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Unlock Windows 11's battery health with this updated app
Apps Battery Flyout is a handy app for Windows 11 that shows detailed battery information through the system tray. The app just received a major update that improves support for PCs powered by Snapdragon.
Windows Phone 'revived,' Windows 95 graphics, & Halo TV show gets a second life on Netflix
News Windows Phone, Windows 95, and the Halo TV series filled this week's headlines. We also got the chance to discuss Microsoft's shifting Surface lineup.
Microsoft's new Edge Add-ons site could draw users away from Chrome
Browsing The Edge Add-ons site, a Microsoft webpage dedicated to browser extensions and themes, just got a significant revamp. The update makes it easier to find your favorite extensions and themes.
OpenAI gains 100 million users in less than three months
AI OpenAI's Brad Lighcap stated the company now has over 400 million weekly active users. That's an increase of 100 million in less than three months.
No changes to Microsoft sign-in experience: Did Microsoft gaslight Us?
Apps Despite a support document and an Outlook notification claiming account setting defaults would change, Microsoft has said no change is on the way.
This new Microsoft 365 Copilot feature imports data from the web and documents into Excel
Apps Microsoft is putting the final touches on a feature for Copilot in Excel that will make it easy to important data from the web and other documents.
Microsoft created a new 'state of matter' to solve the world's problems
Computing Microsoft just announced the world's first quantum chip to use a topoconductor. The chip could create a path to quantum computers being a reality.
Microsoft did not block PCs with older Intel chips from upgrading to Windows 11
Windows 11 Confusion caused by a support document led many to believe Windows 11 dropped support for many older Intel chips, but that is not the case.
Microsoft Edge update speeds up the browser's most important features
Browsing Microsoft Edge just got a big update that improves the speed of at least 14 UI elements by 40% on average. The speed boost is thanks to Microsoft's migration to WebUI 2.0.
Intel vs. Snapdragon: Which Surface Pro 11 or Laptop 7 is right for you?
Surface The Surface Pro 11 and Surface Laptop 7 are now available with Intel processors, but how do they compare to their Snapdragon-powered siblings?
Notepad on Windows 11 now requires a paid subscription to use all of its features
Apps Microsoft's Notepad app now requires a paid subscription to use the AI-powered Rewrite feature.
Surface Laptop 7 with Snapdragon: "Basically perfect" less than half the price of Intel
Deal Microsoft's Surface Laptop 7 is one of the best Windows laptops. Right now, you can buy one for $200 off, which brings the starting price down to $799.99.
Bill Gates talks Windows 10 as Avowed reviews stun & Microsoft ends HoloLens
News Bill Gates, AI, and potential legal action from Nintendo against the makers of Palworld filled the headlines from the past week.
Windows Phone revived: Lumia 1020 "upgraded" with full-fledged iOS and 5G
Phones A tech enthusiast turned a Lumia 1020 Windows Phone into an iPhone. The resulting device is gorgeous but makes us wonder what could have been.
A Surface Pro Flex Keyboard deal saves $100 on this must-have
Deal The Surface Pro Flex Keyboard features a haptic trackpad and can be used when attached or wireless. Right now, it's $100 off.
The best 'Surface Pro 11 with Snapdragon X' deal is back
Deal Microsoft announced Surface Pro 11 with Intel, but the discounted Surface Pro 11 with Snapdragon is a better choice for many.
Free video editor Clipchamp gets a major update
Apps The default video editor on Windows 11 now has a cleaner interface, timestamps, and new AI features.
Microsoft renames Gulf of Mexico to Gulf of America on Bing Maps, follows Google and Apple
Software Bing Maps will rename the Gulf of Mexico to the Gulf of America. Apple Maps and Google Maps did the same recently.
Windows 10 update forces controversial new Outlook App on users
Windows The new Outlook is being forced onto Windows 10 PCs through the latest security update.
OpenAI eyes China collaboration, but is that even possible?
AI OpenAI wants to work with China, according to CEO Sam Altman. That would mark a massive shift by the company, which does not support access to APIs in China at the moment.
Get the Lenovo Yoga Slim 7x, a "true battery champion," for only $799.99
Deal The Lenovo Yoga Slim 7x promises all-day battery life and excellent performance. Right now, it's near its best price ever.
Intel's latest report calls out AMD & NVIDIA Security
Computing The latest Intel Security report lists several ways in which Intel CPUs and GPUs are more secure than competing hardware from AMD and NVIDIA.
Windows 11 update adds Studio Effects icon, taskbar enhancements, and security fixes
Windows 11 Windows 11's Patch Tuesday update is here, and it brings security improvements and a small handful of new features to PCs.
