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Microsoft will soon discontinue it in March 2025. However, for those who still want to use Android apps on Windows, there are many ways to do so other than WSA. You can download the Play Games Developer Emulator, use Phone Link to stream apps directly from your phone, or use WSABuilds project till WSA remains up and running.
Hands-on with Phone Link Start Menu Companion: Why Does It Even Exist?
Abubakar Mohammed
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You can enable the Phone Link Start menu companion from Settings > Personalization > Start. Once enabled, the companion should appear when you launch the Start menu. It will show you quick shortcuts to messages, calls, and photos, alongside recent calls, messages, and photos.
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.
Microsoft says that it won't ease the TPM 2.0 requirement despite Windows 10 nearing end-of-life. Microsoft says TPM is a "necessity" and a "non-negotiable" standard to keep Windows PCs secure.
You can test out Microsoft's new Windows CPC aka NXT OS on your PC. It's a stripped-down version of Windows and the shell is powered by Edge WebView.
How to Join the Windows Insider Program: Beta, Dev, Canary and Release Preview
Arjun Sha
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If you want to check out new and experimental Windows 11 features, you can consider joining the Windows Insider Program. You can switch to one of the four Insider channels: Release Preview, Beta, Dev, and Canary. Follow our guide to get started.
Microsoft Finally Releases Recall AI For Copilot+ PCs in Insider Channel
Arjun Sha
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After over six months of delay, Microsoft is finally rolling out Recall AI to Copilot+ PCs, powered by Snapdragon X series processors. You can join the Dev channel to access the Recall AI feature.
Forget OCR Tools: Windows 11’s Photos App Now Lets You Copy Text from Images
Arjun Sha
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You can now copy text from images via the Photos app on Windows 11. You no longer need to rely on third-party tools. Just move to Windows 11 24H2 and update the Photos app via Microsoft Store.
Windows 11 Will Let You Access Contacts, Calendar and Files Directly From the Taskbar
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Microsoft 365 companions integrate into the taskbar and make it easier for users to quickly find files, calendars, and people. It works just like the Phone Link companion in the Start Menu and should help boost productivity.
Microsoft continues to leverage the cloud and has announced Windows 365 Link, a mini PC that will run Windows 11 on the cloud. The Link runs a locked-down Windows 11 on the cloud with no apps and local admin users, making it more secure and something that corporate firms can migrate to.
Microsoft to Bring Full Windows 11 Experience to Meta Quest 3 in December
Sagnik Das Gupta
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Microsoft has officially confirmed that Windows 11 will be arriving on the Meta Quest 3 and Quest 3S VR headsets this December!
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.
ChatGPT Desktop App For Windows Now Available to All Users; Download Here
Arjun Sha
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OpenAI has finally opened access to the ChatGPT desktop app on Windows 11 and 10 to all users. You no longer need a paid subscription.
Microsoft has finally released Windows 11 24H2 ISO image for ARM PCs. It means that Snapdragon X Elite/Plus laptops can be clean-installed using the ISO.
Microsoft is testing a universal share button which will be available in the Start Menu and Taskbar. You can right-click on local files to share them right away with other devices.
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!
Qualcomm has abruptly canceled the Snapdragon Dev Kit and says all customers will get a refund. In an email, the chipmaker says it didn't meet the high standards of excellence. The HDMI port is said to have caused major issues in production, causing delays.
OpenAI has finally released the ChatGPT app for Windows 11 and 10. You can download the app right now from our article. Unlike Copilot which is a web app, the ChatGPT app seems to be built using the native WinUI framework.
This High Schooler’s App Brings Apple Intelligence-like Writing Tools to Windows 11
Arjun Sha
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A high schooler from Bangalore has developed an app that brings Apple's Writing Tools to Windows 11. It works amazingly well and supports all apps and windows. The tool uses Google's Gemini 1.5 Flash model to process the text quickly.
Adminless Windows 11 is Coming; Here’s What It Means for Security on PCs
Arjun Sha
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Microsoft is working on an "Adminless" Windows 11 security feature aka "Administrator Protection" that will replace the UAC prompt with secure user authentication. Administrator rights will be temporarily granted, improving the security of Windows 11 PCs significantly.
If you find the "Learn About This Picture" icon annoying on your desktop, you can remove it through the Registry Editor. You can also change the wallpaper from your own collection to quickly hide the icon.
You can now buy Lunar Lake laptops. The new Intel Core Ultra Series 2 processors offer great efficiency and performance, rivaling even ARM-based Snapdragon X Elite in terms of battery life. The cheapest Lunar Lake laptop is offered by Acer at $1199.
Here’s How to Access Android Phone Storage Directly in Windows 11 File Explorer
Arjun Sha
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You can now access your Android phone's storage directly in Windows 11 File Explorer. You just have to set up Phone Link and enable "Show mobile device in File Explorer" in Windows Settings. You can access all the directories and copy files even when your phone is locked.
The AppData folder, as the name suggests, stores application-specification files such as log data, settings, cached files, configuration files, and more. You can delete unnecessary files from the AppData folder to free up storage space on your PC.
Microsoft has introduced several AI features to Windows 11 with the 24H2 update. However, most of them are exclusive to Copilot+ PCs featuring an on-device NPU. You can access AI features like Recall, Image Creator in Photos, Generative Fill/Erase in Paint, AI in Windows Search, and more.
The Windows 11 24H2 update is finally here and it brings a number of AI features. However, most of them are exclusive to Copilot+ PCs. New AI features include Cocreator and Generative Fill/Erase in MS Paint, a new Copilot app, AI Super Resolution, Voice Clarity, and more.
You can now install the Windows 11 24H2 update right away. Microsoft has rolled out the update to all eligible users in a phased manner. You can also download the Windows 11 24H2 ISO file and clean install the latest build. That said, much-touted AI features like Recall and Cocreator are not available on x64 PCs. These features are exclusive to Copilot+ PCs.
With the latest update, Microsoft has finally phased out Sidebar from Edge. You can update to Edge version 129 to remove the Sidebar by default.
Microsoft Is Finally Letting You Take Control and Uninstall Windows Recall
Sagnik Das Gupta
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Microsoft is officially making it possible to uninstall Windows Recall. Additionally, the AI tool is also getting a security revamp, where it gets additional encryption layers. Read all about it right here!
Split screen on Windows using the Snap windows feature could be incredibly useful for multitasking and enhancing your productivity. There are four ways to split screen on Windows — using snap layout, drag and drop, keyboard shortcuts, and using snap bar.
Soon, you will be able to continue using your phone apps on Windows 11 using the Hand Off feature. The latest Windows 11 Insider beta build adds a Hand Off toggle to the Windows 11 System settings. You can enable the feature via ViVeTool.
Intel Announces Core Ultra 200V aka Lunar Lake Processors; Promises 20 Hours Battery Life
Arjun Sha
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Intel has finally unveiled its Lunar Lake mobile processors for thin and light laptops. The Core Ultra 200V processors consume 50% less power than Meteor Lake processors and offer up to 20 hours of battery life. It even beats Snapdragon X Elite in certain battery life tests. The Xe2 GPU and NPU have also been overhauled. The NPU can also perform up to 48 TOPS.
Steam's latest survey sheds light on the best platform for PC gaming, and for the first time, Windows 11 has surpassed Windows 10. According to Steam usage, Windows 11 accounts for 49.17% of usage, and Windows 10 has dipped to 47.09%. However, in overall OS adoption, Windows 11 is still much behind Windows 10.
While Windows Security is more than enough on Windows 11, you might want to try other antivirus software for extra features. Some of the best free antivirus software on Windows 11 are Avast, AVG, Avira, and Bitdefender. They all can exist alongside Windows Security but be warned as most of them come with lots of bloatware baked in, which could slow down your PC.
You can now end tasks from the Windows 11 Taskbar. You don't have to open the Task Manager to do it. It's hidden under the Developer Settings page. Once enabled, you can kill any task from the Taskbar. That said, it doesn't work for Windows Explorer.
A Windows theme is a collection of images you can set to auto-change so you won't get bored seeing the same desktop wallpaper daily. The store has plenty of themes but not all of them are great. Hence, some of the best themes are Springtime Art, Architectural Structures, Rain in the City, and more mentioned in the article.
Intel's new Lunar Lake architecture is generating quite a buzz as the company moves to a mobile-first approach, emphasizing efficiency at every step. Intel is taking Qualcomm head-on to prove x86 chips can be as efficient as ARM-based SoCs. Intel has moved to TSMC's 3nm process node to manufacture its Compute tile and has added integrated memory directly on the SoC, similar to Apple Silicon. There are many such radical new changes Intel has opted for Lunar Lake. Go through our article to find all the key architectural changes.
There's no shortage of screen recording or screenshot utilities on Windows 11. Windows features a couple of basic screen recording apps that can get the job done, but if you're looking for something advanced, there are third-party software that can do the trick. Some of them are OBS Studio and ShareX.
If you are looking for a suitable alternative to Phone Link with rich features, check out Motorola's Smart Connect app. It's designed for Motorola and Lenovo phones, but it works great on other Android devices as well. You get phone mirroring, fast file transfer, the phone webcam feature, a cross-syncing smart clipboard, and more.
Bad News for PC Users: Microsoft Cracks Down on Unsupported Windows 11 Installations
Arjun Sha
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Microsoft has closed a common loophole that allowed users to install Windows 11 on older and unsupported PCs. You can no longer register Windows 11 as a server product through the Command Prompt to continue installation. The change has been seen in the latest Canary update.
Phone Link Brings Quick File Transfer Between Windows 11 and Android; Here’s How It Works
Arjun Sha
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Phone Link has gained the ability to transfer files between Windows PCs and Android devices. And it's much more hassle-free than Google's Quick Share tool. You can simply click on "Share" in the Windows context menu and choose "Phone Link" to transfer a file. Make sure you have installed and set up the Link to Windows app on your Android phone.
RSAT stands for Remote System Administrator Tools and it's a collection of tools used for remotely maintaining Windows server. There are two ways to install and uninstall RSAT on Windows 11. These methods involve going into the Settings or using the Windows PowerShell in Administrator mode.