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Microsoft Teams app seen displayed on a smartphone screen and a Microsoft Teams logo on a laptop in the background.
Microsoft Teams’ status indicator sparks a whole surveillance debate

By Kevin Okemwa Published

Teams Microsoft Teams’ status feature sparks backlash as workers say it wrongly marks them unavailable after brief inactivity.

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Futuristic workspace with digital screens displaying video editing software and a control panel. Cool blue lighting creates a sleek, high-tech atmosphere.
N‑Studio hits the Microsoft Store with a capable free screen recorder and a paid pro editor upgrade

By Sean Endicott Published

Apps N‑Studio is now available through the Microsoft Store with a free Starter tier and a paid Professional upgrade.

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Microsoft Edge Sidebar
A new petition says Microsoft shouldn't kill Edge's browser Sidebar

By Kevin Okemwa Published

Apps Microsoft wants to retire Edge’s Sidebar, but users are fighting back with petitions to save the feature they rely on most.

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Young man holding hand on his head looking at computer screen with Microsoft Teams logo
Teams users slam Microsoft over intrusive “Unlock Premium” banner

By Kevin Okemwa Published

Teams Teams users worldwide are unhappy with a new “Unlock Premium” banner, accusing Microsoft of using misplaced upselling tactics and other poor design choices.

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Microsoft PowerToys logo
PowerToys update adds two new utilities that streamline common Windows tasks

By Sean Endicott Published

Apps PowerToys v0.99.0 adds Grab And Move and Power Display, improving window control and monitor management while delivering a long list of fixes throughout the app.

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Cute animated characters, including a dolphin, mushroom, water droplet, and fox, stand on a desktop backdrop. A forest and wooden bookshelf create a whimsical atmosphere. Japanese text is displayed.
Copilot Keyboard launches with the return of an unexpected mascot

By Sean Endicott Published

Apps Copilot Keyboard launches in Japan with AI‑powered text suggestions, Copilot Search, and the surprise return of Kyle the dolphin from Microsoft Office 97.

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Files 4.0 app promotional images on an ASUS Zenbook laptop screen.
Files adds customizable toolbar Microsoft should copy for File Explorer

By Sean Endicott Published

Apps Files 4.0.39 adds a customizable toolbar that makes Windows 11’s File Explorer feel outdated. Here’s why Microsoft should copy the feature and what the update includes.

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Clipchamp
Microsoft will retire Clipchamp for iOS, leaving creators without a mobile option

By Sean Endicott Published

Apps Microsoft will retire Clipchamp for iOS on June 9, 2026, leaving the video editor without any mobile app.

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Laptop screen showing a colorful, organized desktop interface. Beside it, a minimalist drawing of a person with a satisfied expression and hands on cheeks.
ExplorerPatcher just hit 42M downloads. Why aren't more people talking about it?

By Cale Hunt Published

Apps ExplorerPatcher keeps gaining users, but I rarely see it mentioned as a way to customize Windows 11. I decided to find out why.

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In this photo illustration a Microsoft Edge logo of a web browser developed by Microsoft is seen on a smartphone and a pc screen.
Edge adoption stalls, so Microsoft is offering $1M and a Mercedes to lure users

By Kevin Okemwa Published

APPS Microsoft launched a new promo to get more users to adopt its Edge browser, but barely anyone noticed for a month.

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