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Critic warns Microsoft’s AI push is unsustainable

By Jez Corden Published

INTERVIEW Journalist Ed Zitron of the 'Better Offline Podcast' and 'Where's Your Ed At' newsletter offered us a scathing take on Microsoft's chances in the AI race.

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Microsoft's new AI-driven Semantic Search is now available for those on the Windows Insider Release Preview.
Windows Wrap: Why a 4-pixel change to Windows 11 is actually a massive deal

By Sean Endicott Published

Windows 11 Microsoft is testing a slightly larger search box in Windows 11. While it sounds minor, it signals a massive commitment to fixing the OS's infamous design inconsistencies.

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Windows 11
Three podcasters, Zac Bowden, Daniel Rubino, and Jez Corden, talking on a live stream.
Windows Central Podcast on Microsoft’s latest changes

By Zac Bowden Published

Podcast On this week's episode: Daniel, Zac and Jez discuss the Microsoft's big wave of layoffs and how it impacts Xbox, the recent Copilot OS leaked, and a recap on where things stand with Surface.

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Windows 11 desktop with the Taskbar at the top showing smaller Start menu and the Settings app opened.
7 exciting new features in Windows 11 version 26H2

By Mauro Huculak Published

Windows 11 I picked the 7 Windows 11 version 26H2 features that matter most, from Start menu improvements to better search, security, and updates.

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Windows 11 desktop with emoji panel showing GIPHY GIFs.
Microsoft fixes the Windows 11 GIF mess by replacing Tenor with GIPHY

By Mauro Huculak Published

Windows 11 Windows 11 emoji panel showing "GIF service is not available"? Here's why GIFs disappeared, how to fix the problem, and why results have changed.

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Windows 11 begins the 26H2 cycle with 9 new Insider features

By Mauro Huculak Published

Windows 11 Microsoft begins development of Windows 11 version 26H2 with new Taskbar options, Privacy page changes, Screen tint, and other Insider improvements.

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Windows 11
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Microsoft keeps Windows 10 alive, complicating Windows 11’s future

By Kevin Okemwa Published

WINDOWS 10 Microsoft's extended support for Windows 10 through 2027 is casting doubt on Windows 11’s future.

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Windows 11 desktop showing the Point-in-time Restore feature settings.
13 of the biggest new Windows 11 features arriving July 14

By Mauro Huculak Published

Windows 11 Windows 11's July 2026 update adds Point-in-time Restore, indefinite update pauses, Screen tint, faster File Explorer, and more.

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Windows 11 desktop with Taskbar docked at the top, smaller Start menu, and Settings app.
Microsoft is quietly planning the most significant Start menu changes in years

By Mauro Huculak Published

Windows 11 Windows 11 brings major Start menu and Taskbar changes in 2026, restoring the ability to position, resize, and customize them.

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Windows 11 desktop showing Windows Search without web results and the Settings app on the right.
Microsoft is building a Bing off switch in Windows 11 Search

By Mauro Huculak Published

Windows 11 Microsoft is testing a hidden Windows 11 Search setting that lets users turn off Bing web results and Microsoft Store suggestions.

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