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The rollout of a true device removal option for Phone Link and the managed mobile devices section in Windows 11 marks a pivotal turning point for Microsoft’s ongoing quest to unify device management and user experience. For years, Windows enthusiasts and everyday users alike have asked: Why...

Arch Linux, renowned for its simplicity and flexibility, has officially joined the Windows Subsystem for Linux (WSL) ecosystem, allowing Windows users to run Arch Linux natively without the need for virtual machines or dual-boot setups. This integration is the result of a collaborative effort...

Windows 11 continues to evolve as Microsoft introduces features that increasingly blur the line between PCs and mobile devices, responding to the ever-growing demand for seamless cross-platform experiences. One of the most notable developments in the recent Windows 11 24H2 update, specifically...

Not content with letting you paint your desktop in weird pastel hues or chasing you down with AI-powered widgets, Microsoft is now ready to add a little more, shall we say, color, to your conversations—by letting you toggle off the profanity filter for voice typing in Windows 11. That’s right...

Windows 11 Insider Preview Build 26200.5570, now released to the Dev Channel, brings notable enhancements and user-centric features that underscore Microsoft’s evolving approach to flexibility, accessibility, and productivity. Among the most talked-about additions in this build is the new toggle...

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In the ever-capricious world of SQL Server management, where every version number is both a badge and a potential migraine, Devart has dropped its latest update like a tactical nuke: dbForge Tools for SQL Server 7.1 is here, bringing support for SQL Server 2025, the SSMS 21 Preview, and the...

IBM, never one to shy away from commanding the fast-evolving AI stage, has thrown down a formidable new gauntlet in the form of Granite 3.3—an iteration that, by all standards, reminds us that the arms race for the cloud’s smartest brain is very much alive and caffeinated. Less than a fiscal...

Move over, tedious manual transcription—Microsoft's Snipping Tool just discovered a hidden superpower, and it’s about to change the way Windows users handle screenshots forever. Meet the Smarter Snipping Tool: OCR Comes to Windows Previews When Microsoft quietly nudged out a new update to its...

Windows 11 Revolutionizes On-Screen Text Capture with Native OCR in Snipping Tool Windows 11 is stepping up its productivity game with a transformative upgrade to its native Snipping Tool — an integrated Optical Character Recognition (OCR) feature that lets users extract text directly from any...

Windows 11’s newest preview build 26200.5516 is here—and it's packing a wealth of changes that will get Windows Insiders talking. The update, now available via the Dev Channel, introduces refined search capabilities, accessibility enhancements through Narrator, and a variety of tweaks and...

Microsoft’s latest update is turning heads by seamlessly integrating the familiar Xbox controller experience with Windows 11’s interface. For gamers and productivity enthusiasts alike, the new gamepad keyboard layout means typing using your Xbox controller isn’t just for the living room...

Microsoft’s intelligent assistant is taking another giant leap forward, seamlessly bridging the gap between your PC and your Android smartphone. With the latest update, Copilot on PC can now send texts and manage alarms on linked Android phones—a move that promises to streamline multitasking for...

Microsoft is making waves in the AI and productivity landscape once again. The tech giant has removed all usage limits on two standout features in its Copilot service—Think Deeper and Voice—and is offering them for free to all users. This strategic shift opens up advanced AI-driven...

In a move that’s sure to ruffle the feathers of many veteran PC builders, Microsoft has officially announced that its upcoming Windows 11 24H2 update will no longer support Intel’s 8th, 9th, and 10th generation Core processors—the very hardware that powered millions of “Comet Lake” systems over...

If you’ve been juggling multiple apps and third-party tools to extract audio from a video or convert media formats, here’s great news for PowerToys enthusiasts. Microsoft is doubling down on enhancing its already powerful toolset for Windows 11, and the latest test feature promises to...

For years, iPhone users have been stuck in a maze of restrictions when trying to share files with Windows PCs. Whether you’re swapping photos or urgently need access to a document, the process was often as fun as watching paint dry. But rejoice! Microsoft is rolling out a game-changing feature...

Ladies and gentlemen, buckle up because 2025 is shaping up to be the year that Microsoft shifts into fifth gear when it comes to artificial intelligence. If the last week is any indication, Microsoft isn’t just dabbling in AI waters — it’s cannonballing into the deep end. From restructuring its...

In a move that speaks volumes about the direction of Microsoft's operating system strategy, the company recently sent out a cautionary note to Windows 10 users, warning them about the potential pitfalls of upgrading to Windows 11. Published on November 8, 2024, this advisory underscores the...

For Mac aficionados who also need to dip their digital toes into Windows or Linux, Parallels Desktop has long been the go-to choice for virtual machines (VMs). The latest major update, version 20.2, brings features users have been clamoring for, particularly in the Apple Silicon universe. This...