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This new feature is basically AirDrop but for Windows PCs and Android
By Sean Endicott published
Simple sharing You'll soon be able to seamlessly share files back-and-forth between your PC and your Android devices.
Google pulls the plug on uBlock Origin, leaving over 30 million Chrome users susceptible to intrusive ads
By Kevin Okemwa published
MORE ADS Google recently changed Chrome's extension support from the Manifest V2 framework to the V3, killing uBlock Origin.
Forget Windows 10's death: Microsoft will automatically archive unlicensed OneDrive Business accounts effective January 2025 and charge a 'small' reactivation fee
By Kevin Okemwa published
REACTIVATION Microsoft will start archiving unlicensed OneDrive accounts from January 2025. This will apply to accounts that have remained unlicensed for over 90 days.
This third-party file explorer beat Microsoft to the punch yet again
By Sean Endicott published
double up! The Files app now supports a vertical orientation when using dual pane mode. The feature makes it easier to navigate areas of your PC's files at once.
Windows 11's Microsoft Store update will make it easier than ever to find any app you've ever installed
By Sean Endicott published
Windows Insiders can test an updated library experience in the Microsoft Store and several other store features that make it easy to find apps and keep them up to date.
Microsoft Clipchamp will soon improve images and audio with AI
By Sean Endicott published
crystal clear Noise suppression and image background removal are on the way to Clipchamp.
One of the best VPNs now works with Copilot+ PCs powered by Snapdragon X chips
By Sean Endicott published
Private Internet Access now has an Arm-native version of its VPN.
This simple little app should be built into Windows 11
By Sean Endicott published
What an app! A relatively new Windows 11 app called CtrlHelp lets you summon a cheat sheet for shortcuts in 80 supported apps. The app also lets you practice shortcuts.
My go-to video editor, and one of Microsoft's best-kept secrets, is about to get a big AI boost through Copilot
By Sean Endicott published
AI FTW Microsoft Copilot will soon support following a prompt to create a video project in Clipchamp. The new feature should simplify content creation and help jumpstart new projects.
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