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New Outlook app: A ‘native’ experience? Let’s set the record straight
By Sean Endicott published
Apps The new Outlook is Microsoft’s default email app on Windows 11, but users complain about missing features, ads, and its web-wrapped design.

6 tools that make Windows 11 Search feel ancient
By Mauro Huculak published
Best Tired of slow Windows 11 search? Discover six powerful tools that replace it with speed, custom triggers, AI features, and full control.

Microsoft Store drops fees and credit card requirement for indie devs
By Sean Endicott published
Apps Publishing apps to the Microsoft Store is now free for individual developers. The requirement for a credit card has also been removed.

Say goodbye to audio drops: Windows 11 now supports stereo Bluetooth
By Sean Endicott published
Windows Windows 11 now delivers super wideband stereo audio over Bluetooth, improving game chat, Teams calls, and voice apps with clearer, immersive sound.

PowerToys will soon auto-switch light and dark mode on Windows 11
By Sean Endicott published
Windows 11 Windows 11 still lacks dark mode scheduling, but PowerToys will soon handle switching between modes automatically at set times.

PowerToys now spots and helps fix hotkey conflicts on Windows 11
By Sean Endicott published
Apps Windows hotkey conflicts can be frustrating, but PowerToys v0.94 adds conflict detection to help you spot and fix clashing shortcuts.

Meta Quest 3 and 3S gain support for Windows on Arm PCs through Mixed Reality Link
By Sean Endicott published
VR Snapdragon X-powered Windows on Arm PCs can finally connect to Meta Quest headsets thanks to a new Mixed Reality Link update

Microsoft is killing off the Mobile Plans app, but you won’t need it for 5G laptops
By Sean Endicott published
Apps Microsoft confirms the Mobile Plans app will shut down in 2026, replaced by easier eSIM setup and carrier websites on Windows 11.
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