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Microsoft PowerToys just added the perfect tool for multi-monitor setups
By Sean Endicott published
more power A recent update to PowerToys adds a Workspaces utility that lets you launch a layout of apps through a shortcut. The tool can be used on a single screen or as part of a multi-monitor setup.
Move over Copilot, this updated app brings the latest GPT models to the Windows 11 desktop
By Sean Endicott published
The latest update to Stardock's DesktopGPT brings support for the most recent GPT models and lets you use your own API key.
Vivaldi is officially optimized for Windows on Arm PCs and supports tab renaming
By Kevin Okemwa published
ARM-READY Vivaldi just got a major update, which ships with new features including tab renaming. The browser is also optimized for Windows on Arm for better performance and efficiency.
Final Microsoft 365 Insider blog post marks end of an era... sort of
By Sean Endicott published
a new home Microsoft shared the final post on its dedicated Microsoft 365 Insider Blog this week. Posts about the Microsoft 365 Insider program will now appear in the Microsoft Tech Community.
Google packs its 'Essential' apps onto the Start menu in new Windows PCs to give Microsoft a run for its money
By Kevin Okemwa published
Google + HP Google's Essentials desktop app will appear on the Start menu in some new Windows laptops, starting with HP.
Apple Podcasts is no longer behind the tech giant's walled garden
By Sean Endicott published
another one Apple Podcasts is now available on the web. The service is accessible on Google Chrome, Microsoft Edge, Mozilla Firefox, and other modern browsers.
Microsoft launches unified Teams app to save you from having to install two versions of Teams
By Sean Endicott published
Finally Microsoft just launched its unified Teams app that works with person, work, and school accounts. The app simplifies using Teams on PC, which previously required two different applications.
Microsoft squashes Skype bugs and improves reliability, but how many people still use the app?
By Sean Endicott published
Who uses Skype? Microsoft shipped an update to Skype Insiders recently that improves reliability and removes bugs. The update also serves as a good chance to ask which communication apps you use in 2024.
Do you hate the new Outlook for Windows? An annoying bug causes the classic version to crash at launch, but Microsoft has issued a workaround
By Kevin Okemwa published
circumvent An annoying issue affecting Microsoft 365 users is causing the classic Outlook to crash at launch.
Google might be cutting support for 'the world's most popular ad-blocker,' but this Windows Registry trick will help Chrome and Edge users keep intrusive ads at bay for a year longer
By Kevin Okemwa published
REGISTRY WORKAROUND Google is cutting support for uBlock Origin in Chrome, but you can extend its support for one year using the ExtensionManifestV2Availability policy in the Windows Registry.
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