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PowerToys logo appearing over PowerToys on Windows 11
PowerToys brings Copilot+ PC AI engine to Advanced Paste

By Sean Endicott Published

Apps Advanced Paste in PowerToys is getting on-device AI integration powered by the same engine behind Click to Do and Word rewriting.

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A laptop screen displaying a Windows 11 desktop with a Blip file transfer pop-up window confirming a photo was received from an iPhone.
The best AirDrop alternatives for iPhone and Windows 11

By Sean Endicott Published

Apps Transferring files between an iPhone and a Windows PC can be awkward without the right apps. Blip and LocalSend make sending files seamless.

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Microsoft OneDrive logo with clouds and artificial intelligence imagery
Microsoft will let you uninstall its unwanted OneDrive Photos app

By Sean Endicott Published

Windows 11 Microsoft plans to release its OneDrive Photos app that rolled out accidentally, but the tech giant will let you uninstall it and have options for admins to manage the app.

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Close-up of a laptop screen showing a black notch overlay with a battery icon and time display above the Microsoft Store page for the Notchify app.
Notchify oddly adds Dynamic Island‑style UI to Windows 11

By Daniel Rubino Published

Apps A clever indie app turns your Windows desktop into a customizable “notch” hub for notifications, media, and more.

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uBlock Origin on Microsoft Edge
Microsoft just marked the end of uBlock Origin on Edge

By Sean Endicott Published

Apps You will soon have to find an alternative to uBlock Origin on Microsoft Edge. Microsoft just confirmed the cutoff for the MV2, which is essential for certain extensions.

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The Microsoft Teams app on a laptop arranged in New York, US, on Tuesday, June 25, 2024. Microsoft Corp. risks a hefty European Union fine after regulators accused the company of abusing its market power by bundling the Teams video-conferencing app to its other business software. Photographer: Gabby Jones/Bloomberg via Getty Images
Everything new in Microsoft Teams for July 2026: Meeting Recaps, Frontline AI, and more

By Sean Endicott Published

Apps Microsoft's July 2026 Teams update introduces a dedicated Recap app for meeting summaries, transcripts, and recordings.

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A black Windows laptop sitting on a white desk with six glowing app icons floating around it, including Microsoft Whiteboard, Edge Drop, PowerToys, Google Gemini, WidBar, and Files.
6 apps I personally recommend to improve Windows 11

By Sean Endicott Published

Apps Microsoft’s default Windows 11 apps often fall short. These six apps are what I install to improve Windows 11 and replace Microsoft's default apps.

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An HP laptop displaying the Endstate app on Windows 11 with options to "Save this computer" or "Set up this computer."
I talked to the developer of Endstate, an app that restores your Windows app settings after a clean install

By Sean Endicott Published

Apps I spoke with the developer of Endstate, a new free and open-source tool for Windows 11 that uses WinGet and Chocolatey to reinstall your apps and modules to restore your customized settings.

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A hand holding an iPhone displaying a black hand-drawn question mark in the Microsoft Whiteboard app, resting over a sticker-covered laptop.
Microsoft Whiteboard is staying online, but personal users will lose access soon

By Sean Endicott Published

Apps Whiteboard is moving to OneDrive for Business, cutting off personal accounts and deleting their boards in September.

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In this photo illustration, Microsoft Copilot AI logo is seen on a smartphone screen.
Microsoft will shut down Copilot Podcasts and wipe your saved audio

By Sean Endicott Published

App Microsoft is retiring its Copilot Podcasts feature on August 18, 2026. Users will lose all access to their AI-created audio, with no option to export or download files before the tool shuts down.

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