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Windows 11 Start menu's performance is "comically bad" says ex-Microsoft Senior Software Engineer despite using a sophisticated $1,600 PC that meets stringent minimum requirements
By Kevin Okemwa published
COMICALLY BAD Windows 11's Start menu is encountering annoying performance issues, amid plans to pump more ads to the platform.
Microsoft all but confirms its AI PC and Windows 11 on Arm plans with Build 2024 schedule
By Sean Endicott published
It's almost time! Microsoft Build 2024 is next month, and AI PCs and Windows 11 on Arm are expected to be major focuses at the event. Session titles and descriptions give us a glimpse of what to expect.
Microsoft reportedly begins showing full screen Windows 11 ad on Windows 10 PCs as end of support date looms
By Zac Bowden published
Warning Some Windows 10 users have reported seeing a full screen warning about next year's end of support date, which advertises transitioning to Windows 11 to remain secure.
How to change file formats on Windows 11
By Mauro Huculak published
Formats On Windows 11, you can change the format of a file in multiple ways through File Explorer, Command Prompt, and from a compatible application. In this guide, I'll show you how.
A new universal chat app combines Telegram, WhatsApp, and more, leaving me nostalgic for Trillian and MSN Messenger
By Ben Wilson published
Remember pagers? Beeper is available now for Windows desktops, Android smartphones, and more, combining up to 14 chat services via a secure, decentralized network.
Windows 11 doesn't have enough ads, says Microsoft's latest plan to force more ads onto your PC
By Sean Endicott published
Adding ads Windows 11 may soon feature more ads within the Start menu. Microsoft is testing an option that would promote apps within the Recommended section of the Start menu.
Microsoft is making Windows 11 a little bit worse for touch users — I hope they change this
By Zac Bowden published
Gesture A recent Windows 11 update that is now in testing has swapped the gesture for accessing the notification center with opening the Windows Copilot panel instead, and it is infuriating.
Thank the heavens, you'll soon be able to add emojis to your Windows 11 screenshots
By Sean Endicott published
👀👀👀 The Windows 11 Snipping Tool should soon support adding emojis to images. The feature has been spotted in testing alongside some other handy features.
Windows 11 2024 Update (version 24H2): New features, AI PCs, Arm, and everything we know so far
By Zac Bowden last updated
vNext Microsoft is currently developing the next major version of Windows 11, which is expected to ship later this year as the 2024 Update, also known as "version 24H2." Here's what you need to know.
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