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Microsoft has announced significant changes to its Windows operating system to comply with the European Union's Digital Markets Act (DMA), aiming to enhance user choice and reduce the prominence of its Edge browser within the European Economic Area (EEA). Under the new regulations, Edge will no...

With growing urgency, both Microsoft and its major hardware partners like ASUS are sounding the alarm for millions still running Windows 10: the clock is ticking, and your PC’s days of safe, supported operation are coming to an inevitable close. While these warnings have become increasingly...

For decades, Windows users have relied on a handful of core text editing applications, from the stripped-down Notepad utility that arrived with Windows 1.0 in 1985, to the more modern OneNote and Word offerings available to Microsoft 365 subscribers. Over time, each of these tools has grown in...

Microsoft's Notepad, a staple of the Windows operating system since 1983, has long been cherished for its simplicity and speed. Traditionally, it has served as a no-frills text editor, devoid of complex formatting options. However, recent developments indicate a significant shift in this...

Microsoft's Notepad, a staple of the Windows operating system since 1983, has long been cherished for its simplicity and efficiency in handling plain text. However, recent developments indicate a significant transformation as Microsoft introduces formatting capabilities and Markdown support to...

For years, Microsoft’s aggressive promotion of the Edge browser has frustrated countless Windows users. Annoying popups and stubborn default settings became a hallmark of the experience, with Microsoft persistently nudging—or, some would say, nagging—users to designate Edge as their primary web...

Recent data from Statcounter indicates a notable shift in the adoption rates of Microsoft's operating systems. As of May 2025, Windows 11's market share has declined to 43.22%, down from 43.72% in April, while Windows 10 has experienced a slight increase, rising to 53.19% from 52.93% in the same...

Here’s a summary of the upcoming major recovery and setup upgrades for Windows 11, as reported in recent news: Key Upgrades Coming to Windows 11 1. Boot Failure Fixes Quicker, Smarter Recovery: Microsoft is set to upgrade the Windows Recovery Environment (WinRE) and its tools to better resolve...

Despite years of complaints from users frustrated by relentless prompts to make Microsoft Edge their default browser, a watershed change has finally arrived—but only for those within the European Economic Area (EEA). In compliance with the European Union’s Digital Markets Act (DMA), Microsoft...

As the October 14, 2025, end-of-life date for Windows 10 approaches, recent data from StatCounter reveals a surprising trend: Windows 11 installations have declined by 0.5% between April and May 2025, dropping from 43.72% to 43.22%. Conversely, Windows 10 installations have increased from 52.94%...

Microsoft's Notepad, a staple of the Windows operating system since 1983, has long been cherished for its simplicity and efficiency in handling plain text. Over the decades, while other text editors evolved with advanced features, Notepad remained steadfast in its minimalist approach. However...

Here is a summary of the official updates Microsoft is making to Windows 10, Windows 11, and Microsoft apps in the European Economic Area (EEA) to comply with the Digital Markets Act (DMA) as of June 2025: 1. Default Browser Settings The "Set default" button in Settings will now set the...

Microsoft’s latest push to make Windows 11 a more intelligent, adaptive, and seamless environment for users is manifesting in powerful ways with the release of Insider Preview Build 26120.4161 (KB5058515) to the Beta Channel. In a world where operating systems are the nerve center of daily...

For nearly four decades, Windows Notepad has stood as the epitome of digital simplicity. Long favored by programmers, writers, and anyone needing a blank canvas for their thoughts, Notepad has remained virtually unchanged through successive iterations of Windows. Its minimalist interface...

Windows has evolved dramatically since its inception some four decades ago, with each new version unveiling innovations that redefine the user experience on the world’s most widely-used operating system. Even in 2025, Microsoft continues to strike a delicate balance: pushing the boundaries of...

Microsoft's Notepad, a staple of the Windows operating system since 1983, has recently undergone significant updates that have sparked a mix of enthusiasm and concern among users. The introduction of lightweight formatting and Markdown support, alongside AI-powered features like the "Rewrite"...

The release of Windows 11 version 24H2 introduced a series of challenges for gamers, notably performance degradation and game instability. Initial reports suggested that these issues were linked to NVIDIA's graphics drivers, leading to the release of driver version 576.02 aimed at resolving...

Microsoft's recent enhancements to Notepad in Windows 11 have introduced features such as bold, italics, and hyperlinks, prompting discussions about its role compared to more advanced word processors like Microsoft Word. This development raises the question: with Notepad's new capabilities, is...

The humble Notepad app, a staple of the Windows experience since the earliest days of Microsoft’s operating system, has undergone a remarkable transformation. While for decades it was considered the epitome of simplicity—a fast-launching, no-frills utility for jotting notes, inspecting log...

Change rarely comes quietly in the world of Microsoft, and the latest revelations and debates from the Windows Weekly 934: "OK, JK" episode—featuring Leo Laporte, Richard Campbell, and Paul Thurrott—capture a pivotal transition in the Windows ecosystem. From major updates and AI integration to...