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Windows 11 Build 23575 introduces streamlined Start menu, restricts recommended removal
Windows 11 Build 23575 is currently being rolled out to testers in the Canary channel, and it brings some notable changes. One of these changes is a new feature in the Start menu’s recommended section that groups recently installed apps. The aim of this feature is to reduce clutter and improve user interaction. While this…
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Windows 11 Dev Build 23575 Introduces New Folder for Recently Added Apps in Start Menu
Microsoft is concluding the week by providing another flight for Insiders on the Dev Channel. With today’s release of Windows 11 Dev build 23575, Microsoft is currently testing the grouping of recently added apps into a folder located within the Recommended section of the Start Menu. Initially, this new folder will be rolled out to…
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Windows 11 KB5031455 released, offering new features (direct download links)
Windows 11 KB5031455, released in October 2023, is an optional update for PCs running the 22H2 version of Windows. It includes various features enabled by default, such as Copilot and taskbar ungrouping, collectively known as ‘Moment 4’. Microsoft has made direct download links available for offline installation of Windows 11 KB5031455. Though designated as an…
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Anticipating Windows 12 (Premium): The Long Wait Continues
In early February, prior to the Bing Chat announcement, I made a forecast that Microsoft would introduce Windows 12 with a strong focus on AI. This prediction was built on a combination of factors that gained momentum following the release of OpenAI’s ChatGPT in November. In early January, I expressed the idea that AI might…
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Microsoft Releases Second Pre-23H2 Preview Update for Windows 11
Microsoft has released a new preview version of the Fall Update for Windows 11, labeled as KB5031455. This update, also known as the 2023-10 Cumulative Update Preview for Windows 11 version 22H2, includes several noteworthy features such as Copilot, Windows Backup, a modernized File Explorer, and more. Unlike the previous preview update (KB5030310), it is…
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Intel Reports an 8% Decline in Q3 Revenues, But PC Sales Slump Nears an End
Microprocessor giant Intel recently announced its financial results for the quarter ending September 30. Despite a decline of 71 percent in net income and 8 percent in revenues compared to the previous year, the company remains optimistic about the future. Intel CEO Pat Gelsinger expressed satisfaction with the third-quarter performance, highlighting the progress made on…
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Qualcomm Teases Windows 12 with Impending “Windows OS” Update
During Qualcomm’s Snapdragon X launch event in Hawaii, there were hints that Windows 12 will be arriving in 2024. Windows 12 is Microsoft’s highly anticipated next-generation operating system, which will have a strong focus on AI features such as Copilot, Paint Cocreator, web apps, and Microsoft Edge. Some key points regarding Windows 12 include: 1.…
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Stardock Unveils Start11 v2 – Thurrott.com
Start11 v2, the leading Windows 11 customization utility, has been released by Stardock. This announcement marks a significant step forward for the industry’s most advanced Start menu. With over two dozen new features and numerous quality-of-life updates, Start11 v2 represents the most substantial update in the history of Start products. One of the standout features…
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Drag and Drop Support in Split-Screen Coming to Microsoft Edge on Windows 11
Microsoft Edge Canary release now offers enhanced split-screen support, allowing users to view tabs side-by-side by simply dragging them. Although the feature is currently limited to dragging tabs to the right side, it is expected to improve productivity once it is further optimized. The Canary channel of Edge also includes notable features like split-screen and…