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Notepad and Paint gain even more new features
By Zac Bowden published
Windows 11 Microsoft has unveiled a selection of new features coming to Paint and Notepad on Windows 11 soon that bring new AI capabilities and quality of life improvements. Here's the lowdown.

Windows 11 in 2026: The ultimate "unresponsive" experience
By Sean Endicott published
Windows 11 Windows 11 apps are crashing thanks to a cloud-storage bug in the latest patch, proving that even basic file saving is now a gamble.

Windows 11 apps like Notepad and the Xbox Ally Armoury Crate are suddenly broken
By Sean Endicott last updated
Windows 11 Windows 11 is currently a minefield as a 0x803f8001 error blocks core apps. If your PC is refusing to open Notepad, you aren't alone.

It's 2026, and a new Windows phone is coming soon
By Zac Bowden published
Windows 11 NexPhone is NexDock's first smartphone that runs Android, Linux, and Windows 11. The device is expected to go on sale later this year for $549.

Windows 11 backgrounds: No more "Format Not Supported" nonsense
By Sean Endicott published
Windows 11 Stop opening Paint just to fix your wallpaper. Windows 11 Build 26220 finally treats WebP files like real images, letting you set web-saved art as your background instantly.

Microsoft is the world’s favorite brand... for phishing scams
By Sean Endicott published
Microsoft Microsoft remains the most impersonated brand in phishing attacks. New data reveals how attackers exploit the tech giant's dominance to steal user credentials.

The era of Photoshop may be over, as Adobe stock takes a battering 📉
By Jez Corden published
Tech Is the era of Photoshop over? The stock market seems unconvinced of many traditional SaaS companies offerings as artificial intelligence takes center stage.

Windows 11 emergency updates miss "unusable" Outlook bug
By Sean Endicott published
Apps Windows 11 quality control is sliding as emergency updates fix shutdown errors but leave a major Outlook Classic bug untouched and "unusable."
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