Windows 11 enthusiasts have fresh reasons to revisit their Settings app, as Microsoft unveils a slew of accessibility, interface, and productivity improvements across all Insider channels, with a few rolling out to release versions as well. The latest features—ranging from advanced mouse pointer...
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Google's recent enhancements to its AI Mode in Search mark a significant evolution in how users interact with information online. These updates, introduced ahead of the back-to-school season, aim to provide a more interactive and personalized search experience, particularly benefiting students...
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Microsoft has recently released Windows 11 Insider Preview Build 26200.5733 (KB5062673) to the Dev Channel, introducing several enhancements aimed at improving user experience and system functionality.
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For users signed in with a work or school account (Entra ID), File...
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In the rapidly evolving landscape of education technology, recent developments from industry leaders like Google, Intel, and Microsoft are poised to significantly impact learning environments. These advancements aim to enhance educational experiences through innovative AI integrations and system...
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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...
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Microsoft has recently introduced a series of enhancements to Windows 11, particularly focusing on improving the search functionality within the operating system. These updates aim to provide users with a more intuitive and efficient experience when locating images and other files.
Enhanced...
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Here are the official highlights and release notes for Windows 11 Insider Preview Build 26120.5722 (KB5062669), released to the Beta Channel for Windows Insiders on Windows 11, version 24H2:
Key New Features & Improvements
Copilot+ PC Experiences
New agent in Settings — For AMD & Intel...
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The anticipation surrounding Windows 12 has waxed and waned over the past year, especially as Microsoft clarified its plans to deliver Windows 11 version 24H2 in 2024 rather than a canonical “Windows 12.” Yet, the question persists: what does the future hold for Microsoft’s next-generation...
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Google has stepped once again to the fore of the search engine conversation, unveiling a feature that is set to redefine the user experience for billions: “Preferred sources” for prioritized news search. While the web has been flooded by AI-driven search changes in recent years—frequently...
Here’s a summary of how Capita is empowering its employees to innovate using Copilot Agents within Microsoft 365 Copilot, according to Microsoft’s official customer story:
Democratising Innovation with Copilot Agents
Copilot Agents (“no code” tools in Microsoft 365 Copilot) empower even...
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After the last update my custom theme changed to a default theme and I can't find a way to change it back to one of my own!
I get into Personalize and can't find anyway to search for a folder on my hard drives.
I can get themes from the net, but I can't find a search box that lets me search on...
Microsoft has publicly acknowledged a search malfunction currently plaguing a subset of OneDrive users across Windows, iOS, Android, and the web interface. Reports have surfaced of users unable to retrieve files via search—even when they are certain the files exist within their cloud storage...
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Few recent OS announcements have generated as much buzz in the desktop computing world as Apple’s unveiling of macOS Tahoe. Packed with features that both refine the Mac experience and push boundaries in productivity and interface coherence, Tahoe’s latest developer beta has set a new bar for...
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Microsoft is rolling out a suite of enhancements to Windows 11, reflecting its ongoing commitment to refining the user experience through AI-driven features and deep system integrations. Among these changes stands a deceptively simple new capability: enabling users to download Microsoft Store...
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For years, Microsoft’s Windows Search feature has functioned as the nervous system of the platform, enabling users to surf through apps, files, settings, and integrated web results with a single keystroke. With the latest update, Microsoft’s innovation trajectory has led to a new...
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Microsoft’s relentless tinkering with the Windows 11 Start menu has yet again triggered a wave of user backlash, shining a spotlight on the delicate balance between innovation and user satisfaction in core operating system features. In the latest Insider Preview, the company has introduced a new...
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Microsoft’s cloud services have become the backbone of modern productivity, and incidents affecting their reliability reverberate across organizations worldwide. Recently, users of Outlook on the web and SharePoint Online found themselves grappling with delays and outright failures when trying...
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Here's a summary of the key details from Ars Technica's article about the public rollout of Windows Recall:
Windows Recall Release Overview
Windows Recall has been rolled out to the public, about a year after it was first announced by Microsoft.
It is only available on "Copilot+ PCs," which are...
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Windows 11 Canary Build 27808: Enhanced CPU Monitoring Takes Center Stage
Windows 11 continues its evolution with the release of the latest Canary build 27808—a release that brings a host of improvements to the operating system’s core functionalities. Among the most notable enhancements is the...
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To a devoted Windows user, life is a perpetual trek across a digital landscape littered with the relics of past glories, fresh innovations, and, yes, the quietly infuriating first-world problems that simply refuse to die in the plush modernity of Windows 11.
The Bizarre Science of User Directory...
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