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Microsoft Kills Free Windows 7 to Windows 11 Upgrade Option
New versions of Windows 11 won't accept Windows 7 or Windows 8 keys anymore.
Copilot, Passkeys, and AI: 12 Big Updates Rolling Out to Windows 11 Now
More than 150 improvements are packed into Microsoft's Windows 11 2023 Update, which starts rolling out today. Here are the headliners.
10 Reasons Windows Is Going in the Wrong Direction
Microsoft has made a lot of bad changes to Windows. As a fan of the OS, I want the company to do better for everyone's sake.
Microsoft's Copilot AI Coming to Windows on Sept. 26
Copilot lands on Windows 11 as part of an operating system update rolling out on Sept. 26. It will arrive on Bing, Edge, and Microsoft 365 Copilot in the fall.
Panos Panay, Microsoft Exec Behind Surface Line, Steps Down After 19 Years
Panay oversaw devices and Windows 11 for Microsoft as Chief Product Officer and is departing to work at Amazon. Redmond is now tapping a trio of executive to fill his role.
Microsoft Adds Recommended Websites to Windows 11 Start Menu
Your browsing history will be used to decide which websites appear.
Tired of Buggy, Bloated Windows Printer Software? So Is Microsoft
Support for third-party Windows printer drivers and utilities is ending.
MSI Issues Official Fix for 'Blue Screen of Death' Error Tied to Windows 11 Update
MSI sources the error to a firmware setting involving the hybrid architecture on Intel's 13th generation Core i9 chips, which could conflict with a Windows 11 update.
Microsoft Will Make It Easier to Ditch Edge (at Least in Europe)
In Windows 11, Microsoft still defaults to its Edge browser for links from the widget or search panels. That's about to change thanks to some regulatory scrutiny overseas.
Microsoft Windows Notepad Will Soon Have Autosave
A beta release in the Canary channel of Windows Insider means you won’t have to remember to save notes. Also, Snipping tool updates make screen recording easier.
Microsoft: Blue Screen of Death Error for MSI Motherboards Is Not Our Fault
For now, MSI seems to be suggesting a recent motherboard BIOS update for Intel chips accidentally caused the BSOD errors.
How to Copy and Paste Text Between Your Android Phone and Windows PC
With the help of Microsoft's SwiftKey keyboard app, you can copy and paste items between a PC and Android device. If you have a Samsung phone, try the Link to Windows app.
Microsoft Released a Windows 11 Update That's Causing PCs to BSOD
The problem seems to be limited to PCs with an MSI motherboard running the latest BIOS.
Become an Insider: How to Check Out Early Versions of Windows
Want to peek at the latest preview edition of Windows 10 or 11? Here's how to join the Windows Insider Program and be the first to use the latest features.
Microsoft Finally Realizes Nobody Wants Its Windows 11 Preinstalled Bloatware
Five more Microsoft apps nobody uses will have the uninstall option enabled soon.
Customizing Windows 11: How to Change Default Apps
Microsoft has made it harder to choose which apps handle standard file types. Follow these steps to set default apps for all your documents, images, music files, and more.
Microsoft Removes 44 Intel Processors From Its Windows 11 Support List
Don't worry, you don't have one of these processors in your PC.
Windows 11 Test Feature Can Reduce Resources for Multi-Monitor Setups
The 'refresh rate logic' improvement being tested in Windows 11 could help a multi-monitor setup save on energy and GPU resources.
Microsoft Blames Third-Party Apps for Breaking Windows 11 Start Menu
Microsoft's solution? Uninstall them.
How to Dictate Text in Microsoft Office
There are a few different ways to dictate text in Microsoft Office depending on the version you use. Here’s how to do it in Word, PowerPoint, and other applications.
