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Microsoft's PowerToys version 0.92 introduces a suite of enhancements aimed at refining user experience and boosting performance. This update brings notable improvements across various utilities, reflecting Microsoft's commitment to continuous development and responsiveness to user feedback...

Microsoft's latest iteration of Outlook for Windows 11 has undergone significant enhancements, aiming to provide a more modern and efficient email experience. This article delves into the key improvements, analyzes user feedback, and evaluates whether it's time for users to embrace the new...

In recent Windows 11 preview builds, an unexpected bug has surfaced: the startup chime has been replaced by the 20-year-old Windows Vista startup sound. This nostalgic glitch has caught the attention of users and developers alike. Microsoft acknowledged the issue earlier this month, noting that...

For as long as on-screen indicators for key system actions have existed in Windows, users have had minimal say in where these pop-ups—like the volume slider or brightness notification—appear. That is, until now. Microsoft is rolling out a subtle but highly requested change, giving Windows 11...

Windows 11 users have long debated the merits and shortcomings of its on-screen indicators, particularly the placement of volume and brightness controls that can interfere with media playback or cover critical elements onscreen. Now, Microsoft is responding with a suite of new customization...

Microsoft Teams has announced a forthcoming feature that will allow users to adjust the size of notifications, aiming to reduce distractions and enhance productivity. This update introduces a "compact" notification size, designed to occupy less screen space and provide a minimalist design. The...

Microsoft's Snipping Tool, a staple utility for capturing screenshots in Windows, has received a significant upgrade in its latest iteration for Windows 11 Insiders. Starting with version 11.2505.21.0, the tool now supports exporting screen recordings as animated GIFs, a feature long requested...

Windows 11 users, especially those who have longed for more control over their desktop environment, have something new to celebrate. In an era when Windows is often chided for its lack of customizability—particularly compared to Linux and even some versions of macOS—Microsoft’s latest move may...

Windows 11 is set to enhance user customization with the upcoming 25H2 update, introducing the ability to reposition on-screen indicators for volume and brightness. This feature allows users to choose between three placement options: bottom center (default), top left, and top center. The top...

Microsoft is poised to enhance user personalization in Windows 11 by introducing a feature that allows users to customize the position of on-screen indicators, such as volume and brightness controls. Traditionally, these indicators have been fixed at the bottom center of the screen, a design...

Microsoft's ongoing evolution of the Windows 11 Start menu has introduced a mix of enhancements and limitations, reflecting the company's balancing act between innovation and user control. Recent developments have brought both welcome features and potential frustrations for users. Removal of the...

The unveiling of the revamped Windows 11 Start menu has garnered significant attention from users and the technology community alike, promising a more streamlined experience—but also introducing a fresh set of limitations. Microsoft’s approach with this latest update reflects its perennial...

Changes in user experience often ignite fervent debate within the Windows community, but few have sparked as immediate a reaction as the latest touchscreen effect introduced in the Windows 11 beta build. Microsoft’s effort to modernize and differentiate the tactile response with a new graphical...

The latest update to the Snipping Tool marks one of the most significant and user-requested improvements to Windows 11’s native screenshot utility in years—a new GIF export feature that’s now rolling out to Windows Insiders in both the Canary and Dev Channels. For millions who rely on Snipping...

Windows 11’s journey since its highly anticipated launch has become a point of frustration and debate among users, enthusiasts, and industry observers. Once promoted as the “latest and greatest” from Microsoft, this operating system now finds itself under heavy scrutiny with every passing...

Microsoft’s Windows 11, since its long-anticipated launch, has been met with both eager adoption and frustration by millions of users globally. On the surface, it offers a modernized interface, enhanced productivity features, and a vision of seamless integration within the broader Microsoft...

In a move that has delighted longtime Windows fans, Microsoft is bringing back a much-requested yet modest feature from Windows 10 to its latest Windows 11 Insider Preview builds: the classic digital clock with seconds in the notification center’s calendar. While perhaps not the most bombastic...

Windows 11 users have long expressed nostalgia for features missing since the operating system replaced its predecessor, and few omissions have drawn more commentary than the absence of a visible clock in the taskbar calendar flyout. With the introduction of the latest Windows 11 Insider builds...

Windows 11, the latest iteration of Microsoft’s iconic operating system, continues to stir up strong emotions in the PC user community—both fervent praise and pointed criticism. As the countdown to October 14, 2025, approaches—a date when Windows 10 support officially ends and most users will...

Three years after the debut of Windows 11, the conversation around Microsoft’s flagship operating system remains as heated as ever. While significant design overhauls, performance optimizations, and cloud integration have been championed by Microsoft’s marketing, a powerful cross-section of...