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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.
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    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.
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    Add Windows 11 features to Windows 10 with these helpful tools
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    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.
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    Windows 11's next big update hits Sept. 26: AI Copilot and more
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    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
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    Most Windows 11 users will have to wait for their AI Copilot

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    Microsoft Paint's new Cocreator helps you create fantastical AI art
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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
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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.
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    Hands-on: Windows 11's new AI tools aren't ready for prime time
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    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.
    By Michael Crider 3 days ago
    Windows 10 won't support the blistering new Wi-Fi 7
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    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.
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    What Microsoft and Intel's huge AI push means for the future of PCs
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    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.
    By Mark Hachman 1 week ago
    How to fix audio problems on your Windows PC
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    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.
    By Alaina Yee and Christopher Null 1 week ago
    Microsoft Paint finally adds Photoshop-like transparency and layers
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    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.
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    As Microsoft's consumer champion departs, so does its soul
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    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.
    By Mark Hachman 2 weeks ago
    How to open Windows' awesome Snipping Tool with a single key press
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    How to open Windows' awesome Snipping Tool with a single key press

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    By Roland Freist 2 weeks ago
    Windows Start will soon become more cluttered, adding websites
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    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.
    By Mark Hachman 2 weeks ago
    Behold, the dumbest Windows keyboard shortcut of them all
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    Behold, the dumbest Windows keyboard shortcut of them all

    Why would anyone ever use this oddball, two-handed Windows keyboard shortcut?
    By Michael Crider 2 weeks ago
    Finally! Windows 11's Snipping Tool will let you copy text from screenshots
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    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.
    By Hans-Christian Dirscherl 2 weeks ago
    Windows Photos' renaissance continues with new AI features
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    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.
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    Windows 11: Over 30 hidden new features you probably missed
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    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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    Patch Tuesday: Microsoft fixes critical Windows bugs, Word exploit
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    Patch Tuesday: Microsoft fixes critical Windows bugs, Word exploit

    On Patch Tuesday in September, Microsoft eliminated a total of 59 security vulnerabilities. Among them are five vulnerabilities that Microsoft classifies as critical.
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