Windows 11 users are once again witnessing a major transformation at the heart of their desktop experience: the Start Menu. Microsoft’s relentless drive to balance simplicity, power, customization, and visual appeal has birthed an overhauled Start Menu set to debut officially in an upcoming...
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For the millions of Windows users who rely on the Start menu as the launchpad of their computing experience, every redesign feels personal. Microsoft’s latest overhaul of the Start menu, now rolling out to Windows 11 Insiders, is perhaps the most ambitious since the launch of the OS itself. It...
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Samsung's collaboration with Microsoft has led to a suite of integrated features on Galaxy devices, significantly enhancing user productivity. Here are five key Microsoft features available on Samsung phones that can streamline your workflow:
1. Syncing Gallery with OneDrive
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Microsoft's April 22, 2025, release of the KB5055629 update for Windows 11 versions 22H2 and 23H2 introduces a suite of enhancements aimed at improving user experience and system functionality. This preview update, identified by OS Builds 22621.5262 and 22631.5262, is part of Microsoft's ongoing...
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Microsoft's April 22, 2025, release of KB5055629 introduces a suite of enhancements and fixes for Windows 11 versions 22H2 and 23H2, aiming to refine user experience and system performance.
File Explorer Enhancements
The update brings pivot-based curated views to File Explorer Home, facilitating...
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Windows 11 is undergoing a significant transformation with the introduction of a redesigned Start menu, aiming to enhance user experience through improved accessibility, customization, and integration. This overhaul addresses longstanding user feedback and aligns the desktop interface more...
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The Windows 11 experience is poised for another significant evolution, as Microsoft introduces a super-sized Start menu in Windows 11 Insider Preview Build 26200.5641. This update, available to Dev Channel Insiders, underscores the company’s ongoing quest to improve user productivity, app...
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Windows 11 users are once again at the forefront of Microsoft’s ongoing push to deliver enhanced productivity and AI-powered experiences with the newly released KB5060842 update, targeting those running version 24H2. Rolling out under the “2025-06 Cumulative Update for Windows 11 Version 24H2...
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For years, Microsoft has made steady—if sometimes understated—efforts to draw Windows and Android closer, shaping a cross-device experience that aims to rival Apple’s vaunted synergy with iPhone and Mac. Now, with a significant new update, Windows 11 is set to erase even more barriers between...
The evolution of the Start menu in Windows has long been a point of both nostalgia and controversy for users spanning multiple generations of the operating system. Microsoft’s ongoing development strategy for Windows 11 appears keenly aware of this legacy—making the Start menu not just a hub for...
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The evolution of Windows 11’s Start menu has never just been about visual appeal—it’s a barometer for how Microsoft interprets the shifting needs of its user base and the relentless pace of device convergence. In its latest Dev Channel build, Microsoft is taking arguably its boldest step yet...
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Windows 11’s Start menu is undergoing its most significant transformation since the operating system’s launch, and for many users, this change can’t arrive soon enough. For years, Microsoft’s iconic Start menu functioned as the beating heart of the Windows experience—a gateway to productivity...
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Windows 11’s relentless evolution continues to redefine digital convenience, and the latest refinement could soon transform how millions interact with their devices every day: seamless Android screen mirroring, launched straight from the Start menu. For anyone entrenched in both Windows and...
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Microsoft has unveiled a significant overhaul of the Start Menu in Windows 11, introducing a suite of enhancements aimed at improving user experience and customization. This update, now available in the latest Dev Channel build, reflects Microsoft's ongoing commitment to refining its operating...
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Here is a summary of the key changes and highlights in Windows 11 Insider Preview Build 26120.4250 (Beta Channel), released for Windows 11, version 24H2:
Major New Features
1. Updated Start Menu:
Scrollable Start Menu with a top-level "All" option for easier app access.
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Samsung's collaboration with Microsoft has led to a suite of integrated features that enhance productivity and connectivity across devices. These integrations offer users a seamless experience, bridging the gap between Samsung's hardware and Microsoft's software ecosystem.
1. Synchronization...
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With the unveiling of Windows 11 Canary build 27871, Microsoft continues its ambitious trek toward creating an operating system that not only keeps up with contemporary user demands but also anticipates the practical realities of energy consumption and sustainability. This latest release...
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With the release of Windows 11 Insider Build 27871 on the Canary Channel, Microsoft is once again signaling its commitment to both user-centric improvements and enterprise-grade management enhancements. This build introduces a refreshed Phone Link sidebar to the Start Menu, offers a suite of new...
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Windows 11 continues its relentless pace of innovation, with Microsoft releasing Canary Build 27871 for Insiders, offering a slate of nuanced enhancements that may appear subtle at first glance but deliver tangible value for both enterprise administrators and the everyday user. As Microsoft’s...
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Here are the official highlights and changes from Windows 11 Insider Preview Build 27871 (Canary Channel) as announced by Microsoft:
**What's New in Build 27871:
Energy Saver now in Microsoft Intune:**
IT admins can now manage the Energy Saver feature in Windows 11 using Microsoft Intune or...
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