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The Files app just solved a problem Microsoft has ignored for decades
Apps An update to the Files app adds a clever button to view the size of folders on demand without eating up your PC's resources.
Microsoft fixed the biggest causes of slowdowns and freezes in Teams this year
Apps Teams now loads chats faster, hangs less often, and returns people search results more quickly thanks to fixes Microsoft shipped this year.
PowerToys makes Command Palette extensions easier to install
Apps A new Extension Gallery in PowerToys streamlines how you find, install, and update Command Palette extensions.
Users push back as Microsoft lists 15 reasons to adopt New Outlook
APPS Microsoft added 15 new features to its new Outlook, bringing it closer to feature parity with the classic Outlook client, including improved meeting tracking, schedule send, and keyboard shortcuts.
Microsoft Edge switches to Windows Hello and drops master passwords
Apps Microsoft's Edge browser retired passwords and is moving to Windows Hello and passkeys.
Microsoft wants AI to close the app gap for RTX Spark and Snapdragon X
Apps A Build session will show how AI agents can port apps to get native Arm performance
Microsoft wants developers building real native Windows apps again
Apps Microsoft wants more WinUI 3 apps across Windows 11, and Build 2026 shows how developers can get there with new tools, agents, and hardware.
Microsoft debuts seven MAI models built from scratch with zero distillation
AI Microsoft’s new MAI model family includes a flagship reasoning model, zero distillation, and lower developer costs.
