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In the ongoing quest for improved efficiency and user experience, Google is rolling out a significant update for Google Chrome on Windows systems. This upgrade introduces support for "Parallel Process launching," a feature designed to enhance the browser’s startup speed and overall performance...

In a move aimed at enhancing user experience, Microsoft recently introduced a new Beta build of Windows 11 that significantly upgrades the functionality of the lock screen. This development aligns with Microsoft's ongoing mission to enrich various aspects of Windows 11, making them not just...

The Control Panel, a venerable component of the Windows operating system, is not on the verge of disappearance, contrary to earlier speculations. Recent reports suggested that Microsoft was progressing towards phasing out the Control Panel in favor of the Settings app. However, Microsoft has...

--- Microsoft is turning up the excitement with its latest preview for Windows 11 (version 24H2), which introduces an intriguing feature: a multi-app camera mode. This development, part of the Insider Preview Build 26120.1542, aims to allow users to stream video from their cameras across...

In a much-anticipated move, Microsoft has announced that in an upcoming major update for Windows 11, users will finally be able to utilize their webcams in multiple applications simultaneously. This feature aims to eliminate the frustration users have faced when using their webcams in...

Microsoft is preparing to roll out a significant update for Windows 11, known as the 24H2 update, which is set to prioritize security enhancements over traditional performance factors. This upcoming update could potentially lead to a marked decrease in the performance of SSD storage devices...

In an exciting move towards greater interoperability between devices, Microsoft has announced a new feature for Windows 11 that enables seamless file sharing between your PC and Android devices. Drawing on the functionality seen in Apple's AirDrop, this new capability is being introduced through...

In the latest edition of Windows Weekly, episode 893, hosts Leo Laporte, Richard Campbell, and Paul Thurrott delve into the latest happenings in the Windows ecosystem. The discussion covers a range of pressing topics including updates for Windows 11, corporate earnings trends, the Surface for...

The release of macOS Sequoia has sparked significant discussions among users, particularly regarding its capabilities compared to Windows 11. As technology enthusiasts, we should explore the implications of this update on productivity, particularly for Apple users who have expressed...

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Microsoft Inspire is a chance to connect with, and celebrate, our valued partners all around the world. Today, we are excited to announce that the FastTrack Ready Partner program is expanding to include the Link Removed. Learn more about the program—and additional Microsoft Edge news and...

JavaScript performance is an evergreen topic on the web. With each new release of Microsoft Edge, we look at user feedback and telemetry data to identify opportunities to improve the Chakra JavaScript engine and enable better performance on real sites. In this post, we’ll walk you through some...

Microsoft Edge introduces great new improvements to F12 developer tools, including some of your most requested features from Link Removed. Explore new features in the DOM Explorer, Console, Debugger, Network, Performance, Memory, Emulation, and a new Experiments tool, that allows you to try out...

At Microsoft, our vision for a powerful digital assistant means it is personalized and available to you everywhere, whether you’re on-the-go with the device you carry with you, in your office, where you need to be highly productive, or even in your home, where you relax, play, and are...

Greetings forum members, Although a lot has gone since our last update, some of it may not be so noticeable, so here's a list of updates for you: Updated the Android mobile app for Windows 7 Forums repeatedly, and now at verion 1.2 with over 100 bug fixes and enhancements. Heavy...

Paul Thurott seems to think one of the two major Windows 7 announcements is a new Windows 7 UI, the second is probaly the OS's release date. Link Removed - Invalid URL . "There are rumors, too, that a new UI is coming and it may make sense for Microsoft to hold on to that UI for the RTM builds...