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Microsoft is testing an experimental Copilot agent called Copilot Actions that can autonomously operate desktop and web apps on Windows — including sending emails, updating local documents, resizing photos, organizing files, and running multi‑step workflows — all from within a contained, opt‑in...

Microsoft’s push to make voice a first‑class input on Windows 11 moved from preview to mainstream visibility with a practical, privacy‑aware wake‑word and tighter Copilot system integration — a move that promises convenience, raises new policy questions, and accelerates the split between...

Microsoft’s latest Copilot wave turns the PC into a conversational, visually aware assistant that can — with explicit permission — “see” what’s on your screen, listen to spoken commands, and execute multi‑step workflows across desktop apps, marking a decisive shift from tip‑and‑type helpers...

Microsoft’s latest push has turned Copilot from a sidebar helper into an opt‑in, multimodal presence on Windows 11: it can now listen for “Hey Copilot,” see what’s on your screen with Copilot Vision, and—on an experimental basis—act inside apps and local files as an agent via Copilot Actions...

Microsoft’s latest wave of Copilot upgrades makes one clear argument: the “AI PC” label might finally move from marketing slogan to practical reality. What began as chat windows and isolated features has been reengineered into a system-level assistant that listens, sees, and — in carefully...

Microsoft’s short, teasing post — “Your hands are about to get some PTO. Time to rest those fingers…something big is coming Thursday.” — may be the clearest signal yet that Windows 11 is poised to push voice and conversational AI from an accessible add‑on into a mainstream, system‑level...

Microsoft’s new “Enhance your artwork with AI” messaging reflects a decisive push to make generative tools part of everyday creative workflows on Windows — from quick, on-device edits in Paint to cloud‑backed image generation in Copilot and Designer — and that push brings both exciting creative...

Microsoft used the moment Windows 10 reached its end-of-support milestone to accelerate a high-stakes repositioning of the PC: Windows 11 is now being marketed and shipped as an AI-first platform, with a bundle of on-device and cloud-assisted Copilot features, a new class of Copilot+ PCs built...

Microsoft’s October 2025 patch cycle accidentally flagged Windows 10 21H2 Enterprise LTSC (and some IoT LTSC variants) as “end of life,” producing alarming in‑OS messages and an inaccurate “no longer supported” status in Windows Update for devices that should still receive long‑term servicing...

Microsoft’s on‑premises SharePoint ecosystem is again at the center of a high‑urgency security incident: an unauthenticated or low‑privilege remote code execution (RCE) chain built from an authentication/spoofing bypass and an unsafe deserialization path has been weaponized in the wild, enabling...

Microsoft’s push to make Windows feel more like a conversational, AI-driven operating system took a practical step forward this year: Copilot can now access and change Windows Settings so you can customize your PC using natural language. The new Settings agent — advertised as Windows’ first...

Windows 10’s support clock has run out — and yet Windows 11 still can’t seem to win hearts. On October 14, 2025 Microsoft moved Windows 10 to end-of-support status, offering only a temporary Extended Security Updates (ESU) escape hatch for those who need more time; meanwhile Windows 11 —...

Microsoft sold Windows 11 as a sleeker, more secure evolution of the classic Windows experience — rounded corners, a centered taskbar, Snap Layouts, and gaming features like DirectStorage and Auto HDR — but three years in the reality has proven more complicated: intermittent performance...

If you run Windows and haven't explored the thriving world of open‑source utilities, you're missing an enormous productivity — and privacy — dividend; this feature walks through ten free, open‑source Windows apps that replace common proprietary tools, explains why they matter, and gives...

Microsoft’s Copilot for Windows has taken a significant step toward deeper integration with personal productivity workflows: a new Insider build introduces Copilot Connectors that let the app reach into third‑party accounts, and a document creation and export capability that can generate Word...

Google is rolling out a Chrome update that will automatically disable web notifications from sites users consistently ignore, expanding the browser’s Safety Check toolkit to tackle notification overload on both Android and desktop. Background Chrome’s long-running battle with intrusive site...

Microsoft has disabled a discrete set of Azure cloud and Azure AI subscriptions used by an Israeli Ministry of Defense unit after an external review found evidence that elements of investigative reporting about large‑scale collection and processing of Palestinian communications were supported by...

Microsoft’s Copilot on Windows has taken a decisive step from chat assistant to document workhorse: the Copilot app can now generate Word documents, Excel spreadsheets, PowerPoint presentations and PDFs directly from a chat session, and it can link to personal email and cloud accounts so it can...

Windows 11 is smoother and more capable the moment you add a handful of focused utilities from the Microsoft Store — small, free apps that fix persistent friction points, unlock useful features Microsoft hasn’t prioritized, and keep your system fast and tidy. The MakeUseOf roundup highlights...

System Settings in Windows 11 has quietly become the single most important control surface on Windows PCs — a modern, searchable hub that consolidates personalization, device management, networking, security, and update controls into one app that both everyday users and IT professionals rely on...