Xbox’s PC-console hybrid Project Helix was a decade in the making
Microsoft’s recently confirmed Project Helix may sound like a bold new direction for Xbox, but the idea behind it has…
PlayStation won the console war, but Microsoft’s Project Helix is the plot twist
The console war that defined the past two decades appears to have a clear winner. Sony’s PlayStation brand continues to…
Microsoft Copilot just made browser switching a thing of the past
If you have ever been mid-conversation with Copilot, clicked a link, and then spent the next few minutes trying to…
Microsoft pulls “Real Talk” mode for Copilot AI chats that had more personality
Microsoft has quietly killed off Copilot’s Real Talk mode, roughly four months after its initial US launch and just weeks…
Microsoft’s new browser tool will make websites more keyboard-friendly
If you’ve ever tried navigating a website without a mouse — maybe your trackpad died mid-presentation, or you simply prefer…
Microsoft’s next Xbox console is Project Helix, and it will run PC games too
Microsoft has hinted at the future of gaming with Xbox after confirming the codename for its next-gen console. Project Helix…
Microsoft’s new Copilot Tasks finally does the work for you
Microsoft just turned its AI assistant into someone who actually clocks in. Copilot Tasks, a research preview announced today, stops…
The humble Windows NotePad might finally get image support
Microsoft is preparing to bring another change to the humble Notepad app. According to Windows Latest, internal testing on Windows…
Windows 11 is adding a speed test, you can run it from the taskbar
Windows 11 is getting a built-in way to measure your connection speed, and it’s placed right where you already look…
Windows 11 adds a new secure mode that blocks sketchy apps and drivers
Windows 11 is getting a new security mode meant to block risky software before it can dig into the system,…
Microsoft has released an emergency Windows 11 update to fix crashing apps
Microsoft has pushed out another emergency update for Windows 11 after its latest monthly patch caused unexpected app crashes and…
New study shows AI isn’t ready for office work
It has been nearly two years since Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella predicted that generative AI would take over knowledge work,…
Microsoft tells you to uninstall the latest Windows 11 update
Microsoft has issued an unusual public advisory telling users to uninstall the Windows 11 January 2026 security update (KB5074109) after…
A Windows 11 update broke shutdowns, here’s what you should do
Microsoft’s first Windows 11 security update of 2026 caused two nasty failures, some PCs couldn’t finish a shutdown, and some…
Microsoft Excel’s new import functions make handling numbers easier
If you often work with data that starts life as a text file or CSV, Microsoft Excel now has new…