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One year in, Windows 11 update still plagued by File Explorer focus-stealing bug
Microsoft has finally fixed a persistent issue that causes File Explorer to open automatically without warning, taking focus away from other applications on Windows 11. This helpful fix comes as part of the December 2023 cumulative update for Windows 11, KB5033375. This devastating problem was initially reported by numerous users in the Feedback Hub in…
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Microsoft Edge now enables Mica on Windows 11
Microsoft Edge 120 is now accessible to all users, and the exciting news is that it has reintroduced the Mica effects. To enable Mica in Edge for Windows, simply navigate to Settings > Appearance and switch on the “Show Windows 11 visual effects in title bar and toolbar” option. It’s worth noting that this feature…
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New Windows 11 Build 22635.2915 Released with Enhanced Voice Access
Microsoft released the most recent Windows 11 Insider builds for testers on the Canary and Dev Channels yesterday and is now following up with Windows 11 Build 22635.2915 for the Beta Channel. For those using the “Get the latest updates as they are available” toggle in Windows Update, this new build introduces various improvements for…
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A Couple of Brief Pointers on Meteor Lake
Intel recently launched its very first Meteor Lake Core Ultra mobile CPUs, which is significant news in the world of technology. This chipset generation is groundbreaking as it is the first to integrate a Neural Processing Unit (NPU) into the CPU and GPU. The Arc GPU is also receiving a major upgrade, with Intel replacing…
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Limited Beta of Proton’s Desktop Native Mail App Launches
Proton, the privacy-focused company, has launched a native Proton Mail app on Windows and Mac in a limited beta, with plans to expand access to more users in early 2024. According to the company, the Proton Mail desktop app is currently in beta and doesn’t support all the features available on the web app yet.…
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Final Windows 11 Insider Builds for 2023 Released by Microsoft
With 2023 drawing to a close, Microsoft has just announced the final two Windows 11 Insider builds of the year. Testers on the Canary Channel are receiving build 26016, which includes a new feature called Windows Protected Print Mode. This mode exclusively allows the use of Mopria-certified printers, which utilize the Windows modern print stack.…
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Microsoft Drops December Patch Tuesday Updates
Microsoft’s December Patch Tuesday updates are now available for download on Windows 11 and Windows 10. KB5033375 is aimed at enhancing Microsoft’s Copilot in Windows, providing the ability to access the AI assistant across multiple displays. Post-installation, the Copilot window will open on the display where the taskbar shortcut has been clicked and will also…
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Microsoft Unveils Four New Clipchamp Features
Integrated into Microsoft 365 commercial accounts, Clipchamp recently launched four new features on its web-based video editor. The Clipchamp team states that they aim to make video creation easy for everyone, even for those with no prior experience, and they are excited to share these new features to meet all video creation and editing needs.…
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Evaluation of the Lenovo ThinkPad T14s Generation 4
The Lenovo ThinkPad T14s Gen 4 is positioned at the perfect intersection of the business-class laptop market, providing a harmonious balance of power and portability. It is slimmer and lighter than the standard ThinkPad T14, yet still shares many of the same advantages as the sleeker and more expensive ThinkPad X1 Carbon. Design: The ThinkPad…