Have you noticed that GIFs recently stopped working in Windows 11? Microsoft explains why that happened and how to fix it.

Windows 11 Insider builds close out June with the first 26H2 changes, a redesigned Privacy settings page, and more desktop customization.

Are you tired of waiting for your Windows 10 computer to boot up? Do you wish it could start faster and run more efficiently? One of the most effective ways to achieve this is to disable startup ...

Something to look forward to: Windows 11's Settings app includes a dedicated AI Components page, allowing users to view, manage, and verify details about local AI models running on their PC. A recent ...

Question: Is there any way to completely get rid of Copilot in Windows 11? Answer: If you read my column last year about Microsoft's Copilot AI assistant and decided it wasn't for you, you're not ...

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Microsoft appears to be softening its aggressive AI push in Windows 11 by making it easier for users and organizations to completely remove the Copilot app from their PCs. The move comes after ...

Microsoft has introduced a new policy that allows IT administrators to uninstall Microsoft Copilot from managed Windows 11 devices. The feature rolled out after the April 2026 Patch Tuesday update and ...

When you first set up Windows 11 25H2, Microsoft nudges you to sign in with a Microsoft account — and for good reason. It unlocks OneDrive sync, the Microsoft Store, and seamless settings backup ...

The unnecessary Copilot buttons are disappearing from Notepad, Snipping Tool, Photos, and Widgets. The unnecessary Copilot buttons are disappearing from Notepad, Snipping Tool, Photos, and Widgets. is ...

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A Microsoft VP doesn't like forcing a Microsoft account in Windows. This means the company may finally let you use a local account instead. This is part of an effort to make Windows more reliable and ...