Catch up with this week's Microsoft stories about the return of Windows Phones, new Windows 11 bugs, BitLocker controversies, ...

You can pay for third-party PC optimization software to make your computer run more smoothly, but Microsoft PC Manager does the same thing at no cost.

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Paint has evolved past what it needs to be.

Microsoft has issued guidance to uninstall KB5074109 security update or switch to webmail after the patch caused Outlook ...

Notepad on Windows 11 is no longer the lightweight utility it once was. Learn how to replace Notepad with Microsoft Edit on ...

Microsoft is rolling out new artificial intelligence features with the latest updates to the Notepad and Paint apps for Windows 11 Insiders.

Microsoft emphasizes that these AI features are entirely optional and can be turned off in Notepad’s settings. This Windows ...

Windows Insiders get AI-powered Notepad and Paint updates, featuring Markdown upgrades, coloring book generator, and ...

Microsoft Paint has been energised with AI tools and the company is now letting you make books just with basic prompts.

Once the forgotten child of Windows' armoury of native applications, Notepad has enjoyed a revival in the past few years. Since 2022, it's gained spell checking, a dark mode, tabbed windows, state ...

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