Microsoft is auto-installing new Sticky Notes on Windows 11, Windows 10
Microsoft is auto-installing new Sticky Notes on Windows 11 & 10 with a fresh redesign and handful of useful features like OCR, source mapping, and more.
Microsoft says it wants to add new features to Windows 10
Microsoft has reopened the beta channel of the Windows 10 Insider Program to test new features and ideas before introducing them to the general public. This could mean more Windows 11 features are coming to Windows 10 or something else?
Windows 11 to remove more old features, including Driver Verifier GUI and psr.exe
In a future release of Windows 11, Microsoft is discontinuing several legacy features and services. The list of discontinued features is extensive and includes well-known applications such as WordPad, Steps Recorder, and Windows Driver Verifier GUI.
Windows 11’s Photos app now uses more web tech, but opens slowly
After updating to version 2024.11050.3002.0 of the Photos app, Microsoft has switched from UWP (Universal Windows Platform) to Windows App SDK, a modern development framework that fully supports WinUI 3. But the app now opens slowly... like every other WinAppSDK app.
Windows 10 KB5037849 brings Windows 11-like Android integration
I installed an update for Windows 10 and noticed that Microsoft has added Windows 11's Mobile Devices feature, which gives you instant access to photos you took on your phone. Here's a closer look at the new Android integration in Windows 10
Windows 10 nags users with full-screen end-of-life and Get Windows 11 banners
Microsoft is currently displaying two full-screen pop-up banners encouraging users to upgrade to Windows 11, regardless of whether their PCs meet the system requirements. I encountered these pop-ups on two of my devices.
Microsoft Edge on Windows 11 will use AI for suggesting sites
Microsoft Edge is filled up to the brim with AI features. But the Redmond giant wants to improve your website suggestions in Edge using AI.
Windows 11 Build 26227 hands on: Copilot for messaging, new emojis and more
Microsoft adds new emojis, a Copilot app, and automated replies in Phone Link in Windows 11 Canary build 26227.
Windows 11 KB5037853 breaks taskbar, fails on MacBook with 0x800f0845
Windows 11 KB5037853 is turning out to be a disaster for some people. Multiple users told Windows Latest that the update won't install on ARM-based MacBook with an error code 0x800f0845. Additionally, the cumulative...
Windows 11 KB5037853 out with File Explorer features (direct download .msu)
This month's the optional update for Windows 11 in May 2024 is a significant release. It includes a new page for managing linked devices, Microsoft account ads in the Start menu, and more. Microsoft is also rolling out drag and drop support in File Explorer address bar.
Microsoft confirms Windows 11 24H2 ditches AC-3 codec (Dolby Digital)
Do you still have those audio files? You may not be able to play AC-3 music using native Windows apps anymore. The upcoming Windows 11 24H2 update will no longer support the popular AC-3 codec, also known as Dolby Digital.
Microsoft SwiftKey Android’s Bing Deep Search sends you away from Google
SwiftKey for Android has received an update enabling "Bing Deep Search", utilizing ChatGPT-4 to enhance search results. Microsoft is also rolling out a new update for Launcher on Android that adds full-fledged Copilot web view.
Microsoft tests deeper Windows 11, Android integration with new Share UI, OCR
Microsoft is experimenting with a design change in the Share menu. You can now use the My Phone option in the Share window to send a file directly to your phone.
After Windows 11, Copilot is coming to messaging apps, starting with Telegram
Would you use Copilot if Microsoft started integrating it into messaging apps such as WhatsApp, Telegram, or Messenger? Microsoft seems to think so.
Microsoft details Windows 11 24H2 LTSC requirements, TPM optional for IoT
Microsoft may have lowered the minimum system requirements for Windows 11 24H2 on IoT to support more specialized use cases. If you're on Pro, Home or other consumer edition, you're still recommended to use a PC with TPM.
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