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N‑Studio hits the Microsoft Store with a capable free screen recorder and a paid pro editor upgrade
Apps N‑Studio is now available through the Microsoft Store with a free Starter tier and a paid Professional upgrade.
VS Code update added Copilot as a co‑author by default even with AI disabled
AI VS Code shipped a change that added “Co‑authored‑by: Copilot” to Git commits by default, even when Copilot had not generated code and AI features were turned off.
A new petition says Microsoft shouldn't kill Edge's browser Sidebar
Apps Microsoft wants to retire Edge’s Sidebar, but users are fighting back with petitions to save the feature they rely on most.
PowerToys update adds two new utilities that streamline common Windows tasks
Apps PowerToys v0.99.0 adds Grab And Move and Power Display, improving window control and monitor management while delivering a long list of fixes throughout the app.
Microsoft 365 and Outlook outage confirmed by Microsoft
Apps Microsoft 365 and Outlook are down this morning. Microsoft has confirmed the outage and is posting updates as reports spike across key services.
Copilot Keyboard launches with the return of an unexpected mascot
Apps Copilot Keyboard launches in Japan with AI‑powered text suggestions, Copilot Search, and the surprise return of Kyle the dolphin from Microsoft Office 97.
Files adds customizable toolbar Microsoft should copy for File Explorer
Apps Files 4.0.39 adds a customizable toolbar that makes Windows 11’s File Explorer feel outdated. Here’s why Microsoft should copy the feature and what the update includes.
Why did Xbox, Steam, and PlayStation all surrender their socials to Discord?
Software Xbox, PlayStation, and Steam have gradually stepped back from building and maintaining their own social features, leaving Discord to become the default platform for player communication.
