5 apps I always install on new Windows PCs – and most are free

Finally, Microsoft’s free PowerToys earns a spot on every PC I buy and use. Available freely from the Microsoft Store and ...

Microsoft unveils all-in-one Copilot app, taking on Anthropic and OpenAI in new push to boost adoption

Microsoft's revamped Copilot app adds AI coding, always-on agents and full versions of Word, Excel and PowerPoint as the company competes with OpenAI and Anthropic and shifts more of its AI pricing to ...
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This free Microsoft tool exposes all the startup apps that Task Manager hides from you

Autoruns shows you everything that runs when you boot your PC ...

Microsoft thinks its new Copilot ‘super app’ will be as influential as Office

After teasing its new Copilot “super app” last month, Microsoft is officially unveiling it today. The redesigned Copilot app bundles three AI capabilities into a single interface of chat, coding, and ...

Microsoft to retire Microsoft 365 Companion apps in December

Microsoft will retire the Calendar, People, and Files Microsoft 365 companion apps on December 16 and has asked admins to remove them from managed devices.
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Microsoft Is Combining Its Two 'Copilot' Apps (and Ditching These Three Features)

Jake Peterson is Lifehacker’s Tech Editor, and has been covering tech news and how-tos for nearly a decade. His team covers all things technology, including AI, smartphones, computers, game consoles, ...

Microsoft Highlights Windows 11’s Latest Quality Improvements, Including New Photos App

Microsoft revealed today a redesigned version of its Photos app for Windows 11 that brings a new Gallery interface, a redesigned Viewer experience, and a more capable photo editor.