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Forget passwords: Passkeys are debuting in Windows 11, and I want more
Microsoft is debuting passkeys within Windows 11 22H2's September update and the Windows 11 23H3 update. They replace a website's password with Windows Hello, and they're extremely convenient.
News
You can't upgrade to Windows 10 for free anymore
Microsoft originally said users would have a year to upgrade from Windows 7 and 8 to Windows 10. Seven years after that, the company has begun enforcing its decision.
How-To
Add Windows 11 features to Windows 10 with these helpful tools
Microsoft had promised annual feature updates for Windows 10, but that's over now. Here's how to add Windows 11's hottest new features to Windows 10 via extra software.
Updated
Windows 11's next big update hits Sept. 26: AI Copilot and more
Microsoft will release its next Windows 11 feature update, Windows 11 23H2, on September 26. Here's what to expect, starting with the AI-powered Windows Copilot, tweaks to File Explorer, RGB lighting and more.
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Most Windows 11 users will have to wait for their AI Copilot
Microsoft's latest Windows 11 feature update, Windows 11 23H2, will arrive in bits and pieces over the next few months. Copilot will slowly roll out to select markets in a preview, Microsoft said.
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Microsoft Paint's new Cocreator helps you create fantastical AI art
Microsoft Paint Cocreator combines Bing Image Creator's AI art functions with Microsoft Paint.
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Instant Games adds instant fun to Windows 11, no download required
Microsoft said today that it's adding a new "Instant Games" feature to Windows 11, allowing you to "instantly" play older games with small file sizes.
Opinion
Hands-on: Windows 11's new AI tools aren't ready for prime time
Copilot and other systems integrating into Windows 11 and Office are neat but niche, and their inconsistent results don't inspire confidence.
News
Windows 10 won't support the blistering new Wi-Fi 7
Windows 10 is still the most used operating system, but it won't support the next-gen Wi-Fi 7 technology.
News
What Microsoft and Intel's huge AI push means for the future of PCs
It's official: Microsoft is all-in on AI with Windows, Surface, and Office. Intel is too, with its new AI-infused Core Ultra chips. But what does it all mean? We take a deep breath and try to explain it all.
How-To
How to fix audio problems on your Windows PC
If your computer audio abruptly stops working, you can try these simple steps in five minutes or less.
News
Microsoft Paint finally adds Photoshop-like transparency and layers
Once on the brink of forced retirement, Microsoft Paint is getting even more updates that increase its utility as an image editor.
Feature
As Microsoft's consumer champion departs, so does its soul
Chief product officer Panos Panay unexpectedly stepped down this week, taking much of what made Microsoft interesting, and human, with it. Now what? More AI.
Tip
How to open Windows' awesome Snipping Tool with a single key press
The screenshot app Snipping Tool integrated in Windows 10 and 11 can be set so that it's called up by pressing the print key. We show you how to do this.
News
Windows Start will soon become more cluttered, adding websites
Microsoft's Start menu will soon add websites to the Recommended section of the Start menu, a change no one has really asked for.
News
Behold, the dumbest Windows keyboard shortcut of them all
Why would anyone ever use this oddball, two-handed Windows keyboard shortcut?
News
Finally! Windows 11's Snipping Tool will let you copy text from screenshots
Microsoft is expanding the Windows 11 Snipping Tool with a really practical and immensely useful OCR function.
News
Windows Photos' renaissance continues with new AI features
Microsoft Photos is testing background blur (or portrait mode) as well as AI-powered search. They're long overdue, but still welcome.
How-To
Windows 11: Over 30 hidden new features you probably missed
Windows 11's 22H2 version is almost a year old. In the meantime, Microsoft patched many innovations into the operating system via so-called "Moments."
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