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Paint in 2026: AI upgrade, retro throwback, or retirement?
By Sean Endicott published
Apps Paint is getting a new collapsible toolbar in the latest Insider builds. Is Microsoft finally finding the right balance between "classic" simplicity and modern power?

VLC gets native Snapdragon PC support — and some Windows XP love
By Sean Endicott published
Apps VLC's latest update brings native support for Snapdragon-powered PCs and a new dark mode, while surprisingly including fixes for Windows XP.

Microsoft 365’s best-kept secret is retiring from the desktop
By Sean Endicott published
Apps Microsoft will retire the Sway Windows app in June 2026, pushing users to the web version.

Microsoft ad shows Chrome on the taskbar — Oops
By Sean Endicott published
Windows Microsoft's "Home of Gaming" ad accidentally highlights Google Chrome on the taskbar, proving even their own marketing can't stick to Microsoft Edge.

Did Copilot write Satya Nadella’s latest blog post?
By Sean Endicott published
AI Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella’s latest blog post is heavy on AI jargon but light on substance. I asked Copilot if the text was made with AI.

Every new Microsoft Teams feature for December 2025
By Sean Endicott published
Apps Microsoft Teams ended the year with eight targeted updates, including smarter interpreter behavior, new call queue recording options, and domain-spoofing protection.

Two top Windows 11 apps just teamed up
By Sean Endicott published
Apps The Files app now supports PowerToys Peek, bringing a seamless macOS-style preview experience to one of the best file managers on Windows 11.

Pennsylvania court rules police can access your Google history without a warrant
By Kevin Okemwa published
Apps The court says that accepting Google’s privacy policy waives privacy rights, allowing warrantless access to search.
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