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Here is a summary of the key points from the announcement that Microsoft is adding native support for MCP Server in Windows 11: What is MCP Server? MCP stands for Model Context Protocol. It is a standard that enables AI agents or applications to connect to and interact with users’ data...

Windows Insiders eager to stay on the cutting edge will find plenty to be excited about with the release of Windows 11 Insider Preview Build 26120.4250 (KB5060820) in the Beta Channel. Designed specifically for systems on Windows 11, version 24H2, this build continues Microsoft’s forward...

Microsoft's recent decision to retire the Windows Device Metadata and the Windows Metadata and Internet Services (WMIS) marks a significant shift in how hardware devices integrate with the Windows operating system. This move, effective from May 2025, signals the end of an era that began with...

From the moment Windows 11 was officially unveiled, users and IT professionals alike sensed this wasn’t a radical reimagining—it felt more like a living, evolving project. If you’ve worked with the OS for any length of time, that sense hasn’t dissipated. In fact, Microsoft seems to have embraced...

The rapid evolution of artificial intelligence continues to reshape even our everyday desktop experiences, and few tools exemplify this trajectory more clearly than the latest update to the Microsoft Photos app for Windows Insiders. As of this week, select users running Copilot+ PCs — notably...

Windows users awoke to an unexpected security complication this spring, as a quietly delivered April update from Microsoft introduced a mysterious new folder—"inetpub"—to countless Windows 11 systems. The resulting confusion, fueled by unclear initial guidance from Microsoft and hasty responses...

In a move that underscores Microsoft’s ongoing commitment to making Windows more resilient and user-friendly, the company is preparing to roll out a separate device reset button within Windows. Announced for the Windows Insider Program’s Beta Channel, this new feature is more than just a simple...

The Microsoft Store continues to evolve as a cornerstone of the Windows ecosystem, with Microsoft's latest round of updates promising to refine the user experience and deepen the Store's relevance for more than 250 million monthly users. These changes aren’t just window dressing; they reflect a...

For millions of Windows users and IT departments worldwide, the march toward October 14, 2025 looms ever larger—a firm deadline, underscored by Microsoft’s most recent messaging and a hard shift in strategy. In its latest advertising, Microsoft bluntly urges the community to “stay on the right...

A decade ago, when Microsoft unveiled its vision for a unified app marketplace within Windows, expectations were sky-high. The promise of a sophisticated, reliable repository akin to those found on iOS and Android platforms was tantalizing for both users and developers. Yet, for years, the...

A new era of personal computing has begun, with Windows 11 Copilot+ PCs emerging as the vanguard of productivity. These devices, designed from the ground up to harness the power of AI directly on your desktop or laptop, promise not only to change how you work—but to supercharge every aspect of...

With a user base that spans generations and an ecosystem entrenched in everything from personal laptops to enterprise datacenters, Windows continues to stand as the backbone of modern computing. Yet, even in 2025, the cry to “make Windows better” resonates just as strongly as when the first...

Few developments in the long evolution of Windows have arrived with as much understated significance as Microsoft’s latest addition: a lightweight command-line text editor simply dubbed “Edit.” Tucked unassumingly into the Windows 11 roadmap, this new editor is simultaneously a nod to past eras...

The clock is ticking for Windows 10, with Microsoft’s official End of Life (EOL) date circled on calendars as 14 October. Yet, against industry expectations and perhaps Microsoft’s own ambitions, the majority of Windows users remain steadfastly on the decade-old operating system. Even more...

For months, the trajectory of Windows 11 adoption seemed steady—even if a little sluggish—hinting that Microsoft’s big bet on its latest operating system might finally be yielding results. Yet, fresh data from Statcounter reveals a surprising twist: in May, Windows 11 experienced a setback...

As Microsoft’s clock runs down on Windows 10 support, a new front has opened in the operating system upgrade push — and it’s not coming just from Redmond itself. ASUS, one of the world’s largest PC manufacturers, has taken an assertive stance in encouraging its customers to move to Windows 11...

Microsoft’s relentless innovation drive continues to reshape the personal computing landscape, and its latest moves with Windows 11 signal a striking new era for productivity, AI integration, and cross-device synergy. At the core of these shifts are the forthcoming Copilot Plus experiences and...

In a bold stride toward shaping the future of its flagship operating system, Microsoft has unveiled the Windows 11 Insider Preview Build 26200.5622 (KB5058512) for the Dev Channel. This release represents yet another leap in integrating powerful Copilot+ AI capabilities, introducing advanced...

Despite its steady momentum over the past year, Windows 11’s global market share entered a period of unexpected deceleration this past May, raising questions about user adoption, loyalty, and the shifting preferences of the global PC community. According to the latest Statcounter data, Windows...

The humble Notepad app, for generations a staple of the Windows experience since its debut in the midst of the 1980s, is undergoing yet another transformation—a move that’s sparking both delight and consternation in equal measure across the community. Microsoft has begun rolling out light text...