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Notepad is finally getting lightweight formatting and Markdown support
By Sean Endicott published
Apps Microsoft is bringing rich formatting and Markdown support to Notepad, modernizing the app with bold, italics, lists, links, and headings.

Microsoft's new app update system highlights where the Microsoft Store failed
By Sean Endicott published
Windows 11 Windows Update orchestration platform will deliver a unified experience for app and driver updates.

Snipping Tool may soon support GIF recording on Windows 11
By Sean Endicott published
Apps Windows 11’s Snipping Tool may soon support GIF recording and export, giving users a fast way to create shareable content.

Signal blocks Windows Recall from capturing your chats on Copilot+ PCs
By Sean Endicott published
Apps Signal now blocks Microsoft Recall from taking snapshots of your screen with a new screen security setting.

This Microsoft Teams feature will improve privacy in meetings
By Kevin Okemwa published
Software Microsoft Teams is about to add a new feature called "Prevent Screen Capture" in July 2025 to prevent users from grabbing screenshots of sensitive data shared during meetings.

Microsoft unveils massive wave of AI features for Copilot+ PCs and Windows 11
By Sean Endicott published
Windows 11 Microsoft just announced major Windows 11 and Copilot+ PC updates, adding a bunch of exclusive features and AI capabilities.

Microsoft Teams adds DVR to town halls and improves OneDrive navigation
By Sean Endicott published
Apps Microsoft recently received DVR support for town halls, enhanced OneDrive navigation, and a bunch of other useful features.

This audio app is so good, you’ll forget it’s not part of Windows 11
By Sean Endicott published
Apps A handy new app lets you switch audio devices with customizable keyboard shortcuts. It works so well I'm surprised its functionality isn't built into Windows 11.
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