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Vertical taskbars are back in Windows 11, but not from Microsoft
By Sean Endicott published
Software You can now use a vertical taskbar on Windows 11 by using Start11.
Bluesky gets a lovely new (unofficial) app on Windows 11
By Sean Endicott published
Take a look DarkSky for BlueSky is a new third-party client for the popular social media platform. DarkSky just launched in preview on Windows 11.
Windows 11's best files app just beat File Explorer again
By Sean Endicott published
So pretty A preview up to Files, a third-party file explorer, just received a preview update that makes it look even better when compared to the default File Explorer on Windows 11.
Are these Teams features the most important announcements from Ignite?
By Sean Endicott published
Power of AI Microsoft Teams will soon support several new or expanded translation features that increase the accessiblity of meetings. Teams also has a Storyline integration on the way.
Google Chrome's new extension support framework raises critical security concerns
By Kevin Okemwa published
MORE SECURE? Google Chrome's Manifest V3 framework poses a major security threat.
Windows 11 adds Paint to the context menu whether you like it or not
By Sean Endicott published
too much The latest Insider update to Microsoft Paint ads AI features and improves the app. It also makes Paint appear in the Windows 11 context menu, which has drawn some criticism.
Windows 11's Paint and Notepad get new AI experiences to boost creativity
By Kevin Okemwa published
GET CREATIVE Microsoft recently shipped next-gen AI experiences to Paint and Notepad on Windows 11, including generative fill, generative erase, and rewriting capabilities.
Microsoft might rebrand its AI platform to "Windows Intelligence"
By Kevin Okemwa published
Is this intelligent? References from the appprivacy.adml file shared on X suggests the company could potentially group Windows 11's AI-powered features under one umbrella called Windows Intelligence.
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