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Door slammed on last remaining easy Windows 11 local account setup workaround

Microsoft blocks the last easy way to bypass an online account requirement when setting up a new Windows 11 PC.

Tom’s Hardware

Forget Copilot appearing like an AI genie, a new update temporarily made Windows 11's taskbar annoyingly glitchy

Microsoft shipped a buggy optional update (KB5037853) to Windows 11. It temporarily made the taskbar glitchy, causing it to disappear and reappear automatically, though Microsoft has now issued a fix.

Windows Central

The Qualcomm Computex 2024 Keynote Live Blog (10:30pm PT/05:30 UTC)

For our second keynote of the day for Computex, we have the 4th Musketeer of the great PC powers, Qualcomm. Slated to be the most PC-focused of the four keynotes, company CEO Cristiano Amon will be presenting a keynote entitled “The PC Reborn.” And while Amon is no stranger to…

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The enormity of Microsoft's Windows Phone shut-down mistake is becoming increasingly clear in the AI era

Microsoft killed its Windows Phone platform a few years ago with little forethought or care. Now with new computing paradigms rolling into view with AI, Microsoft is set to be left out in the cold without a mobility platform to deliver it.

Windows Central

Windows Copilot will add GPU support in a future release — Nvidia details the advantages of high performance GPUs for AI workloads and more

The first Windows Copilot implementations have snubbed Nvidia, but that will change with a future runtime. Slated for preview later this year, the collaboration between Microsoft and Nvidia will allow users to better leverage the power of GPUs when running certain AI workloads.

Tom’s Hardware

How to factory reset and sell your ROG Ally so you can upgrade to an ROG Ally X gaming handheld

You can make it easier on your wallet to buy the new ROG Ally X if you reset and sell your original gaming handheld.

Windows Central

As the Asus ROG Ally X debuts, will handheld gaming be the next gaming laptop?

Gaming handheld PCs have seen an explosion since the launch of the Steam Deck in February 2022. In less than a year, major manufacturers have entered the scene with new hardware, creating a new market that could be massive enough to rival gaming laptops.

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5 things I expect to see at Computex 2024

With Computex just days away, here's what you should expect to see at the biggest computing event of the year.

TechRadar

Every PlayStation Studios game available now on Windows PC

I've rounded up a list of every PlayStation Studios game available for your Windows PC.

Windows Central

Now's the best time to ditch Windows and switch to Chromebooks

We shouldn't think of Chromebooks as the red-headed step child of the computing world. Google's dedication and investment in ChromeOS is paying off in a big way, even if we don't yet have a new Pixelbook.

Android Central

Windows 11's AI Recall feature can run on non-Copilot+ PCs: Here's how

One of the new AI features coming to Microsoft's Copilot+ PCs is Recall – an application that takes automatic snapshots and builds a log of every action you take on your PC. You can then search that log using keywords or descriptions.

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Microsoft Surface Precision review: I expected a lot more at this price point

The Microsoft Surface Precision excels in the comfort department, thanks to its premium design and a nifty thumb rest. But periods of lagging, underwhelming companion software, issues with scrolling, and a steep price point let it down.

Tom’s Guide

Windows 11 24H2 may block connections to unsecured third-party NAS devices — Microsoft enables SMB signing for enhanced security

To boost security for its users, Microsoft has disabled SMB1 and Guest Signing protocol by default, securing billions of Windows 11 24H2 PCs as it would not allow access to unsecured NAS devices, prompting the respective manufacturers to enable it.

Tom’s Hardware

Watch out — upgrading to Windows 11 24H2 could brick your NAS or storage device

Be aware of this major Windows 11 change before upgrading if you’re using an old NAS device.

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How to try Windows 11’s Recall AI feature right now, even on unsupported hardware

If you’re curious about how Microsoft’s Recall feature works, here’s a way to run it right now either on an older Arm-powered laptop or, via emulation, on an x86 PC.

Windows Central

What is Windows Recall? Everything you need to know about Windows 11's new AI feature

Microsoft has announced Windows Recall, a new Windows 11 feature that takes snapshots of your screen every few seconds and uses on-device AI to analyze and triage that content.

Windows Central

The long wait is over — The Minecraft 1.21 'Tricky Trials' update is now available to download with new mobs, the mace, and more

After months of development, players can down download the Minecraft 1.21 'Tricky Trials' update beginning today with new features, mobs, and more.

Tom’s Guide

Spacetop G1 — I just went hands on with the world’s first screen-free AR laptop

The Spacetop G1 is the world's first augmented reality laptop, as it comes with a pair of AR glasses and no screen. I've used one myself, and there are some things you should know before buying into laptops' screen-free future.

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You're wrong about Windows Recall — How Microsoft keeps your data safe on Copilot+ PCs

There's a lot of FUD going around about Microsoft's new Windows Recall feature. This article lays out the facts about how Windows Recall is actually works, and how it keeps your data safe.

Windows Central

Android apps on Windows 11 aren't dead, at least if you're in China

Microsoft will end support for Windows Subsystem for Android next year, but Tencent has another way to get Android apps to work on Windows... but only in China.

Tom’s Hardware

Microsoft developer demos .NET on the NES — delivers .NES

Gratuitous .NET backporting goes from the arguably-practical Windows 95 platform to the Mario-practical Nintendo Entertainment System.

TechRadar

Windows 11 cleans house as long-standing apps like WordPad and Cortana get the axe in new preview build

Microsoft's Windows 11 24H2 update drops Cortana and WordPad, while adding features like HDR support and Copilot enhancements.

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8 New Copilot+ Features That Every Windows User Needs To Know

Microsoft's next-gen Copilot+ AI laptops are getting lots of upgrades, including ChatGPT-4o and an AI memory feature called Recall that remembers everything you do on your computer. If you're a Windows user, these are the 8 new Copilot+ AI features that you need to know to level up your computing.

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What to do when Windows 10 support ends

Windows 10 will officially stop receiving security updates and technical support on October 14, 2025. Here's what you can do about that.

Tom’s Guide

Microsoft is giving your Android phone a major upgrade — here's how

Microsoft is bringing OCR support to its Phone Link app on Android to let you select text right from photos.

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