
PC

Kingsoft Docs Integrates with WPS, Enabling Seamless Local and Online Document Switching
April 19, 2024 – Kingsoft Docs, a multiperson real-time collaborative editing tool, has recently undergone a significant upgrade, with its integration into WPS Office suite. This integration allows users to seamlessly switch between local and online documents. According to the announcement, when a file from Kingsoft Docs needs to be edited using WPS, users can…

Microsoft Resolves Long-Standing Bug for Intel Rocket Lake Users Eyeing Windows 11 Upgrade
April 15, 2024 – Good news for users of Intel Rocket Lake 11th Gen Core processors still on Windows 10 and eyeing an upgrade to Windows 11: Microsoft has finally addressed a bug discovered in 2021, lifting the upgrade restriction. The bug, found within the Intel SST Smart Sound Technology driver, affected versions 10.29.0.5152 and…

Microsoft Alerts Windows 10 Users of Upcoming End of Support with Unexpected Pop-up
April 12, 2024 – Recently, a foreign netizen posted on Reddit about a surprise pop-up they encountered after updating their Windows 10 computer with the latest patches. The full-screen reminder read, “Embark on a new journey with Windows.” In the pop-up message, Microsoft first expressed gratitude to the user for their “loyalty” and then proceeded…

Microsoft Integrates Copilot into Edge Browser’s Address Bar
April 11, 2024 – Recently, according to a report by Windows Report, a foreign tech media outlet, Microsoft has made adjustments to its Microsoft Edge browser by integrating Copilot into the address bar. Users now encounter prompt messages when clicking on the address bar, and these prompts cannot be disabled at this time. Microsoft has…

Microsoft to Introduce AI-Powered Pasting in PowerToys at Build 2024
April 11, 2024 – According to the official schedule released by Microsoft for the Build 2024 developer conference, the tech giant plans to upgrade its system optimization and expansion tool, PowerToys, by introducing an advanced paste function based on a local AI model. One of the conference sessions reveals that Microsoft is currently working on…

Windows 11 24H2 RTM Blocks Third-Party UI Modification Tools
April 08, 2024 – Users of third-party software that modifies the system UI and functionality are advised against upgrading to the Windows 11 24H2 RTM official version, as such software has reportedly been blocked. According to feedback from multiple users, tools like StartAllBack and ExplorerPatcher, which allow modifications to the system start menu, taskbar, and…

Microsoft Tests Xbox AI Chatbot for Enhanced Support Experience
April 03, 2024 – According to a report from The Verge, Microsoft is currently testing an Xbox AI chatbot known as the “Xbox Support Virtual Agent,” which allows users to access Xbox support information using natural language. The Xbox Support Virtual Agent, described as an animated character in its internal prototype phase, can be queried…

Microsoft and Rust for Linux Unveil Groundbreaking Kernel Module Initialization Patch
April 02, 2024 – Microsoft engineer Wedson Almeida Filho recently announced via email that, in close collaboration with the Rust for Linux project, a new patch has been released to revolutionize module initialization within the Linux kernel. According to Filho, this latest development is part of Microsoft’s commitment to fostering the growth of Rust within…

Microsoft Tests Grid Layout for Windows 11 Start Menu’s ‘All Apps’ Section
March 31, 2024 – Microsoft is experimenting with a novel design for the Start menu in Windows 11, shifting away from the conventional alphabetical vertical listing of apps under the “All Apps” section. Instead, the tech giant is exploring a grid layout reminiscent of the Start menu found in Windows 10X. In an effort to…

The Evolution of AI PCs: Microsoft and Intel’s Vision for the Future
March 31, 2024 – Recently, Microsoft and Intel jointly unveiled the definition of an AI PC: it must be equipped with a hybrid architecture chip, Copilot, and its corresponding physical button. However, the fact that all PCs upgraded to the latest Windows 11 version can use Copilot has led some to question whether the current…