Windows 11

Microsoft is upgrading the Windows 11 Photos app with new AI-powered features for editing backgrounds in images. These features include options to blur, remove, or replace the background, and they save the edited images in .png format.

In a significant move towards streamlining Windows 11, Microsoft is set to reduce the amount of built-in software, commonly referred to as bloatware, by allowing users to uninstall several pre-installed apps, including Photos and Camera.

Windows 11, along with its predecessors, features a somewhat obscure yet handy keyboard shortcut, Ctrl+Win+Shift+B. Contrary to popular belief, this combination does not reset the graphics driver.

Windows 11 2023 Update, also known as Windows 11 23H2, is the latest version of the operating system, but it's running into some problems. Some users have reported problems when installing Windows 11 version 23H2 via Windows Update, and the error messages do not help.

Windows 11 Build 25992 introduces a convenient and significant feature for file management: the native ability to create archive files in formats like .zip, .7z, and .tar. Here's our first look showing off the feature in action.

If you're not a fan of Google Chrome's latest design update on Windows 11, there's a straightforward way to revert to the classic look. Google has recently rolled out a "Chrome 2023 refresh," introducing a more rounded and spacious design, but not all users are keen on this change.

Microsoft Edge is testing a feature to clean up the Sidebar by automatically hiding apps you don't use often. This can make the browser look simpler and less crowded. If you don't like the Sidebar, you can choose to hide it completely with an "Auto-hide" option.

The new Outlook app on Windows 11 now supports iCloud, allowing users to add their iCloud account directly through the app's settings. Outlook is also set to receive new functionalities, including RSVP support for meetings by March 2024.

Welcome home, Microsoft! A new leak suggests the company is going back to Win32 with XAML, moving away from UWP in Windows 11. This doesn't neccessarily mean UWP is dying as it will continue to power flagship apps like the Settings in Windows 11 and future releases.

Windows 11 size is growing and Microsoft is trying to minimize bloatware in the OS by reducing unpopular apps like Movies & TV. Despite this, some users still express concerns about bloatware, indicating a need for more efficient optimization of the operating system's size.