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technology13 days ago•17 min saved

Windows 11 Gets Windows 10‑Style Taskbar and Start Menu Customization for Insiders

Microsoft is rolling out full Windows 11 taskbar and Start Menu customization to Windows Insider participants in the Experimental channel, allowing the Taskbar to be moved to top, bottom, left, or right with per-position alignment and smaller icons, plus a revamped Start Menu with adjustable sizes and toggleable sections (Pinned, Recent, All) and privacy options. Start’s file recommendations are now separated from File Explorer’s recent items, and the Recent area is renamed from Recommended. The updates are set to reach 24H2/25H2/26H1 users in coming weeks.

via TechPowerUp|

#customization #start-menu #taskbar

technology27 days ago•12 min saved

Microsoft maps out Windows 11 improvements aimed at speed, stability, and fewer distractions

Microsoft says it’s delivering the promised Windows 11 fixes in 2026, sharing a progress update that emphasizes fewer disruptions and better performance. Highlights include overhauling the Windows Insider channels with Experimental and Beta, introducing feature flags, and ending CFR; a streamlined update cadence with a single monthly restart and the option to pause updates for up to 35 days (re‑pausable), plus the ability to skip updates during OOBE. AI usage is being pared back with Copilot appearing in fewer places, File Explorer is getting architectural and performance improvements, and Widgets will be quieter with the MSN feed disabled by default. Memory optimizations and a refined Windows scheduler aim to speed up core tasks, while Microsoft plans further refinements to Taskbar, Start menu, and Windows Search, aided by upcoming in-person Insider meetups for feedback.

via Windows Latest|

#microsoft #performance #technology

technology1 month ago•17 min saved

Microsoft trims Copilot prompts in Windows 11, swapping Copilot with 'writing tools' in Notepad

Microsoft rolled out a Notepad update for Windows Insiders that removes Copilot branding and icon, replaces the Copilot menu with 'writing tools' (still AI-powered), and moves the option to disable AI features into Advanced features, as part of a broader effort to reduce Copilot presence across Windows after criticisms.

via Engadget|

#ai #copilot #microsoft

technology10 months ago•1 min saved

Microsoft's Copilot+ AI Enhances Windows with Screen Scanning and Desktop Sharing

Microsoft has updated its Copilot Vision AI for Windows Insiders, allowing it to see and analyze everything on your screen, including entire desktops and specific app windows, to provide insights, assistance, and guidance across various tasks.

via The Verge|

#ai #copilot-vision #microsoft

technology2 years ago•1 min saved

"Windows 11 Revolutionizes Webcam Use by Integrating Android Phones"

Microsoft is rolling out a new feature for Windows Insiders that allows Android phones running Android 9.0 or newer and the Link to Windows app version 1.24012* or later to be used as webcams for Windows 11 PCs, enabling wireless use for any video application. The feature is currently only available to Windows Insiders and needs to be enabled in settings.

via Android Authority|

#android #link-to-windows-app #microsoft

technology2 years ago•2 min saved

"Windows Enhances Photos App with Google Photos-inspired Features and AI Upgrades"

Windows Photos is receiving a feature update that includes content and text recognition, as well as support for motion photos taken on Google and Samsung devices. Users will be able to search for specific content in their photos backed up to OneDrive, such as searching for "beach" to find beach-related images. The Photos app will also support viewing the video portion of motion photos. Additionally, the Windows Snipping Tool will have text recognition capabilities and a privacy feature to redact sensitive information. These features are currently available to Windows Insiders.

via 9to5Google|

#content-recognition #motion-photos #technology

technology2 years ago•1 min saved

"Microsoft Paint introduces background removal tool for seamless editing"

Microsoft is testing a background removal tool in Paint, which allows users to remove an image's background with a single click. The feature is currently being rolled out to Windows Insiders in the Canary and Dev Channels. This addition would make Paint more useful as users currently have to rely on third-party apps for background removal. Microsoft is also reportedly testing a text-to-image generator within Paint.

via The Verge|

#background-removal #image-editing #microsoft