In an era when nostalgia and innovation intertwine more closely than ever in software design, even the subtleties of startup sounds and user interface flourishes can spark debate across the tech community. The latest spark came from an unexpected corner: Microsoft’s recent Windows 11 Insider...
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For Windows enthusiasts and tech observers who monitor the rapid-fire evolution of Microsoft’s flagship operating system via the Windows Insider program, discovering experimental features—and occasional oddities—is par for the course. In a twist that has Windows nostalgic and Mac fans alike...
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Microsoft has closed out the week with the release of two new Windows 11 preview builds, delivering incremental yet impactful changes for both Dev and Beta Channel insiders. The updates, namely Windows 11 build 26200.5651 for the Dev Channel and 26120.4441 for the Beta Channel, encapsulate...
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Beneath the accelerating momentum of artificial intelligence innovation, Microsoft has taken a bold step by unveiling Copilot 3D, an experimental tool that seeks to make the conversion of ordinary images into three-dimensional objects as accessible as generating text with AI. Demonstrated...
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Microsoft's introduction of Copilot Vision marks a significant evolution in AI-assisted computing, transforming the way users interact with Windows 11. This feature enables the AI to "see" and interpret the content displayed on your screen, offering real-time guidance and support across various...
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Microsoft’s steady push to reimagine the role of artificial intelligence in everyday computing just reached a new milestone. With the official rollout of “Copilot Vision with Highlights” for Windows 10 and 11 users in the United States, the company isn’t merely offering a smarter digital...
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Apple's unveiling of the Liquid Glass design language at the 2025 Worldwide Developers Conference (WWDC) has ignited a spirited debate within the tech community. This new interface, characterized by its fluid, glass-like aesthetics, has drawn comparisons to Microsoft's Windows Aero, introduced...
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Microsoft’s relentless pursuit of weaving artificial intelligence into every facet of the Windows experience reached a pivotal milestone with the rollout of Copilot Vision. Now generally available to US users, Copilot Vision signals a new era where your PC can, quite literally, “see” what you’re...
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Few moments can capture the cyclical nature of technology aesthetics as deftly as Microsoft’s tongue-in-cheek response to Apple’s unveiling of macOS 26 and its new Liquid Glass design. Nostalgia, rivalry, and design history have all collided in what has become an internet-wide debate: has Apple...
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For years, the Windows Start menu has been a familiar launching pad, but Microsoft continues to iterate on its design in pursuit of an experience that feels modern, efficient, and adaptable for a growing diversity of devices. With the introduction of a scrollable and more customizable Start menu...
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Few elements of Windows are as emblematic and contentious as the Start menu—a feature that has wavered between reverence and revolt with every major update. With its latest iteration, Windows 11, Microsoft has doubled down on refinement, iterating endlessly on details across the operating system...
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Here are the key new features and changes in the latest Windows 11 Insider Preview Build 26200.5641 (KB5060824) for the Dev Channel, focusing on the redesigned Start menu:
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Top: Pinned Apps – Quick access to your most-used apps.
Middle: Recommended Apps & Files –...
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The Windows Start menu has remained at the heart of the user experience since its debut in Windows 95, but its evolution has not always been universally celebrated. When Windows 11 arrived, many long-time fans bemoaned changes that seemed to favor form over function: cramped app layouts...
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Microsoft’s dramatic redesign of the Windows 11 Start menu is poised to deliver a more personalized and practical experience, and for once, it’s OLED monitor owners who have special cause to celebrate. Far more than a simple facelift, this update reflects an evolving vision for Windows—a vision...
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The evolution of the Start menu in Windows has long been a point of both nostalgia and controversy for users spanning multiple generations of the operating system. Microsoft’s ongoing development strategy for Windows 11 appears keenly aware of this legacy—making the Start menu not just a hub for...
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Windows 11 users are set to experience a dynamic shift in desktop navigation, as Microsoft has unveiled a major update to the operating system’s Start menu. In its most recent Dev Channel build, the Start menu receives a distinctly enhanced interface, now featuring a scrollable layout and...
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Windows 11’s Start menu is undergoing its most significant transformation since the operating system’s launch, and for many users, this change can’t arrive soon enough. For years, Microsoft’s iconic Start menu functioned as the beating heart of the Windows experience—a gateway to productivity...
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