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PowerToys v0.96 breaks Advanced Paste free from OpenAI with new AI options
By Sean Endicott published
Apps PowerToys v0.96 removes Advanced Paste’s reliance on OpenAI and adds support for Gemini, Mistral, Azure OpenAI, and local models powered by your PC’s NPU.

AI minus the slop — Microsoft 365 Copilot now features OpenAI’s Sora 2
By Sean Endicott published
AI Microsoft just integrated Sora 2 into Microsoft 365 Copilot, giving users access to advanced AI video generation with improved realism and control.

Is Cloudflare down? Here's why X isn't working
By Ben Wilson last updated
News Cloudflare was "aware of, and investigating" a server issue that's caused problems for popular websites and social platforms.

I’ve relied on Edge’s Sidebar for years — now Microsoft is tossing it for Copilot
By Sean Endicott published
Browsing Microsoft is quietly phasing out one of Edge’s most useful features, scaling back the Sidebar so Copilot can take its place.

Apple’s flashy new Edge Light isn’t on Windows — so a Microsoft VP made his own
By Sean Endicott published
Apps A Microsoft VP built a free Windows app that recreates Apple’s new macOS Edge Light feature, adding a bright ring-light effect that improves video calls on any PC.

X goes down hard with a security ‘YubiKey’ error affecting millions of Twitter users
By Daniel Rubino last updated
A global issue with re-enrolling security keys for users’ X accounts is locking them out

YouTube isn't down, but your ad blocker is probably causing issues
By Cale Hunt published
Software Can't get YouTube to load in your browser today? The site seems to be running fine, but not for many users with an ad blocker installed. Here's how you can get around the issue.

Affinity goes free, taking aim at Adobe's expensive Creative Cloud
By Adam Hales published
Software Affinity wants to offer creative freedom without the strings of a subscription, in an apparent jab against Adobe.
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