Microsoft brings Refresh & Print back to Windows 11 File Explorer right-click, plus readable...
File Explorer's right-click has been missing one of the most-clicked options, and that is, of course, a 'Refresh' button. It's returning soon.
Microsoft denies Windows 11 CPU boost trick is a lazy fix, says Apple does...
After the internet criticized Windows 11's new Low Latency CPU boost as a lazy band aid fix, Microsoft VP Scott Hanselman stepped in to set the record straight. Here is why temporarily maxing out your CPU is actually a brilliant industry standard that macOS and Linux have used for years.
Microsoft is giving away $1 million to Bing users, and that says everything about...
Microsoft is offering a $1,000,000 cash prize and Mercedes-Benz cars in its latest Rewards Sweepstakes. With the deadline approaching on May 21, here is a look at how Microsoft is gamifying its ecosystem, giving away Apple AirPods, and fighting the Google search monopoly.
Microsoft is upgrading Windows 11 touchpad with four new gestures
Microsoft is dropping a huge trackpad update for Windows 11 Insiders today, bringing simultaneous releases across all channels. The star of the show is the upgrade to precision touchpads, adding single finger gesture controls, automatic and accelerated scrolling alongside some File Explorer usability fixes and system improvements.
Windows 11’s iconic system sounds may be getting a refresh, Microsoft drops a hint
The iconic Windows startup chime might be getting a modern overhaul. Microsoft's design lead recently teased that the original Windows 11 sound designer has rejoined the team. As Microsoft works to make the OS feel more premium, a brand new set of system sounds appears to be on the horizon.
I tested Windows 11’s hidden Low Latency Profile, and budget PCs are about to...
Microsoft is testing a hidden upgrade called Low Latency Profile to fix Windows 11 lag. By spiking CPU frequency for 3 seconds, app launches are up to 40% faster. We enabled the feature on a low powered VM and the responsiveness is a total game changer for budget laptops and entry level PCs.
Microsoft reveals why some Windows 11 updates can take a while to install, even...
Windows updates can take a while to install even after an instant download. Microsoft says it's intentional behavior to increase success rate.
Microsoft admits Windows 11 is still built on 90s-era Win32, and no one saw...
Microsoft leadership admits they never expected the 30-year-old Win32 API to survive until 2026. But after a decade of failed frameworks and RAM-hogging WebView2 web apps, developers refused to move on. Now, Windows 11 is finally fixing its performance crisis by pivoting back to native apps.
Microsoft finally begins testing Windows 10-like smaller taskbar for Windows 11 after removing it...
In 2021, Microsoft removed smaller taskbar from Windows 11, and forced users to stick to a standard size. Now, it's bringing it back.
Microsoft commits to removing Copilot where it doesn’t deliver, as Windows 11 scales back...
Microsoft’s grand AI experiment is ending. Following massive backlash and the Microslop controversy, the company is quietly phasing out the Copilot brand from Windows 11 and Xbox. As Microsoft shifts focus to enterprise users, consumer apps will finally see less AI bloat and better performance.
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