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What is Automatic Super Resolution (Auto SR) in Windows 11 and how does it work?
By Richard Devine published
Upscale Microsoft has built its own AI upscaling tool for Copilot+ PCs, known as Automatic Super Resolution (Auto SR). But what does it actually do, and how do you use it?
Windows 11 is within striking distance of Windows 10 for PC gaming dominance
By Sean Endicott published
Catching up Windows 11 should pass Windows 10 in market share among Steam users within a few months.
Windows 11 finally gets some love, but it feels more like a 'necessary evil' than a voluntary upgrade with Windows 10's death on the horizon
By Kevin Okemwa published
BIG W FOR 11 Statcounter's latest report suggests a slight upward trajectory for Windows 11 — with 29.7% of the market share. Windows 10 continues to dominate the category with 66.1%.
Microsoft finally lets Windows 10 users with multi-monitor configuration use Copilot after 7-month compatibility hold
By Kevin Okemwa published
PATCHED Microsoft issues fix for the bug affecting the Copilot experience in Windows 10 when using a multi-monitor configuration. The bug caused desktop icons to move sporadically and icon alignment issues.
What is RSAT, and how to add (or remove) them on Windows 11? Remote administration tools explained.
By Mauro Huculak published
For admins On Windows 11, you can add or remove RSAT in at least two ways using the Settings Optional features settings and PowerShell commands, and in this guide, I will teach you how.
Not content with ads in the Start menu, File Explorer, and Settings app, Microsoft is working on (even more) ads in Windows 11's Weather app
By Sean Endicott published
Adding ads Microsoft rolled out an update to its Weather app on Windows 11 recently. The update includes a few welcome changes, plus some additional ads.
Microsoft puts final touches on its new ad within Windows 11, rolls it out to Canary Channel Insiders
By Sean Endicott published
Windows Insiders in the Canary and Beta Channels have new builds of Windows 11 to test. The Canary Channel build includes a controversial advertisement for Game Pass within the Settings app.
Windows 11's new Start menu sidebar for Phone Link is unnecessary and only adds more clutter
By Mauro Huculak published
Opinion Microsoft is building a new sidebar to show mobile devices alongside the Start menu, but I don't believe this is the correct design approach. Here's what I think about this feature.
A concoction of Windows 10's imminent death and AI PC hype is expected to grow US PC shipments by 5% in 2024 and an ambitious 8% next year
By Kevin Okemwa published
MORE GROWTH Canalys says PC shipments in the US are expected to grow by 5% throughout 2024. The growth translates to approximately 69 million devices.
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