AI innovations Archives

Winsage

February 24, 2026

How to Disable Copilot in Windows 11 — Uninstall, Hide, and Stop It from Coming Back

Microsoft has integrated its AI assistant, Copilot, into various parts of Windows 11, including the taskbar, Edge, and Notepad. Users have expressed a desire to remove Copilot, leading to the creation of a guide detailing methods to disable it. Copilot can be uninstalled through Settings, but additional steps are required to remove it from Edge, Notepad, and Windows Search. Users can also prevent Copilot from reinstalling after updates by adjusting registry settings. The Copilot app is categorized as a standalone application in Windows 11 24H2, making it easier to uninstall compared to previous versions. Methods to disable Copilot include: 1. Uninstalling the app via Settings. 2. Hiding the icon from the taskbar. 3. Using Group Policy Editor (limited to Pro, Enterprise, Education). 4. Removing Copilot for all users using PowerShell. 5. Adjusting settings in Edge and Notepad to disable Copilot features. 6. Editing the registry to remove Copilot from Windows Search and Paint. 7. Remapping the physical Copilot key on newer laptops. 8. Disabling silent reinstallation of Copilot through registry edits. Disabling Copilot will not affect core Windows functionality but will remove AI-specific features such as the chatbot and writing assistance.

Winsage

January 22, 2026

The Windows PC is dying, thanks to cloud-based services and AI

Microsoft has introduced several innovations in Windows, including Windows 365 Boot, which allows users to access a personalized cloud desktop without a local operating system. Windows 365 Switch enables seamless transitions between local and hosted sessions, making a cloud PC function like a regular desktop. The Windows App supports various services such as Azure Virtual Desktop and Remote Desktop Services, and is compatible with multiple devices, including Macs, iPhones, iPads, other Windows machines, web browsers, Linux PCs, Chromebooks, Android devices, and even Meta Quest VR headsets.

Winsage

January 12, 2026

Microsoft says you should upgrade to Windows 11 AI PCs if you want to be prepared for the next generation of computing

Microsoft is introducing the "Copilot+ PC," a new category of Windows PCs that run on Windows 11 but have specific hardware requirements, including up to 16GB of RAM, a 256GB SSD, and a Neural Processing Unit (NPU) capable of 40+ TOPs. The NPU is crucial for AI and machine learning tasks, allowing for on-device AI processing. Not all Windows 11 devices qualify as Copilot+ PCs, particularly older models with lower NPU capabilities. Microsoft claims that Copilot+ PCs enhance productivity and creativity with features like a dedicated Copilot key, Recall for screen activity, Live Captions in over 40 languages, image generation in Paint, and tools in Microsoft Photos for editing. Despite the focus on AI, some manufacturers are shifting their attention to other features such as build quality and gaming performance.

Winsage

December 24, 2025

Windows 11 preview provides more details on how AI agents will work – but this remains a controversial path for Microsoft

Microsoft has released a preview build of Windows 11 (build 26220.7523) that includes enhanced AI agent integration within the taskbar, available in the Dev and Beta channels. Users can invoke these AI agents directly, with the option to opt out during testing and after full release. There has been user backlash regarding the focus on AI development, with many preferring that Microsoft address existing user experience issues instead. Despite this feedback, Microsoft appears committed to advancing AI features in Windows 11.

Winsage

November 29, 2025

Where has Windows 11 gone wrong? Windows 10 users are stalling or defecting – so Microsoft needs to fix this one glaring issue

Windows 11 has faced user dissatisfaction due to perceived similarities with Windows 10, bugs, missing features, and a sluggish interface. Complaints have intensified regarding Microsoft's focus on integrating artificial intelligence rather than addressing fundamental issues within the OS. Despite the end of support for Windows 10, many users are choosing to remain on it or switch to alternatives like Linux due to Windows 11's stringent hardware requirements and ongoing support for Windows 10 until October 2026. Users have expressed concerns about the performance of basic applications, particularly File Explorer. Microsoft has started addressing some performance issues but needs to prioritize user feedback and resolve existing problems to improve perceptions of Windows 11.

Tech Optimizer

October 4, 2025

Supabase Secures $100M to Scale its PostgreSQL AI Database

Supabase has raised 0 million in a Series E funding round, valuing the company at billion. The funding aims to enhance its PostgreSQL AI database capabilities, particularly with the introduction of Multigres, an enterprise-scale solution. Supabase's advanced version of PostgreSQL integrates the open-source pgvector tool for efficient handling of AI model embeddings. The platform also features Edge Functions for serverless functions in JavaScript and collaborates with Hugging Face to process embeddings. Supabase's developer base has doubled from 2 million to over 4 million recently. The funding will support technological advancements, particularly in developing Multigres, led by Sugu Sougoumarane, co-creator of Vitess.

Winsage

September 18, 2025

More AI-powered features are on the way for Notepad on Copilot+ PCs

Microsoft is rolling out an update (version 11.2508.28.0) to its Notepad application, introducing AI-powered features that allow users to summarize, write, and rewrite text. These features are available to Windows Insider members with Copilot+ PCs and do not require a subscription, although subscribers can switch between local and cloud models. Currently, the AI tools are available only in English. Additionally, Microsoft is enhancing Paint to allow saving as editable project files and introducing a Quick Markup feature for the Snipping Tool. These updates are part of a strategy to encourage users to upgrade from Windows 10, which will reach its end of life on October 14, 2025.

Winsage

August 6, 2025

OpenAI’s New Open Models Accelerated Locally on NVIDIA GeForce RTX and RTX PRO GPUs

NVIDIA has partnered with OpenAI to enhance the gpt-oss models for NVIDIA GPUs, enabling rapid inference and supporting millions of users on NVIDIA RTX AI PCs. The gpt-oss-20b and gpt-oss-120b models, trained on NVIDIA H100 GPUs, feature open-weight reasoning and can handle context lengths of up to 131,072 tokens. Users can utilize these models through frameworks like Ollama, which provides a user-friendly interface for experimentation. The models are optimized for RTX GPUs and support applications such as web search and coding assistance. Developers can also access the models via Microsoft AI Foundry Local and other frameworks, with NVIDIA contributing to open-source projects to enhance performance.

Winsage

July 23, 2025

Copilot Vision on Windows 11 sends data to Microsoft servers

Microsoft is integrating artificial intelligence into Windows 11 with new features, including Copilot Vision, which serves as a remote assistant processing information in the background. Windows 11 is positioned as the home for AI, offering features like Recall, Click to Do, and enhanced search capabilities. Copilot Vision captures continuous screenshots for analysis using optical character recognition and a large language model, with data processed on Microsoft servers. User data is not stored long-term, except for conversation transcripts with the Copilot assistant. The update introduces an "agentic" AI capable of adjusting system settings based on natural language commands, currently available on Copilot+ systems with Qualcomm Snapdragon hardware, with Intel and AMD support expected. Microsoft has also enhanced the "Click to Do" feature and introduced AI capabilities in applications like Photos, Paint, and the Snipping Tool. The traditional Blue Screen of Death has been replaced with a Black Screen of Death, which promises a more readable error message format. Additionally, Microsoft has unveiled the Surface Laptop 5G, featuring a 13.8" display, Intel Core Ultra processors with a neural co-processor, and optional 5G connectivity, expected to be available in 2025.

AppWizard

June 25, 2025

How to create custom AI stickers on a Google Pixel phone

Google has introduced the Pixel Studio app for the Pixel 9 series, allowing users to access custom AI-generated images and stickers. The custom AI stickers feature was launched with the June 2025 Pixel Feature Drop and is exclusive to the Google Pixel 9 series, including the Pixel 9, Pixel 9a, Pixel 9 Pro, Pixel 9 Pro XL, and Pixel 9 Pro Fold. This functionality is available for devices set to English, Japanese, or German. Users must update to Android 16 and may need to update Gboard and Pixel Studio via the Google Play Store to access the feature. To create custom AI stickers, users can open the keyboard in any app, tap the emoji symbol, press the AI sticker button, and follow the prompts to generate and save their stickers. Custom AI stickers cannot depict anything resembling a person. The base-model Google Pixel 9 supports the latest AI innovations, including custom AI stickers.