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Microsoft finally confirms Control Panel is going away — what you need to know
By Scott Younker last updated
Microsoft has finally confirmed that the Settings app will be replacing Control Panel as the long-lived feature depreciates.

Windows Recall set for a return — when you can expect this controversial feature to appear
By Scott Younker published
Microsoft continues working on the Windows Recall AI feature as a new version is rolling out to Windows Insiders in October that is supposed to be more secure.

I review laptops for a living, and I install these 7 apps on every Windows 11 PC
By Alex Wawro last updated
Just got a new Windows laptop or desktop? Here are some tips on which apps you should install right away and how, from someone who's unboxed hundreds of new PCs.

Say goodbye to this built-in Windows app — everything you need to know
By Dave LeClair published
Microsoft is ditching Paint 3D after the app was planned to replace the original.

How to turn off automatic updates in Windows 10
By Robert Irvine last updated
Want to stop Windows 10 installing updates automatically? Here's how to turn off automatic updates until a more convenient time.

How to boot into Windows 10 safe mode
By Rory Mellon last updated
If you need to boot your Windows 10 PC into safe mode, these step-by-step instructions will help.

40 years late — Microsoft finally adds spellcheck and autocorrect to Notepad
By Dave LeClair published
40 years after the app's launch, Microsoft decided now was the time to add spellcheck and autocorrect to Notepad.

Microsoft turns brand-new Copilot key into barely functional fidget button
By Scott Younker published
With Copilot+ PCs starting to appear in the wild, people are reporting that the Copilot key on these machines doesn't actually do anything.
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