Copilot+ PC Archives

Winsage

June 5, 2025

Microsoft threatens Windows 10 users to upgrade to be on the “right side of risk”

Microsoft is intensifying its campaign to encourage users to transition from Windows 10 to Windows 11 ahead of the October 2025 end of support deadline. A recent advertisement emphasizes the urgency of upgrading, particularly for systems with Intel processors. Windows 11 has been available for nearly five years, but its transition has faced challenges due to Microsoft's requirement for Trusted Platform Module (TPM) hardware, which many existing PCs do not meet. While Microsoft offers an extended support program for Windows 10, it is costly, leading to concerns among users. Experts warn that the end of Windows 10 support could make 240 million PCs obsolete, increasing electronic waste. Additionally, Qualcomm has launched ads promoting its Snapdragon X processors, highlighting performance advantages over Intel chips, particularly when devices are not plugged in. The new Windows ad positions Intel vPro as a strong option for consumers considering new PCs amidst this competitive landscape.

AppWizard

June 4, 2025

Today’s Android app deals and freebies: Data Defense, Castles of Mad King Ludwig, Maglev Metro, more

This afternoon, Google Play is offering significant deals on hardware and apps. The Galaxy Watch Ultra is available at a [openai_gpt model="gpt-4o-mini" prompt="Summarize the content and extract only the fact described in the text bellow. The summary shall NOT include a title, introduction and conclusion. Text: Exciting Deals on Google Play This Afternoon This afternoon brings a wealth of enticing offers on Google Play, catering to both hardware enthusiasts and app aficionados alike. Among the standout hardware deals, the Galaxy Watch Ultra is available at an impressive 0 off, making it a prime choice for those seeking a premium smartwatch experience. Additionally, the unlocked Galaxy Z Fold 6 is seeing a remarkable 0 price drop, presenting a unique opportunity for consumers interested in cutting-edge foldable technology. For those in the market for a smartphone, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra can now be acquired at a notable 0 discount, ensuring that top-tier features are more accessible than ever. Rounding out the hardware offerings is a new low on Microsoft’s Surface Pro featuring the Snapdragon X Plus Copilot+ PC, which promises to enhance productivity with its versatile capabilities. On the software front, a selection of engaging apps is also up for grabs. Titles such as Data Defense, Castles of Mad King Ludwig, and Maglev Metro are among the highlights, offering entertainment and utility for users looking to enrich their digital experience. With such a diverse array of deals available, this afternoon presents a perfect opportunity for savvy shoppers to explore and take advantage of these limited-time offers." max_tokens="3500" temperature="0.3" top_p="1.0" best_of="1" presence_penalty="0.1" frequency_penalty="frequency_penalty"] discount, the unlocked Galaxy Z Fold 6 has a [openai_gpt model="gpt-4o-mini" prompt="Summarize the content and extract only the fact described in the text bellow. The summary shall NOT include a title, introduction and conclusion. Text: Exciting Deals on Google Play This Afternoon This afternoon brings a wealth of enticing offers on Google Play, catering to both hardware enthusiasts and app aficionados alike. Among the standout hardware deals, the Galaxy Watch Ultra is available at an impressive 0 off, making it a prime choice for those seeking a premium smartwatch experience. Additionally, the unlocked Galaxy Z Fold 6 is seeing a remarkable 0 price drop, presenting a unique opportunity for consumers interested in cutting-edge foldable technology. For those in the market for a smartphone, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra can now be acquired at a notable 0 discount, ensuring that top-tier features are more accessible than ever. Rounding out the hardware offerings is a new low on Microsoft’s Surface Pro featuring the Snapdragon X Plus Copilot+ PC, which promises to enhance productivity with its versatile capabilities. On the software front, a selection of engaging apps is also up for grabs. Titles such as Data Defense, Castles of Mad King Ludwig, and Maglev Metro are among the highlights, offering entertainment and utility for users looking to enrich their digital experience. With such a diverse array of deals available, this afternoon presents a perfect opportunity for savvy shoppers to explore and take advantage of these limited-time offers." max_tokens="3500" temperature="0.3" top_p="1.0" best_of="1" presence_penalty="0.1" frequency_penalty="frequency_penalty"] price drop, and the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra can be purchased at a [openai_gpt model="gpt-4o-mini" prompt="Summarize the content and extract only the fact described in the text bellow. The summary shall NOT include a title, introduction and conclusion. Text: Exciting Deals on Google Play This Afternoon This afternoon brings a wealth of enticing offers on Google Play, catering to both hardware enthusiasts and app aficionados alike. Among the standout hardware deals, the Galaxy Watch Ultra is available at an impressive 0 off, making it a prime choice for those seeking a premium smartwatch experience. Additionally, the unlocked Galaxy Z Fold 6 is seeing a remarkable 0 price drop, presenting a unique opportunity for consumers interested in cutting-edge foldable technology. For those in the market for a smartphone, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra can now be acquired at a notable 0 discount, ensuring that top-tier features are more accessible than ever. Rounding out the hardware offerings is a new low on Microsoft’s Surface Pro featuring the Snapdragon X Plus Copilot+ PC, which promises to enhance productivity with its versatile capabilities. On the software front, a selection of engaging apps is also up for grabs. Titles such as Data Defense, Castles of Mad King Ludwig, and Maglev Metro are among the highlights, offering entertainment and utility for users looking to enrich their digital experience. With such a diverse array of deals available, this afternoon presents a perfect opportunity for savvy shoppers to explore and take advantage of these limited-time offers." max_tokens="3500" temperature="0.3" top_p="1.0" best_of="1" presence_penalty="0.1" frequency_penalty="frequency_penalty"] discount. Additionally, Microsoft’s Surface Pro with Snapdragon X Plus Copilot+ PC is at a new low price. On the software side, apps like Data Defense, Castles of Mad King Ludwig, and Maglev Metro are featured in the promotions.

Winsage

June 3, 2025

Windows 11 is getting some big upgrades to tackle dreaded boot failures – and help novices set up their new PC

Windows 11 has released a new preview build, 26200.5622, in the Dev channel, introducing several features aimed at improving user experience. Key additions include Quick Machine Recovery (QMR) for recovering from boot failures, a PC-to-PC migration feature for easier transitions to new devices, a new option in Phone Link to mirror Android phone screens from the Start menu, enhancements to the widgets board with a navigation bar, and a Click to Do feature for drafting text in Word using Copilot on Copilot+ PCs. These features are in early testing and may be included in the upcoming Windows 11 25H2 release.

Winsage

June 3, 2025

Can’t upgrade your laptop to Windows 11? Asus joins Microsoft’s campaign urging you to buy a new Copilot+ PC, and I’m not sure that’s wise

Asus is encouraging Windows 10 laptop users unable to upgrade to Windows 11 to consider transitioning to a Copilot+ PC, as support for Windows 10 will end in October 2025. The Copilot+ devices feature a dedicated AI processor, promising improved user experience and security. However, this marketing strategy raises environmental concerns regarding increased electronic waste from discarded older PCs. Critics argue that many users could upgrade their existing machines if not for Microsoft's stringent hardware requirements for Windows 11. Microsoft has introduced an option to extend support for an additional year, but it is uncertain if this will be available to all consumers. While Copilot+ PCs offer enhanced features, the urgency to upgrade may be overstated, and there are calls for a more responsible approach to product lifecycle and sustainability in technology.

Winsage

May 30, 2025

Windows 11 Version 24H2 Gets a Featured-Packed Optional Update

Microsoft has released the May optional update for Windows 11 version 24H2, introducing features such as the Win + C keyboard shortcut for quick access to Copilot, a drag tray feature, and cross-device resume notifications for OneDrive files. The Copilot+ feature is now available in the European Economic Area (EEA) and supports intelligent text actions in Spanish and French. Users can utilize the 'Ask Copilot' option to highlight text or images and open Copilot with the selected content. New text actions for summarizing, creating bulleted lists, or rewriting highlighted text are available for AMD and Intel-powered Copilot+ PCs. Pen users can configure a shortcut button for Click to Do, and Windows Search improvements allow direct typing of settings. The Narrator feature provides detailed descriptions of images for blind and low-vision users. Energy saver controls for IT admins have been introduced, along with HDR and Dolby Vision controls. A new FAQs section in Settings assists users with common inquiries, and mouse settings have been simplified. Users can now edit images shared through the Windows Share window, and a new drag tray area appears when dragging local files. Taskbar policies have been improved to allow unpinning specific apps. The features will roll out with the upcoming Patch Tuesday update, alongside the optional KB5058481 update for Windows 10, which reinstates the clock view displaying seconds on the calendar flyout.

Winsage

May 29, 2025

Announcing Windows 11 Insider Preview Build 27868 (Canary Channel)

Windows 11 Insider Preview Build 27868 has been released to the Canary Channel. There are no plans to release SDKs for the 27xxx series builds. The voice access feature has been enhanced with a new in-product experience to highlight new features. A fix has been implemented for pen input issues on certain PCs, and problems with launching applications like Spotify from the Microsoft Store have been addressed. A rendering issue in the Group Policy Editor for some display languages has been corrected, and a SYSTEMTHREADEXCEPTIONNOTHANDLED bugcheck issue has been fixed. Known issues include potential loss of Windows Hello PIN and biometrics for Copilot+ PCs transitioning to the Canary Channel, an Administrative Templates error in the Group Policy Editor, taskbar display issues after upgrading, and audio problems with high sampling rate devices. Applications reliant on virtualization will require the "Windows Hypervisor Platform" component when Virtualization Based Security is enabled. Search and filtering options in Task Manager are currently non-operational. Insiders in the Canary Channel should note that builds reflect early development changes and may not align with any specific Windows release. Features may not reach the general public, and a clean installation is required to exit the Canary Channel. The desktop watermark is standard for pre-release builds.

Winsage

May 25, 2025

Microsoft Notepad’s latest AI trick churns out custom text for you

Microsoft's Notepad app has been updated to include AI capabilities that allow users to generate custom content based on prompts, available to Microsoft 365 or Copilot Pro subscribers. Users can refine generated text through follow-up prompts and access the Copilot menu for content creation. Other Microsoft apps, such as Paint and the Snipping Tool, have also received AI enhancements, with Paint allowing for custom sticker creation and the Snipping Tool offering an automatic editing feature for screenshots. These updates will initially be available to Windows Insiders before wider release.

Winsage

May 23, 2025

Announcing Windows 11 Insider Preview Build 26120.4161 (Beta Channel)

Windows 11 Insider Preview Build 26120.4161 (KB5058515) has been released to the Beta Channel for Windows 11, version 24H2. This update includes new features such as the Microsoft 365 Text Action in Click to Do, allowing users to draft content in Word by selecting recognized text. Lock screen widget personalization is now available globally, enabling users to customize their lock screens. The update introduces support for multiple dashboards in Widgets, enhancing organization and access to favorite widgets. Improvements include recommendations from the Microsoft Store in the "Open with..." dialog and a new PC-to-PC migration experience in the Windows Backup app. Various fixes have been made to the Start Menu, Task Manager, Narrator, and Voice Access. Known issues include incorrect build version display post-PC reset and Bluetooth issues with Xbox Controllers. Users are encouraged to provide feedback through the Feedback Hub.

Winsage

May 23, 2025

Microsoft gives a trio of Windows 11 apps some nifty new AI powers, but not everyone will get them

Microsoft is enhancing its Windows 11 applications with AI-powered features, particularly in Notepad, Paint, and the Snipping Tool. Notepad will receive an AI-driven text generation feature in preview version 11.2504.46.0, allowing users to generate text by right-clicking in the document. This feature requires a Microsoft 365 subscription, providing 60 AI credits monthly for users on Personal or Family plans. The Snipping Tool will introduce a 'perfect screenshot' feature that refines selections for precise cropping and a color picker for identifying colors on-screen, supporting HEX, RGB, and HSL codes. Paint will feature a new 'welcome experience' to guide users, an AI object selection tool for easier editing, and a sticker generator for creating custom stickers based on prompts. These updates aim to integrate AI into everyday applications, although concerns exist about potential feature bloat in Notepad and the requirement for a Copilot+ PC with a Neural Processing Unit (NPU) for many features, which may limit accessibility.

AppWizard

May 22, 2025

Today’s Android app deals and freebies: Agent A, Fury of Dracula, Aporkalypse, more

The Google Play Store is currently offering a 5 discount on the unlocked Pixel 9 Pro Fold smartphone, a 0 reduction on Lenovo’s touchscreen Yoga Slim 7i Aura Edition Copilot+ PC, and discounts of up to ,400 on Samsung OLED smart TVs. Additionally, notable app highlights include Agent A, Fury of Dracula, Aporkalypse, and Homo Machina.