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Microsoft is giving some default Windows 11 apps a major performance boost – and you could feel the payoff soon

By Kristina Terech published

Fed up with the Photos app running sluggishly? That’ll hopefully soon be a thing of the past, and the same is true for other stock apps, too.

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Windows 11's latest major update isn't even out yet for most users, but it's already causing problems

By Kristina Terech published

Windows 11's new update system promises smaller, faster installs, but the latest patch is causing installation issues for many users.

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Windows and macOS apps in perfect harmony on your Mac device? Parallels Desktop version 20 says yes

By Kristina Terech published

Parallels Desktop 20 lets Mac users run Windows apps effortlessly, with improved performance, full macOS Sequoia support, and AI integration.

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Curious about what’s in your photos, Windows 11 users? Soon you’ll be able to investigate with Bing reverse image search right from the Photos app

By Kristina Terech published

Microsoft’s updated Photos app now includes Bing-powered visual search, smoother gallery navigation, and quicker access to image-editing tools.

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Time's up for Windows 11 21H2 and 22H2: Microsoft's final call before its next Patch Tuesday mandatory update to 23H2

By Kristina Terech published

Microsoft will force Windows 11 21H2 and 22H2 users to upgrade to 23H2 in October 2024 for continued security and support.

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Great news for Chromebook users: one of Windows 11’s best features just landed in ChromeOS

By Kristina Terech published

ChromeOS 128 introduces Snap Groups for better window management, OCR integration in the Camera app, and automatic microphone volume control.

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It looks like typing in Windows 11 with an Xbox controller is about to get easier as Microsoft gives it a boost

By Kristina Terech published

Microsoft is testing a new on-screen keyboard layout for Xbox controllers in Windows 11, hoping to improve typing and navigation functionality.

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Microsoft’s Arm-based Copilot+ PCs are fast and very capable with AI – but fresh doubt has been cast on the gaming prowess of these laptops

By Kristina Terech published

Microsoft’s Arm-based Copilot+ PCs are very capable with AI tasks, but gaming performance may be worse than we thought, according to a new report.

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Windows 11’s 24H2 update is almost here — let’s talk about some of the features we’re expecting to see

By Kristina Terech published

Windows 11’s 24H2 update introduces new features like a refined Start menu, enhanced taskbar options, and improvements for a smoother user experience.

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Windows 11 Search might soon no longer suck so much... and it could be thanks to AI

By Kristina Terech published

Microsoft might be overhauling Windows Search with AI, aiming to improve accuracy and functionality, hopefully addressing user frustrations with the feature.

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