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Microsoft’s Aggressive Update: Full-Screen Ads Push Users to Adopt Edge and More
April 29, 2024 – Microsoft has recently pushed out an update for Windows 11 that has raised some eyebrows due to its aggressive promotion of the company’s products and services. Reports from users indicate that after installing the update, a fullscreen window labeled “Complete Your PC Setup” unexpectedly popped up. Curiously, this window, which resembles…
Microsoft Announces End of Support for Classic Teams, Urges Migration to New Version
April 26, 2024 – Microsoft has recently updated its official support documentation, announcing that it has notified users still utilizing the classic version of Microsoft Teams about the impending end of support for the application on July 1, 2024. The company urges these users to migrate to the newer version at the earliest. According to…
Microsoft Enhances Edge Browser with Advanced Text Editing Features
April 24, 2024 – Microsoft recently announced the expansion of several text editing features for its Edge browser, with a notable addition being the Compose functionality. This new feature utilizes Copilot to rewrite user-selected text content, providing a unique and innovative way to revise and enhance written material. According to Microsoft’s official description, users can…
Microsoft Granted Patent for Deep Learning-Based Multimodal 3D Facial Modeling
April 24, 2024 – According to a recent listing by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO), Microsoft has been granted a new patent for creating highly realistic virtual portraits through deep learning-based multimodal 3D facial modeling. The patent, titled “Multimodal Three-Dimensional Facial Modeling and Tracking for Generating Expressive Virtual Portraits,” outlines a system…
Microsoft Introduces Streamlined Web Installer for Windows App Store
April 22, 2024 – Microsoft has been continuously updating its Windows 10 and 11 app stores, introducing performance upgrades and optimizing algorithms. Recently, the tech giant announced a significant update for the web version of the Microsoft Store, allowing users to directly download app installers through a new “Web Installer” feature on the website. This…
Microsoft Pushes Upgrade Reminders to Ineligible Windows 10 Users
April 21, 2024 – Recently, Microsoft has begun pushing full-screen pop-up reminders to Windows 10 computer users whose devices do not meet the requirements for upgrading to Windows 11. According to user feedback, some have received upgrade reminders for Windows 11 after installing the latest patches. Microsoft first expressed gratitude for the loyalty of Windows…
Ralf Groene Bids Farewell: Surface Design Legend Announces Retirement
April 17, 2024 – In a recent LinkedIn post, Ralf Groene, a heavyweight figure in Microsoft’s hardware design field and the head of the Surface design team, announced his retirement. “I am happy to share that I have now retired,” stated Groene. Groene played a pivotal role in Microsoft’s Surface computer series, serving as one…
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…