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A must‑have Windows app gets a huge update and now works on Qualcomm laptops
By Sean Endicott published
Apps A major update to this essential customization adds ARM64 support and lets you pick where flyouts appear.

Microsoft didn’t delete your files — they just synced to OneDrive
By Kevin Okemwa published
Software Microsoft’s OneDrive mess has users panicking over “lost” files. Here’s what’s really going on.

WhatsApp ditched its Windows app for the web — and it still can’t match mobile
By Sean Endicott published
Apps The new WhatsApp for Windows consumes more RAM than its native predecessor, yet new features like Member Tags and Text Stickers remain mobile-exclusive for now.

A Windows Phone classic has been shut down, and fans aren’t happy
By Sean Endicott published
Apps Microsoft Lens is being retired from iOS and Android. First launched on Windows Phone under a different name, the app is being shut down in favor of OneDrive.

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.
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