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Microsoft Re-releases Recall for Windows Insiders Alongside New Copilot+ Features
Abubakar Mohammed
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Microsoft announced in its blog post about the roll-out of a new Windows 11 build 26100.3902. In it, the firm mentioned that it's rolling out Recall's preview version for supported Copilot+ PCs. Besides, the build also includes Click to Do, with some of its operations being exclusive to Snapdragon-powered Copilot+ PCs.
Microsoft Office Icons Could Potentially Get a Fresh New Look with 3D Designs
Abubakar Mohammed
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Microsoft could potentially redesign its Office suite icons with a fresh coat of new paint. As per a report, Microsoft sent an email survey asking users to participate in the same to win gift cards. The new icons look more rounded and polished, and we might see them across apps like Microsoft Teams, Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, OneNote, SharePoint, OneDrive, and Windows Security.
You Can Now Play Microsoft’s AI-Generated Version of Quake II in Your Browser
Arjun Sha
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Microsoft is demonstrating its first AI-generated game and you can try it right now for free. The company has taken the classic Quake II game and used AI to generate real-time gameplay. You can use the keyboard to interact with the game, but there is no mouse support yet.
Installing Windows 11 requires you to go through Windows' out-of-the-box experience steps and sign in to your Microsoft Account. However, if you're unwilling to sign in and want to use Windows 11 with a local administrator account, there are a few ways to do it. One of the is by using the Command Prompt when installing Windows, and the other is by using a third-party, open-source software called Rufus.
5 Revolutionary Gadgets From Microsoft’s 50 Years of Innovation
Abubakar Mohammed
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While the Redmond giant is currently struggling to put out good hardware, it has released a considerable number of successful gadgets that redefined a few of the hardware categories. We're talking mice, keyboards, computers, consoles, and much more.
Microsoft is finally bringing the deep research functionality to their Copilot AI. It allows users to conduct thorough, multi-step research on any topic. With deep research, Copilot can scour through the web, articles and images to gain insights on a particular topic.
Microsoft’s New Copilot Search in Bing Gives You AI Overviews Without Traditional Results
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Copilot Search in Bing combines the traditional search engine experience with generative AI to make the search seamless. It's now available for everyone and can be accessed via the dedicated link or Bing's official website. Copilot Search in Bing is much similar to AI overviews but uses only the Copilot interface, skipping the traditional search results. Microsoft said the goal is to make search easier than traditional search, which could sometimes feel like finding a needle in a haystack.
Microsoft is celebrating its 50th anniversary by announcing several exciting features for Copilot. Copilot is getting Vision, Actions, Memory, Deep Research, and more. Check out our article to find all the new announcements.
Microsoft's Copilot AI now creates personalized podcasts based on user prompts. This makes information more engaging and easier to consume. This feature can also summarize web content in podcast form.
Microsoft is launching Copilot Actions. This new feature allows Copilot to perform tasks like booking tickets, making reservations, and even purchasing items all in the background. It can also look up the web for you, turning content into audible podcasts.
A large portion of the PC users have been accompanied by Windows for almost as long as they could remember. From Windows 1.0, 3.1, to Windows 95/98 and XP, the OSes redefined computing. Windows Vista is when Microsoft started adding modern elements to Windows, followed by Windows 7, the most popular operating system. Then came Windows 8, and it was heavily criticized for ditching the Start menu, then Windows 10, and now Windows 11.
Microsoft Celebrates 50th Anniversary With Nostalgic Wallpapers: Download Here
Abubakar Mohammed
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On its 50th anniversary, Microsoft has shared some breathtaking wallpapers to pay tribute to some of its previous popular products. The first wallpaper pays tribute to everything on the Windows side, including the OS itself and software such as Magnifier, Pinball, Internet Explorer, Chess, and more. The second and third reminisce about the games Mahjong and Solitaire, with the last one being an ode to the classic Tulips wallpaper on Windows XP.
On Microsoft's 50th anniversary, we have compared the leadership of Bill Gates and the present Microsoft CEO, Satya Nadella. We have discussed their leadership styles, product launches, acquisitions, legal battles, and more.
In this read, we will go over Microsoft's second CEO, Steve Ballmer. How he came to be a part of the company, what were his achievements, how did he fail and why is he not looked upon so favorably. We will take a deep dive into his 33 years of Microsoft.
Ishan Adhikary
Microsoft's 50-year anniversary is here, and with that, it completes five decades of giving us iconic video games. In this list, I discuss one Microsoft game from each decade that defined gaming for me and the whole industry.
Microsoft is finally bringing a new Start menu layout to Windows 11. Users will be able to disable the 'Recommended' section and view all pinned apps by default. In addition, the Start menu now has a single scrollable page with categorized apps.
In this list, we go over one of the most iconic programs from Microsoft in every decade, revisiting their origin and what impact they left in the industry, changing the future for the company and other tech products in the year's to come.
Microsoft in Next 50 Years: The Future of AI, Cloud, Windows, and Gaming
Arjun Sha
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Microsoft is celebrating its 50th anniversary so we have taken the opportunity to dive deep into its journey and understand what the future holds for Windows, Copilot AI, Azure, Xbox gaming, Microsoft 365, and more.
For Its 50th Anniversary, I Want Microsoft to Bring Back Windows Phones
Anshuman Jain
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In this read, we celebrate the history of Microsoft Windows Phone, by taking a look back at their history, what they offered, their strides and how they went into a spiraling downfall. We will also discuss how the company can revive their smartphone line back again in 2025.
Microsoft just turned 50 and like our recent revisit to Windows versions, there's no better time to revisit Windows logos to see how they've evolved over the years. From Windows 1.0, 3.x, to Windows 95, 98, XP, and Windows 11, the Windows logo has evolved tremendously over the years. From the old school Microsoft logo to the wavy flag identity and embracing modern aesthetics via Windows XP, Vista, and Windows 7. All of which ultimately leading to Windows 11.
Windows' infamous BSOD will keep its name, but the 'B' now stands for Black instead of Blue. While the current crash screen background appears Green in Insider builds, Microsoft is expected to ship the stable 24H2 version with BSOD (Black Screen of Death). The new text that appears on BSOD is now “Your device ran into a problem and needs to restart,” alongside a code for users to figure out why they encountered it in the first place.
Microsoft’s Smaller Surface Pro and Surface Laptop Spotted on Geekbench
Arjun Sha
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Microsoft may launch two smaller Surface PCs, namely Surface Pro and Surface Laptop, featuring a 12-inch screen. The compact Surface devices have been spotted on Geekbench, running on the lower-end Snapdragon X processor.
Windows 11 Gets Quick Machine Recovery to Fix Boot Failures via the Internet
Arjun Sha
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In the future, you will be able to fix boot failures on Windows 11 by connecting to the internet and attempting recovery from the WinRE environment. The new Quick Machine Recovery option analyzes the issue and attempts to fix it automatically. It's currently rolling out to Windows 11 Insiders in the Beta channel.
In a blog post that the Redmond giant posted today, the firm notes that it's rolling out more features to AMD Ryzen AI 300 and Intel Core Ultra 200V that were previously exclusive to Snapdragon X Elite Copilot+ PCs. The features that are rolling out include Live Captions, Cocreator, Restyle Image, and Image Creator. Similarly, features related to new Voice Access capabilities on Snapdragon X-powered laptops will also roll out later this year.
Microsoft has again closed a popular loophole that allowed users to bypass the online account requirement during the Windows 11 setup process. You can no longer use the "bypassnro" command, but there is still a nifty workaround. Read on to find out more.
Semantic Search Rolls Out to Windows 11, But You Probably Can’t Use It
Abubakar Mohammed
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Microsoft has announced that Local Semantic Search and Cloud Search are rolling out to Windows 11 Insiders Beta channel, in the Preview Build 26120.3585 (KB5053644). Local Semantic Search understands the context and lets users search for documents and images by just typing the related words. For example, you could type “landscape greenery” and the feature will pull up all the landscape images containing greenery. Similarly, searching the phrase “Change my theme” will suggest “Themes and related settings,” “Screen saver,” etc.
While the Windows 11 LTSC edition is designed for enterprise customers, general users can also try it. It offers long-term stability and security with minimal updates. You can go through our explainer to learn more about the LTSC edition.
Microsoft Edge for Android Beats Chrome to the Punch with Extensions Support
Abubakar Mohammed
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The latest stable Edge for Android, version 134.0.3124.57, now comes with browser extensions baked in. To install an extension, tap the hamburger icon > Extensions and tap the Get button beside the extension. Some of the popular extensions include Dark Reader, Bitwarden, Tampermonkey, Browsec, NordVPN, and Keepa. The Extensions section is marked as Beta now, with the Explore section suggesting more extensions are coming soon.
Microsoft Rolls Out Copilot “Press to Talk” Feature for Instant Voice Queries
Abubakar Mohammed
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Microsoft is rolling out a new version of the native Copilot app 1.25024.100.0 to Windows Insiders via the Microsoft Store. The new version brings a shortcut to invoke Copilot and ask questions. All you need to do is press and hold the Alt + Space bar for two seconds, and a small overlay with a blue microphone icon and settings cogwheel should appear, indicating that the Copilot app is active and listening.
Microsoft Patent Suggests AI Could Be the Key to Fixing Bugs in Windows 11
Arjun Sha
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Microsoft is working on a Generative AI system for Windows that can automate software bug detection. Not only that, it can also resolve the issue and send the fixed code to the developer and the end-user.
Microsoft’s Phone Link Can Now Transfer Files Between Windows PC and iPhone
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Microsoft is rolling out a new update to the Phone Link — version 1.24112.73 on Windows and 1.24112.73 on iPhones. The update brings the ability to effortlessly transfer files from iPhone to Windows and vice versa.
The Copilot app version 1.24112.123.0 is gradually rolling out to all Windows Insiders, and it replaces the Copilot PWA with a native app. Besides, users can access the new app's quick view by using the keyboard shortcut Alt + Space.
An X user claimed that Microsoft is using Word documents to train its AI models. We took a closer look and found that it was not the case. Microsoft also refuted the claim on X.
Microsoft Starts Windows Resiliency Initiative to Prevent Widespread Disruptions
Arjun Sha
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Microsoft has formed a new Windows Resiliency Initiative to prevent widespread disruptions in the future. After the CrowdStrike incident, the company is planning to keep security vendors out of the kernel mode. And Microsoft is improving the recovery process too.
The New Microsoft Surface Pro Drops to $900 Ahead of Black Friday Sale
Anshuman Jain
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The Microsoft Surface Pro is available at a $300 discount, now priced at $899.99 on Best Buy. This 2-in-1 device features a 13-inch QHD display, touch controls, and a new Snapdragon X Plus CPU, offering up to 17 hours of battery life, coupled with 16GB of RAM, and 512GB of storage.
Microsoft Expands Copilot Access to Office 365 Subscribers But at a Cost
Sagnik Das Gupta
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Microsoft is now giving Office 365 Personal and Family subscribers in Australia, New Zealand, Singapore, Malaysia, Thailand, and Taiwan, complimentary access to Copilot AI features. However, it does not bring unlimited usage of Copilot AI. Here's all you need to know!
Microsoft Is Finally Making Installation of Windows Updates a Breeze
Sagnik Das Gupta
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Windows 11 24H2 supposedly brings faster update installation times with lower CPU usage. Here are all the details!
Microsoft AI Chief Apparently Yelled at OpenAI Employees; Cracks Starting to Appear?
Arjun Sha
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A recent report by The New York Times reveals that OpenAI and Microsoft are at loggerheads. According to the report, Microsoft AI CEO Mustafa Suleyman yelled at an OpenAI employee over the delayed transfer of advanced AI technologies to Microsoft. OpenAI, on the other hand, wants to set itself free from Microsoft's control, and looking to invoke the AGI clause.
Microsoft’s ‘Click to Do’ Feature Will Be Your On-Screen Assistant Every Step of the Way
Sagnik Das Gupta
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Microsoft has announced a new Click to Do feature for its Copilot Plus PCs, which is very similar to Google's Circle to Search. The feature lets you make visual searches of text or any other content that appear on screen. Know more here.
Microsoft Paint Gets an AI Upgrade with Generative Fill and Erase Features
Sagnik Das Gupta
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Microsoft has just announced a couple of new AI features for its Paint tool. The preloaded Windows tool is not more versatile, thanks to the addition of Generative Fill and Erase. See all the details here!
Microsoft has released a new Windows app, allowing you to stream the desktop Windows experience on smartphones, tablets, and laptops. It's a launcher for Microsoft's cloud PC client, providing access to Windows 365, Azure Virtual Desktop, Remote Desktop, and more. It's currently available for those with Microsoft work or school accounts, and can be downloaded from the Microsoft Store, web browser, Apple App Store, and Google Play Store.
RIP Control Panel! Microsoft Set to Kill This Iconic Windows Feature
Abubakar Mohammed
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With Settings app in Windows 10 and 11, there's hardly any reason to justify the existence of the OG Control Panel. Microsoft knows this and has decided to kill Control Panel on Windows. The giant has confirmed that it will be deprecating the Control Panel app in favor of the Settings app.