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The tech landscape is once again buzzing with innovation as major players across the industry unveil transformative updates and experiences. From Apple’s groundbreaking iOS 18.4 update to Microsoft’s expansion of Copilot Plus features and Dolby’s cinematic revolution in India, the messages are...

Microsoft isn’t just tweaking the iconic Start menu or introducing subtle visual flourishes—it's overhauling how it communicates the future evolution of Windows 11. For years, eager users scoured scattered developer posts and sporadic Insider updates to piece together the next-generation...

Microsoft’s recent tech waves have stirred up excitement and debate in the Windows community. In a week that blended hardware whispers, setup tweaks, and forward-looking musings on AI and job automation, Windows enthusiasts have plenty of talking points. Let’s delve into the details—from a...

Microsoft is preparing to supercharge the way Office apps launch on Windows with an innovative scheduled task known as Startup Boost. Set to roll out starting mid-May with full worldwide availability by late May 2025, this feature aims to trim those extra seconds many Windows users have come to...

Microsoft's Photos app just got an upgrade that might leave you pleasantly surprised. Even though it doesn’t always steal the limelight compared to Windows 11's headline features or Microsoft's productivity giants, this update brings a fresh wave of capabilities designed to simplify your photo...

Hello WindowsForum.com members! Microsoft has just rolled out the latest Windows 11 Insider Preview Builds 22621.575 and 22622.575 (KB5016694) to the Beta Channel. These updates bring exciting new features and critical fixes that enhance the overall user experience. Key Highlights Build...

ReactOS may not be Windows 11, but its newest release is making waves that even the most die-hard Windows fans can’t ignore. In an industry where Microsoft’s OS reigns supreme, the 0.4.15 update signals that the passionate community behind this open‐source “Windows-like” system is charging...

Microsoft is bidding farewell to a relic of the past, as the iconic Control Panel gradually gives way to the modern Settings app in Windows 11. The latest Windows Server Build 26376 offers a sneak peek into this transformation by showcasing fully integrated mouse settings within the new Settings...

The latest Windows 11 build is serving up a surprising twist that’s got both puzzled and pleased users in equal measure. Microsoft’s recent update on build KB5053598—which affects devices running Windows 11 24H2, 23H2, 22H2 as well as Windows 10 22H2 and 21H2—has inadvertently uninstalled the...

The past week has thrown a wrench into what is normally a finely tuned email machine, as Microsoft Exchange Online users around the globe experienced delays, failures, and bewildering error messages. The mishap—tracked under EX1027675 in the Microsoft 365 Admin Center—saw emails either bogged...

In the ever-evolving landscape of digital productivity, Microsoft is pushing the envelope further with its latest update to the Copilot assistant. This update introduces two groundbreaking features—unlimited voice interactions and advanced AI reasoning capabilities—that are poised to transform...

Windows 11 is about to get even more user-friendly – and a lot more efficient. Recent leaks and reports have unveiled an exciting upgrade to the Windows 11 Snipping Tool that promises to simplify the way you interact with on-screen text. Yes, you read that right: extracting text from anything on...

Windows users and music enthusiasts have a reason to celebrate as Microsoft rolls out native support for MIDI 2.0 in the latest Windows 11 Insider Preview Canary Channel build. This development, which shifts away from relying on third-party OEM drivers, marks a significant upgrade for anyone...

Ever felt trapped by Microsoft’s Phone Link tool? Worry not, as one of the most infamous quirks of this otherwise useful feature is finally getting the boot. Microsoft is testing a new update to its Phone Link functionality for Windows, making it much easier for you to unlink a smartphone from...

Hold onto your hats, Windows Forum readers! Yet again, our favorite U.S. Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) has rolled out hot-off-the-presses advisories to safeguard the tech ecosystem—specifically targeting Industrial Control Systems (ICS). If the term "industrial control...

If Microsoft's latest move were a chess game, this would be the moment when it matches Google’s aggressive strategy with an equally bold countermove. With Google Workspace embracing AI across its platform as standard, Microsoft decided to follow suit by integrating its AI-powered Copilot into...

Gamers are wielding their keyboards and venting their frustrations in bold, biting reviews of Assassin’s Creed Origins on Steam—a case study of what happens when a beloved game collides with the pitfalls of modern operating system updates. Released in 2017, the standout title of Ubisoft’s...

As 2024 rounds out, Microsoft has quietly (and sometimes loudly) dropped a suite of exciting new features into Windows 11. Now, if you’ve been camped out in tech forums or cautiously peeking through the patch notes after every update, you already know that Windows 11’s 24H2 release was, ahem...

Strap in, tech enthusiasts! December delivers a cascade of updates that are shaking up the digital world—from Microsoft's unapologetic hardware demands for Windows 11, to OpenAI loosening access to ChatGPT, to talking with ChatGPT via WhatsApp. In true holiday spirit, let’s unpack everything...

In a bold move that’s sure to shake up the email landscape, Microsoft is pushing for an automatic switch to the new version of Outlook, and partners from across the globe are readying themselves for the transition. This transformation is slated to unfold between January 2025 and April 2026, a...