Microsoft promised it would scale back on AI visibility, but Copilot is now back to its original and invasive sidebar design

Microsoft is seemingly undecided on what to do with Copilot and AI on Windows 11, as the AI assistant has just been reverted to its original design.
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Microsoft will let you uninstall Copilot app as Windows 11 clean-up moves ahead

Microsoft’s latest Windows 11 update introduces new ways to permanently remove Copilot using Group Policy, Registry changes, and traditional uninstall methods.

5 things Microsoft isn’t fixing with Windows 11 that I’d love to see happen

If Microsoft is serious about crowd-pleasing changes — and that appears to be the case — here’s how it could score some huge wins with everyday users.
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Microsoft solves case of vanishing Windows 11 desktop — fix is rolling out for blank desktop, taskbar freezes and other flakiness

Fed up with bits of Windows 11 being flaky of late? Microsoft has fixed bugs that cause a blank desktop, taskbar freezes and more.
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Microsoft is fixing one of the most baffling things about Windows 11 — ‘spam’ in search results

In an important – if long overdue – move, Windows 11 search is finally giving up spamming you with web results.

Microsoft’s plan to fix Windows 11 drivers is falling into place — and that includes some great news for your laptop’s battery life

New ‘Driver Quality Initiative’ aims to shore up quality and prevent bad drivers from proving to be an unnecessary battery drain.
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Microsoft’s finally letting you change the Copilot key back to what it was before Windows 11’s AI assistant existed

‘Oh, yes: steal the Right Ctrl and now return it as an improvement’: Microsoft’s finally letting you revert Windows 11’s Copilot key back to what it used to be.
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These are the laptops I recommend for pretty much anyone
These are the laptops I recommend for pretty much anyone

Need a new laptop? It’s a tough decision. If you’re like most people, a laptop is one of the most expensive tech purchases you’ll make, and it’s something you’ll use and live with nearly every day for years to come. So there’s a lot riding on this pricey expense. I’ve tested all kinds of laptops, […]

Microsoft is finally fixing the most annoying thing about Windows 11

Microsoft is testing one of the biggest Windows 11 interface shakeups yet, and it quietly brings back a feature many users have missed for years. The Start menu is changing too, and some of the updates feel surprisingly thoughtful.