Microsoft has started removing the Copilot branding from Notepad in Windows 11, with a new preview build now available to all Windows Insiders. The update replaces the Copilot icon with a pen icon and renames the AI menu to “writing tools.” The core functionality remains the same. The update is included in Notepad version 11.2512.28.0….
Microsoft has released a server-side fix for a known issue that affected Start Menu search on some Windows 11 23H2 devices. The problem started on April 6 and was linked to a Bing update aimed at improving search performance. Microsoft has rolled back the update and reports that search failures are decreasing as the fix…
Microsoft is releasing the April 2026 security update for Windows 11 on April 14, 2026. The update applies to versions 24H2 and 25H2. It includes enhancements to Smart App Control, expanded support for Narrator image descriptions, refinements to the Settings app, fixes for File Explorer, and display improvements such as support for refresh rates above…
Casting your laptop’s screen on a projector or a TV is easy, but now everyone knows that we can do the same with a smartphone. Windows and Android now come with built-in options using which we can mirror the phone’s display on any Windows 10 or 11 machine. This can be done using the screen-mirroring… Read…
Microsoft’s Windows 11 preview update KB5079391, released on March 26, adds support for display refresh rates above 1,000Hz, with internal documentation confirming the limit extends to 5,000Hz. The update was removed by Microsoft on March 27 after some installation issues were found. The improvements listed are expected to be available to users in a future…
Microsoft has confirmed plans to implement a series of updates to Windows 11 focused on system performance, reliability, and user experience. These updates will be rolled out in preview over the coming months. The effort is internally codenamed Windows K2, according to sources, and has led to the postponement or cancellation of other planned Windows…
Microsoft released an out-of-band hotpatch, KB5084897, to address a Bluetooth visibility issue on Windows 11 Enterprise devices enrolled in the hotpatch update program. The update, launched on Monday, installs automatically and does not require a restart. The problem prevents connected Bluetooth devices from appearing in Windows Settings under Bluetooth & Devices or in Quick Settings,…
Microsoft has abandoned plans to integrate Copilot into Windows 11 system interfaces, including notifications, Settings, and File Explorer, according to sources familiar with the company’s plans. The features were first announced in 2024 alongside Copilot+ PCs by Microsoft EVP Yusef Mehdi, but never shipped, even in preview form. When contacted for comment, a Microsoft spokesperson…
A new concept video has reimagined what Windows 7 might look like in 2026 if Microsoft had continued developing the operating system. Created by concept designer Addy Visuals, the project presents a modernized version of the classic OS while keeping the design elements that made Windows 7 popular. Windows 7 officially reached the end of support,…
At MWC 2026 in Barcelona, Lenovo showed me one of the most impressive hardware experiments on its booth floor: the ThinkBook Modular AI PC Concept. At first glance, it looks like a fairly standard 14-inch notebook. Clean lines, a thin chassis, and a business-friendly design. Nothing unusual. Then you turn it around. On the back…
