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I will be updating my Windows 11 Field Guide to fully document all the new features in Windows 11 version 23H2. This will include new content and screenshots to cover the top-level user interface changes, such as Copilot and Windows Backup. The timing of this update is a challenge due to the numerous features to…

Windows Paint, now equipped with AI-powered image creation capabilities, is now available for a select group of users within the Windows Insider Program. Microsoft announced the integration of DALL-E, an AI model, into the Paint app during its Surface event. The rollout of this feature is happening gradually, starting with those who signed up for…

Microsoft is reportedly working on a web-focused version of its upcoming Windows release, potentially named Windows 12, that bears similarities to Chrome OS. This cloud-powered edition of Windows is being positioned as Microsoft’s response to Chrome OS, with a particular emphasis on catering to specific markets, including the educational sector. However, it should be noted…

The Windows 11 Insider build 23555 is now available for testers on the Dev Channel. Although this build does not introduce any new features, it includes important bug fixes for Copilot and Task Manager that are worth noting. The Windows Insider team has addressed an issue that was causing File Explorer to crash when attempting…

Microsoft’s Windows Terminal on Windows 11 is getting an AI upgrade that will integrate AI into Command Prompt, PowerShell, and other command line features. This marks the second major AI upgrade following Windows Copilot. While it is unclear when this update will be released, Microsoft has been internally testing the integration of an “AI chatbot”…

Windows Insiders on the Canary and Dev Channels can now begin testing a new AI-powered feature called Cocreator in Paint. Cocreator utilizes OpenAI’s DALL-E technology, allowing Paint users to create artwork from a simple text prompt. Insiders can describe their desired creation in Paint, and Cocreator offers the option to choose different art styles. It…

New File Explorer | Image Courtesy: WindowsLatest.com I am convinced that the new Microsoft developers have either overlooked or failed to recognize the significance of the ‘drag and drop’ functionality. In the latest update for Windows 11, the Redmond giant has omitted drag and drop support in the address bar of File Explorer. This is…

The 16-inch Lenovo Slim Pro 9i is an exceptional desktop replacement laptop designed for creators of all types, and it excels in that role. The only major drawback is its battery life, so it’s important to bring the power supply along. However, this disadvantage is tolerable when considering the overall performance of this device. I…

The Windows 11 Fall Update, now available in preview form, marks the transition of the Release Preview channel to version 23H2, which has been renamed as the Windows 11 2023 Update. In the announcement post, the Windows Insider Program team states, “Today we are making Windows 11 version 23H2 Build 22631 (Windows 11 2023 Update)…