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Microsoft Edge finally gets Google login support after years of complaints
By Kevin Okemwa Published
APPS After years of complaints, Microsoft Edge will support Google account sign‑in, removing the mandatory Microsoft account requirement.

Spotify’s ugly disco ball icon proves Windows 11 is a second-class citizen
By Sean Endicott Published
Apps Spotify has officially killed off its widely disliked 3D disco ball app logo. But if you only stream music on a PC, you never even knew it existed.

GroDock is the best Windows taskbar alternative I've used so far
By Cale Hunt Published
Apps Sick of the stock Windows 11 taskbar? There are plenty of alternatives, but GroDock is my new favorite. Here's why.

The Files app just solved a problem Microsoft has ignored for decades
By Sean Endicott Published
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
By Sean Endicott Published
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
By Sean Endicott Published
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
By Kevin Okemwa Published
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
By Kevin Okemwa Published
Apps Microsoft's Edge browser retired passwords and is moving to Windows Hello and passkeys.
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