The humble Windows NotePad might finally get image support

Notepad has quietly evolved over the past few years, and image support could mark its biggest shift yet, especially after Microsoft removed WordPad from Windows and left a gap for richer editing.
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Copilot is coming to your Windows taskbar and File Explorer

Microsoft is bringing Copilot to the Windows 11 taskbar and File Explorer. The update turns search into a reasoning engine that pulls answers from your calendar, emails, and local files without digging through folders.
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Windows 11 is adding a speed test, you can run it from the taskbar

Windows 11 is adding a built-in speed test you can launch from the taskbar area, letting you quickly check Ethernet, Wi-Fi, or cellular performance and troubleshoot slow connections without installing extra tools.
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Windows 11 adds a new secure mode that blocks sketchy apps and drivers

Windows 11 is adding Baseline Security Mode to block unsigned apps, services, and drivers by default, plus new consent prompts for sensitive access and bundled installs, with exceptions when needed and more controls coming later.
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Are your hands ready for a $4,299 Windows gaming handheld? Ayaneo thinks so

Ayaneo’s Next 2 is a huge Windows handheld with a 9.06-inch OLED, a 116Wh battery, and configs from $1,799 to $4,299. It looks powerful, but the size and travel limits are part of the deal.
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Your next Xbox might not even be made by Microsoft

Microsoft’s next-gen Xbox may launch in 2027 with Windows 11 and OEM-built devices, offering multiple prices and form factors.
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Microsoft says 32GB RAM for gaming beats 64GB splurges

Microsoft says 32GB RAM for gaming is the smarter target for demanding play, even if 16GB still runs most games. The pitch also nudges buyers toward Copilot+ PCs as an easier option than building.
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Microsoft has released an emergency Windows 11 update to fix crashing apps

Microsoft has released another emergency Windows 11 update after a January patch triggered widespread app crashes, Outlook failures, and cloud sync issues, forcing the company into rare back to back fixes.
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Microsoft tells you to uninstall the latest Windows 11 update

Microsoft says uninstall Windows 11 update KB5074109 to fix Outlook Classic hangs, black screens and other stability issues affecting users.
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This Android phone with Linux jumps to Windows when you need it

NexPhone wants one handset to cover Android, Debian Linux, and a Windows 11 cloud PC workflow. The idea hinges on docking, but the Windows service details still aren’t pinned down.
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