Windows 11 is upgrading its copy-paste experience with more privacy in tow

Microsoft’s PowerToys 0.96 update brings on-device AI to its Advanced Paste tool, allowing clipboard tasks like summarisation and translation to run locally without relying on cloud services.

Gaming     Moinak Pal     November 22

Safari isn’t the best iPad browser, and I’m surprised by the solution I found

Despite Apple's strict browser engine restrictions in place, Edge is a far more rewarding experience on the iPad than Safari.

Gaming     Nadeem Sarwar     November 22

From desktop clutter to console mode: Xbox’s full-screen UI arrives on all Windows handhelds

The Xbox Full Screen Experience (FSE) is rolling out to Windows-based handhelds, giving older devices console-style UI and freeing up system resources for gamers. It’s not just about aesthetics, as both performance and battery life are on the line.

Gaming     Varun Mirchandani     November 21

Windows 11’s latest update transforms the taskbar into a home for AI agents

Microsoft is introducing full-blown AI agents into the Windows 11 taskbar, letting them run tasks, monitor themselves, and interact with files — the taskbar is becoming more than a launcher.

Gaming     Varun Mirchandani     November 19

Microsoft turns Windows 11 into an AI-driven OS with new Copilot features

Windows 11 now includes powerful AI tools like Copilot Vision and hands-free voice activation, enabling automated tasks, screen awareness, and faster workflows across the entire operating system.

Gaming     Moinak Pal     November 18

Apple’s new ring light trick is already on Windows 11, thanks to Microsoft VP

Apple’s new Edge Light feature for macOS is already on Windows, thanks to Microsoft VP Scott Hanselman’s free Windows Edge Light app that turns your whole display into a virtual ring light for sharper, more flattering video calls.

Gaming     Paulo Vargas     November 18

New Windows 11 toggle lets AI agents work in your background

Microsoft is testing a new "Experimental agentic features" toggle in Windows 11 that gives AI helpers their own hidden workspace, limited access to your files, and a clear off switch if you do not like it.

Gaming     Paulo Vargas     November 18

Here’s why it’s hard to buy the ROG Xbox Ally X, and why that’s actually a good thing

The ROG Xbox Ally X is already in short supply despite its $999 price and niche category — but that’s not a disaster. In fact, it’s a strong signal: demand has out-paced ASUS’s expectations, suggesting the market for high-end handheld gaming PCs is real.

Gaming     Varun Mirchandani     November 17

Ranking all 12 versions of Windows, from worst to best

Microsoft has been making Windows operating systems for almost 40 years, and though they've improved, there have been some wins and duds. We rank them here.

Gaming     Jon Martindale     November 17

Here are all the motherboards that officially support TPM for Windows 11

Windows 11 mandates TPM 2.0, and chances are your motherboard already supports it. If you are not sure, here are the models officially confirmed by top manufacturers.

Gaming     Jacob Roach     November 17

How to schedule an email in Outlook for Mac, Windows, and web

Scheduling an email in Outlook is easy, and you’ll be able to do so with the Windows and macOS desktop apps, or through Outlook on a web browser. Here’s how.

Gaming     Sandy Writtenhouse     November 16

All Halo games in order, by release date and chronologically

The story of the Spartans, Covenant, and Master Chief spans multiple games and genres. If you want to know the whole story, this is the order you need to play.

Gaming     Jesse Lennox     November 15

Lenovo highlights Android PC perks, but I’m more concerned about the limitations

Lenovo shares insights on Google’s upcoming Android PCs, highlighting their strengths for lightweight tasks while warning about the possible limitations.

Gaming     Shikhar Mehrotra     November 14

NotebookLM now speaks Sheets, Word, PDFs, and images for your research

NotebookLM’s latest update adds Deep Research and support for Sheets, Word, PDFs, and images, turning Google’s AI notebook into more of a real study hub where your files, sources, and summaries actually live together.

Gaming     Paulo Vargas     November 14

How to delete a page in Word (including a blank page)

If you need to know how to delete a page in Word, this guide will show you tricks for deleting pages at the end, in the middle, and anywhere else.

Gaming     Jon Martindale     November 13

Windows 11 finally lets you use Passkeys through your own password manager

Windows 11 just opened up its passkey system to third-party managers like 1Password and Bitwarden. The update lets you create and use passkeys directly through these apps using Windows Hello, ending Microsoft’s lock-in and giving users and IT admins more freedom to go passwordless.

Gaming     Manisha Priyadarshini     November 12

Your next Android PC from Google is the new Copilot+ challenger

Android 16 code tied to "purwa" is turning up in repo screenshots, and a follow-up "mahua" chip gets a mention. If it sticks, Android on Snapdragon X laptops could be closer than you think.

Gaming     Paulo Vargas     November 12

You can finally customize Windows 11’s Start menu, update now

Windows 11’s November update is now rolling out, moving the redesigned Start menu out of preview and adding a clearer battery readout. It also fixes a background Task Manager issue and improves low-power behavior on handhelds.

Gaming     Paulo Vargas     November 12

Microsoft’s new AI agents could soon join your office as digital employees

Microsoft is working on a new type of AI agent that works like a real employee. These AI agents will have their own office IDs, email accounts, and even access to Teams meetings. These AI agents will autonomously handle routine tasks, manage projects, and collaborate across departments. The project, internally known as “Agentic Users,” marks a major step in how AI fits into the modern office.

Gaming     Manisha Priyadarshini     November 11

Microsoft is offering free gift cards if you stick with Edge over Chrome

Microsoft has found a new way to keep you on Edge. When Windows 11 users search for “Chrome” on Bing, they’re offered 1,300 Microsoft Rewards points for not switching. Those points can be traded for Amazon, Spotify, or Roblox gift cards, turning your browser loyalty into real-world offerings and adding a new twist to the browser wars.

Gaming     Manisha Priyadarshini     November 11

Xbox dev becoming more Windows-like, prepping devs for the future of the console

Microsoft’s new Xbox dev kit leans into Windows-style tools so games line up across console, PC, and handhelds. The payoff for players, cleaner co-op, quicker patches, and saves that follow you wherever you play.

Gaming     Paulo Vargas     November 11

How to recall an email in Outlook on Windows and Mac

Recalling a message is one of the most useful features of Microsoft Outlook.

Gaming     Jacob Roach     November 10