Since the new version of Microsoft Edge is based on the Chromium project, the new default browser for Windows 10 shares many similarities to the Chrome browser, including the look and feel, support for extension, and now support for Chrome themes. The ability to use Chrome themes from the Chrome Web Store with the Chromium version of Microsoft Edge has been available for a while, but it required to enable a specific flag from the advanced settings....

UPDATED 11/16/2023: On Windows 11 (and 10), it’s possible to install the Copilot web app as an app, and in this guide, I’ll teach you how. The chatbot was originally known as Bing Chat, but Microsoft rebranded the product to Copilot . The chatbot is still the same service powered by ChatGPT from OpenAI with Bing search capabilities to deliver users up-to-date information. Although Copilot is already accessible from Microsoft Edge and Windows 11, the chatbot AI still doesn’t have a dedicated desktop application....

UPDATED 5/25/23: On Windows 11 , you can now install the “Moment 3” feature drop update, and in this guide, you will learn how. Although the operating system only receives one feature update per year, it also receives feature drop updates (also known as moments), which are minor updates that can introduce new features and improvements outside the yearly release. The Moment 3 update (build 22621.1778) is available starting May 24 , and it’s expected to be fully available on June 13 as part of the Patch Tuesday update for devices running Windows 11 22H2 ....

To install Ollama on Windows 11, open Command Prompt as an administrator and run the winget install –id Ollama.Ollama command. Once installed, use the ollama pull command to download and run LLMs like Gemma, LLaMA, and DeepSeek locally. Alternatively, you can launch the Ollama app to install and run the models you want. Ollama works independently of the cloud and supports running models through a command-line interface or a custom interface....

Windows 11 introduces winapp CLI, a command-line tool for developers. Supports Electron, .NET/Win32, CMake, Python, and other frameworks. Simplifies app creation without Visual Studio or MSBuild. On Windows 11 , Microsoft has introduced the Windows App Development CLI (winapp CLI) to make it easier for developers to bring apps to the operating system. Developers have long faced challenges with fragmented platforms, complex packaging, and inconsistent APIs, and this tool is designed to streamline the process, removing barriers for developers who want to create apps for Windows 11 without relying on Visual Studio or MSBuild....

Although Windows 11 22H2 is not due for several weeks, the feature update has already been finalized, which means you can install the new version before it becomes available to everyone on September 20. If you want to upgrade early to the Windows 11 2022 Update , you have to enroll the computer in the Release Preview Channel to download and upgrade to the latest feature update through Windows Update. Or you can download the official ISO file (preview) to create a USB media to perform a clean installation....

On Windows 10, the news and interests widget opens automatically as soon as you hover the mouse over the weather icon in the taskbar. Although this gives you quick access to the latest feed, it is not something that everyone likes since you can accidentally open the widget more times than you want to use the feature. However, Windows 10 includes an option to disable the open on hover feature, or you can even disable the news widget entirely ....

First create or open the Office document that you want to find and remove personal information. Go to the File menu, click on Info , then click Check for Issues , and select Inspect Documents . Now in the Document Inspector window make sure that all the check-box you want to be inspected are checked, and click Inspect . Wait a several seconds to let the Document Inspector finish analyzing the document, then you will see an exclamation symbol next to the fields where the Document Inspector has found information; click Remove All on the fields with the data you don’t want to share, and to finish click Close ....

Sometimes, PDF documents may include a password in order to protect its contents during transmission over the internet or keep prying eyes from accessing the sensitive information. However, once you receive the PDF (which you’re keeping in secure location), you can remove the password to save some extra steps every time you need to view the document. In this guide , you’ll learn the steps to remove the password of a PDF document using tools available on Windows 10 ....

On Windows 10, Windows Search is the feature that allows you to search virtually anything locally available, including apps, files, and settings as well as content from the web like weather, currency, and files stored in the cloud from the taskbar using the Start menu or search box. Although Windows Search usually just works, if you’re having problems with the feature (for example, if the indexer isn’t working, you can’t change the settings, or you see a specific error), you can now use a PowerShell command to reset the search components to resolve most issues....

Microsoft is changing how Word saves new documents by default. The app will now automatically store new files in OneDrive instead of the local drive when AutoSave is enabled. The goal is to simplify backups and cloud access, but many users are raising privacy concerns. If you prefer to keep files offline, you can disable AutoSave and set Word to save documents locally through the app’s settings. Microsoft is updating its Microsoft 365 (Office) apps, specifically Word, to automatically save documents directly to OneDrive by default....

Windows 11 24H2 update KB5063878 (build 26100.4946) can cause SSDs (and even HDDs) to disappear under sustained writes over ~50GB, especially when disks are 60 percent full, risking data corruption or permanent failure. As of August 27, 2025, Microsoft and Phison haven’t been able to replicate the storage issue, so it remains unclear whether the update is actually causing SSDs and HDDs to fail. UPDATED 9/8/2025: On August 12, 2025, Microsoft rolled out the Windows 11 24H2 security update KB5063878 (build 26100....

UPDATED 11/1/2023: You can upgrade a Windows 10 setup to Windows 11 23H2 using the ISO file, Windows Update, Update Assistant, and the Windows Insider Program. Although Windows 11 23H2 is available starting October 31, 2023, as a free upgrade for devices already running versions 22H2 and 21H2, if you have a Windows 10 computer that meets the minimum requirements , you can continue the installation process. Microsoft supports multiple upgrade methods....

If you still running the good old Windows 7, you’ll be happy to know that Microsoft just made available for download Internet Explorer 11. The final version of IE 11 for Windows 7 according to Microsoft is 30% faster than other web browsers when compared to real world website performance in page loading, interactivity, and JavaScript. All while using the less power to deliver better battery life on mobile devices....

Microsoft continues pushing its mobile devices with two new premium phones, the Lumia 950 and Lumia 950 XL. On October 6th during the Windows 10 Devices event in New York City , the software giant, and now device maker too, introduced to the world the new Lumia 900 family flagship of phones. As rumored, Microsoft unveiled the Lumia 950, a smartphone that sports a 5.2-inch AMOLED display with Quad HD resolution, 564 pixels-per-inch, and Gorilla Glass 3 glass....

Microsoft brings its new Windows App to Windows 11, 10, macOS, iOS, and iPadOS. It’s an app to access devices remotely from the different cloud Microsoft services, including desktops and laptops. Windows App is currently limited to organizations with a school or work account. It’s unclear if the app will arrive to regular consumers. Microsoft is introducing a new application known as “Windows App.” It’s available as a preview for Windows 11 , 10, macOS, iOS, iPadOS, and as a web app in the browser, but there’s no app for Android at the time of this writing....

Microsoft lets anyone use its Lists task management tool with a Microsoft account. The tool allows anyone to create and share lists with an experience similar to Click-Up and AirTable. Microsoft Lists is similar to Microsoft To Do, but it’s a more advanced tool. The task management system, Microsoft Lists, is now available for anyone with a Microsoft account. Microsoft Lists is similar to the Microsoft To Do , but it’s a more advanced tool like AirTable or Click-Up....

Microsoft reveals Windows 11 26H1 with build 28000 in the Canary Channel, confirming it’s not a major feature update. Instead, the release prepares the platform for next-generation Snapdragon X2 and NVIDIA N1X processors launching in early 2026. Feature development will continue under the 25H2 branch, and the next real upgrade won’t arrive until Windows 11 26H2 later in 2026. Microsoft has confirmed Windows 11 26H1 with the release of build 28000 in the Canary Channel....

Microsoft keeps forking editions of Windows 10. This time around, the company is announcing “Windows 10 Pro for Workstations,” which as the name implies this is still Windows 10 Pro, but with the difference that the new edition extends support for “server grade PC hardware” for intensive workload tasks and advanced users. On Windows 10 Pro for Workstations, Microsoft is introducing four main additions . ReFS (Resilient File System) is the default file system, replacing NTFS, adding fault-tolerance, optimization for larger data volumes, and automatic error correction....

This week Microsoft is updating its free, cloud-powered, Office Web Apps including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and OneNote. They all have been refreshed visually, they incorporate new navigation, and some new features. After getting the update, one of the first changes you’ll notice is the addition of Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and OneNote to the main menu while using SkyDrive — Now you have access to all the Office Web Apps from one location....