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I made Windows 11 feel fresh and focused again — it only took 4 steps

W indows 11 starts off looking clean and minimal, but that polished look doesn't last forever. Before long, icons pile up on ...

Windows 11’s VR workspace for Meta Quest is now available to everyone

Microsoft is now making Mixed Reality Link available to all Windows 11 users with Meta Quest headsets, reports Engadget. The feature has been tested since 2024 and allows users to work in a virtual ...

Microsoft Weekly: the redesigned Start menu and more for Windows 11Microsoft Weekly: the redesigned Start menu and more for Windows 11Microsoft Weekly: the redesigned Start ...

Wild Task Manager bugs, redesigned Start menu for Windows 11, financial reports, gaming improvements, Copilot on taskbar, and other news in this week's Microsoft Weekly recap.

How Effective Is Weatherstripping Windows For Lowering Energy Costs?

Simple and wallet-friendly, weatherstripping is considered a great way to reduce drafts -- a big component of a home's heat ...
Engadget

Microsoft has ended Windows 10 support, but here's how to get an extra year for free

Are you still using Windows 10 on your desktop or laptop? If so, you need to know this: As of October 14, Microsoft moved the software to its "end of life" phase. What that means is that while Windows ...
Windows Report

How to Change Sound Settings in Windows 11 (Step-by-Step)

Windows 11 gives you full control over how your system sounds. Whether you want to switch between headphones and speakers, adjust microphone input, or set custom alert tones, you can easily change ...
CNET

I Tweaked My Windows Handheld to Play Battlefield 6. Use These Settings to Join the Action

Battlefield 6 is one of the best games of the year. Here's how to play if you have a Windows gaming handheld. TV and home video editor Ty Pendlebury joined CNET Australia in 2006, and moved to New ...
Windows Report

Copilot on Windows Now Lets You Open System Settings Directly from Chat

Microsoft has started rolling out a new Copilot update for Windows Insiders that offers direct access to system settings through natural language queries. The feature, part of the latest Copilot app ...
PC Gamer

I've got a fix for Battlefield 6's blinding brightness, and no, it's not wearing sunglasses

For all its modern graphical bells and whistles, I have one major gripe with Battlefield 6's visuals. And no, it's surprisingly not to do with the performance, as it's one of the only games in recent ...
GitHub

Project CARS 3 Windows Installer

Project CARS 3 features an optimized build for Windows 10 and 11 that ensures seamless gameplay and rapid installation. With automatic DirectX, Visual C++, and Vulkan dependency checks, every user ...
Thurrott

Copilot on Windows 11 is Getting Settings Support in Preview

Microsoft is updating the Copilot app in all Windows Insider channels with direct support for Windows 11 Settings. “We are excited to begin rolling out a new update for the Microsoft Copilot app on ...