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For many Windows power users, Microsoft Outlook has long been a familiar territory—a central hub for email, calendar, and contacts tightly woven into the operating system. However, recent concerns about privacy, data ownership, and the growing encroachment of AI models into user data have...

In the rapidly evolving landscape of personal computing, semantic search is emerging as one of the key differentiators for Microsoft's Copilot+ PCs. Unlike traditional Windows 11 machines, Copilot+ devices leverage updated Windows Search with semantic indexing to deliver a substantially smarter...

Windows installations have transformed significantly over the past decade, with privacy concerns reaching new heights. The process, once a straightforward technical routine, now often feels intertwined with a myriad of telemetry, online accounts, and persistent data collection practices that are...

The latest chapter in the evolution of Microsoft's flagship operating system unfolds with the broad release of Windows 11 24H2, a substantial update that emphasizes both efficiency and innovation. As users worldwide gain access, the Windows ecosystem enters a new era—one focused not only on...

When considering the vast array of features that ship natively with Windows, it’s easy to overlook the system’s more understated, “hidden” tools—those which don’t command space on your Start menu but deliver focused enhancements that make everyday tasks easier, more secure, or more efficient...

At first glance, using a local Windows account might seem like a throwback to simpler times—fewer cloud prompts, no need to hand over your email to Microsoft, and a sense of autonomy in a world full of relentless data collection. However, this familiar and seemingly private path now carries...

Microsoft’s ever-tightening grip on the Windows 11 setup process has become a flashpoint for controversy, as the company recently took decisive action to disable the BYPASSNRO workaround—once the community’s most reliable method for skipping mandatory internet connectivity and Microsoft Account...

Microsoft's PC Manager, a utility designed to optimize Windows performance, has recently come under scrutiny for incorporating advertisements promoting Microsoft 365. This development has sparked discussions about the increasing presence of ads within Windows 11 applications. PC Manager...

Windows 11, in its evolution, has garnered both praise and criticism from users across the spectrum. For some, its polished aesthetics and array of productivity-focussed features represent a modern OS finally coming into its own. For others, the experience is marred by persistent annoyances...

Every so often, a feature debuts in the PC world with the potential to change the way we work, remember, and question our relationship with technology. Microsoft’s Copilot Recall is one such feature—a leap in activity-tracking designed to promise both seamless productivity and a radical...

Windows 11's KB5055627 update is a significant preview cumulative update for the 24H2 version, bringing a wealth of new AI-driven features, usability enhancements, and a comprehensive batch of bug fixes. Though classified as an optional, non-security update, it offers a glimpse into Microsoft's...

When you get a new Windows 11 PC, it's exciting to start personalizing the device with your favorite apps, wallpapers, and settings. However, the excitement should not overshadow one critical step: securing your device from the outset. Security is the foundation upon which all your digital...

When setting up a new Windows 11 PC, securing your device should be a top priority before diving into personalization and software installation. Taking a proactive approach to security settings not only safeguards your data but also ensures long-term peace of mind amidst ever-evolving cyber...

The creation of the inetpub folder on Windows systems by the April 2025 cumulative update has sparked significant discussion in the Windows community for its dual role as a security measure and a potential vulnerability. Historically, the "C:\inetpub" directory is tied to Microsoft's Internet...

It’s tempting to leap straight into customizing a new Windows 11 PC—installing favorite apps, adjusting the wallpaper, tweaking just about every setting until the whole machine feels unmistakably yours. But amidst the excitement, the crucial work of securing your device can quietly slip through...

Windows 11’s KB5055627 update marks a fundamental evolution for the operating system, bringing with it not just a slew of fixes and minor cosmetic tweaks, but a suite of forward-looking features that place artificial intelligence at the heart of the Windows user experience. Microsoft’s decision...

Microsoft Ends Location History API in Windows 11: What This Means for Your Privacy Microsoft’s ongoing push for a leaner, privacy-focused Windows 11 experience has taken another decisive step. With the upcoming Windows 11 24H2 update (build 26100.712), Microsoft will retire the location history...

Microsoft has just rolled out Windows 11 Insider Preview Build 27813 to the Canary Channel, signifying the company’s ongoing commitment to refining its next-generation operating system through a constant stream of small, targeted updates. For those closely watching the development of Windows 11...

The future of personal and business computing is very much a story in flux, and in few places is that clearer than in the unfolding saga of Windows 11. Microsoft’s latest operating system, especially in its 24H2 update, is framed as the digital foundation for the next era: secure, AI-powered...

Few things frustrate seasoned Windows users more than the persistent, creeping feeling that their familiar desktop environment is morphing into something less about productivity and more about persistent promotional nudges. Windows 11, Microsoft’s latest flagship OS, has doubled down on this...