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Microsoft accidentally shipped this Windows 11 feature to Insiders
By Sean Endicott published
Oopsy! Microsoft released Windows 11 Build 25977 to Insiders in the Canary Channel this week. It turns out the company accidentally released an additional feature with the build.
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What's new with the Photos app in Windows 11 October 2023 Update
By Mauro Huculak last updated
More AI features As part of the Windows 11 October 2023 Update, the Photos app gets features powered by AI, including background blur and enhance search.
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Windows 11's improved casting experience put on pause for Insiders
By Sean Endicott published
Update time! Microsoft has disabled the improved casting experience temporarily to work out some bugs.
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WinRAR has a major security bug, and you have to install its fix manually
By Sean Endicott published
Update needed Attackers can utilize a bug to execute code on your PC when you open zipped files.
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One of the Microsoft Store's most annoying issues just got fixed
By Sean Endicott published
Not so slow The Microsoft Store will now launch significantly faster, thanks to a recent update. You can grab the update for the Microsoft Store through the Microsoft Store.
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How to get started with Microsoft Designer on Windows 11
By Mauro Huculak published
Design like a pro Microsoft has a new Designer tool that uses AI to help you create different types of graphics for any project, and here's how to get started.
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How to fix external display not working on Windows 11
By Mauro Huculak last updated
Second monitor On Windows 11, you can use these tips to troubleshoot and fix problems that may arise while connecting an external monitor.
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Windows 11 will add Bluetooth LE Audio support for hearing aids
By Sean Endicott published
Improving accessibility Microsoft just rolled out a new Insider build of Windows 11. The update adds support for using hearing aids connected through Bluetooth LE Audio.
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