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Microsoft is taking another significant step in enhancing Windows 11’s accessibility features. The latest build—numbered 26384—introduces a fresh twist to the Voice Access tool with a revamped update menu. While the tool has long been a favorite among users who rely on voice command...

Taboola, a major player in digital advertising technology, is broadening its long-standing relationship with Microsoft by extending its service reach to the Microsoft 365 suite. For a decade, Taboola has successfully powered ads across numerous Microsoft platforms—including MSN, Microsoft Edge...

Facebook Login Walls: What Windows Users Should Know Social media platforms have long walked the tightrope between open sharing and protecting user privacy. Recent examples on Facebook—two remarkably similar posts that greet viewers with a “You must log in to continue” message—have reignited...

Brace yourselves, Windows users—Microsoft seems intent on leveling up its Copilot AI with a bold and playful twist. Leaked information indicates that the tech giant is working on character-based features for its Copilot platform. This modernization effort gives AI a more human(ish) touch by...

Dear WindowsForum Community, On this Thanksgiving Day, we want to take a moment to express our heartfelt gratitude to each and every one of you. Your contributions, discussions, and camaraderie make this forum not just a platform, but a true community where knowledge and friendship thrive. As...

In a significant move to enhance user experience, Microsoft is actively testing an updated library experience in the Microsoft Store. This update, currently available to Windows Insiders in the Dev and Canary Channels, aims to simplify app discovery and management, making it easier for users to...

We are thrilled to announce a significant upgrade to our forum's AI capabilities, designed to enhance your experience and streamline interactions. Our AI system has undergone substantial improvements, and we're excited to share these new features with you. Key Enhancements: Intelligent Q&A...

In a significant update, Stardock's popular modification tool, Start11, has made its way to Windows on Arm PCs. This update, version 2.1, introduces native ARM64 support, allowing users to customize the Windows 11 Start menu completely. This news comes on the heels of Microsoft's recent launch...

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...

The last two years have had a profound and durable impact on how we live our lives, with the PC playing a more meaningful role than ever. Recently a friend reflected that he never would have expected that his eight-year-old son would become proficient in Teams and OneNote or that his...

Notifications are an important part of the web, helping users stay up to date about what’s going on. Earlier this summer we announced a set of changes to make notification requests less distracting for users. This was just the first step, and we are working to reenable the full notification...

Earlier this year, we met with users to understand how they felt about permissioned web features, such as requests to send notifications or access the camera or microphone. The individuals we spoke with made it clear they find notification requests bothersome and distracting—except when they...

Microsoft has been in the news business for more than 23 years. When we launched MSN in 1995, the news industry was just beginning to provide content online. The period that followed was one of dramatic change and reinvention, forcing news organizations to re-think their programming and business...

As many of you know, building quality apps is quite a commitment and investment in time. Once your app is in the Store, the next challenge is getting the word out about your new title and driving traffic to your product. Today, we’d like to announce a new tool for marketing your apps in your own...

A little over a year ago, we outlined our vision to bring Progressive Web Apps (PWAs) to the more than half a billion devices running Windows 10. We believe PWAs are key to the web’s future, and couldn’t be more excited about their potential to enable more immersive web app experiences across...

Microsoft announces the extension of the Microsoft Office Bounty Program through December 31, 2017. This extension is retroactive for any cases submitted during the interim. The engagement we have had with the security community has been great and we are looking to continue that collaboration...

Mixer is the only next-gen live game streaming service that offers viewers real-time influence and participation in game streams. Mixer’s streaming protocol delivers content with less than one second of latency. It makes game streams so fast and clear, that it’s a refreshing surprise to both...

Overview Windows 10 S is a specific configuration of Windows 10 Pro that offers a familiar, productive Windows experience that’s streamlined for security and performance. By exclusively using apps in the Windows Store and ensuring that you browse safely with Microsoft Edge, Windows 10 S keeps...

Overview Recently there has been a dramatic shift in the way users use their devices. Rather than substituting new devices, users are using additional form factors like phones and tablets, alongside their PCs; many consumers live in a heterogeneous environment (interact with multiple...

It was an amazing day today at Build 2017. With the Windows 10 Fall Creators Update, we continue to grow the Windows platform so that Windows is home for all developers. As I reflect on the day, I want to highlight how Windows and VS are creating the best end-to-end development process and...