Microsoft Mu brings blazing-fast on-device AI to Windows 11 Copilot Plus PCs

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Microsoft has announced a new small language model called Mu. It is designed to run directly on Windows 11 Copilot Plus PCs, powering AI experiences without relying on the cloud. Mu is already live in the Settings app for users in the Windows Insider Dev Channel. If you’ve used natural language to change settings on … Read more

Windows 11 Snipping Tool finally gets GIF export support

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Microsoft is giving its Snipping Tool a long-overdue feature that Windows users probably should have had years ago. If you’re a fan of quick screen recordings, the latest update to the Snipping Tool finally lets you export those clips as GIFs. Rolling out now to Windows Insiders in the Canary and Dev Channels, version 11.2505.21.0 … Read more

Microsoft locks down Windows 365 Cloud PCs with new restrictions that could frustrate users

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Microsoft is making some changes to its Windows 365 Cloud PCs that are bound to impact both administrators and end users. Starting later this year, new Cloud PCs will come with clipboard, USB, drive, and printer redirection turned off by default. The company says this shift is part of a broader effort to make its … Read more

Darktable 5.2.0 is out with new photo editing tools for Windows, macOS, and Linux

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A new version of darktable is here, and it looks awesome. The free and open source photography app has reached version 5.2.0, and it’s packed with upgrades that should please both casual users and seasoned photographers. Available here for Windows, macOS, and Linux, this release brings performance improvements, UI tweaks, new camera support, and some … Read more

Microsoft is deleting old drivers from Windows Update and it might break your PC

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In a move that could quietly wreak havoc across the Windows ecosystem, Microsoft is purging outdated drivers from Windows Update. The company claims it is doing this for security and reliability, but the result might be broken hardware for users who rely on legacy devices. If you’re using older peripherals or custom-built PCs, you could … Read more

ONLYOFFICE 9.0 brings powerful AI features and diagram support to Linux, macOS, and Windows

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A new version of the popular office suite has landed, and looks like a good one. ONLYOFFICE Desktop Editors v9.0 is now available for Linux, macOS, and Windows, delivering a fresh coat of paint along with some genuinely useful improvements. If you’ve been thinking about ditching Microsoft Office or Google Docs, this release deserves your … Read more