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Windows 11's Notepad is finally getting tabs but this app is better anyway
By Richard Devine published
Just better Microsoft is finally adding tabs to Windows 11's Notepad and it only took until 2023, but you should scrap it anyway and use this far superior free app.

Android 13 rolls out in preview to Windows 11
By Sean Endicott published
Windows 11 Microsoft recently updated the Windows Subsystem for Android to Android 13. The same update also improves the performance and reliability of the tool.

Skype can now translate your own voice into different languages with AI
By Sean Endicott published
Apps A new AI-powered feature for Skype allows translated speech to sound more like the original speaker. The end result is translation that sounds as if a person was speaking another language.

Skype gets another redesign that's 'delightful and fun'
By Sean Endicott published
Apps Microsoft wrapped up 2022 with another redesign of Skype. The mobile versions of the app have new theme options and a new Today tab for news.

Microsoft launches new Outlook Lite app for Android at just 5MB in size
By Zac Bowden published
Microsoft has launched a new lite version of the Outlook app on Android today, which has been designed from the ground up with fast performance and a smaller footprint in mind.

Microsoft PowerToys moves away from obsolete WebBrowser controls
By Sean Endicott published
Microsoft's PowerToys just received an update to version 0.58.0. The app now uses WebView 2 rather than WebBrowser controls when previewing certain files and runs on .NET 6.

Cameyo Rapid Recovery will keep you connected to Windows apps without Windows
By Sean Endicott published
Cameyo recently announced a new service that allows organizations to quickly migrate employees to cloud-based desktops in case of an emergency.

Microsoft PowerToys Peek prototype copies this fan-favorite macOS feature
By Sean Endicott published
A group of Microsoft engineers created a prototype tool for PowerToys that allows you to preview files quickly.
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