Microsoft’s new Windows 11 freebies are useful, but they also feel a little desperate

Microsoft is suddenly being a lot more generous with Windows laptops, and the timing is kind of hard not to notice. If you’re an eligible US college student, buying a Windows 11 PC can get you a year of Microsoft 365 Premium, a year of Xbox Game Pass U…

AI has blocked out Windows laptops in the race against the MacBook

Windows laptops finally got interesting, but AI turned into the wrong selling point at the exact wrong moment.

Windows Recall still has a side door into your private PC history

Windows Recall’s database may be better protected now, but a new proof of concept suggests the data path after sign in still creates privacy risks for Windows 11 users.

Microsoft College Offer doles out free software so that you forget that MacBook Neo is a better deal

Microsoft is using free software, Game Pass, and student laptop discounts to make Windows 11 PCs more appealing for college buyers, but the real value still depends on the hardware, eligibility rules, and whether you’ll use the extras.

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

With a single Alt + Space keystroke, Google’s newly global Windows app delivers search across files, apps, Drive, and the web, no browser, no tab, no fuss, and a whole lot of Spotlight energy.

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.

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.

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.