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Revamping Windows 11: A Community-Driven Action Plan Windows 11 has long been billed as Microsoft’s next step in creating a modern, seamless operating system. Yet, for many longtime Windows users, its high system requirements and lingering UI issues have created more challenges than solutions...

Greetings, fellow Windows enthusiasts! Today we’re diving into an exciting update for the Windows Insider community. The latest release, Windows 11 Insider Preview Build 22635.4945 (KB5052084), is now live on the Beta Channel, bringing along performance tweaks, usability enhancements, and a few...

In a surprising twist that could reignite some nostalgia among longtime Windows users, Microsoft appears to be bending its rules once again by giving the beleaguered Menu key a comeback role—albeit in part—thanks to the newly emphasized Copilot key remapping. As fallout from earlier backlash...

Windows enthusiasts, get ready for a welcome tweak: Microsoft is testing a new feature that may allow you to transform the new Copilot key back into the familiar Menu key, addressing a nagging issue for many users. A Long-Awaited Fix for Copilot+ PCs Since the launch of Copilot+ laptops last...

It seems Microsoft’s latest attempt to patch up Windows 11 24H2 has inadvertently created more headaches than it solved. Since debuting last October, Windows 11 24H2 has been dogged by a string of glitches. And now, the new preview update—KB5050094—aimed at tackling these issues is turning out...

Microsoft 365—formerly known as Office—has long been a cornerstone of productivity for countless users around the globe. But 2025 is shaping up to be a year of adjustments, as Microsoft faces backlash for both strategic decisions and feature shortcomings that consumers claim are holding the...

Here’s to all Windows enthusiasts out there, news you can charge-up over! (Pun intended.) Microsoft has unveiled a fresh update to Windows 11—Insider Preview Build 26120.3000—on their Dev Channel, adding a nifty new feature to an already sleek operating system. Ready for this? It’s all about the...

Microsoft just upped its game in user experience design with a simple but impactful feature in Windows 11’s latest Insider Preview Build (Version 26120.3000, KB5050103): a color-coded battery indicator. Although it might not seem like a revolutionary update at first glance, this welcome...

If you’re an avid Microsoft Excel user, you might have noticed something new (and somewhat intrusive) popping up while working on your spreadsheets: a little Copilot logo that appears next to every cell you touch. As a feature introduced across the Office application suite, this AI-powered...

Starting next month, Microsoft plans to roll out the new Outlook app to all Windows 10 PCs. Here’s the kicker—whether you like it or not, you won’t be able to stop it. That’s right, Microsoft is making the new Outlook installation mandatory as part of Windows Update, and it’s sparking a storm of...

It looks like Microsoft's New Year resolution for 2025 includes sweeping its software closet, starting with the not-so-beloved "Suggested Actions" feature in Windows 11. It’s official: this feature, designed with the noble intention of enhancing user productivity, is getting the axe. While it...

Greetings, Windows enthusiasts! We bring you an exciting update from the Windows Insider Blog! Microsoft has released Windows 11 Build 22621.1192 (KB5022360) to the Release Preview Channel for Windows 11 version 22H2. This release promises to enhance your upgrade experience and includes...

In a bold and controversial move, Microsoft has integrated its AI assistant, Copilot, into Microsoft 365 subscriptions in Australia and several Southeast Asian regions. This rollout, combined with newly raised pricing tiers, has left users divided—some see it as a harbinger of innovation, while...

Microsoft is stirring up quite the debate within the tech community over its latest decision to integrate the AI-powered Copilot tool directly into Microsoft 365 subscriptions without providing an opt-out option. This move, coupled with a price hike for the subscription, has drawn comparisons to...

Microsoft’s relentless mission to make Windows 11 “smarter” has ushered in upgrades to the Start menu’s Recommended panel, but not everyone is raving about it. Some welcome the changes with raised eyebrows while others ask: Why, oh why, can’t I just get rid of this thing? Let’s dive in and pick...

The Microsoft Store has always been the digital storefront that Windows users love to scrutinize—and for good reason. It’s the central hub for apps, games, movies, and more, directly impacting the daily experience of millions of users. Recently, Microsoft rolled out a significant (and...

After installing the Windows 10 KB5048652 update, my computer startup time went from less than 30 seconds to almost 3 minutes. The only thing that changed was the update. Anyone else have this issue?

If you've been a Windows 11 user for even a short while, chances are you've developed some strong opinions about the operating system’s features. One particularly divisive feature is the Recommended section in the Start menu—a feature you either appreciate for its occasional usefulness or loathe...

In a move that may take some users by surprise, Microsoft has announced it will be phasing out a feature in Windows 11 known as "Suggested actions." Initially introduced to enhance productivity, this function is now being deemed deprecated, leading to its eventual removal in 2025. Let's dissect...

In what might be considered a monumental step forward for Windows 11 users, Microsoft is reportedly trialing a new feature intended to differentiate between local and web search results. Gone are the days when searching for a local application felt like a quest through a maze filled with...