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Microsoft has recently halted Bing ads that target Chrome users who have Google set as their default search engine. Users of Windows 11 and 10 have noticed an increase in Bing and Edge advertisements, including a recent pop-up that appears on top of games, in an attempt by the tech giant to steer users towards…

The PC industry is predicted to bounce back from its post-pandemic decline with a projected growth of 3.7 percent in 2024, according to a report from IDC. Consumer demand for PCs has been affected by various factors, including competition from smartphones, tablets, and gaming consoles. In fact, 2023 experienced the largest annual decline in consumer…

While many people had speculated about the focus of next month’s Microsoft special event being new Surface PCs, it turns out that the agenda is much broader. The event, scheduled for Thursday, September 21 in New York City, will showcase the latest AI innovations across the company. Attendees will have the opportunity to hear from…

Microsoft has recently introduced support for Bing Chat Enterprise in the Windows Copilot Preview. This new feature allows eligible commercial customers to access Bing Chat Enterprise directly from the Windows Copilot panel. To access this feature, users must be on the Windows Insider Dev Channel, although some Insiders on the Beta Channel may also have…

The new Windows Copilot on Windows 11 is essentially Bing.com/chat integrated into a Microsoft Edge-powered panel. If you have tried the first preview of Windows Copilot, you probably know that it is disappointing, but this could change soon thanks to deeper integration with Windows 11. Microsoft has been working on Windows Copilot inbox plugins using…

Microsoft has once again released a server-side update that promotes Bing.com to users who utilize Google or other search engines within Google Chrome for Windows 11 and Windows 10. Despite facing criticism from users regarding the intrusive pop-ups on Windows 11, Microsoft shows no signs of slowing down. Last week, we reported on how Edge…

Chrome’s New Design on Windows 11 Chrome is preparing for a significant design overhaul, and Google has already introduced experimental flags to the stable branch, allowing users to test out Chrome’s new appearance that aligns with Windows 11’s rounded corners. This fresh design, known as “Chrome 2023 Refresh,” is expected to be released later this…

Early on Friday afternoon, Laurent, who resides in France, messaged me on Teams regarding a fresh Windows Insider Preview build in the Dev channel that he intended to address. As he skimmed through the “Changes and improvements” list, he came across a brief, unelaborated mention that grabbed his attention. “In the European Economic Area (EEA),…

Microsoft has released new Windows 11 Insider builds on a Friday. The latest build, 25936, is now available for Insiders on the Dev Channel, while Dev Channel testers can download build 23531. In terms of changes, there are not many in these two new builds. Let’s start with what’s new for the Canary Channel: –…