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Windows 11’s taskbar search might finally use Google and Chrome if that’s what you want
By Zac Bowden published
New flags spotted in the latest version of Edge Canary suggest Microsoft wants to hand-off Windows 11's search box onto your default browser of choice.

Here's everything you need to know about Windows 10's 'End of Life'
By Zac Bowden, Ben Wilson last updated
Windows 10 Microsoft is ending support for Windows 10 on October 14, and PCs still running the decade old OS will be left without security updates unless they take action now. Here's everything you need to know and what to do to stay secure.

First look at Microsoft's new auto light/dark mode switch for Windows 11
By Zac Bowden published
Windows 11 Microsoft has given us a first look at its upcoming Light Switch feature for PowerToys, which will let user automatically switch between light and dark mode on Windows 11 based on a set schedule.

Windows 11's Photos app gains AI-powered categorization feature
By Zac Bowden published
Windows 11 Microsoft is testing a new feature in the Photos app on Windows 11 that lets the app automatically identify and categorize photos using AI, all handled locally on-device.

Microsoft outlines free Windows 10 ESU requirements in Europe
By Zac Bowden published
Windows 10 Windows 10's extended support updates (ESU) program is now totally free in the European Economic Area, and Microsoft has revised the requirements for access to continued security updates throughout 2026.

Microsoft moves to block Israeli military from using some Azure cloud and AI services
By Zac Bowden published
Microsoft After months of protests and reporting, Microsoft will now block the Israeli military from using some of its services.

Windows 10's ESU program becomes free for users in the EEA
By Zac Bowden published
Windows 10 In a major move, Microsoft is making access to Windows 10's extended support updates free for regions in the European Economic Area. No cloud backup required.

Google is coming for Microsoft's lunch with new Android PCs
By Zac Bowden published
News Google and Qualcomm are working together to bring Android to the PC form factor. That's potentially the biggest threat to Windows that Microsoft has ever had to deal with.
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