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One of the best tools for updating your Windows wallpaper is about to get an update
Microsoft is testing out new flyouts that will help you learn more about images shared through Windows Spotlight.
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"Is this even legal?" A leaked pitch reveals marketing agency uses 'Active Listening' software to eavesdrop on calls and push curated Facebook and Google ads
A marketing agency admitted it listens to user voice data using its “Active Listening” software via smartphone microphones and uses the data to channel the "right" Facebook and Google ads to target customers.
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How Microsoft 365 excelled my American football team to back-to-back northern championships
My American football team has been to back-to-back national finals and won the UK's northern conference two years in a row. One of the keys to our success was Microsoft 365, including Excel, OneDrive, and Clipchamp.
American football using Microsoft technology
Google rubbishes Amazon's AI guidelines: "We're flattered they're worried about us, but fiction doesn't become fact just because it's in talking points"
Amazon is reportedly using its internal sales guidelines to tout its vast experience in building custom silicon processors and AI chips as an advantage compared to its rivals in the lucrative space.
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Turns out you won't be able to uninstall Windows 11's Recall feature after all
Microsoft has now confirmed that the ability to remove Recall is just a bug, meaning the feature will not actually be removable when it launches.
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Move over Copilot, this updated app brings the latest GPT models to the Windows 11 desktop
The latest update to Stardock's DesktopGPT brings support for the most recent GPT models and lets you use your own API key.
Stardock's DesktopGPT
Microsoft's AirDrop alternative for Android is baked right into Windows 11 — here's how to get it
The latest optional update for Windows 11 adds the ability to send files from a Windows PC to an Android device through Windows Share.
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ChatGPT surpasses 200 million weekly active users, but Meta's AI is already giving it a run for its money
ChatGPT has surpassed 200 million weekly active users. This is twice as many users as it had one year ago.
OpenAI and ChatGPT
Microsoft, Apple, and NVIDIA will reportedly bail out OpenAI from the shackles of bankruptcy, pushing the ChatGPT maker’s market valuation to over $100 billion
OpenAI is reportedly in talks to raise funding which could push its market valuation to over $100 billion, with Microsoft, NVIDIA, and Apple as the top investors.
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Microsoft overhauls Clipchamp for iOS before shipping even a beta version of Clipchamp for Android
Microsoft just shipped a major update to Clipchamp on iOS that refreshes the app's design. Despite being acquired by Microsoft over two years, Clipchamp is still not available on Android.
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AI for Mayor? A Wyoming mayoral candidate wants to use a ChatGPT-powered bot to run the city, but OpenAI blocked his account
Wyoming mayoral candidate Victor Miller plans to use an AI-powered bot to run the local government if he gets into office. The bot will generate insights and solutions, while Miller will implement them "legally and practically."
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How to get started with the new Outlook app for Windows 11
The new Outlook app for Windows 11 replaces the legacy Mail and Calendar apps (and soon the desktop version of Outlook), and in this guide, I will guide you through everything you need to know to make the switch and how to configure it.
Outlook app for Windows 11
I never knew I needed this Windows 11 keyboard shortcut until Microsoft started testing it with Insiders
The latest Insider build of Windows 11 adds a new position for the entry point to Widgets if your taskbar is left-aligned. The update also tests a new feature that lets you jump to an app within the taskbar by pressing a key on your keyboard.
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An absolute legend is actively developing a modern web browser for Windows XP and it's fantastic
Windows XP is very old, but still much loved, and thanks to one incredible developer even browsing the web is enjoyable with the creation of this modern browser for it.
Windows XP running the MyPal68 web browser
Even Microsoft doesn't think AI is 'designed or intended' to substitute professionals and should only be treated as a guide
Microsoft recently released an updated Service Agreement indicating that artificial intelligence should be considered more of a guide than a replacement for professional advice.
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Microsoft seals a TPM 2.0 loophole, once again preventing users from installing Windows 11 on unsupported devices
Microsoft might have hit pause on its fullscreen multi-page popup ads in Windows 10 but recently patched the TPM 2.0 trick. It allowed users to bypass the hardware requirement verification process when activating Windows 11 on unsupported devices.
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Microsoft squashes Skype bugs and improves reliability, but how many people still use the app?
Microsoft shipped an update to Skype Insiders recently that improves reliability and removes bugs. The update also serves as a good chance to ask which communication apps you use in 2024.
Skype on Windows
Do you hate the new Outlook for Windows? An annoying bug causes the classic version to crash at launch, but Microsoft has issued a workaround
Microsoft 365 users have flagged an issue affecting classic Outlook, which is crashing. The issue is caused by corrupted server-based rules for the M365 email account, but the company has offered a temporary workaround.
Outlook vs Windows Mail
Gamers rejoice! Windows 11 will soon let you keep HDR off for games, but have it enabled for streaming videos.
Microsoft is putting the final touches on a new option for Windows 11 that gives you more control of when HDR is used. The feature lets you keep HDR on for video streaming even if HDR is disabled for other types of content.
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Microsoft is reportedly using deception as fair game to get Windows 11 users to switch to Bing
Reports indicate Microsoft is using the Bing Wallpaper app to get Windows 11 users to switch to Bing as the "recommended browser settings" for fast and secure search results.
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