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Google Chrome brings Android's 'Listen to this page' feature to desktop

Google has been on a relentless mission to bridge the feature gap between its mobile and desktop browsers, and their latest experiment is bound to please multitaskers everywhere. If you...

Jul 16, 2026 2 Min Read

Microsoft built a version of Windows where Edge is the operating system

A leaked video has revealed one of Microsoft’s more unusual internal projects. Instead of treating Edge as just another browser, the company experimented with making it the center...

Jul 03, 2026 2 Min Read

Google

Hands-on: Chrome’s new floating 'Everywhere Omnibox' brings AI Search to your desktop

Just a week ago, a rather intriguing prototype code-named “Everywhere Omnibox” appeared in the Chromium Gerrit. The developer notes described a “standalone desktop compose popup”...

Jun 05, 2026 2 Min Read

Apps

Microsoft Edge is an excellent browser, but its aggressive tactics must stop

I was once a staunch Google Chrome loyalist. But around the COVID-19 era, my workflow, which constantly involves juggling 15 or more open tabs, started bringing my PC to...

Jun 05, 2026 2 Min Read

Android

Google Chrome 149 begins rolling out with several hidden user-facing upgrades

Google has shipped Chrome 149 across its stable channels, and this one is less about flashy redesigns and more about the sort of under-the-hood changes that quietly shape...

Jun 03, 2026 2 Min Read

Microsoft

Microsoft is finally going to add native Copilot key remapping to Windows 11

Microsoft is preparing to introduce additional remapping options for the dedicated Copilot key on Windows 11 devices. This was discussed on Reddit, where a recently posted Microsoft support document gained...

May 18, 2026 1 Min Read

Analysis

Microsoft Defender mistakenly flags trusted DigiCert certificates as malware

Update 03/05/26 – 11:16 pm (IST): Microsoft might have quietly addressed the false positive issue. A follow-up update, either version 1.449.430.0 or 1...

May 03, 2026 2 Min Read

Apps

Here's why OpenAI's Codex app is not yet out for Windows

OpenAI launched its new Codex desktop app on February 2, 2026, but there’s a catch. Windows and Linux users can only join a waiting list while Mac users...

Feb 03, 2026 1 Min Read

Bugs and Issues

Microsoft Windows phone activation not working? It seems to have been killed [U: Official statement]

Update 09/01/26 – 09:25 am (IST): Microsoft has officially confirmed the discontinuation of phone-based activation. In a statement to The Verge’s Notepad, the company revealed...

Jan 09, 2026 3 Min Read

Bugs and Issues

HYTE acknowledges RX 9070 XT crash reports and seeks user logs to investigate

HYTE is now actively investigating reports that its Nexus software is causing driver crashes and system instability for users running AMD’s new RX 9070 XT graphics cards. The...

Dec 29, 2025 2 Min Read

Apps

WhatsApp desktop app updated with RAM-guzzling web wrapper? Here’s what to do

WhatsApp’s controversial Windows update is now rolling out to more users, and the complaints are piling up fast. We first reported on the high RAM usage issues plaguing...

Dec 18, 2025 1 Min Read

Apps

Microsoft Outlook app not opening on your Windows machine? Try this

Microsoft Outlook is refusing to open for a growing number of Windows users, and it’s been causing headaches since around December 5. If you’ve tried clicking...

Dec 09, 2025 1 Min Read

Apps

WhatsApp for Windows 11 very slow after latest update? Here's why

If WhatsApp on your Windows 11 PC suddenly feels slow or sluggish after the latest update, you are not alone. Over the past few days, some reports have been popping...

Nov 13, 2025 1 Min Read

Microsoft

Microsoft's President for Windows is getting cancelled on social media - here's why

Pavan Davuluri probably expected a routine promotional moment when he posted about Windows becoming an “agentic OS” and invited people to tune into Microsoft Ignite. Instead, he walked straight into...

Nov 13, 2025 2 Min Read

Bugs and Issues

Windows 11's Snipping Tool is picking up a useful feature

After years of user requests and workarounds, Windows 11’s Snipping Tool is finally getting the ability to insert text directly when editing screenshots. The feature, which was spotted...

Nov 10, 2025 2 Min Read

Bugs and Issues

Windows keeps switching theme to light mode after latest update? Here why and how to fix it

Getting blasted by a bright screen when you’re expecting dark mode is frustrating enough, but when Windows keeps forcing you back into light mode seconds after you change...

Oct 18, 2025 1 Min Read

Bugs and Issues

Windows 11 update is breaking Advanced Startup, leaving keyboard and mouse unresponsive [U: Fixed]

Update 21/10/25 – 03:05 pm (IST): Microsoft rolled out the KB5070773 update yesterday, which fixes the bug that caused USB devices like mice and keyboards from not...

Oct 17, 2025 3 Min Read

Bugs and Issues

Latest Windows 11 update broke taskbar and search for some users

If your Windows 11 computer started acting weird after the latest update, you’re not alone. Microsoft’s October 2025 patch (KB5066835) has left some users staring at...

Oct 17, 2025 2 Min Read

Bugs and Issues

Windows 11 25H2 update breaks File Explorer Preview for PDFs and Office files for some

Update 30/10/25 – 05:00 pm (IST): A fresh Preview build just dropped, but there’s still no indication if this fixes the problem. It seems Microsoft...

Oct 16, 2025 3 Min Read

Bugs and Issues

Windows 11 KB5066835 update knocks out localhost IIS for many, but there are workarounds

Update 17/10/25 – 12:49 pm (IST): Microsoft has now officially confirmed the connection issues following the installation of updates released on or after October 14, 2025 (KB5066835...

Oct 16, 2025 2 Min Read

Bugs and Issues

Here’s how to fix L-Connect not detecting anything after Windows 11 October update

Update 16/10/25 – 02:29 pm (IST): Some users are now reporting that the latest Windows 11 update has fixed the problem for them. So head over to...

Oct 15, 2025 2 Min Read

Bugs and Issues

Surfshark says it has rolled out a fix for Windows login issues, iOS users asked to reach out for support

Surfshark appears to have resolved the widespread Windows login problems that hit users earlier today, with the VPN provider pushing out an update after several hours of disruption. The issues...

Sep 09, 2025 2 Min Read

How-tos

How to uninstall or remove Copilot from Windows 11

Are you searching for a guide on how to uninstall or remove Copilot from Windows 11? Look no further, as we have prepared a comprehensive guide to help you through...

Sep 29, 2023 4 Min Read