Latest about Windows 11 apps
Even heartbroken gamers are getting an anti-Valentine's Day gift from Opera, what's your excuse?
By Kevin Okemwa published
NO LOVE LOST Opera just unveiled a new extension for its dedicated gaming browser, Opera GX. The extension, HeartBlocker, helps users block out Valentine's Day vibes from their browsing experience.
Microsoft Designer app loses one of its most important features and enrages its users
By Kevin Okemwa published
NOT SO DESIGNER Microsoft quietly removed the AI-powered brush removal tool from its AI-infused app, Microsoft Designer. It's a move that avid users haven't well received.
The best File Explorer alternative on Windows 11 just got better at handling large folders
By Sean Endicott published
Files Third-party file management app "Files" just received an update to version 3.2. The update improves performance and stability when handling large folders and brings several other fixes.
Two years isn't a long time to wait for this 4.5-star-rated app that lets you boost the performance of your Windows 11 PC
By Kevin Okemwa published
PERFORMANCE BOOST Microsoft finally shipped the PC Manager app to broad availability. It allows users to optimize the performance of their Windows PC by performing a health check, managing storage, and more.
Hi Microsoft, please stop using 'harmful designs' and deceptive tactics to give Edge the competitive advantage over other browsers on Windows, says Mozilla
By Kevin Okemwa published
PLAY FAIR! A new report commissioned by Mozilla discloses that Microsoft uses harmful designs and deceptive tricks to get its Edge browser in front of Windows users, leaving its rivals at a disadvantage.
Microsoft PowerToys updated with support for more languages, reworked update settings, and fixes
By Kevin Okemwa published
UPDATE TIME Microsoft has released a new update for PowerToys, bumping it to version 0.78.0. It supports new languages, including Arabic (Saudi Arabia), Hebrew, Persian, and Ukrainian.
A new update for Windows 11's best Start menu alternative lets you pin your favorite websites
By Kevin Okemwa published
PINNED Stardock just shipped a new update to its Start11 v2 app — the update ships with a notable feature that will let users pin websites to the Start menu.
Microsoft Graveyard: Microsoft’s missed opportunities with products that showed great promise but lacked proper execution
By Kevin Okemwa published
🪦🪦 Microsoft Graveyard was recently launched to help users keep track of all deprecated Microsoft products and those set to hit their end-of-support date soon.
Google Chrome borrows a page from Microsoft's handbook on AI-powered features and will include a Copilot-like writing feature
By Kevin Okemwa published
AI ON CHROME As expected, Google Chrome is hopping onto the AI bandwagon with a host of new features designed to improve the browsing experience for users.
Microsoft Teams brings 3D meetings to life with 'Mesh' environments on Meta Quest VR headsets
By Kevin Okemwa published
3D MEETINGS Microsoft Mesh is now generally available on Microsoft Teams and Meta Quest VR headsets. Virtual and immersive meetings in 3D spaces will now be more life-like.
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