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Paul dives into several of the first transformative features Microsoft is introducing to Windows 11 in 2025. I recently upgraded my wife’s PC to an HP Omnistudio X, since her previous computer had a habit of simply locking up a few times a day. I moved the data across, and deleted various forms of crapware so things ar

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thurrott.com > a-i > google-gemini-a-i > 341486 > google-releases-gemini-app-for-windows > attachment > gemini-for-windows

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2+ day, 11+ hour ago   (188+ words) Thurrott.com We maintain the community forums so our readers have access to rich conversations and can discuss their thoughts and opinions on technology topics of interest. By participating in the conversations on this website, you agree to follow the…...

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thurrott.com > podcasts > windows-weekly > 341510 > windows-weekly-1000-ensheepified

Windows Weekly 1000: Ensheepified

2+ day, 4+ hour ago   (212+ words) Leo, Richard, and Paul celebrate the 1000th episode of the podcast and discuss Windows 11, IFA, AI and dev, XBOX and gaming and more. Stream this episode and subscribe Enjoy Windows Weekly on YouTube The canary in the coal mine has finally…...

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thurrott.com > windows > windows-11 > 341494 > microsoft-issues-new-windows-11-release-preview-builds

Microsoft Issues New Windows 11 Release Preview Builds

2+ day, 10+ hour ago   (266+ words) Paul Thurrott is an award-winning technology journalist and blogger with 30 years of industry experience and the author of 30 books. He is the owner of Thurrott.com and the host of three tech podcasts: Windows Weekly with Leo Laporte and Richard…...

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thurrott.com > windows > 341412 > microsoft-releases-september-2026-patch-tuesday-updates

Microsoft Releases September 2026 Patch Tuesday Updates

4+ day, 16+ hour ago   (633+ words) Microsoft has just released the September 2026 Patch Tuesday updates for Windows 11 versions 26H1 and 25H2/24H2. The biggest new feature is the ability to select the taskbar location and size on the versions 25H2/24H2 of the OS, which is something that had disappeared after…...

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thurrott.com > cloud > web-browsers > microsoft-edge > 341407 > microsoft-promises-faster-edge-extension-approvals

Microsoft Promises Faster Edge Extension Approvals

4+ day, 11+ hour ago   (290+ words) Paul Thurrott is an award-winning technology journalist and blogger with 30 years of industry experience and the author of 30 books. He is the owner of Thurrott.com and the host of three tech podcasts: Windows Weekly with Leo Laporte and Richard…...

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thurrott.com > cloud > web-browsers > 341094 > vivaldi-8-2-for-desktop-adds-pwa-address-bar-improvements

Vivaldi 8.2 for Desktop Adds PWA, Address Bar Improvements

1+ week, 2+ day ago   (209+ words) Paul Thurrott is an award-winning technology journalist and blogger with 30 years of industry experience and the author of 30 books. He is the owner of Thurrott.com and the host of three tech podcasts: Windows Weekly with Leo Laporte and Richard…...

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thurrott.com > windows > 340973 > microsoft-will-soon-enable-memory-integrity-protection-on-eligible-windows-11-pcs

Microsoft Will Soon Enable Memory Integrity Protection on Eligible Windows 11 PCs

1+ week, 3+ day ago   (286+ words) Microsoft is preparing to enable memory integrity protection on eligible PCs to better protect them against attacks targeting the Windows kernel. The feature, which requires Virtualization-based Security (VBS) to be enabled, improves Windows security by only allowing trusted kernel-mode code…...

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thurrott.com > cloud > 340930 > mozilla-firefox-for-ios-now-has-a-built-in-ad-blocker

Mozilla Firefox for iOS Now Has a Built-in Ad Blocker

1+ week, 4+ day ago   (103+ words) Mozilla Firefox for iOS is getting a new built-in ad blocker to complement the browser's existing Enhanced Tracking Protection feature, but it won’t be turned on by default. The post Mozilla Firefox for iOS Now Has a Built-in Ad Blocker…...

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thurrott.com > windows > windows-11 > 340906 > microsoft-releases-two-new-26h1-builds-to-the-windows-insider-program

Microsoft Releases Two New 26H1 Builds to the Windows Insider Program

1+ week, 5+ day ago   (325+ words) Paul Thurrott is an award-winning technology journalist and blogger with 30 years of industry experience and the author of 30 books. He is the owner of Thurrott.com and the host of three tech podcasts: Windows Weekly with Leo Laporte and Richard…...

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thurrott.com > windows > windows-11 > 340685 > powertoys-0-101-arrives-with-window-hopper-numerous-updates

PowerToys 0.101 Arrives With Window Hopper, Numerous Updates

2+ week, 4+ day ago   (370+ words) Microsoft released PowerToys 0.101 today, and it’s a big update with a new Window Hopper utility and numerous updates to existing utilities. Key updates and changes include: Windows Hopper. This utility is like Alt + Tab but for the windows within a…...