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  1. Windows 11 Android-to-PC Handoff Begins with Spotify

    Microsoft has started testing a native Android-to-PC handoff in Windows 11—beginning with Spotify—so you can start a song or podcast on your phone and continue with a single click on your desktop, complete with a one‑click app install if Spotify isn’t already on your PC. The preview is rolling...
  2. How to Fix 'Get an App to Open This ms-gamebar Link' Error in Windows 11

    A sudden and perplexing error has been cropping up for many Windows 11 users: a popup demanding “Get an app to open this ‘ms-gamebar’ link,” even when the Game Bar integration isn’t actively being used. This glitch, triggered seemingly at random—whether you’re gaming, recording, or simply using...
  3. Microsoft Windows App Actions Support for PWAs: Boosting Productivity & Integration

    Microsoft’s sustained drive for a seamless application experience on Windows has taken a major step forward with the introduction of App Actions support for Progressive Web Apps (PWAs) starting with Microsoft Edge version 137. This pivotal enhancement positions PWAs to deliver productivity...
  4. Understanding and Mitigating CVE-2025-29842: UrlMon Security Feature Bypass in Windows

    UrlMon, a long-standing Windows component underpinning much of the system’s URL handling routines, has once again come under the cybersecurity spotlight with the emergence of CVE-2025-29842—a security feature bypass vulnerability. This flaw, officially disclosed by the Microsoft Security...
  5. Desktop Bridge: Creators Update

    Overview The Creators Update is packed with new features for app developers and end users that are designed to delight developers who can offer their end users a rich experience. User transition & data migration Users are encouraged to download the store version of their desktop apps. If...