Microsoft’s claim that Arm-based Windows PCs now see most user minutes spent inside natively compiled apps marks a pivotal moment for the platform — a transition from compatibility-first survival to native-first performance and efficiency. Microsoft executives point to a figure that will shape...
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Windows 11 Insider Preview Build 26120.5761 (KB5064093) hits Beta Channel: what’s new, how to get it, and pro tips for x86 and Snapdragon X PCs
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Build: Windows 11 Insider Preview Build 26120.5761 (KB5064093) for 24H2, Beta Channel.
Rollout: Controlled Feature Rollout (CFR). Some features...
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Epic’s Easy Anti-Cheat (EAC) has finally been made compatible with Windows on Arm, removing a major technical barrier that has kept many multiplayer PC games—including Fortnite—off Qualcomm-powered Copilot+ laptops and other Snapdragon X Series machines; Epic delivered the compatibility through...
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Epic Games has started closing a long-standing gap for Arm-based Windows gaming by making its Easy Anti-Cheat (EAC) system compatible with Windows 11 on Arm devices powered by Qualcomm’s Snapdragon X family — a change that paves the way for Fortnite and other EAC-protected multiplayer titles to...
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Microsoft’s latest on-device AI refresh landed quietly in August: KB5065503 updates the Phi Silica AI component to version 1.2507.797.0 for Qualcomm-powered Copilot+ PCs, bringing another round of NPU-targeted optimizations and stability work aimed at improving local Copilot experiences on...
Microsoft’s unveiling of the Copilot+ PC category in 2024 marked a defining moment in the evolution of personal computing, promising a transformation that extends far beyond incremental upgrades. These so-called “AI laptops” tout themselves as the fastest and most intelligent Windows PCs ever...
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Adobe’s recent public beta release of Premiere Pro, After Effects, Audition, and Media Encoder as native applications for Windows 11 on Arm marks a major milestone for both creative professionals and Microsoft’s evolving Arm ecosystem. This transition carries significant implications for content...
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Windows 11 users are witnessing an unprecedented wave of AI-driven innovation, as Microsoft rapidly deploys fresh features intended to reimagine how we interact with our PCs. The rollout, characterized by a blend of universal upgrades and exclusive Copilot+ enhancements, marks a pivotal moment...
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The Indian laptop market has witnessed a significant milestone with the launch of the Asus Vivobook 14 (model X1407QA), an AI-powered device aimed at redefining what users can expect from everyday portable computing. Positioned as a performance-driven yet accessible option, the Vivobook 14...
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The launch of the ASUS Vivobook 14 (X1407QA) in India marks a significant milestone not only for ASUS but also for the broader Windows-on-ARM movement. By integrating Qualcomm’s Snapdragon X X1 26 100 processor and state-of-the-art AI features, ASUS aims to reimagine what a thin-and-light laptop...
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Focusrite’s entrance into the Windows 11 on Arm ecosystem marks a decisive and much-anticipated leap for audio professionals, casual creators, and PC enthusiasts alike. For years, musicians and podcasters have gravitated toward Focusrite’s USB audio interfaces for their blend of reliability...
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Microsoft has unveiled a new feature for Windows 11 called "Describe Image," designed to provide users with detailed descriptions of images, charts, and graphs directly on their devices. This functionality operates entirely offline, ensuring user privacy by processing data locally.
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Microsoft’s major push into the AI-driven computing era, framed around the Copilot+ PC initiative, has been a fixture of its branding and product strategy for over a year. Yet, for many users and seasoned technology enthusiasts, the tangible benefits of Copilot+ as a selling point seem elusive...
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More than a year into Microsoft’s Copilot+ era, the flood of marketing, device launches, and bold AI promises has given way to a sobering dose of real-world user sentiment: much of the Windows community simply doesn’t care. Not about the badge. Not about the “revolution.” Not unless this new...
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Imagine being able to change your computer’s brightness, switch power modes, or adjust system preferences simply by speaking—while knowing that your voice never leaves your device. This is no longer the stuff of sci-fi: with Mu, Microsoft’s new on-device artificial intelligence model, Windows 11...
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Microsoft has taken a bold step toward redefining how users interact with their operating systems by unveiling Mu, a small yet remarkably capable language model designed specifically for Windows 11 settings management. In a move that blends cutting-edge artificial intelligence with user-centric...
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For years, the evolution of the Windows Start menu has mirrored the shifting needs and priorities of both casual users and IT professionals, serving as a barometer for Microsoft’s broader operating system ambitions. Now, with the latest wave of updates to Windows 11, Microsoft is executing one...
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Microsoft is turning yet another page in the story of Windows by putting artificial intelligence at the very core of user interaction—and it’s starting with an audacious experiment: unleashing an AI agent inside the Windows Settings app. But here’s the real twist: for now, this capability is set...
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With anticipation mounting in the tech community, Microsoft is poised to deliver one of its most significant updates to Windows 11 in recent memory. Users and IT professionals alike are turning their attention toward a rollout that promises to fundamentally change how people interact with their...
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Microsoft is once again pushing the boundaries of what’s possible on the Windows 11 platform, bringing a wave of artificial intelligence-powered features specifically aimed at Copilot+ PCs. These innovations, now being rolled out in preview to devices equipped with Snapdragon X chips, lay the...
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