Microsoft is facing fresh criticism over an app that can change the default search engine in rival browsers, including Google Chrome, Mozilla Firefox and Brave. The optional Microsoft Recommended Search Settings tool, distributed as MicrosoftSettings.exe, is designed to promote Bing by installing a browser extension and changing the search settings. While the tool isn’t being […]

Microsoft is testing a small but potentially useful change in Edge that could help users avoid accidentally closing important browser sessions. The company appears to be experimenting with a new toggle in Edge’s Accessibility settings that would make the browser ask for confirmation before closing a window containing pinned tabs. The option is currently visible […]

For years, Linux gamers have relied on third-party tools like Heroic Games Launcher to access their Epic Games libraries. That may soon change. Epic Games has confirmed that it is actively developing a native Linux version of the Epic Games Store launcher, and the company is also working on Steam Deck support. The move could […]

Microsoft is bringing another round of Copilot, Microsoft 365 and Power Platform updates to its weekly community call on August 18, 2026, with a strong focus on AI agents, identity management and secure document workflows. The weekly call is designed to showcase new features, practical use cases and demos across Microsoft 365 and the Power […]

The browser ad-blocking battle is heating up, and Firefox is making sure everyone knows where it stands. Mozilla has taken a pointed swipe at Microsoft Edge after Microsoft began its transition away from the older Manifest V2 (MV2) extension platform. The change is significant for users of powerful content blockers such as uBlock Origin, which […]

Microsoft appears to be getting ready to roll out one of the most welcome Windows 11 interface updates in years. After months of testing with Windows Insiders, the company is moving its redesigned Windows 11 Taskbar and Start menu closer to a public release. The latest developments suggest that users could start seeing these long-requested […]

Microsoft is taking a major step toward turning Copilot into a more unified AI platform. The company has started rolling out a redesigned Copilot experience that brings its standalone chat and image-generation features together with Microsoft 365 tools in a single app. The move is more than a visual refresh. Microsoft is effectively bringing personal […]