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Microsoft's Windows Experiences leader also hates this Start menu failing and pushes his team for a fix
By Kevin Okemwa published
START MENU Windows 11 users will soon be able to access all their apps directly from the Start menu without navigating to the 'All apps' section.
The state of Windows as 2023 ends — Windows 10 nears end of life as Windows 12 rumors heat up and Microsoft bets on AI
By Kevin Okemwa published
Windows in 2023 Big on AI, features and updates, but is this enough for Microsoft to convince Windows 10 users to transition to Windows 11?
Microsoft is killing its Windows VR platform — announces deprecation of 'Windows Mixed Reality'
By Zac Bowden published
RIP Microsoft has added Windows Mixed Reality to the list of features it is deprecating in Windows, and will be removed from a future version of the OS.
Windows Wi-Fi bug squashed within 24 hours, and you don't even need to uninstall an update to get the fix
By Sean Endicott published
A quick fix Microsoft discovered an issue in Windows that prevents PCs from connecting to Wi-Fi networks. The company quickly rolled out a fix that doesn't even require you to uninstall the faulty update.
Someone installed Windows Phone on a MacBook, because of course they did
By Zac Bowden published
WP Ever wondered what it would be like to run Windows Phone on a laptop? Now you don't have to wonder, as somebody did it, on a MacBook no less!
Microsoft's solution to the HP Smart app forcing its way onto PCs is to make you install a tool and use Command Prompt
By Sean Endicott published
A 'simple' fix A strange Windows bug forced the HP Smart app onto PCs and renamed printers as HP devices. Microsoft has shipped a fix for the bug, but it requires you to download a tool and use Command Prompt.
How to change account password on Windows 11
By Mauro Huculak published
Security On Windows 11, you can change your account password and PIN from the Settings app and Sign-in screen, and in this guide, I'll teach you the steps to complete this task.
Microsoft prioritizes the discoverability of new apps and games on the Microsoft Store for Windows 11
By Kevin Okemwa published
DISCOVER Finding new apps and games on the Microsoft Store and the Windows Insider program has never been easier.
Windows Central Podcast #336: What's next for Surface in 2024?
By Zac Bowden published
Podcast On this week's episode of the Window's Central Podcast, Dan and Zac discuss Intel's Meteor Lake CPUs redefining standards for AI-powered laptops in 2024, plus what we expect from Surface next year.
Microsoft FINALLY issues a fix for this extremely annoying File Explorer bug after 'just' 15 months
By Kevin Okemwa published
15 MONTHS Your File Explorer app on Windows 11 will no longer pop up on your screen at random intervals, following the release of its December cumulative update that patched the issue after 15 months of waiting.
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