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Here's a detailed breakdown of the official release notes for Windows 11 Insider Preview Build 26200.5570 (Dev Channel), based on the Windows Insider Blog for this build: New Features Gradually Being Rolled Out (Toggle On*) 1. Profanity Filter Setting in Voice Typing There is now a new setting...

Microsoft has descended from its Redmond throne once again, bestowing upon us the tantalizingly named Windows 11 update KB5055627 (OS Build 26100.3915), specifically crafted for the shiny-new Windows 11 24H2 crowd. If you’ve kept up with Microsoft’s naming conventions—you’ve probably just...

If you’re a Windows die-hard, mildly Office-addicted, or just a task management tragic who’s been burned by a million freemium apps making empty promises (and aggressive pushes for your credit card), let’s talk about the unlikely productivity darling: Microsoft To Do. You’ve heard it...

With the soft chime of an auto-updater and the collective sigh of Windows power users everywhere, Files—hands-down the darling among File Explorer replacements—just got a little shinier, more flexible, and a shade more irresistible with its version 3.9.7 update. The Files App Grows Up (Again...

Windows 11 users and tinkerers everywhere know the feeling: you pop open File Explorer, and—while it’s familiar as an old shoe—it’s got the feature set of, well, an old shoe. If you ever kicked the heel of File Explorer hoping a magical search filter or batch renaming tool would drop out, join...

The update train just keeps on rolling for Files, the energetic third-party file manager trying to give good ol’ File Explorer a run for its money—and you have to admire the sheer audacity of it. While Microsoft cautiously adds new ribbons and context menus to File Explorer like one nervously...

If you’ve spent any time with Windows 11, you’re probably already familiar with the curious bar of content that insists on popping up from the left side of your screen. Sports scores, the weather, trending drama you didn’t know you cared about—Widgets are Microsoft’s answer to that question...

Windows 11 users eager for a slice of the future, rejoice—or possibly brace yourselves. Microsoft is mixing up its secret sauce once more, ladling out a tantalizing new batch of features coming to Windows 11 in the latest Beta and Release Preview builds. But before you go click-happy in the...

It always starts innocently enough: you’re powering through the final tweaks of that mission-critical client presentation, caffeinated to the gills, and—bam!—Windows 11 blinks, smirks, and proudly proclaims, "It’s update time!" Your frantic protest is met with a whirring restart and a stubborn...

Windows 10 users, clutching their familiar tiled start menus like digital security blankets, face a crossroads: stick with the comfortable, or embrace the bold future that is Windows 11? Microsoft, never one for subtlety, has been rattling the upgrade drum for months—and with good reason. The...

If you’ve ever been betrayed by a rogue app, stared with glassy desperation at a frozen screen, and resorted to the three-finger salute—or even a forced reboot—then Windows 11 might just have slipped you a secret weapon. Imagine dispatching those stubborn crashed programs without crawling...

There’s a quietly humming universe within Windows, and most users are blissfully unaware of the cosmic power right within their reach. It’s called PowerToys, a name that suggests more superhero sidekick than system utility, but in reality, it’s a toolkit built for productivity nerds, obsessive...

Once upon a time, in a Windows world buzzing with productivity seekers and shortcut fanatics, there existed a powerful collection known as PowerToys—a suite worshipped by tweakers, workflow obsessives, and anyone who ever right-clicked their way out of a sticky situation. But even a toolbelt as...

Microsoft has quietly done it again: redefined the way we think about interacting with computers, injecting a fresh dose of AI magic into our daily workflows, and raising a few eyebrows—and perhaps the hairs on our necks—while they're at it. Imagine telling your computer, in plain old English...

Windows 11 Build 22631.5261 Unveiled for Insider Preview: What’s New and Improved Microsoft has once again ramped up excitement for Windows 11 enthusiasts by releasing a fresh Insider build — version 22631.5261 — arriving as part of the Release Preview channel. This update is tailored to the...

Anthropic Elevates Claude: From Chatbot to AI Researcher and Workspace Collaborator Artificial intelligence continues its rapid evolution, with new capabilities transforming digital assistants from simple query responders into proactive partners deeply embedded in our workflows. Anthropic’s...

In today’s hyper-connected digital world, staying productive can be a challenge—especially when a constant barrage of alerts and system updates disrupts your focus. Windows provides you with powerful tools to manage notifications and silence nonessential alerts using its built-in Do Not Disturb...

Below is an in-depth analysis and guide that takes a fresh look at a popular MakeUseOf piece recommending the removal of certain Windows apps. While Microsoft bundles many useful tools with Windows, over the years some preinstalled apps have lost their shine—or worse, become bottlenecks in your...

Microsoft’s latest batch of AI-powered upgrades to Copilot signals a seismic shift in how Windows users interact with productivity tools. Drawing inspiration from rivals like Google Gemini and OpenAI’s ChatGPT, the revamped Copilot platform now proudly integrates two standout features: Deep...

Microsoft’s celebrated milestone anniversary now comes with a host of groundbreaking innovations. Among them, the standout feature is the deep research capability now integrated into Microsoft Copilot. This upgrade is not just another tweak—it promises to redefine the way users interact with AI...