Latest articles by Sean Endicott
Microsoft lost a rare 50th Anniversary Surface Laptop during repair
Surface A winner of a 50th Anniversary Surface Laptop sent it in for a promised “same unit repair.” Microsoft sent back a standard model instead.
Windows Wrap: While XBOX and Windows 11 get rebuilt, Surface is left behind
Windows 11 Xbox and Windows 11 are being rebuilt with real fixes and leadership. Surface, meanwhile, feels stuck with years‑old hardware and no clear direction.
The movable Taskbar is finally back on Windows 11
Windows 11 Microsoft is finally testing a movable Taskbar in Windows 11, reversing a controversial design decision that has frustrated users since the OS launched.
Microsoft patches Edge password behavior while insisting it wasn't a security flaw
Apps Microsoft is patching an Edge behavior that left passwords in system memory, despite claiming the risk was within its expected threat model.
How Microsoft and partners will protect the heart of Windows from buggy drivers
Windows 11 Microsoft is teaming up with hardware makers to improve driver reliability and make managing drivers a cleaner experience.
Microsoft Edge retires Copilot Mode for deeper AI integration
Browsing Microsoft is retiring the dedicated Copilot Mode in Edge. AI features will instead appear throughout the browser, including Edge's mobile version.
The best part of the new Windows 11 update isn't Xbox mode
Windows 11 Microsoft's latest Windows 11 update enables haptic "bumps" for compatible mice and adds a console-inspired Xbox mode for PC gamers.
I dug into Microsoft’s push for faster Windows 11 apps
Windows 11 Microsoft is launching an AI agent and development templates to streamline native development on Windows 11.
Microsoft is changing how you trigger Copilot in Office
Apps Microsoft is standardizing Copilot access across Windows, Mac, and Web by replacing varied app triggers with a single floating UI and the Alt + C shortcut.
Microsoft cuts app overhead to make Windows 11 feel more responsive
Windows 11 WinUI is a key part of Microsoft's initiative to fix Windows 11, and that framework is being updated. Here's how those improvements will show up on your PC.
Tiny app fixes a big Surface battery issue
Surface Microsoft still makes you dig through the Surface app to pause Smart Charging, but a new third-party tool called Surface Charging Tray brings those toggles to your taskbar.
You can now feel Windows 11 through your Logitech mouse
Windows 11 Logitech’s MX Master 4 now supports native Windows 11 haptic effects, allowing you to feel window snapping, PowerPoint alignment, and UI buttons through your mouse.
Windows Wrap: The Windows and Xbox communities are broken — Microsoft is finally fixing things and nobody cares
Windows Microsoft is finally delivering the Windows 11 and Xbox features we’ve asked for, but the community remains hostile. Is it skepticism or just a habit of complaining?
Windows Insider builds improve touchpad gestures, File Explorer clarity, and voice typing
Windows 11 Microsoft rolled out four new Windows Insider builds with upgraded touchpad gestures, clearer File Explorer descriptions, a redesigned voice‑typing UI, and a free K‑12 upgrade path.
Microsoft Store drops $99 company registration fee for companies
Apps Microsoft has removed the $99 registration fee for companies joining the Microsoft Store, matching last year’s change for individual developers.
Why a dedicated password manager may be safer than using Edge
Browsing Edge is the only Chromium browser that loads all saved passwords in plaintext on startup. If that worries you, a dedicated password manager offers stronger protection.
New Telegram client brings modern messaging features back to Windows Phone
Windows Phone A new Telegram client for Windows Phone uses clever tricks to work around the unsupported platform's lack of push notification support.
Surface fans say the brand is broken
Surface Surface fans across multiple Reddit communities say the brand has lost its identity, pointing to rising prices, a lack of innovation, and a stripped‑down lineup.
Microsoft Teams will now warn you when external callers look like brand impersonators
Apps Microsoft Teams will soon warn you about brand impersonators who call you.
Microsoft Edge is simplifying the browser but leaving Copilot right where it is
Apps Microsoft says removing Sidebar will simplify Edge, yet Copilot is not part of the discussion.
N‑Studio hits the Microsoft Store with a capable free screen recorder and a paid pro editor upgrade
Apps N‑Studio is now available through the Microsoft Store with a free Starter tier and a paid Professional upgrade.
VS Code update added Copilot as a co‑author by default even with AI disabled
AI VS Code shipped a change that added “Co‑authored‑by: Copilot” to Git commits by default, even when Copilot had not generated code and AI features were turned off.
Microsoft brings the receipts as Windows 11’s revamp continues
Windows 11 Microsoft is highlighting recent Windows 11 changes to show progress and rebuild trust, leaning on Insider feedback as it prepares bigger updates.
A deleted Microsoft document raised new questions about Steam performance
Gaming A short-lived Microsoft support page set 32GB of RAM as the worry-free level for gaming, yet Steam’s hardware data shows the majority of players fall below that mark.
“Gaming compatibility on Snapdragon X has come such a long way”: What 200 tested games tell us about Surface Pro 11
Surface A YouTuber spent 15 months testing 200 games on the Surface Pro 11, showing how much Windows on Arm gaming has improved and where Snapdragon X still needs work.
