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Microsoft is fixing some big issues with Windows 11's Start menu
By Zac Bowden published
Windows 11 A new Windows 11 Start menu is in the works, and our early hands-on experience proves it's fixing some of the current one's biggest issues.

Podcast: Microsoft's 50th Birthday Special
By Zac Bowden published
Podcast Zac and Ben discuss Microsoft's big 50th anniversary Copilot announcements, the discovery of a new Start menu for Windows 11, and more!

Find the apps draining the most battery on Windows 11
By Mauro Huculak published
How-to Is your laptop's battery not lasting as long as it should? It could be an app, and here's how to check which app is draining the battery on Windows 11.

Copilot on Windows 11 will soon be able to see and interact with your desktop
By Zac Bowden published
Windows Copilot Vision is coming to Windows 11, enabling the AI assistant to view what's on your screen, offer helpful suggestions and actions, and even interact with apps.

Windows 11 is getting a big Start menu overhaul
By Zac Bowden published
Windows 11 We have our first look at a brand new, wider Start menu layout that combines the pins and apps list into one interface, and lets you turn off the Recommended area.

Here's where to watch the Microsoft 50th anniversary event
By Zac Bowden published
Microsoft @ 50 Microsoft is holding a special 50th anniversary Copilot event on April 4 at 9:30AM ET. The event will be live streamed, and this is how you can tune in.

Microsoft pushes the death of passwords forward with revamped login experience
By Sean Endicott published
Windows Microsoft is overhauling its login experience to push passkeys and eliminate passwords. Here’s how the update improves security and simplifies sign-ins.

Here's why Microsoft should keep local accounts in Windows 11
By Mauro Huculak published
Windows 11 Microsoft keeps making it harder for users to set up a Windows 11 installation without a Microsoft account. I think this is a step in the wrong direction.

First signs of dedicated Xbox interface for Windows 11 PCs spotted
By Zac Bowden published
Windows 11 References to a "full screen experience" that can be booted directly into on startup have been spotted in the latest Windows 11 preview build. A likely sign of things to come for Windows gaming handhelds.
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