desktop sharing Archives

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October 14, 2025

5 reasons you should ditch Windows for Linux today

The author installed Linux on their first computer, a Pentium 75, after experiencing frustration with Windows 95. They highlight five reasons to switch from Windows to Linux: 1. Windows 11 Home requires a Microsoft account for setup, raising privacy concerns, while Linux allows local account creation. 2. Support for Windows 10 ended on October 14, prompting users to consider alternatives like Linux, which can revitalize older hardware with Long Term Support distributions. 3. Linux installations often outperform Windows in terms of performance, even on older machines. 4. Linux offers superior flexibility and customization options compared to Windows. 5. The author has experienced very few security issues with Linux, contrasting with the need for antivirus software on Windows systems.

Winsage

July 16, 2025

Microsoft’s Copilot AI assistant can now optionally see your entire desktop—maybe it will be able to finally explain what Windows error code 0x8007002c means

Microsoft's Copilot Vision AI assistant now allows users to opt-in to share their entire desktop within Windows 11, currently available only in preview builds and not rolled out through Windows Update. This feature enables users to share their desktop, specific browser windows, or app interfaces with Copilot, which can then observe and engage in real-time conversations, providing analysis and guidance. The feature is part of Windows 11 build 1.25071.125 and is limited to users in the U.S. where Windows Vision is enabled. It is primarily targeted at Windows enthusiasts and developers in the Windows Insider program.

Winsage

July 16, 2025

Microsoft begins testing sharing your desktop with Copilot on Windows 11 — allows AI to view and chat about what’s on your screen

Microsoft is testing a new feature for Copilot on Windows 11 that allows users to share their entire desktop with the AI assistant, enhancing interaction by enabling Copilot to observe multiple applications simultaneously. This feature builds on the earlier capability of sharing individual applications and aims to provide insights, guidance, and support for various tasks. Copilot can highlight areas of the screen needing attention and offer step-by-step assistance, although it cannot manipulate the desktop directly. Additionally, Microsoft has introduced Copilot Memory for personalized user profiles and teased a customizable persona feature. The desktop sharing capability is currently being tested across all Windows 11 Insider Preview channels and is limited to users in the United States.