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How to send and receive iPhone iMessages in Windows

Nestled in front of your Windows PC? You don't have to pick up your iPhone or iPad when you get a new message. Microsoft's Phone Link works with Apple's iMessage, and setting it up is a snap - here's how.
8 months ago by Lance Whitney in iPhone
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Massive Azure outage is over, but problems linger - here's what happened

Microsoft confirmed recovery late yesterday and is implementing rollback controls to prevent similar issues.
8 months ago by Steven Vaughan-Nichols in Cloud
The new Windows 11 Start menu

Microsoft's revamped Windows 11 Start menu is rolling out - but I'll stick with my favorite alternative

The new Start menu overhauls the layout to address long-standing complaints. But you have options if you don't like it.
8 months ago by Lance Whitney in Windows 11
GitHub unveils Agent HQ, a massive AI upgrade with OpenAI, Claude, and Jules

GitHub's new Agent HQ gives devs a command center for all their AI tools - why this is a huge deal

GitHub just brought Codex, Claude, and Jules together in one agentic development platform. Here's how it works and why it matters.
8 months ago by David Gewirtz in Artificial Intelligence
I let Edge's Copilot Mode buy me a new space heater - here's how the AI browser did

I tested all of Edge's new AI browser features - and it felt like having a personal assistant

Microsoft Edge has morphed into a full-fledged AI browser that can even shop for you. So, I put it to the test.
8 months ago by Elyse Betters Picaro in Artificial Intelligence
The Windows 11 Snipping Tool Visual Search with Bing

Windows 11's Snipping Tool just got a Google Lens-like feature - here's how to use it

The Snipping Tool's new visual search engine can analyze and identify the object that you've selected. See how it works.
8 months ago by Lance Whitney in Windows 11
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Microsoft gives Copilot a 'real talk' upgrade - and an (optional) cartoon face

In the massive Copilot Fall Release, Microsoft is unveiling a flurry of AI-powered features, including large group chat support, a chatbot to help you find credible medical information, and a Clippy-esque cartoon blob you can talk to.
8 months ago by Ed Bott in Productivity
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Major new Windows 11 update redesigns the Start menu - what you need to know

Now rolling out to Windows 11 insiders, the latest update tries to make the Start menu more usable and flexible.
8 months ago by Lance Whitney in Windows 11
Fix for bug in Windows Recovery Environment

Running Windows 11? Install this emergency patch before you use recovery mode - here's why

Most Windows bugs are annoying, but this one was serious enough for Microsoft to rush out an emergency fix.
8 months ago by Lance Whitney in Windows 11
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What Bill Gates really said about AI replacing coding jobs

Everyone's quoting Bill Gates saying AI can't replace programmers - but he never actually said that. Here's what he really said, and what it means for your tech career.
8 months ago by David Gewirtz in Artificial Intelligence
Windows Recovery Environment

Windows 11's October update causes a serious recovery mode glitch - but there's a workaround

A strange bug is stopping Windows 11 users from using recovery mode.
8 months ago by Lance Whitney in Windows 11
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Windows 11 AI agents will act on your behalf - how much can you trust them?

Should you trust this Copilot agent to poke around your files and interact with apps? The last time Microsoft rolled out a major AI feature, it didn't go well.
8 months ago by Ed Bott in Enterprise Software
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Can't sign up for Windows 10 security updates? Here's the fix

Microsoft will continue to provide security updates for Windows 10 through its ESU program, but signing up isn't always easy.
8 months ago by Lance Whitney in Windows 10
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This new cyberattack tricks you into hacking yourself. Here's how to spot it

Traditional anti-phishing methods won't protect you.
8 months ago by Charlie Osborne in Security
Microsoft Defender will still work in Windows 10, but is that enough to protect you?

Still on Windows 10? Here's what Microsoft Defender can and can't do for you

Defender will continue to provide security even for unsupported Windows 10 PCs. But Microsoft still wants you to move to Windows 11.
8 months ago by Lance Whitney in Windows 10
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