For many Windows enthusiasts, Notepad has long been synonymous with speed, simplicity, and minimalism—a barebones tool that launches instantly, allowing users to jot down ideas, make a quick note, or store a snippet of code with zero friction. But recent changes to this humble application are...
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In the evolving landscape of Windows 11, every incremental update manages to spark conversations across tech forums and among everyday users. Microsoft’s integration of AI—particularly its flagship Copilot assistant—has been both celebrated and critiqued. The most recent addition, quietly rolled...
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Microsoft's Copilot AI service, heralded as a productivity booster integrated into Windows 11 and Microsoft 365 apps, is increasingly becoming a source of frustration and concern for users. What was designed to be an unobtrusive assistant capable of generating text, summarizing documents, and...
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Every so often, a feature debuts in the PC world with the potential to change the way we work, remember, and question our relationship with technology. Microsoft’s Copilot Recall is one such feature—a leap in activity-tracking designed to promise both seamless productivity and a radical...
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It’s the sort of thing that spooks even the most seasoned sysadmins: You turn off a feature—really off, you promise yourself—but then one day, it’s back. No blue screen of death, no welcome party, just quietly squatting in your workspace, whispering machine-learning sweet nothings to your source...
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