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Windows 11 has overtaken Windows 10 in usage on Steam for the first time, marking a positive shift for Microsoft’s latest operating system. Since its launch in 2021, Windows 11 has steadily gained ground among Steam users, despite Windows 10’s strong hold over the past few years. Microsoft has been preparing for the end of…

Microsoft has officially confirmed that the classic Windows Control Panel is being phased out, making way for the newer and more streamlined Settings app. This change signals the end of an era for a tool that has been a staple of the Windows operating system for decades. The confirmation was revealed in a support document…

Microsoft and Qualcomm have convinced software developers to embrace their latest push for Arm architecture. When I first used the Arm-powered Surface Pro X in 2019, I loved the hardware but was disappointed by the software experience. Everything felt sluggish. Microsoft didn’t have native versions of Edge or its Office apps, and it was clear…

Microsoft announced that an AI feature on new PCs that captures screenshots and enables searching of user activity will be off by default after security experts discovered that attackers could access the underlying data. The Recall feature was one of the main capabilities Microsoft showcased during a press briefing last month for upcoming Copilot+ PCs…

At the heart of Microsoft’s strategy lies a bold assertion: their latest Copilot Plus PCs are set to outpace Apple’s M3 processor and initiate a revolutionary wave of Windows laptops. In a dramatic showdown at Microsoft’s Redmond headquarters, the tech giant showcased its latest Surface devices, powered by Qualcomm’s Snapdragon X Elite chips. These devices…

Microsoft Unveils Revolutionary Copilot+ PCs with Cutting-Edge AI Microsoft is ushering in a new era of Windows PCs with the introduction of Copilot+ laptops, designed to offer next-generation AI experiences. Announced today, Copilot+ will bring advanced AI capabilities to Windows 11, exclusive to new Copilot+-branded PCs launching this summer. To qualify as a Copilot+ PC,…

Windows 11’s recent update, labeled KB5037771, is now universally accessible for users on the stable channel, introducing several enhancements including new Start menu functionalities, notably the inclusion of advertisements. This update is readily available through Windows Update by selecting ‘Check for updates’. Additionally, offline installers for Windows 11 KB5037771 (.msu files) can be downloaded directly…

Microsoft is gearing up for a transformative era in AI computing with the introduction of two cutting-edge Surface devices designed exclusively for corporate use. The Surface Pro X for Enterprise and Surface Book X for Enterprise boast Intel’s latest Core Ultra processors, Microsoft’s innovative Copilot key, and a Neural Processing Unit (NPU) to enhance both…

Platforms: Windows XP, Windows Vista (32/64 bit), Windows 7 (32/64 bit), Windows 8, Windows 10 Company: AOMEI Technology Editions: Standard ($0) / Professional ($50) / Server ($200) Features: System/file/disk backup and restoration, automatic backups, disk/system cloning, real-time file sync Last update: December 7th, 2018 Backing up files is one of many fields in which the…

Platforms: Windows XP, Windows Vista (32/64 bit), Windows 7 (32/64 bit), Windows 8, Windows 10 Developer: AOMEI Technology License: Freeware ($0) / Professional (£40 GBP / $50 USD) Features: Disk management, partition creation/merging/resizing/migration, boot disk/USB creation Last update: 7.5.1 (November 6, 2018) AOMEI Partition Assistant is a disk formatting tool that has seen its fair…