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PowerToys logo appearing over PowerToys on Windows 11

PowerToys brings Copilot+ PC AI engine to Advanced Paste

By Sean Endicott Published

Apps Advanced Paste in PowerToys is getting on-device AI integration powered by the same engine behind Click to Do and Word rewriting.

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A laptop screen displaying a Windows 11 desktop with a Blip file transfer pop-up window confirming a photo was received from an iPhone.

The best AirDrop alternatives for iPhone and Windows 11

By Sean Endicott Published

Apps Transferring files between an iPhone and a Windows PC can be awkward without the right apps. Blip and LocalSend make sending files seamless.

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Microsoft OneDrive logo with clouds and artificial intelligence imagery

Microsoft will let you uninstall its unwanted OneDrive Photos app

By Sean Endicott Published

Windows 11 Microsoft plans to release its OneDrive Photos app that rolled out accidentally, but the tech giant will let you uninstall it and have options for admins to manage the app.

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Close-up of a laptop screen showing a black notch overlay with a battery icon and time display above the Microsoft Store page for the Notchify app.

Notchify oddly adds Dynamic Island‑style UI to Windows 11

By Daniel Rubino Published

Apps A clever indie app turns your Windows desktop into a customizable “notch” hub for notifications, media, and more.

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uBlock Origin on Microsoft Edge

Microsoft just marked the end of uBlock Origin on Edge

By Sean Endicott Published

Apps You will soon have to find an alternative to uBlock Origin on Microsoft Edge. Microsoft just confirmed the cutoff for the MV2, which is essential for certain extensions.

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Microsoft Outlook on Android

My top 5 features rolling out to Outlook this month

By Sean Endicott Published

Apps Microsoft is rolling out five new features to Outlook in August 2026, including mobile calendar drag-and-drop rescheduling, event message filters, and floating Copilot Chat.

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An HP laptop displaying the Endstate app on Windows 11 with options to "Save this computer" or "Set up this computer."

I talked to the developer of Endstate, an app that restores your Windows app settings after a clean install

By Sean Endicott Published

Apps I spoke with the developer of Endstate, a new free and open-source tool for Windows 11 that uses WinGet and Chocolatey to reinstall your apps and modules to restore your customized settings.

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A hand holding an iPhone displaying a black hand-drawn question mark in the Microsoft Whiteboard app, resting over a sticker-covered laptop.

Microsoft Whiteboard is staying online, but personal users will lose access soon

By Sean Endicott Published

Apps Whiteboard is moving to OneDrive for Business, cutting off personal accounts and deleting their boards in September.

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Outlook is losing a free feature to another Copilot paywall

By Sean Endicott Published

Apps Microsoft is retiring Outlook's free Meeting Insight feature in the coming months. Its replacement, "Prepare for this meeting," requires a paid Microsoft 365 Copilot license.

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The Edge Drop app interface displayed on a monitor, showing a list of shared images and a cursor hovering over the "Clear" button.

Edge Drop for Windows 11 hands-on: A great clipboard utility in need of a rebrand

By Sean Endicott Published

Apps Hands-on with Edge Drop, a promising new third-party clipboard manager for Windows 11 that features drag-and-drop file stacking.

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