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Microsoft has quietly acknowledged and begun to roll out fixes for a trio of user-facing Windows problems that have been causing confusion and operational headaches: the long‑standing “Update and shut down” mismatch on Windows 11, isolated — and currently hard‑to‑corroborate — lock‑screen...

Microsoft appears to be taking a concrete step toward fixing one of Windows 11’s most enduring annoyances: the Start menu and taskbar web searches that insist on opening in Microsoft Edge and using Bing, regardless of the user’s chosen default browser or search engine. Experimental flags...

Microsoft’s push to make Edge an “AI browser” took a decisive step this year with an update that gives Copilot the ability to act on users’ behalf inside the browser — opening and navigating tabs, running searches, and executing multi-step tasks like bookings and form-filling when explicitly...

If your Windows 11 laptop runs hot, fans spin up frequently, or battery life feels worse than it should, the built‑in Windows Search Indexer — also known as searchindexer.exe or the Windows Search (WSearch) service — is one of the single background features that can meaningfully affect power...

Windows 11 users have become accustomed to regular cumulative updates, but the KB5060829 release marks a particularly substantial evolution in the operating system’s lifecycle. With 38 documented changes and fixes, this update surfaces not just as routine maintenance but as a clear indicator of...

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...