Microsoft tests File Explorer search optimisation to reduce RAM usage in Windows 11

A new Windows 11 Insider update optimises File Explorer search by removing redundant indexing operations, promising faster ...
Digital Trends

Microsoft just added a secret file sharing feature to Windows 11

Another secret feature has been spotted in one of the latest Windows 11 Insider preview builds. Discovered by X user phantomofearth and reported by Tom’s Hardware, it appears that Microsoft is trying ...
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Microsoft is making Windows 11 fully AI-powered

Microsoft is taking a bold step forward by committing to make Windows 11 an ‘AI-native’ operating system. This initiative aims to embed artificial intelligence deeply into the platform, regardless of ...
PC Gamer

Windows 11 is going to start quietly preloading File Explorer in the background to make it faster, which is a good reminder that you should probably try a different file ...

In the latest Windows Insider beta update released November 21, Microsoft announced the arrival of its full-screen Xbox experience for laptops and desktops alongside a number of other new features and ...
The Verge

Microsoft is making it a lot easier to search for files on Copilot Plus PCs.

A new “improved” Windows search will allow you to search for documents, photos, and other files by just describing them — even when you’re not connected to the internet. The new AI search experience ...

Microsoft Copilot for Beginners : Smart Prompts, File Uploads & Deep Research Tips

Learn Microsoft Copilot fast with 2026 steps, including Deep Research Mode and PDF uploads, so you get reliable answers and ...
TechSpot

Microsoft finally admits File Explorer is slow, now it's testing a preload fix

Windows XXX: First introduced as "Windows Explorer" back in the Windows 95 era, File Explorer has been an integral part of the PC operating system for decades. File Explorer now serves double duty as ...
Bleeping Computer

Microsoft to disable Excel workbook links to blocked file types

Microsoft has announced that it will start disabling external workbook links to blocked file types by default between October 2025 and July 2026. After the rollout ...
Bleeping Computer

Microsoft Word will save your files to the cloud by default

Microsoft says that Word for Windows will soon enable autosave and automatically save all new documents to the cloud by default. The company is currently testing this new feature with the help of ...
ZDNet

Microsoft Word forcing you to save new files to the cloud? Here's how to stop it

Word will save new documents to the cloud by default. AutoSave will also be enabled by default. You can turn off these options if you prefer to save your files locally. Microsoft has long been pushing ...
Geeky Gadgets

How to Open MS Office Files in Apps Rather Than Your Browser

Have you ever clicked on a Microsoft Office file, only to find it opening in the browser instead of the desktop app you prefer? For many, this seemingly small inconvenience can disrupt workflows and ...