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Microsoft is testing AI-powered tools in File Explorer
By Sean Endicott published
Windows 11 Microsoft is adding AI features to File Explorer in Windows 11. If you're in the Insider Program, you can try them early

New Copilot+ PC features roll out to Insiders — even on Intel and AMD devices
By Sean Endicott published
Windows 11 Microsoft rolled out two new Windows 11 Insider builds, adding support for intelligent actions in Click to Do on Intel and AMD-powered Copilot+ PCs.

Windows 11’s next big update brings automatic system recovery — here’s how it works
By Sean Endicott published
Windows 11 Windows 11’s new Quick Machine Recovery tool detects boot failures and applies fixes automatically. The feature is now in testing among Windows Insiders.

Windows Search is getting an AI boost, but you’ll need a Copilot+ PC to use it
By Sean Endicott published
Windows 11 AI-powered Windows Search is coming to Copilot+ PCs, enhancing file and settings searches. It's in final testing but limited to Snapdragon models for now.

Windows 11 boosts File Explorer speed for zip extractions
By Sean Endicott published
Windows 11 Windows 11 just improved File Explorer’s zip extraction speed, making it much faster to unzip large numbers of files. The change is in testing now among Windows Insiders.

A hidden Windows 11 FAQ page in testing reveals why your PC is running slow
By Sean Endicott published
Windows 11 A hidden Windows 11 FAQ page explains why your PC is slow, from RAM limitations to GPU bottlenecks. The feature is in testing now, though you can't see it just yet.

Microsoft is about to improve marking up images in Snipping Tool and infuse Notepad with AI
By Sean Endicott published
Apps Windows 11's Snipping Tool will soon improve marking up photos with a new Drag & Hold feature.

Windows 11’s new gamepad keyboard is perfect for handheld gaming
By Sean Endicott published
Windows Windows 11 is about to get a new gamepad keyboard, making it easier to type with a controller. With rumors of an Xbox handheld on the way, the feature could arrive at the perfect time.
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