Microsoft’s latest Canary‑channel experiment stitches AI into one of Windows’ oldest workflows: right‑clicking files. The reported Windows 11 Insider Preview Build 27938 surfaces a new AI actions entry in File Explorer’s context menu that lets you run visual search, blur or remove backgrounds...
Microsoft has quietly restored the little thing that annoyed a surprising number of users: the expanded clock in Notification Center can once again show seconds — and that small user-experience win arrives alongside a broader set of AI-focused experiments that put generative image actions...
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Microsoft has shipped Windows 11 Insider Preview Build 27938 to the Canary Channel, and the headline feature worth immediate attention is the introduction of AI actions in File Explorer — a right‑click context menu that brings image editing, web visual search, and document summarization into the...
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...
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Microsoft has quietly pushed an Image Transform update to Copilot+ Windows 11 machines: KB5066124 advances the on‑device Image Transform AI component to version 1.2508.906.0, bringing incremental improvements to the inpainting, erase-and-fill, and related image-editing primitives used by Photos...
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Microsoft’s October 10, 2023 cumulative update for Windows 11—delivered as KB5031354 (OS Build 22621.2428)—serves a dual role: it ships critical security fixes while acting as the vehicle for a portion of the company’s so‑called “Moment 4” feature drop, bringing visible changes to core inbox...
Microsoft is giving Windows 11 users more control over OneDrive’s nagging prompts and the operating system’s inbox apps—but the headlines need unpacking: a new File Explorer option lets you snooze or turn off the “Start backup” reminder, a provisioning policy in 25H2 gives IT teams a first-party...
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File Explorer in Windows 11 is powerful, but out of the box it includes modern context-menu cruft, pinned pages, and automatic folder sniffing that can slow and clutter everyday navigation — the eight Registry tweaks below strip away the noise, speed up browsing, and restore classic behaviors...
Microsoft has pushed a targeted component update — KB5065500, which advances the Image Processing AI component to version 1.2507.797.0 for Intel‑powered Copilot+ PCs running Windows 11 version 24H2, delivering a modest set of improvements to on‑device image scaling and foreground/background...
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Microsoft’s August Windows 11 update is less a routine patch and more a clear statement of intent: the OS is evolving into an AI-first platform where the system sees, suggests, and—when asked—acts, on behalf of the user.
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Microsoft has been steadily folding AI into Windows for more...
Windows 11 just picked up a file‑automation superpower: AI‑driven “actions” built directly into File Explorer that let you right‑click any supported file and instantly summarize documents, remove image backgrounds, erase objects, or launch a Bing Visual Search—no manual app juggling required...
Windows 11 users are witnessing one of the most substantial waves of feature updates since the operating system’s launch, as Microsoft unleashes a bundle of 14 new tools and improvements covering everything from artificial intelligence enhancements to time-saving tweaks across core apps like...
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The relentless expansion of artificial intelligence into our everyday tech is nowhere more visible than in the latest iterations of Windows. Microsoft, once focused purely on performance and productivity, has embraced AI and pushed it into virtually every corner of its ecosystem—from browsers...
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Notepad, that humble companion of Windows users for well over three decades, is stepping into a dramatically reimagined future. What was once a simple, bare-bones text editor now stands on the threshold of an AI-powered transformation, signaling one of the most profound upgrades in the history...
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Microsoft's suite of applications, including Notepad, Paint, and Snipping Tool, has long been a staple for Windows users. Traditionally known for their simplicity and utility, these tools are now undergoing a significant transformation with the integration of artificial intelligence (AI). This...
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The relentless pace of artificial intelligence innovation is transforming even the most classic Windows programs. Once the humble staples of quick notes, pixel edits, and screenshots, applications like Notepad, Paint, and Snipping Tool are now the latest frontline for Microsoft's bold Copilot...
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The pace of innovation in the Windows ecosystem continues to accelerate, with Microsoft unveiling a wave of transformative features and hardware enhancements designed to harness the full power of artificial intelligence. This new initiative solidifies Microsoft’s commitment to repositioning...
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The digital renaissance is perhaps best embodied by the unlikely duo of Paint and Windows Notes, two stalwart tools tucked quietly into one of the world’s best-known operating systems. Once revered for their sheer simplicity—and, in moments of stubborn nostalgia, their refusal to keep up with...
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Watermarking. It’s a word that manages to sound equally glamorous and bureaucratic, like the secret handshake of digital photo ownership. And yet, for every amateur shutterbug or social media whiz in the Windows 11 age, it’s no secret at all. Whether you're an artist who’d prefer your sunset...
Windows has long been synonymous with innovation, and the latest updates for Copilot+ PCs reinforce just that commitment. By expanding support across AMD, Intel, and Snapdragon-powered devices, Windows is ushering in a new era where cutting-edge hardware and intelligent software intersect to...