Microsoft finally speeds up Windows 11 by 40%
Microsoft’s development team has just implemented a new update that should see certain Windows 11 tasks speed up by 40%. This is a huge improvement, and the massive increase will hopefully enhance the...
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Xbox is cooking up a limited edition Meta Quest headset
Meta has announced it has opened Quest OS to third-party hardware makers, with Asus, Lenovo, and Xbox already onboard as partners. The Zuck also revealed that Quest OS will now be rebranded as Meta...
View ArticleMicrosoft considers adding even more ads into Windows 11
Microsoft is once again testing a new version of Windows 11, with Windows Insiders spotting an early variant that dials up the advertisements. It’s not the first time the brand has crammed ads into...
View ArticleMajor Windows Defender security flaw can wipe your files and apps
Researchers have discovered major flaws in Microsoft and Kaspersky security products. They claim that Windows Defender can be tricked into deleting databases. Even worse, the exploit can be activated...
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Windows 11 may slap a watermark on PCs that can’t handle AI features
Microsoft is just months away from going all-in on AI. Windows 11 24H2 introduces a range of artificial intelligence-driven features that will drive the operating system’s hardware requirements even...
View ArticleWindows 11 update is a buggy mess but Microsoft is cooking a fix
In a story as old as operating systems, the new Windows 11 KB5036980 update is causing problems for some users. Microsoft promises this time will be different, however, because it’s aware of the...
View ArticlePC users are ditching Windows 11 as Windows 10 grows again
PC users don’t seem to see the appeal of Windows 11, as Microsoft’s operating system (OS) is quickly losing favour. Instead, it looks like people are turning to the familiarity and comfort of Windows...
View ArticleMicrosoft goes all-in on Copilot Plus PCs with AI features
The rapid advancement of AI hardware means it’ll soon be tough to tell which CPUs can do what. Hoping to curb the confusion, Microsoft makes it a little bit easier with its new Copilot Plus PCs....
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Microsoft wants to charge you £439 for a keyboard with AI button
Microsoft has launched an updated version of its Surface Pro keyboard. This new model replaces the menu key with a dedicated Copilot button but carries a much higher cost. Following the plethora of...
View ArticleWindows 11’s dodgy AI Recall feature works without an AI CPU
Microsoft is doubling down on artificial intelligence (AI) features, ushering in a new era for the operating system. While it was originally thought the controversial Recall tool will only work on new...
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Here’s how Microsoft uses AI in its Nvidia DLSS rival
Microsoft is working on an alternative to Nvidia’s and AMD’s upscaling solutions powered by upcoming AI-ready CPUs. The idea is to use the NPU’s capabilities to improve game image quality and frame...
View ArticleXbox handheld may be more Steam Deck than PlayStation Portal
Phil Spencer has all but confirmed Xbox is working on a gaming handheld during an interview with IGN. After the initial disappointment that the rumoured device didn’t crop up during the Xbox showcase,...
View ArticleMicrosoft delays Windows Recall launch but you can still try it out
CoPilot+ PCs are due to arrive June 18, but Windows Recall will now be late to the party. Just days before release, Microsoft has pulled the feature from general release. Instead, what was the...
View ArticleCoPilot+ features won’t be available on AMD laptops at launch
The selection of CoPilot+ PCs available at launch just got smaller. While neither Snapdragon X or Ryzen AI 300 series systems are delayed, one lacks Microsoft’s AI certification. Turns out, laptops...
View ArticleMicrosoft hopes free Copilot Pro trial will tempt new subscribers
Love or loathe them, there’s no escaping AI chatbots as Microsoft continues to integrate Copilot into everything it can. While the feature is free to use for all Windows 11 users, a premium tier,...
View ArticleMicrosoft removes Copilot keyboard shortcut for a bizarre reason
Keyboard shortcuts are convenient and cool, saving time and making you feel like a proper power user. Almost every major feature of Windows has one, from Command Prompt to File Explorer. There’s even...
View ArticleMicrosoft halts forced Windows 11 update as it’s messing up PCs
Whether we want them to be or not, Microsoft is keen to get our Windows 11 installations up to date. However, the company’s mission to establish a shared baseline version of its operating system is,...
View ArticleWindows update fixes endless boot loop but breaks other features
After pressing pause on the latest Windows update to prevent a myriad of issues, it looks like Microsoft has finally gotten to the bottom of it. Boot loop problems are now a thing of the past as the...
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Windows 11 gets yet more ads as Microsoft bloats up Weather app
Few things are as annoying as invasive advertisements, which are unfortunately growing in number on Windows 11. Microsoft, clearly keen to increase its profits, has taken yet another step to filling...
View ArticleWindows 11 is finally edging out Windows 10 on Steam
Over the past three years, people haven’t exactly raced to upgrade to Windows 11. Fortunately for Microsoft, things are now picking up for the modern operating system (OS), which will soon supplant...
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