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While Spotify and Microsoft's own apps are web wrappers, Apple Music and its other apps respect Windows 11's guidelines and have created a full-fledged native app.
Just noticed the installation window of Apple Music also uses Fluent Design! #Windows11
ALT Apple Music for Windows 11
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Windows updates are not fun, but let's get a few things clear.
1. Windows 11 or 10 does not force reboot when you are in the middle of work. It actually knows when you are working and updates are scheduled outside those hours, also called Active hours.
2. Windows 11 will only force install updates if you've been skipping updates for several weeks. Windows clearly warns several times before rebooting the PC. Again, it does not happen in Active hours.
3. In this case, Wassim's PC could have been updated to apply his organization specific updates (not Windows) or it was the IT team that choose to force install updates at this hour.
Wassim is clearly a tech savvy person, based on his posts on X. He is very well equipped to handle such cases. And he could have easily avoided it.
Granted, Windows Updates are annoying, but Windows is one of the most open, adaptive, and versatile OS, which also makes it vulnerable. macOS is restricted and less vulnerable.
People would be first to blame Microsoft if their PC gets infected, but Microsoft actually does a great job with these monthly security updates.
Wanted to check on a patient, but Windows decided it’s update time.
Thanks, @Microsoft for keeping us connected to the traditional ways of doing medicine.
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they have enough budget to update the interface every six months, yet they make it worse than the previous one
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Windows 11 in a year at this pace
ALT CONCEPT from Reddit (/r/windows11)
Microsoft is integrating "Ask Copilot" into the Taskbar on Windows 11.
Microsoft says it hopes Copilot becomes a "natural part of how you use your PC, ready to help, guide and collaborate the moment you need it."
Copilot will eventually become your Windows Search experience, but for now, it's opt-in.
For now, Microsoft says Ask Copilot on Windows 11 will complement the existing Windows Search.
Ask Copilot uses existing Windows APIs to return apps, files, and settings, similar to Windows Search, so it won't really solve the issues we have with Search on Windows 11...
But it'll give you access to Copilot on the taskbar.
ALT Ask Copilot on taskbar UI
ALT Windows Ask Copilot Search UI
ALT Can you use Copilot to change wallpaper from the taskbar? not yet.
ALT Turn off Ask Copilot from Taskbar settings.
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Apple just added Windows Vista / Windows 7-era gadgets or desktop widgets to macOS Sonoma 🙃 Microsoft is also planning to enable desktop support for Windows 11 widgets windowslatest.com/2023/06/05… #WWDC23 #macOS
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Windows 11 22H2 finally updates the legacy volume flyout! 😍 #Windows11
ALT Windows 11 desktop with File Explorer opened and a new volume flyout (allows you to adjust the volume) at the bottom of the screen.
ALT New volume flyout in Windows 11.
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As I predicted, Windows Copilot is Bing running via Microsoft Edge. You can even open 'Inspect Element' and change 'Bing' to 'Cortana.' 🙃 Yes, this is an early preview, but I'm not too fond of Microsoft turning a full-fledged operating system into a web OS. #Windows11
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There is a noticeable difference in the performance between the current Windows 10-era Mail app and the recently introduced web-based Outlook app for Windows 11.
The new Outlook app is significantly more resource-intensive than the legacy Mail app. In fact, it can use up to 10 times more resources and may even exceed 500mb or occasionally reach 800mb.
Microsoft is soon killing off Mail and Calendar apps and replacing them with web-based Outlook: windowslatest.com/2023/07/30… #Windows11
ALT Legacy or old Mail app uses less than 50mb memory on first launch
ALT The new Outlook app is using more than 400mb of RAM on the first launch
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YouTube is making a useless design decision, again.
If it ain’t broke, don’t change it, Google. Why would you move the videos to the bottom, and replace the sidebar with a comments section?!
ALT Youtube comments, description moved to the right, and videos moved to the bottom.
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The new Windows 11 Photos app is beautiful! #Windows11
ALT Microsoft Photos app right-click menu featuring options like save as, print, copy, etc.
ALT Another Right-click menu of Microsoft Photos, but this time featuring the main screen "All Photos". Options include Option, Delete, Copy, etc.
ALT A pop-up in Photos app asking to confirm the import to OneDrive.
ALT Main Menu of Photos app featuring options like Create a video with Microsoft ClipChamp.
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What if more elements of the UI followed the accent colour in Windows 11? #Windows11
ALT Concept shows comparison of Windows 11 UI customizations: The concept image showcases different visual styles for the File Explorer toolbar, taskbar, and context menu. Each section displays variations in color themes, including light, dark, and vibrant options with backgrounds like flowers, leaves, and solid colors.
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I recently updated to Windows 11 23H2, and I've noticed a lot of issues with the new File Explorer. Honestly, I'm not shocked. Testers had already pointed out these problems in the Windows Insider channel before the release #Windows11
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Microsoft is replacing the full-fledged UWP Windows 11's Mail app with Microsoft Edge WebView-based Outlook as part of its efforts to unify all mail apps into 'One Outlook' - windowslatest.com/2023/07/22…
"In late August of 2023, we will also begin a process of auto-migrating Mail & Calendar app users to the new Outlook for Windows with an option to go back if they choose," Microsoft said.
The current Mail app on the left vs the new Outlook on the right. #Windows11
ALT UWP Mail app for Windows. This is getting replaced by the new Outlook
ALT New Outlook.com based web app for Windows
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This is the new Microsoft Paint app for #Windows11 with Photoshop-like features 🥳
What’s new?
1. Layers: Add, manage, and stack layers for richer, detailed art. Find the Layers button in the toolbar for a panel dedicated to layers management.
2. Transparency: Support for transparency is here! Open/save transparent PNGs, and see true erasing without default white fill-ins.
3. Background removal: Click the magic button and remove the background from any image.
🖼️ Pro-tip: Erasing content on a layer reveals underlying layers.
Here's everything you need to know about the big upgraded Paint app: windowslatest.com/2023/09/19…
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Windows 11's new File Explorer is taking transparency to the next level. And yes, this is in production #Windows11
ALT New home page of File Explorer with buggy transparency effects
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This is the new File Explorer for Windows 11: Microsoft 365 integration, new Details Pane, new Home layout, Gallery View, and more XAML windowslatest.com/2023/04/09… #Windows11
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Microsoft Edge keeps getting new features, but I miss the initial version's simplicity and less cluttered interface.
ALT Original Microsoft Edge
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Windows Search is still so bad 😂 #Windows11
ALT Windows Search accidentally divided instead of multiplying when asked to compute 100 and 5
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Windows 11 is getting a new File Explorer, modern volume mixer and more in a future update windowslatest.com/2023/01/30… #Windows11
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Here's a better look at unreleased dark-themed MS Paint for Windows 11! #Windows11 windowslatest.com/2023/01/30…
ALT Text editor's font selection in MS Paint.
ALT Dark themed Paint's main menu open.
ALT MS Paint in dark mode. A pop-up on the screen shows the Paint version number with the "OK" button.
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Coming to Windows 11 in March: Seconds support in taskbar clock, new Task Manager features, modern system tray and more #Windows11
ALT Taskbar system tray can now display time with seconds (uses more CPU/power)
ALT Search bar in Task manager and more
ALT Modern system tray (supports drag and drop this time!)
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Windows 11 Moment 4 update is now available for everyone via the optional update rolling out today. Here's everything you need to know: windowslatest.com/2023/10/27… #Windows11
Previously, Moment 4 was only offered to devices with "Get the latest updates.." toggled enabled, a staged rollout. Starting today, the most significant feature update is available to everyone if you grab KB5031455.
Three most significant changes in today's update:
1. Copilot in preview: Bing-powered AI now works for more installations. You can click the Copilot button on the taskbar to open the AI on the right side of the display with other apps
PSA: Copilot is not available in some European and Asian regions.
2. Start menu: You can hover over files in the recommended section of the Start menu to see a quick preview view thumbnail.
Thumbnails will not be available for all files, but it will work with most common files, such as pictures and texts.
3. Taskbar: You FINALLY ungroup apps on the taskbar and show full labels for their name. This is similar to how ungrouping and labelling work in Windows 10 and older.
These changes will be enabled on all devices via the mandatory November 2023 Patch Tuesday update.
ALT Windows Copilot (Windows 11 AI Assistant feature) open on desktop with screenshot copied to the clipboard and Copilot assisting with DND, dark mode and other features.
ALT Start menu with hover preview support.
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You can finally open Task Manager via the taskbar right-click menu in Windows 11 preview builds! #Windows11
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This is StagingTool, Microsoft's internal app that unlocks secret Windows 11 features, such as the new New File Explorer and more. It is used by Microsoft employees to test unreleased features, and it was accidentally leaked by Microsoft in a Feedback Hub post: windowslatest.com/2023/08/03… #Windows11
ALT The screenshot shows StagingTool app. The StagingTool uses various commands to play with features, including enabling or disabling them, querying them for information, and resetting them to their default state. Each command is executed by adding their keyword after “StagingTool.exe” in the terminal line. For instance, to enable a feature, you would type “StagingTool.exe /enable <featureId>” where <featureId> represents the ID of the feature you wish to enable. Other available commands include ‘/disable’ to turn off a specific feature, ‘/query’ to request information about a feature, ‘/reset’ to restore a feature to its default state, and ‘/setvariant’ to select a feature variant to use.
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Trying to download Chrome using Edge on Windows 11 feels like trying to escape a labyrinth, only to be greeted at every turn by an enthusiastic guide insisting I'm already home. 'Stay with Edge! We're fast, secure!' Ignored. 'We run on the same tech as Chrome!' Ignored. One final banner: 'It runs on the same technology as Chrome, just use me!' #Windows11
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Coming soon to Windows 11 taskbar: You can quickly end any process directly from the taskbar and view seconds in the system tray clock! #Windows11
ALT New "End task" button kills running process.
ALT Seconds support coming to system tray, but it uses more power.
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Microsoft is exploring a new ‘Handheld Mode’ gaming UI for Windows 11! windowslatest.com/2023/04/13… #Windows11
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This is the new volume mixer for Windows 11! Microsoft is finally catching up to third-party solutions like EarTrumpet. #Windows11
Windows 11 is getting a new File Explorer, modern volume mixer and more in a future update windowslatest.com/2023/01/30… #Windows11
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Microsoft Copilot app arrives on Android, and it's more or less the same as the Bing Chat app, but it focuses more on the chat functionality.
Copilot uses ChatGPT-4, with Turbo support rolling out to some users: windowslatest.com/2023/12/26… #BingChat #ChatGPT
ALT Copilot for Android.
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A neat new addition to File Explorer tabs: You can soon drag a tab out of the window to open it in its own window, similar to web browsers! windowslatest.com/2023/02/02… #Windows11
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Today's Windows 11 preview update brings acrylic material to right-click menus! 😍 #Windows11
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when Microsoft tries to sneak Bing into Chrome, but Google catches on quick, and Microsoft already has a keep me plea lined up 😂 #Windows11
ALT Screenshot courtesy of WindowsLatest.com: After Microsoft added Bing extension, Chrome alerts a user that 'Microsoft Bing Search for Chrome' extension changed their search provider to bing.com, with options to 'Change it back' or 'Keep it'. Below, a second Microsoft Bing pop-up pleads 'Wait—don’t change it back!', warning that changing providers disables Microsoft Bing Search for Chrome and access to Bing AI with GPT-4 and DALL-E 3, urging to 'Keep it' to stay with Microsoft Bing
Microsoft confirms invading Google Chrome with the "Switch to Bing" ad on Windows.
This ad switches the default search engine to Bing if you click yes: windowslatest.com/2024/03/15… #Windows11
Microsoft has confirmed that it is currently testing a notification which will appear only once, prompting users to switch their default search engine in Google Chrome to Bing.
The notification will also advertise Bing's free access to ChatGPT-4, which provides users with several chat turns per day using Bing's AI technology.
ALT Bing ad on Windows targeting Google Chrome.
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This is Windows 11's new Smart Snap feature, which uses AI/ML to predict apps in the snap layout windowslatest.com/2023/04/17… #Windows11
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The hidden File Explorer tabs feature in Windows 11 22H2 🔥 #Windows11
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And it's here! Microsoft just sent me a Windows Insider Program-branded USB drive to clean install Windows 11 :) #Windows11
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Uh-oh! Windows 11's highly anticipated Spotify integration for productivity has been broken since February. Microsoft called it a "game changer"
windowslatest.com/2023/05/01… #Windows11
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im using it regularly to automate powerpoint presentations. so much better and accurate and less blatant AI than tools like Gamma.
i also used it to read financial ecnometrics excel and then verify mistakes.
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Microsoft Bing's AI Search is rolling out to everyone.
It's faster and more accurate and works for free (unlike Google AI mode). It makes me wonder if it's using Microsoft's in-house AI model? We'll learn more about it soon.
Microsoft told me it's one of the features experimented with as part of "generative search"
More: windowslatest.com/2025/04/02…
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Microsoft is apparently working on a PC Optimizer for Windows 11 / 10 (windowslatest.com/2022/10/21…) and one of the potential issues highlighted by the app is "Reset default browser to Edge" 🤦♂️#Windows11
ALT PC Manager app by Microsoft. Highlights problems, suggest ways to improve performance and more, including Edge recommendation.
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Microsoft does not force updates. This is a misconception. It really knows when it should update itself. And if you've unsaved work, it'll never try to delete those and proceed to update.
Yes, Windows can sometimes update itself, but only when you are not using the PC and you have been delaying updates for weeks. You don't want a vulnerable PC, do you?
People hate Windows, as if it's always bugging out or force-updating. That is not true. Windows is surely not perfect, but it's also not as bad as these engagement farmers want you to believe.
Just pause updates for five weeks if you hate it so much. After 5 weeks, pause it for another 5 weeks.
As for Wassim, he clearly knows tech, and he posted it for engagement.
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Windows does not update if you pause updates. I've been pausing updates for weeks and never forced an upgrade.
You can simply kill the Windows Update service or use open-source tools to block it for decades. Or just use Group Policy Editor.
But you can't expect Microsoft to expose those controls at the GUI level because a) Windows is used by those who don't even understand what it means to stay exposed to attacks, b) older people also use Windows, and nobody would want them to turn off updates fortheir lifetime unknowingly
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The new Notepad with tabs support is now rolling out to everyone on Windows 11! #Windows11
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back when phones were cool
ALT Rear view of a yellow Nokia Lumia 1020 smartphone, highlighting its distinctive large circular camera module that houses the 41-megapixel sensor, xenon flash, and LED light. The camera's prominent size and position dominate the back of the phone, which has a smooth, matte finish. Nokia and PureView branding are visible near the camera, emphasizing its photographic capabilities. The rest of the phone's back is minimalist, with a slight curve for ergonomic handling. Image Courtesy: Ars Technica
ALT Front view of a Nokia Lumia 1520 smartphone, displaying its large, vibrant 6-inch IPS LCD screen with a clear, bright display. The screen is surrounded by thin black bezels, with the Nokia logo positioned at the top right corner. Below the screen, the standard Windows Phone capacitive buttons (back, Windows home, and search) are visible, subtly integrated into the design. The phone's body is sleek, with a glossy finish, and the edges are gently curved, enhancing its elegant and modern appearance. Image Courtesy: Ars Technica
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Windows 10 LTSC (Long-Term Servicing Channel) is preferred for stability and fewer changes. However, recent September and October 2023 updates have introduced unexpected changes, causing concern among users: windowslatest.com/2023/10/17… #Windows10
In September, Microsoft added a non-removable “Windows Backup” app powered by OneDrive to the LTSC version, which wasn’t designed for non-personal Microsoft accounts
The October 2023 Update further introduced an “improved search box experience on the taskbar”, pushing the Bing and web-focused Windows Search interface to LTSC machines
ALT Windows Update screen on Windows 10 promoting Windows 11
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Not the building where the vaccine is being manufactured. Under construction building that has caught fire.
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Microsoft just paused Bing ads targeting Google Chrome after the ad appeared on top of games on Windows 11. This ad campaign involved a pop-up on the desktop’s lower right side, hovering above all apps and games.
Microsoft told me the ad has been paused as the company investigates the reports: windowslatest.com/2023/08/29… #Windows11
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The ghost of Cortana still haunts Windows 10 OOBE
ALT Cortana was (is) your personal assistant screen on Windows 10
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Microsoft explains changes as the Rewards Program loses daily Microsoft Edge points: windowslatest.com/2023/11/30… #MicrosoftRewards #Microsoft
Microsoft officials told me the Rewards program is here to stay, but the program is regularly being “evolved” to “reflect our growth and expansion”. This seems to imply the changes are intentional and could be linked to the recent expansion of the Rewards program in new regions.
ALT Microsoft Rewards recently removed the "Edge Search" quest, which offered 20 points per day, leading to disappointment and confusion among its users. Additionally, several quests within the program saw their point values significantly reduced.
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The older Windows elements and menus are still more reliable than the newer modern Windows 11 XAML components. The legacy options have always worked. #Windows11
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ChatGPT now tells you the GPT-5 model it used. I specifically set the model to GPT-5-instant, but it still routed my request to thinking-mini.
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This was not spotted by Neowin, Tom. Please attribute original source: windowslatest.com/2024/03/25…
I literally worked on this news overnight, and it sucks I've not been attributed :(
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Goodbye, Cortana! Microsoft just killed its Apple Siri rival 'Cortana' on Windows 11 windowslatest.com/2023/08/03… #Windows11
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Microsoft is working on Bing Video Creator, which is powered by Sora, but it's completely free. The trade-off is that you need to wait a few hours, but you can use your Microsoft Rewards Points to generate videos faster.
It's the Sora model straight out of the box. No modifications and it's free!
More on this: windowslatest.com/2025/05/23…
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You can soon draw in desktop stickers! Microsoft is testing the stickers feature in Windows 11 Dev builds and it can be accessed via the right-click menu! #Windows11
ALT Windows 11 desktop with stickers and "hello" text.
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Microsoft Edge is testing a new feature to declutter its experience (sidebar for now) on Windows 11 windowslatest.com/2023/11/07… #Windows11
In Canary builds, Microsoft Edge is testing a feature to clean up the Sidebar by automatically hiding apps you don't use often. This can make the browser look simpler and less crowded.
Users who don't like the Sidebar can choose to hide it completely with an "Auto-hide" option, or they can block it using group policy settings in Windows.
The new decluttering option offers a choice to hide unused apps with one click, but if someone prefers the current setup, they can choose to keep all apps visible.
ALT Ready to declutter your sidebar? A screenshot showing declutter option in Microsoft Edge.
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Here's a closer look at the new File Explorer for Windows 11 with a redesigned header, more Mica effect, Gallery View, Recommended feed, drag and drop for tabs, and more windowslatest.com/2023/06/05… #Windows11
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Here's the legacy Windows 8 era volume flyout for comparison🤮
ALT Legacy/old volume flyout in Windows 10/8.
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WinUI 3! Unrelated, but it would be nice to get more native apps/elements in Windows. Mostly, all native apps are web-based, and so is Copilot. The performance of web apps or elements in Windows is subpar.
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That's my Reddit post. I thought it would give your excellent article some decent reach and, while it does, it also shows that Google is evil. We're being robed and sobatged in the day light, and noboby gives a shit.
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Microsoft is working on Windows 11-based Windows 365 for consumers. It is likely coming in the fall and would be cheaper than enterprise and business plans with option to buy multiple Cloud PCs windowslatest.com/2023/07/10… #Windows11
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Microsoft Paint's upcoming AI feature may rely on NPU
windowslatest.com/2024/02/26… #Windows11
ALT Paint app
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Bing Chat AI is getting Microsoft Excel integration and an Edit button "Rewrite", which is similar to the one in ChatGPT:
windowslatest.com/2023/11/06… #ChatGPT #BingChat #OpenAI
Microsoft has quietly integrated Excel into Bing Chat, allowing you to create a table with AI and edit it directly in Excel.
It works in real time, and no, you don’t have to manually export the conversation and open it in Excel. It's all automated and works smoothly.
The new features are rolling out to select users.
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Microsoft Launcher finally gets 'Bing Chat' with voice search on Android
windowslatest.com/2023/08/25… #Bing
ALT Microsoft Launcher's Bing Chat integration
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This is Windows Copilot for Windows 11 (early version) windowslatest.com/2023/06/26… #Windows11
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Windows XP 4K Bliss Wallpaper, thanks @MicrosoftDesign!
windowslatest.com/2024/10/26…
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First look at Bing Chat’s standalone ChatGPT-like AI mode without web search. This could allow you to use Bing Chat more like ChatGPT, and GPT-4 is supported: windowslatest.com/2023/11/14… #BingChat #ChatGPT #GPT4
In the new mode, you can turn off Bing search in Bing Chat , which allows the AI to work without accessing real-time web data, resulting in quicker responses. However, this means the information provided might be outdated, as it's based on the knowledge incorporated into the AI model, such as GPT 3.5 or GPT-4, up until their last update.
Bing Chat can switch between different AI models depending on the query, with GPT-4 offering more recent information compared to GPT 3.5. This flexibility allows Bing Chat to provide more accurate and creative responses, even without web search integration.
ALT Microsoft is introducing a new 'no search mode' for Bing Chat, making it function similarly to ChatGPT by disabling Bing search integration. This allows users to interact with the AI in a standalone mode, which is faster but relies only on pre-existing knowledge up to a certain date.
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Yet another Windows 11 UI Inconsistency: Settings still mentions Windows 8 Charm feature windowslatest.com/2023/05/16… #Windows11
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A new patent application suggests that Microsoft is working on a Surface Book with an upgraded touchpad that works smoothly as a drawing pad when used with a Surface Pen. A new MacBook killer? windowslatest.com/2023/07/09… #Microsoft
ALT A commercial picture of Surface Book 2-in-1 laptop
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is this going to help anyone? The August update was supposed to help smaller publishers, but it did not.
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i know. in fact, in this case, op has opinions on unreal engine, raylib, etc.
i went through his profile and he clearly understands tech, which is good.
he was also invited to a podcast where the podcaster called him a "skilled programmer." again, it's good he is skilled.
at this point, it's quite obvious he's trying to farm engagement. Windows isn't perfect and has issues, but this is not the case of a innocent dude stuck at their work because Windows decided to update out of nowhere.
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Microsoft Edge received an update that inadvertently activated the tablet-friendly “touch mode” on #Windows11 desktops, making UI elements like tabs and icons more spaced: windowslatest.com/2023/09/19…
While the “touch mode” is designed to improve the browsing experience on tablets and 2-in-1 devices, the accidental activation on standard desktops frustrated many users due to the enlarged tabs and increased spacing.
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PLEASE DON'T DESTROY BUSINESSES. REWARD ORIGINAL CONTENT/NEWS. @searchliaison - I really hope the feedback I've shared over the past 3-4 years (especially the last few months) will be considered.
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Windows 11's native archive feature is getting a new built-in wizard tool that will soon let you change the compression method, level, and other settings when archiving files: windowslatest.com/2024/02/02… #Windows11
Different methods can be used, but what you can choose depends on the format you picked. The options are Store (which doesn’t compress at all), Deflate (a common way that shrinks files), BZip2, Xz, Standard, LZMA1, and LZMA2 (these are just different methods that can make files smaller).
You can also change the compression level. This is a number from 0 to 9 that tells Windows how much to try to shrink the files. A higher number means the files will take up less space, but it might take longer to reduce the size.
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This is a hospital, and they have an IT team that most likely scheduled the update. Regardless, op is a tech guy
i know. in fact, in this case, op has opinions on unreal engine, raylib, etc.
i went through his profile and he clearly understands tech, which is good.
he was also invited to a podcast where the podcaster called him a "skilled programmer." again, it's good he is skilled.
at this point, it's quite obvious he's trying to farm engagement. Windows isn't perfect and has issues, but this is not the case of a innocent dude stuck at their work because Windows decided to update out of nowhere.
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While it's true that more RAM usage doesn't necessarily equate to bad performance, and that efficient utilization of available resources can lead to faster, more responsive apps, the key here is the word "efficient." We are witnessing an increased RAM usage by the Outlook web-based app, without a noticeable improvement in speed compared to the previous Mail app. In essence, the new Outlook app is more resource-hungry without a corresponding benefit.
In this case, the old Mail app opens faster than the new Outlook. It's also considerably smoother and faster when composing emails, browsing emails, etc.
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Dell hints at Windows 11’s new AI that automatically changes your settings and even fixes bugs: windowslatest.com/2023/12/28… #Windows11
Again, these are conceptual videos, but they tell us a lot about the future of AI in Windows 11
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Microsoft plans to retire the Windows Insider MVP program this year. The MVP award for the Insider Program is being retired following internal reorganizations and the formation of new teams within the company (Panos exit): windowslatest.com/2023/10/26… #Windows11 #WIMVP
Existing Windows Insider MVPs will be nominated to participate in the main Microsoft MVP Program, allowing them to continue engaging with Microsoft and other MVPs globally.
“In an effort to consolidate MVP-style programs across Microsoft, we have decided to retire the Windows Insider MVP Program effective December 31, 2023. All our existing Windows Insider MVPs will be nominated to participate in the Microsoft MVP Program which has similar benefits and opportunities to continue networking with us and interacting with many other Microsoft MVPs globally”, a Microsoft spokesperson told me over email.
ALT Windows 11 background with "Windows 11" centered text and logo.
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Google Chrome side panel gets search features, to behave more like Microsoft Edge; is Google Bard or SGE (Search Generative Experience) integration next? Maybe. Edge already has Bing Chat, and Windows 11 also has it via Windows Copilot windowslatest.com/2023/07/30… #Windows11 #Google
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Windows 11's latest preview build comes with a new update installation screen. Looks nice! #Windows11
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They warn you. Windows does not reboot out of nowhere.
Windows will warn several times before rebooting automatically, which again does not happen when you are actively using the PC.
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HP doc confirms Windows 11 2024 Update (version 24H2), references spotted:
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