Copilot+ PC Archives

Winsage

August 20, 2026

The man behind PowerToys is most excited about these features that ship next week

PowerToys will soon introduce several enhancements, including a compact option for the Command Palette and a ripple effect for the Mouse Highlighter. The Command Palette will improve user interaction by allowing faster access to applications and settings, while the Mouse Highlighter will provide a more subtle method for locating the cursor. Additionally, PowerToys will incorporate Phi Silica to enhance features like Click to Do and on-device rewriting in applications such as Word and Outlook. The update will also simplify access to preview updates and include a comprehensive change log detailing fixes and enhancements. Users can expect a smoother Shortcut Guide, improved performance, and a new utility in the upcoming release.

AppWizard

August 19, 2026

Mid-week Android app deals and freebies: Last Day, Siralim, Ninja Hero Cats, Lovecraft’s Untold Stories, more

Best Buy is celebrating its 60th Anniversary with various offers, particularly for Android users. Notable game and app deals include titles like Last Day Survivors Zombie TDS, Isurvivor Premium, Siralim Ultimate, Rotaeno, Ninja Hero Cats Premium, Wreckfest – Demolition Racing, and Lovecraft’s Untold Stories. Today is the last chance for pre-order deals on the Pixel 11 series, with deliveries starting tomorrow. Amazon has reduced the price of the Olive Google Pixel Buds Pro 2, and Best Buy is offering discounts on laptops, including up to 0 off the 2026 Copilot+ PC and gaming models, as well as a 0 reduction on LG's latest OLED TV. Chromebook deals start at 9.

AppWizard

August 17, 2026

Monday’s Android app deals and freebies: Demon Castle, Deus Ex GO, SENTINEL 519, GNOSIA, more

Android game and app deals available include titles like Demon Castle Story, Deus Ex GO, Hitman GO, SENTINEL 519: SAGA – GENESIS, Sands of Salzaar, Laser Tanks: Pixel RPG, GNOSIA, and FrogBoy. Best Buy is celebrating its 60th Anniversary Sale with discounts on various products, including 20% off Pixel 11 Pixelsnap cases, a 58-inch Hisense smart TV for [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: Your Monday afternoon brings an exciting array of Android game and app deals, showcasing a diverse selection of titles that cater to various gaming preferences. Enthusiasts can explore offerings such as Demon Castle Story, Deus Ex GO, Hitman GO, SENTINEL 519: SAGA – GENESIS, Sands of Salzaar, Laser Tanks: Pixel RPG, GNOSIA, and FrogBoy, among others. The Google Play store is currently buzzing with these enticing deals, inviting users to dive into new adventures. In parallel, Best Buy is celebrating its 60th Anniversary Sale, offering substantial discounts across a range of products. Shoppers can take advantage of remarkable deals on televisions and Android phones, alongside an enticing offer of 10x rewards points. Highlights include: 20% off all official new Pixel 11 Pixelsnap cases A 58-inch Hisense smart TV for just 0 Up to ,350 off on 2026 Copilot+ PC and gaming laptops As the excitement builds around these offers, the spotlight remains firmly on the Google Play deals, which are ripe for the picking. Today’s highlight Android app price drops: While specific details on app price drops are yet to be unveiled, the anticipation is palpable. Users can expect a variety of popular applications to see significant reductions, making this an opportune moment for both casual users and avid gamers to enhance their app collections. As the day unfolds, the convergence of gaming deals and retail promotions paints a promising picture for consumers eager to explore new digital landscapes and upgrade their tech at home. FTC: We use income earning auto affiliate links." max_tokens="3500" temperature="0.3" top_p="1.0" best_of="1" presence_penalty="0.1" frequency_penalty="frequency_penalty"], and up to ,350 off 2026 Copilot+ PC and gaming laptops. Users can expect significant price drops on popular Android apps.

Winsage

August 11, 2026

Microsoft PowerToys will soon take full advantage of the same AI that powers Copilot+ PCs

Microsoft PowerToys has introduced on-device support for Phi Silica, a small language model, in its latest preview version, enhancing the Advanced Paste feature for clipboard management. Advanced Paste can format clipboard content in various formats, extract text from images using OCR, and transcode audio and video files. It now supports multiple AI models, including local options like Foundry Local and Ollama. The latest version, PowerToys v0.101.2211.0, includes improvements such as enhanced AI customization for Advanced Paste, better dialog handling in the Command Palette, and improved window management features. Mouse Jump has transitioned to the newer WinUI app architecture, and new settings have been added for update channel selection and bug reporting.

Winsage

August 6, 2026

Windows 11 will run better because of the Apple effect, says IDC

Apple's launch of the MacBook Neo has prompted Microsoft to reassess and improve Windows 11 due to user complaints about the operating system's performance and resource demands. Global PC shipments are projected to decline by 11.3% in 2026, with a significant drop of 20% expected in the fourth quarter, attributed to a memory shortage. Microsoft announced plans to reduce RAM usage in Windows 11, targeting completion by the end of 2026, which will benefit PCs with 8GB and above. Following the MacBook Neo's release, a benchmark showed that Windows machines had more RAM and storage than Apple's model, but performance issues persist, with Microsoft Word launching slower on Windows 11 compared to MacBooks. Microsoft is addressing these performance issues by replacing legacy components with the WinUI framework to reduce memory usage and enhance overall performance.

Winsage

July 21, 2026

Samsung’s new GAIA PC chip challenges Microsoft’s Copilot+ program — and why I can only see that as a positive for the AI PC industry

NVIDIA announced the RTX Spark at Computex 2026, prompting Samsung to develop custom silicon for AI-driven PCs, marking its return to the PC silicon market since the Exynos 5 Dual in 2012. The new silicon, named GAIA, is being created by Samsung's System LSI unit as a companion Neural Processing Unit (NPU) to enhance performance by offloading AI tasks. GAIA is expected to utilize a 4nm process and may explore processing-in-memory (PIM) capabilities with specialized DRAM. Samples of GAIA have been sent to Lenovo China and HP USA for evaluation. Many details about GAIA, including performance metrics and pricing, remain undisclosed. Microsoft has not commented on GAIA's implications for its Copilot+ program, which has a minimum threshold of 40 TOPS for integrated NPUs.

Winsage

July 3, 2026

Microsoft brags Copilot key has main character energy on Windows 11, but you can soon remap it

Microsoft promoted the Copilot key on social media, branding it as a button with “main character energy,” despite acknowledging that it has negatively impacted productivity for some users. The company plans to allow remapping of the key in an upcoming Windows 11 update. User reactions to the promotion were largely critical, with many expressing dissatisfaction and calling for the removal of the Copilot key. Microsoft had previously admitted that the key caused disruptions in productivity and accessibility workflows. Additionally, only 3.3% of Microsoft 365 users are paying for Copilot, indicating low adoption. Microsoft has distanced its flagship products from the Copilot branding and users have reported preferring alternatives like ChatGPT and Claude over Copilot.

Winsage

June 30, 2026

Huge 4th of July Windows Copilot+ PC deals now live at Best Buy up to $830 off: New Snapdragon X2 Elite laptops, 2-in-1s, more

Best Buy has launched a 4th of July event featuring significant discounts on various tech products, including Apple devices, Android smartphones, televisions, and Windows laptops and desktops. The sale includes new laptop deals starting at .99, with notable models like the HP OmniBook X 16-inch 2K OLED touchscreen Copilot+ PC priced at ,099.99 (regularly ,450). Key features of the HP OmniBook X include a Snapdragon X2 Elite processor, a 16-inch 2K OLED touchscreen, 24GB of RAM, a 512GB SSD, and Windows 11 Home. Other highlighted products include Dell and Acer laptops with various specifications and price reductions.

Winsage

June 30, 2026

Set up a new workstation with these All-in-One Windows Copilot+ PC deals up to $400 off at Best Buy

Best Buy is offering discounts on all-in-one (AIO) PCs, including models with Intel's Core 300-series processors. Notable deals include: - HP OmniStudio 27-inch FHD Touchscreen AIO PC with Ryzen AI 7 445, 16GB RAM, 1TB storage for ,219.99 (Reg. ,620) - HP OmniStudio X 27-inch QHD AIO with Core Ultra 7 356H, 16GB RAM, 1TB storage for ,520 (Reg. ,920) - HP OmniStudio X 27-inch 4K UHD AIO with Core Ultra 7, 16GB RAM, 1TB SSD for ,300 (Reg. ,550) - Dell 27-inch 2K IPS touchscreen AIO with Core Ultra 7 3 355, 16GB RAM, 1TB storage for ,450 (Reg. ,660) - Lenovo IdeaCentre AIO 27-inch 2K IPS LCD touchscreen with Core Ultra 7 355, 16GB RAM, 1TB storage for ,460 (Reg. ,700) - HP OmniStudio X 27-inch QHD AIO with Core Ultra 5 325, 16GB RAM, 512GB for ,100 (Reg. ,390) The HP OmniStudio AIO PC is available for ,219.99, down from ,620, featuring a 27-inch Full HD touchscreen, AMD Ryzen AI 7 445 processor, 16GB RAM, and 1TB storage. It includes Copilot+ support and AMD Radeon 840M integrated graphics.

Winsage

June 27, 2026

I refuse to upgrade to Windows 11, here’s what I’m doing instead

An old PC's motherboard has recently marked a decade of service, and while it performs well for web browsing and media streaming, the end of support for Windows 10 is approaching in October. Microsoft encourages users to upgrade to a new Copilot+ PC. The user contemplates several options: continuing to use the PC after the end-of-life date, switching to a Long-Term Servicing Channel (LTSC) version of Windows, or attempting to install Windows 11. The user expresses dissatisfaction with Windows 11, feeling it lacks essential features and customization options. They also find staying with Windows 10 impractical due to the eventual phasing out of support. The user identifies Linux Mint as a compelling alternative, having found it compatible and customizable, and expresses hope that other Windows 10 users will consider transitioning to Linux Mint as well.