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Microsoft's new feature to let users set default apps in Windows 11

Microsoft has announced that it will be making significant changes to the way Windows manages which apps open specific files by default, and how users can pin programmes to their Start menu

WhatsApp rolling out 'multi-selection' feature for messages on Windows beta

With the new feature, users can select multiple messages after clicking on "Select" within the context menu of a conversation

Microsoft testing volume mixer for Windows 11; to help audio customisation

Tech giant Microsoft has announced it is testing an enhanced volume mixer in Quick Settings for Windows 11 which will allow users to quickly customise the audio

iMessage can now be used for Windows Insiders through Phone Link app

iMessage makes it easier for people to communicate across platforms and bridges the gap between Windows and iPhone users

Microsoft adds Bing AI to Windows Taskbar, introduces Phone Link for iPhone

Full availability of the new features are expected in the March 2023 monthly security update release for Windows 11 via Windows Update, announced Microsoft

Microsoft to automatically upgrade Windows 11 old version to new version

Meanwhile, Microsoft announced that it is beginning to roll out the tabs feature in Notepad for Windows 11

Microsoft partners with global solar leader Qcells to curb carbon emissions

Tech giant Microsoft has announced that it has partnered with global solar leader Qcells to curb carbon emissions and power the clean energy economy

Microsoft working on File Explorer update with UI improvement on Windows 11

Microsoft is reportedly working on a significant update to File Explorer on Windows 11 that will improve its UI and features

Microsoft to stop selling Windows 10 Home, Pro downloads later this month

The company will also stop officially supporting Windows 10 on October 14, 2025

Hit hard by Microsoft layoffs, Halo developer says franchise 'here to stay'

Video game Halo Infinite developer 343 Industries has shared a brief message about the franchise's future after being hit hard by the Microsoft layoffs

Windows 7, 8.1 to stop getting critical security updates from Jan 10

Last year, Microsoft announced the end of support date for the Edge web browser on both Windows 7 and Windows 8/8.1 on January 10.

Microsoft adds new features to make formulas easier in Excel's spreadsheet

The new features are designed to help save users' time and make them learn more about Excel formulas

Microsoft may bring Tabs feature to Notepad app on Windows 11: Report

Using this feature, users can open multiple folders or directories under one window, just like they can open multiple web pages simultaneously when using a web browser

Microsoft ends support for WebView2, Edge web browser on Windows 7, 8.1

WebView2 is a developer control for embedding web content in applications

Microsoft rolls out Windows 11 update with snipping tool, screen recorder

With an aim to enhance user experience, tech giant Microsoft has started to roll out an update to the Snipping tool for Windows 11 to Insiders in the Dev Channel

Microsoft Teams gets instant polls, schedule send, other features: Details

From instant polls to schedule message, unread toggle, and schedule send, Microsoft rolled out several feature updates for its enterprise-centric communication platform Teams. Here are the details

Snapchat debuts on the Microsoft Store for Windows users: Details here

Snapchat is coming as a Progressive Web App (PWA), which will run through Microsoft Edge on Windows 10 and Windows 11 operating system-based computers

Microsoft introduces 'polls' to make meetings more engaging in Teams

This feature will allow users to get the answers they're looking for without leaving their meeting or group chat

Microsoft adds 'portrait mode' feature to PowerPoint for iPhones

To link the Android device to the system, scan the QR provided under Mobile Device' and follow the onscreen instructions

Microsoft enables Apple iCloud Photos integration in Windows 11 Photos app

The new update in the Photos app on Windows 11 will make the organisation of users' photo collection easy, no matter where their photos and videos came from, i.e. via phone, camera, and cloud storage