore. For the millions of professionals, students, and casual users seeking a smoother digital workflow, Windows' built-in accessibility features hold incredible, and often untapped, potential. These...
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Magnifier is a built-in accessibility tool in Windows 10 designed to enlarge parts of your screen, making text and images easier to see. When using the Calendar app, Magnifier can enhance readability and navigation. Here's how to effectively use Magnifier with Calendar:
Turning on Magnifier...
Microsoft Edge has long prided itself on providing a streamlined, modern browsing experience for Windows users, pairing its Chromium underpinnings with a distinctly Microsoft aesthetic. Yet, as Edge continues to mature and expand its feature set, a subtle but telling shift has emerged: the...
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For many Windows users, the Control Panel has long been the nerve center for system customization, hardware configuration, and legacy administrative tools. While Microsoft has consistently nudged users toward the modern Settings app, the Control Panel remains deeply embedded in Windows 11...
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The accelerating transformation in the automotive industry is redefining what it means to be “connected.” No longer mere conduits for transportation, vehicles are rapidly becoming dynamic digital hubs—workspaces, entertainment centers, and data engines on wheels. Recent announcements from...
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Microsoft's steady expansion of the Xbox gaming ecosystem on PC has taken a bold new turn, as the company begins testing an aggregated gaming store system within the Xbox PC app. This change, now available to Xbox Insiders participating in the Windows 11 PC Gaming Preview, signals what could be...
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Navigating your digital world efficiently is a must in modern computing, and for Windows 11 users, mastering the many ways to open and optimize File Manager—officially known as File Explorer—can greatly enhance productivity. File Explorer stands as an essential pillar within Microsoft’s latest...
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Here are the key new features and changes in the latest Windows 11 Insider Preview Build 26200.5641 (KB5060824) for the Dev Channel, focusing on the redesigned Start menu:
Redesigned Start Menu Highlights
Top: Pinned Apps – Quick access to your most-used apps.
Middle: Recommended Apps & Files –...
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The launch of Copilot for Gaming beta marks a significant milestone in Microsoft’s ongoing quest to redefine the intersection of artificial intelligence and interactive entertainment. Building on its earlier general-purpose Copilot initiatives, Microsoft’s new product targets one of the most...
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Microsoft is intensifying its push to make AI more integral to everyday gaming with the launch of Copilot for Gaming, now rolling out in the beta version of the Xbox mobile app for iOS and Android. This marks a significant step forward in the company’s efforts to weave generative AI not just...
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The frantic pace of modern digital life means every second saved is a second earned, especially when it comes to everyday computer use. With Windows 11, Microsoft has delivered its most refined operating system yet, boasting a sleek interface and a host of productivity enhancements. Yet, for all...
Here's a summary of what the new Windows 11 Start menu update means based on your quoted source and the latest information:
What’s New with the Windows 11 Start Menu?
Customization and Personalization: Microsoft is introducing more options for users to organize and personalize their Start menu...
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Microsoft's decision to discontinue the Windows Maps application marks a significant shift in its approach to mapping services within the Windows ecosystem. This move reflects broader trends in the tech industry, where companies are reevaluating the role of native applications in favor of...
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Microsoft has been steadily shifting the user experience in Windows from the old Control Panel to the modern Settings interface—and a new beta build confirms that even the classic mouse properties options aren’t exempt from this transition. This isn’t an overnight transformation; it’s a...
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Microsoft Edge’s redesigned vertical tabs are breathing fresh life into browsing on Windows 11. In an era where browser innovations can feel stale, Microsoft’s latest experiment, codenamed “Project Jupiter,” reinvents how users interact with their tabs. This in-depth look at the new design...