Microsoft rolls back some of its Copilot AI bloat on Windows

The company is reducing Copilot entry points on Windows, starting with Photos, Widgets, Notepad, and other apps.

Locked out of C drive on your Windows PC? Microsoft outlines fix for Samsung app bug

Microsoft has pulled a faulty Samsung app after it locked some Windows 11 users out of their C drive. The company has now shared recovery steps to restore access and fix affected systems.
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Windows 11 bug is rasing hell for users and Samsung laptops are worst hit

Microsoft has confirmed a Windows 11 bug that can block access to the C: drive on some PCs after a recent security update. The issue appears to affect Samsung laptops most severely, leaving users unable to open files or launch apps.
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Windows laptops are finally getting good, but Microsoft might have missed the moment

Even with great chips, Windows laptops couldn’t be getting better at the worst possible time.
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The humble Windows NotePad might finally get image support

Notepad has quietly evolved over the past few years, and image support could mark its biggest shift yet, especially after Microsoft removed WordPad from Windows and left a gap for richer editing.
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Copilot is coming to your Windows taskbar and File Explorer

Microsoft is bringing Copilot to the Windows 11 taskbar and File Explorer. The update turns search into a reasoning engine that pulls answers from your calendar, emails, and local files without digging through folders.
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Windows 11 is adding a speed test, you can run it from the taskbar

Windows 11 is adding a built-in speed test you can launch from the taskbar area, letting you quickly check Ethernet, Wi-Fi, or cellular performance and troubleshoot slow connections without installing extra tools.
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Windows 11 adds a new secure mode that blocks sketchy apps and drivers

Windows 11 is adding Baseline Security Mode to block unsigned apps, services, and drivers by default, plus new consent prompts for sensitive access and bundled installs, with exceptions when needed and more controls coming later.
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Are your hands ready for a $4,299 Windows gaming handheld? Ayaneo thinks so

Ayaneo’s Next 2 is a huge Windows handheld with a 9.06-inch OLED, a 116Wh battery, and configs from $1,799 to $4,299. It looks powerful, but the size and travel limits are part of the deal.
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Your next Xbox might not even be made by Microsoft

Microsoft’s next-gen Xbox may launch in 2027 with Windows 11 and OEM-built devices, offering multiple prices and form factors.
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