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What is the macOS Finder on your new MacBook Neo? Here’s your complete beginner’s guide on the Mac’s file organizer

Learn how to use the macOS Finder, from its simplest controls to its most advanced tools.

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Windows 95's self-healing tricks saved Microsoft's retro OS from rogue installations — A "fix it after they break it" strategy

Windows 95 had a clever safeguard against sloppy installers that few would have known about.

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The “Avengers” of Windows app development are assembling to fix Windows 11

Legendary developer Rudy Huyn is picking a new team to improve the Windows 11 app experience.

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Right now is a terrible time to buy a Microsoft Surface — here's why

Microsoft’s current Surface lineup is caught between aging 2024 internals and the disruptive $599 MacBook Neo. If you want the best value, you have to wait for the Spring refresh.

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Hands-on with the new Windows 11 Feedback Hub: What actually changed

Microsoft updates Feedback Hub on Windows 11 with a new UI, streamlined feedback tools, and improved transparency for users and Insiders.

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Microsoft provides much needed update on Windows 11's dark mode in refreshing moment of transparency

Microsoft's head of design and research for Windows has provided an update on the progress of Windows 11's incomplete dark mode, confirming that tooling is being put in place to make dark mode more consistent across the OS.

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Samsung Brings AI-Powered Browser to Windows PCs

Samsung has quietly made one of its boldest software moves yet- bringing its popular mobile browser to Windows PCs. But this isn’t just another Chrome alternative. With a deeply integrated AI assistant powered by Perplexity, Samsung is reimagining what browsing could feel like in an era where your browser doesn’t…

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Can Apple threaten Microsoft’s grip on the business-centric enterprise sector? Macs become 6‑year investments, boasting fewer crashes and instabilities than Windows PCs

A new report reveals that Macs might be considered more of an asset investment, with a 6-year lifespan compared to Windows PCs' 3-year lifespan.

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Dare we dream of Windows 11 with fewer ads and promos? Microsoft exec promises a 'calmer and more chill OS with fewer upsells is a goal'

A Windows 11 without endless promotion for Microsoft's services and games? It could happen, apparently.

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Everything you need to know about Windows 11's new customizable Taskbar — resizable and movable options from Windows 10 coming soon

Movable and resizable Taskbar is confirmed to be making its way to Windows 11 this year. Here's everything you need to know about how it will work!

Windows Central

"We never got to finish": Ex-Windows chief reveals Microsoft could have already improved Windows 11 by now — cutting memory and storage demands by 20%

A former Windows leader recently discussed a project that promised a 20% reduction in Windows 11’s memory and storage usage.

Windows Central

What is the macOS menu bar? Here’s how new MacBook Neo users can get the most out of Apple’s app control bar

Learn how to use the macOS menu bar to control your apps and manage Mac statuses in one convenient location.

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Xbox Mode is now officially rolling out, while console players will start to see their cloud save sync status

Xbox Mode is beginning to roll out on PC, replacing the Xbox Fullscreen Experience, while console users in Alpha Skip Ahead can now view cloud save sync status in Game Cards.

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I'm excited about 3 big changes coming soon to your Windows 11 PC — signals of Microsoft's much-needed course correction

Windows 11 is getting Taskbar fixes, smarter updates, and a toned-down Copilot. Here's why these changes finally matter.

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Microsoft, you're not done: There are still 5 big Windows 11 issues that I want to see addressed

Microsoft's big plan to save Windows 11 is almost perfect. There's just a few more issues that need to be addressed.

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Former Windows boss reveals previous plans to reduce Windows 11's memory and storage footprint by 20% and now I'm hoping Microsoft includes that in its new Windows 'quality' drive

Dare we say it, but Microsoft seems to be reading the room.

Windows Central

Microsoft quietly announced upcoming WSL upgrades, including a "more streamlined first-time setup and onboarding"

Amid the raft of promised changes Microsoft has recently made regarding Windows 11 was nestled a small but interesting update on the future of WSL.

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Microsoft is 'working on' removing the online account login requirement for new Windows 11 installs and also 'reducing unnecessary Copilot entry points'

Microsoft's laundry list for Windows 11 actually looks pretty good.

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What is the macOS Dock? Here’s how to master Apple’s taskbar rival on your brand-new MacBook Neo

Learn how the macOS Dock works with our complete guide for new Mac users.

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Microsoft exec promises big changes for Windows 11 will come 'this month and every month this year' — but don't get too excited

Microsoft seems to be serious about fixing Windows 11 quickly, as exec promises big changes will come 'this month and every month this year'.

Tom’s Hardware

Microsoft says, for once, Windows update isn't to blame for Galaxy Book4 laptops losing access to C: drive — the Galaxy Connect app was the culprit, and it's been taken down from Microsoft Store

Microsoft and Samsung investigated a widely reported issue with Galaxy Book 4 devices and said the Galaxy Connect app was the culprit. These laptops were losing access to the C: drive and, initially, people thought it had something to do with Windows Update. Microsoft has posted recovery steps for those…

Windows Central

Microsoft shuts down another Windows 11 registry hack — native NVMe SSD support has changed but Insiders still have options

Microsoft has changed the Windows 11 nvmedisk.sys registry ID that unlocked native NVMe performance, ending a popular SSD speed trick for power users.

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Windows Central Podcast: Breaking down Microsoft's sweeping Windows 11 changes

Podcast: Daniel and Zac break down Microsoft's big announcement about Windows 11 and how the company is moving to address its biggest issues this year.

Tom’s Hardware

Microsoft blocks registry trick that unlocked performance-boosting native NVMe driver on Windows 11 — workarounds still exist to enable support, however

Microsoft has blocked the registry trick that allowed Windows 11 users to enable a native NVMe driver on their PCs. However, third-party tools can still help with a workaround.

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Microsoft's eye-opening list of fixes for Windows 11 deals with most major pain points — and you can thank Apple

Is Microsoft now at panic stations with fixing all Windows 11's problems?

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