Microsoft Edge to replace legacy PDF reader with Adobe Acrobat. The PDF experience will start rolling out in March 2023. The Adobe PDF reader experience will include free and paid features. You will need an Adobe subscription to unlock all the advanced features. Microsoft will replace Edge’s default PDF reader capabilities with the one from Adobe Acrobat. According to the company announcement , the upcoming update for Microsoft Edge will include the Adobe PDF reader that will provide advanced features (if you’re willing to pay a subscription)....

Although Windows 8.1 is RTM, it’s doesn’t mean is a finished product anymore, Microsoft will continue to provide tweaks and improvements before and after October 18th (which is the official release date). Now in preparation for the big day, the software giant is making available a Windows 8.1 Preview update that points to reduce errors and other issues while upgrading to Windows 8.1 final. Keep in mind that installing the update is not the only thing you have to do for a smooth transition to the new operating system....

Microsoft is today putting an end to the vulnerability found in old versions of Internet Explorer (6-8) that allowed an attacker to execute harmful code in a target computer, if the user was tricked by a specially crafted website. Soon after the security hole was found, the software giant quickly made available a temporary workaround in a form of patch that they call “Fix it”. However, the security update released today should permanently close the door, for good, to this issue....

You no longer need to wait in line to access Bing Chat. After signing up to preview the service, you’ll unlock the access immediately. Once you receive the confirmation, you can open Bing.com/Chat , where you can interact with the chatbot using natural conversation language to ask complex questions. At the time of this writing, Microsoft has once again increased the limit to up to 15 questions per session and up to 150 sessions per day....

Windows 11 will now display names for updates that are easier to understand. This applies to system updates, .NET Framework, drivers, AI components, and Visual Studio updates. UPDATED 11/4/2025: Microsoft is making changes to the naming scheme for updates on Windows 11 . The new scheme aims to make it easier for users to understand what is actually downloading on their devices. Users will notice the new names during the download and install process through the “Windows Update” settings page....

Windows 10 users can’t see the option to enroll in the Extended Security Updates program because Microsoft is rolling it out in waves. The company says all eligible PCs will receive the enrollment button before support ends on October 14, 2025. The ESU plan extends security updates until October 13, 2026, but does not include new features. Rollout progressing in waves Microsoft has confirmed that the ESU enrollment option is not broken or missing from individual devices....

The Monsoons theme is now ready for download on Windows 10. The theme includes a collection of 16 colorful images of rains around the world along with the animals who got caught in it. If the images rotate too quickly on your desktop, after applying the theme on Settings > Personalization > Background , and use the Change picture every drop-down menu to adjust the image rotation frequency. You can find more great themes in my Desktop Fun section....

The cold days in the Netherlands call for a nice photo session of the countryside in this case. This collection captures the tranquility around the frozen fields and mountains covered in snow, the bodies of water that reflect back the majestic white landscape, a snowy day in the city makes an appearance, windmills, and canoes abandoned just for the season. These 14 wallpapers are more than ready for you to download for Windows....

Microsoft is making some important changes to reduce the chances of losing Office documents as a result of malware or problems with your device by offering to save your files directly into the OneDrive folder by default. Using the Known Folder Move (KFM) feature already available in OneDrive, the next time you save a Word, Excel, or PowerPoint document, it’ll save automatically in the cloud. After updating your Office 365 apps to the latest version, when clicking the Save button or using the Ctrl + S keyboard shortcut, you’ll see a new save experience that will default to your OneDrive or SharePoint folder....

OpenAI is expected to release ChatGPT version 4 in the coming days. The new version will significantly improve the capability of the technology. The updated Large Language Model will introduce new capabilities like video creation. As Microsoft keeps pushing the new Bing experience with ChatGPT integration across its different products and services, the company’s CTO in Germany, Andreas Braun, has revealed during the AI in Focus – Digital Kickoff (via Windows Central ) that OpenAI will release the ChatGPT version 4 in mid-March....

If you want peace, independence and some magic in your life then you need to think, paint, wear, surround yourself with color purple. Relate and associate your world with this calming color. The new theme for this week could be a great way to start, since it has all it shades and the most stunning images to serve as your desktop background. You’ll find the unmistakable field of lavender, the Eagle Falls and Emerald Bay, California; Viola flowering plants, Pansies, and more inspiring landscapes....

Most websites are showing you Surface Pro 3 from the outside, which looks pretty sleek with the premium design, beautiful silver color, black bezel, and of course, the new multi-position kickstand, but not many sites are showing you how Surface Pro 3 looks from the inside. You already know that this isn’t an ordinary device, this tablet is a really well thought intend to bridge the gap between a tablet and a laptop, and it packs the latest Intel Core processors (i3, i5, and i7), with the choice of 4GB or 8GB of RAM, and storage configuration of 64GB, 128GB, 256GB, and 512GB....

Microsoft is bringing its “news and interests” taskbar widget to older versions of Windows 10, including version 21H1 , 20H2, and 2004. The company announced with the release of the build 19043.962 , which is an update for version 21H1. Initially, the feature was expected to arrive with version 21H2 since it was available through the Dev Channel. However, none of the changes in the Dev Channel are tied to any specific release....

Tiny11 is a custom ISO image of Windows 11. The project allows you to install Windows 11 on low-end and unsupported devices. The custom image removes bloatware, allowing a small installation footprint. Tiny11 only requires 2GB of RAM and 8GB of storage and bypasses TPM and Secure Boot requirements. You can now install Windows 11 on a computer with 2GB of RAM and a hard drive with 8GB of space using Tiny11....

The Surface event is on September 21 in New York City. You can watch the recorded presentation on the Microsoft website at 1PM ET. Devices expected include Surface Go 4, Laptop Go 3, and Laptop 2. Also, the company is expected to share details about new features for Windows 11 and AI. UPDATED 9/22/2023: Microsoft is expected to hold the next Surface event on September 21, 2023, and you can watch the presentation from the official Microsoft website at 1PM ET / 10AM PT ....

Windows Copilot Runtime is a three-layer system on Windows 11 24H2 that combines more than 40 AI models, APIs, and other tools to power AI features, such as Windows Recall, Studio Effects, Auto Super Resolution, and more. On Windows 11, the Windows Copilot Runtime is a new system that is part of version 24H2 (2024 Update) and higher releases that combine a series of smaller AI models that run on-device and other components to power AI features in the operating system....

This collection is dedicated to India’s beautiful wildlife. 15 images full of adventure brought to you specially from talented photographers who captured the incredible fauna in some of the most gorgeous landscapes of the South Asian country. Every wallpaper representing wonderful species, including lions, monkeys, tigers, even chameleons for your desktop background are free to download for Windows and perfect to appreciate the life of animals in their natural habitats....

Starting October 20, 2020, Microsoft has began the gradual rollout of the Windows 10 20H2 (October 2020 Update) to compatible devices. This is the tenth refresh for laptops and desktops, and it’s a minor update that only introduces a small set of features and changes to improve the work done with the May 2020 Update . The feature update is available as an optional update that you will need to install manually from the Windows Update settings....

Microsoft is now rolling out Windows 10 build 15025 through the Fast ring for PC and Mobile devices. The new test preview of the Creators Update includes a small number of features, improvements, and a slew of new bug fixes over the previous release. Windows 10 build 15025, according to the software giant, adds braille support, improves the Night Light settings, and the Feedback Hub adds a few features called Collections to make it easier to view duplicated pieces of feedback, and more....

Microsoft releases Windows build 15063 for PC and Mobile through the Fast ring. This is yet another minor update with new fixes and improvements, but not new features. As the development of the Windows 10 Creators Update is about complete, build 15063 is said to be the potential final candidate that Microsoft is picking to release to the public in early April . Windows 10 build 15063, according to the company, delivers a bug fix for Microsoft Edge and addresses a language pack issue....