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Windows 11 still makes ditching Edge harder than it should be, says survey
Apps A new Browser Choice Alliance‑commissioned survey shows Windows 11 continues using harmful design patterns that make choosing a default browser harder than it should be.
Mozilla Firefox and Brave keep uBlock Origin alive on Windows 11
Apps Microsoft Edge will soon lose access to uBlock Origin, but Brave and Firefox have both committed to supporting the extension.
Microsoft Edge’s new Apple sign-in feature shows the company is losing mobile
Apps You will soon be able to sign into Microsoft Edge with an Apple account. The feature lets iPhone users sync bookmarks and history without needing a Microsoft account.
PowerToys brings Copilot+ PC AI engine to Advanced Paste
Apps Advanced Paste in PowerToys is getting on-device AI integration powered by the same engine behind Click to Do and Word rewriting.
The best AirDrop alternatives for iPhone and Windows 11
Apps Transferring files between an iPhone and a Windows PC can be awkward without the right apps. Blip and LocalSend make sending files seamless.
Microsoft will let you uninstall its unwanted OneDrive Photos app
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.
Notchify oddly adds Dynamic Island‑style UI to Windows 11
Apps A clever indie app turns your Windows desktop into a customizable “notch” hub for notifications, media, and more.
Microsoft just marked the end of uBlock Origin on Edge
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.
My top 5 features rolling out to Outlook this month
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.
I talked to the developer of Endstate, an app that restores your Windows app settings after a clean install
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.
