Google app just launched on Windows, and it wants to pull a Spotlight trick from Macs

Google has rolled out its Windows desktop app worldwide, combining a Mac Spotlight-inspired search shortcut with Google Lens, AI Mode, and screen-aware search that works right over your active window.

Shikhar Mehrotra     April 14

Microsoft just made Surface laptops and tablets a lot more expensive

Microsoft has increased prices for its current Surface devices across the board, citing higher memory and component costs as flagship models climb as much as $500 above their original launch prices.

Vikhyaat Vivek     April 13

Do not fall for this fake Windows update support site. It’s spreading a password-stealing malware

Malwarebytes warns that a fake Microsoft support site is distributing password-stealing malware through a spoofed Windows update installer

Vikhyaat Vivek     April 13

Claude just landed in Microsoft Word, and it looks like a genuine upgrade for document work

Anthropic's new Claude for Word extension can read your documents, edit selected text, work through comments, and track every change so you stay in control.

Rachit Agarwal     April 13

From Microsoft to “microslop”: The AI backlash that forced a reset

Microsoft’s aggressive AI push sparked backlash and the “microslop” trend. Now, the company is quietly scaling things back, shifting toward more subtle, useful AI across Windows and its apps.

Varun Mirchandani     April 12

The MacBook Neo is moonlighting as a Windows gaming machine, and it’s doing it well

Apple's budget MacBook Neo, powered by the A18 Pro SoC and capped at 8GB RAM, ran a range of Windows 11 games through Parallels Desktop with playable frame rates.

Shikhar Mehrotra     April 12

Microsoft Teams is about to fix an utterly embarrassing daily problem in meetings

Microsoft is bringing a pre-join mic test to Teams while also rolling out privacy-first Copilot recaps, giving everyday users a smoother call start and enterprises tighter control over AI meeting summaries.

Paulo Vargas     April 12

France says “au revoir” to Windows, “bonjour” to Linux

France is planning to replace Windows with Linux to reduce reliance on US technology and strengthen digital sovereignty.

Moinak Pal     April 11

Microsoft wants you to know Copilot AI is not just for entertainment

Microsoft appears to be trying to clear up an awkward contradiction around its Copilot AI. After one of its own documents made the AI sound a lot less useful than the company’s marketing would suggest. Users recently noticed Microsoft’s Copilot terms of use included a warning that the service is for “entertainment purposes only,” adding […]

Vikhyaat Vivek     April 10

Microsoft begins pulling Copilot out of Windows 11 apps in a major cleanup push

Copilot remains on duty, just without the neon sign.

Shimul Sood     April 10

Microsoft is speeding up the right-click action and Quick Settings, and it’s about time

Windows 11 is fixing slow Quick Settings and right-click menus, aiming to remove lag from everyday actions and make the interface feel more responsive across the system.

Paulo Vargas     April 9

3 reasons why I’m jealous of Apple’s macOS in 2026

A Windows user’s honest list of macOS features that still feel smarter, smoother, and frustratingly ahead of Windows PCs in 2026.

Vikhyaat Vivek     April 8

Microsoft rolls out a fix for the broken Windows Start Menu search

A Bing update designed to improve Windows 11 search performance backfired badly, leaving users with blank or broken Start Menu results. Microsoft has since rolled it back entirely, and no manual fix is needed on your end.

Shikhar Mehrotra     April 8

Windows 11 is adding feature flags, and I’m cautiously optimistic

Windows 11 may soon include feature flags, letting users enable experimental updates without waiting for gradual rollouts.

Moinak Pal     April 7

I’m not fully convinced by Apple’s foldable yet – but it’s promising

Apple’s foldable iPhone has leaked, revealing a book-style design that could reshape how users interact with their devices.

Moinak Pal     April 6

Leaks suggest Xbox Cloud Gaming could bring back lost classics

Xbox Cloud Gaming leaks hint that classic and delisted games may return through cloud testing, signaling a broader push for backward compatibility across modern devices and future Xbox hardware.

Paulo Vargas     April 5

Microsoft spent years pushing Copilot, but now it says don’t rely on it

Microsoft says Copilot is for “entertainment purposes only,” despite deep integration into Office and Windows, sparking criticism over mixed messaging.

Varun Mirchandani     April 4

Microsoft takes on Google and OpenAI with its own AI models

Microsoft has launched three in-house AI models for speech, voice, and image generation, a bold power move directly challenging OpenAI and Google's dominance.

Shikhar Mehrotra     April 4

Windows 11 is about to serve haptic feedback for a whole bunch of tasks

Windows 11 is adding haptic feedback for actions like snapping and resizing windows, bringing tactile responses to compatible trackpads and input devices.

Varun Mirchandani     April 3

Claude AI can now tap into emails, files, and even run tasks on your PC

Anthropic has rolled out Microsoft 365 connectors for every Claude user and brought computer use to Windows, marking a significant step toward making Claude a genuine workplace productivity tool.

Shikhar Mehrotra     April 3

Even astronauts on the way to the moon hit Outlook problems

Astronauts on Artemis II ran into a familiar Outlook failure mid-flight, forcing mission control to step in and troubleshoot. The glitch shows how even deep space missions still depend on everyday software.

Paulo Vargas     April 3

Microsoft no longer wants to borrow its AI, it wants to build it

Microsoft wants to stop relying on OpenAI and build its own cutting-edge AI models by 2027, and the move could change how you use Teams, Copilot, and more.

Rachit Agarwal     April 2

Google Chrome’s secret loading feature could speed up browsing for you

This sneaky little feature might speed things up for you.

Shimul Sood     April 2

Proton just launched a privacy-first alternative to Google Workspace and Microsoft 365

Proton has launched Proton Workspace, a privacy-first productivity suite that bundles encrypted email, documents, video calls, and AI tools, all without harvesting your business data like Google or Microsoft does.

Shikhar Mehrotra     March 31

Save $500 on the Dell Plus Copilot+ PC: Core Ultra 9, 32GB RAM, and a 2.5K Mini-LED touchscreen under $1,100

The Dell Plus Copilot+ PC 16-inch 2-in-1 is down to $1,099.99 at Best Buy, saving you $500 on a laptop with an Intel Core Ultra 9, 32GB LPDDR5X RAM, 1TB SSD, and a 2.5K Mini-LED touchscreen.

Omair Khaliq Sultan     March 31

Microsoft’s Copilot Cowork arrives with smarter AI research tools to spot gaps in your work

Microsoft has rolled out Copilot Cowork in early access, alongside major upgrades to its Researcher tool, introducing Critique and Model to help you review ideas, spot gaps, and test decisions before acting.

Manisha Priyadarshini     March 30

After PS5 price hike, Xbox and Nintendo could be next

After Sony’s PS5 price hike, analysts warn Xbox and Nintendo could also raise console prices due to rising component costs and AI-driven demand.

Varun Mirchandani     March 28

Smash hit Hades 2 is finally coming to PlayStation and Xbox

After months of waiting, Hades II is finally coming to PS5, Xbox Series X|S, and Game Pass on April 14.

Vikhyaat Vivek     March 27

Xbox could make Game Pass cheaper, and even bundle it with Netflix

Xbox CEO Asha Sharma is reportedly exploring cheaper Game Pass tiers and a possible Netflix bundle, according to new reports.

Varun Mirchandani     March 24

The future of Windows could include fewer ads and distracting upsells

Microsoft may finally be addressing one of the most frustrating parts of Windows 11: the constant ads and upsells. According to Scott Hanselman, one of the engineering minds leading the charge for the new Windows fixes, the company is now working toward making Windows 11 a more “calmer and more chill OS with fewer upsells”, […]

Varun Mirchandani     March 22

Windows might finally fix one of its most annoying setup problems

Microsoft may remove the mandatory Microsoft account sign-in during Windows 11 setup, a long-criticized requirement for new PCs.

Varun Mirchandani     March 22

Microsoft is cutting down Copilot “bloat” in Windows 11

Microsoft is reducing Copilot integrations in Windows 11 apps after user backlash, aiming for a more thoughtful and less intrusive AI experience.

Varun Mirchandani     March 20

Windows 11 wants to run like a MacBook Neo, starting with memory efficiency

Microsoft is improving Windows 11 performance by reducing memory usage, aiming to make 8GB RAM laptops more usable amid rising hardware costs.

Varun Mirchandani     March 20

Windows 11 is bringing back a feature users have wanted for years

Windows 11 will soon let users move the taskbar to the top or sides, bringing back a long-requested customization feature.

Varun Mirchandani     March 20

Microsoft PowerToys update is bringing three key upgrades to your Windows PC

Microsoft PowerToys 0.98 brings three major Windows upgrades — a rebuilt Keyboard Manager, Command Palette Dock, and improved CursorWrap for better productivity.

Shikhar Mehrotra     March 19

Microsoft will no longer auto-install M365 Copilot app on Windows PCs

Microsoft has paused the auto-install rollout of its Microsoft 365 Copilot app, after planning to add it to Windows PCs by default for users with Microsoft 365 apps.

Manisha Priyadarshini     March 18