Latest articles by Sean Endicott
Microsoft Edge update ends Edge Drop, adds Apple sign-in
Apps The latest update to Microsoft Edge brings new security tools and admin controls, but it also gets rid of one of my favorite Edge features.
Over 41,000 people oppose Microsoft's $5.4B Leeds, England data center
Microsoft Over 41,000 people have signed a petition opposing Microsoft's planned $5.4 billion hyperscale data center in Leeds, England.
Remotely shutting down your PC is about to get a lot easier
Windows 11 Hidden code hints that Link to Windows will soon let Android users remotely shut down or restart their PCs or put their PCs to sleep.
Microsoft's "AI at Work" rebrand proves it doesn't even value accuracy
Apps Microsoft renamed the Microsoft 365 Roadmap as the "AI at Work Roadmap," even though most of what it tracks has nothing to do with AI.
Microsoft Whiteboard's shutdown just got delayed
Apps Microsoft delayed the shutdown of legacy Whiteboard and its standalone app, giving personal account holders extra time before losing saved content.
PowerToys adds single-app window switching to Windows 11
Apps The latest PowerToys update adds Window Hopper, a clever utility that lets you switch between open windows of a single app without cluttering your desktop.
Windows 11 is testing manual unified memory controls for gaming and AI
Windows 11 A hidden feature in a recent Windows 11 Insider build lets you pick how much unified memory is reserved for graphics and AI.
Microsoft's 'classic' skin is a band-aid for the new Outlook's awful UI
Apps A new theme experience will make the new Outlook look like Outlook classic.
Windows Wrap: Fixing Windows 11 isn't enough — Microsoft needs to fix its apps
Windows 11 Microsoft is making real progress with Windows 11 updates, but a faster UI won't fix the overall experience if core apps like Teams and Outlook take forever to load.
Windows 11 AutoPlay is finally getting a modern makeover
Windows 11 Microsoft is rebuilding the legacy AutoPlay dialog box in Windows 11 with WinUI, dark mode, and improved text scaling.
Microsoft is testing a bizarre requirement to unlock new themes in Edge for Android
Apps Microsoft Edge for Android is testing new background themes, but you have to set Edge as your default browser to use them
Grab 12 months of Microsoft 365 for as low as $61.99 with these NordVPN bundles
Deal Newegg is offering massive discounts on 12-month Microsoft 365 Personal and Family subscriptions bundled with NordVPN, dropping prices down to as low as $61.99.
Outlook and Teams are down for Surface and Windows on ARM users after a regression
Apps A recent Windows 11 Patch Tuesday update is breaking Microsoft Teams and the New Outlook on Surface and Windows on Arm PCs. Here is what is happening.
PowerToys PM reveals the features he's most excited for in next week's update
Apps PowerToys project manager Niels Laute shared his favorite features coming next week, including a compact Command Palette and a new Mouse Highlighter effect.
Qualcomm pulls key Snapdragon C benchmarks ahead of budget laptop launch
Computing Qualcomm updated its presentation for the budget $300 Snapdragon C chip, removing power efficiency results for web browsing and idle applications.
5 reader-recommended apps to fix Windows 11
Apps Upgrade Windows 11 with these reader-recommended apps for scheduled dark mode, advanced volume mixing, seamless cross-platform file transfers, and taskbar shortcuts.
A bad update is breaking scans in Microsoft Defender
Windows 11 A recent update breaks Full and Quick Scans in Microsoft Defender, but a new security intelligence patch fixes the problem.
Windows 11 will soon let you block camera and mic access for any individual desktop app
Windows 11 You will soon be able to stop individual Win32 desktop apps from accessing your camera and microphone in Windows 11.
Why Microsoft can't keep every Windows 11 user happy
Windows 11 Even the concept of the smallest UI tweak in Windows 11 leaves PC users split.
GitHub is down and taking Copilot with it
Apps If your workflow just ground to a halt, you aren't the only one staring at an error page.
Windows Phone lives (kind of)! This app brings Metro tiles back to your PC
Apps DayFrame brings Windows Phone's iconic Live Tile interface to a modern Outlook replacement built for Windows and Mac.
Microsoft will remove the COPILOT function from Excel
You will no longer be able to use the COPILOT function in Excel after September 14, 2026. Here is why Microsoft is retiring the preview feature and what it means for your spreadsheets.
Windows Wrap: Should the next big Windows 11 upgrade be Windows 12?
Windows 11 Microsoft’s upcoming Windows 11 update brings refreshed Start menu options, Taskbar improvements, and other quality fixes. Is this a missed opportunity to launch Windows 12?
