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Microsoft begins testing RGB controls and a prettier File Explorer
Microsoft has begun testing the Dynamic Lighting RGB controls it announced previously for Windows 11, along with an updated File Explorer and new emoji.
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RIP Cortana: Microsoft says its Windows AI app will die
Microsoft says that its ongoing AI efforts have made its Cortana AI redundant, and will terminate support for the Cortana app within Windows this fall.
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Windows 11 preview lets you see your phone's photos in File Explorer
Microsoft is testing a Windows 11 Dev Channel build that allows you to see your phone's photos in File Explorer, saving you from fishing out your phone or digging through apps.
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How to link your iPhone with Windows 11 and use iMessage
At last, you can link your iPhone with a Windows PC. We explain what you can do once synced, the limitations that exist, and how to set it up.
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Microsoft finally adds some useful Widgets to monitor your PC
A new Microsoft app allows you to add Windows 11 widgets to monitor your CPU, memory, GPU, and network utilization.
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20 awesome new Windows 11 features coming to your PC
Microsoft has a ton of new features arriving on Windows 11, as part of the upcoming "Moment 3" feature release, followed by more at an undisclosed future time. We make sense of it all.
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After 21 years, Windows XP’s activation algorithm is fully cracked
Turns out an offline crack for activating Windows XP product keys has been floating around for months. But you shouldn’t use it.
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12 ways AI could improve Windows 11 (or Windows 12)
We know that Microsoft intends to bring AI to your PC. So how could AI be used to benefit Windows, either via existing applications or new ones?
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Forget Task Manager, Windows 11 will let you nuke apps from the taskbar
As part of the many upcoming additions to Windows 11’s features, Microsoft is adding a simpler way to kill unresponsive programs.
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5 ways Windows 11's new Copilot AI assistant will make your life easier
Microsoft showed off what its Windows Copilot AI application can do at Microsoft Build, from changing settings to launching apps and even processing files.
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Windows Backup app debuts, alongside a begged-for taskbar upgrade
Microsoft is testing a new Windows Backup app alongside the much-requested taskbar "never combined" mode.
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5 reasons to switch to Windows 11 (and 5 reasons not to)
We can't help but think that it's time to switch from Windows 10 to Windows 11. But, to be fair, there are still compelling reasons to hold back.
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Microsoft PowerToys adds Mouse Without Borders for multi-PC control
Microsoft's PowerToys utilities collection has added Mouse Without Borders, allowing you to mouse over to multiple PCs, as well as the Peek file preview app.
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Adios, WinRAR: Windows 11 is getting native RAR archive support
So long, WinRAR 30-day trial memes. Windows 11 is getting native RAR, 7-Zip, and GZ file compression support.
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Hallelujah! Windows 11 is finally introducing RGB lighting standards
Microsoft is adding controls to manage RGB lighting features within Windows, known as Dynamic Lighting.
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Windows 11’s widgets will finally become useful
Microsoft is disclosing new features that will be rolling out in Windows over the next few weeks, heading into June, including improved Widgets, a better Taskbar, and privacy features.
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Windows Copilot will bring AI inside Windows 11
Microsoft announces Windows Copilot for Windows 11, the spiritual successor to Cortana, as an AI assistant for Windows.
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Microsoft is making migrating to a new PC much easier
Microsoft is beefing up the process of migrating your data from an old to a new PC, adding a feature that preserves the layout (including the taskbar) on your new PC.
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How to upgrade from Windows 11 Home to Pro (and why you’d want to)
Windows 11 Home suits most people, but if you’re a power user (or will be helped by one), Windows 11 Pro’s benefits are handy. We explain how to upgrade.
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