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Winsage

March 5, 2026

Copilot App on Windows: Opening web links alongside your conversations begins rolling out to Windows Insiders

Microsoft has introduced significant enhancements to the Copilot App on Windows, allowing users to open links in a sidepane next to their ongoing conversation. With user consent, Copilot can access the context of opened tabs, enabling users to ask questions, summarize information, and receive assistance with tasks. Opened tabs will be saved alongside conversations, and there is an option to sync passwords and form data. The update improves speed and reliability and includes features like Podcasts and Study and Learn mode. The rollout of these updates for Copilot app version 146.0.3856.39 and higher is currently underway across all Insider Channels, with availability varying as it expands globally.

TrendTechie

February 28, 2026

Торрент – Террасса: прогноз на матч 1 марта 2026

Users must create an account or log in to access forecasting capabilities in predictive analytics. New users can register by clicking a button that opens a modal for account creation, while existing users can log in through a dedicated link. The registration process is straightforward, enabling users to quickly set up accounts and use the forecasting tools.

AppWizard

January 28, 2026

Gemini keeps asking me to turn on Personal Intelligence, but I’m keeping it off

Gemini has introduced a feature called Personal Intelligence, which allows users to customize the data accessed from Google services like Gmail and Google Photos. This feature is opt-in and was launched on January 14. Users receive prompts to enable it and can choose to defer or start using it. Personal Intelligence replaces the previous feature, Personal Context, which is still active by default. Users can connect various Google apps to Gemini to enhance their experience, with the ability to control which data sources contribute to Personal Intelligence. Google emphasizes that app connections are off by default, and users have control over their data sharing.

Winsage

January 1, 2026

These 8 targeted Microsoft Teams updates close out the year — but some features feel like overdue fixes

The Microsoft Teams platform has received several updates during December, including the ability to pop out core functions into separate windows, and the integration of third-party ISV compliance recording at the call queue level. Microsoft 365 Copilot Chat now generates meeting summaries, highlights key discussion points, and suggests actionable tasks. A new security feature protects Teams messaging by identifying external users attempting to impersonate a tenant's domain. A Frontline Hub has been established for IT administrators to manage frontline Teams experiences more efficiently. Additionally, several new devices have been certified for Teams, including various EPOS headsets, Lenovo webcams, and Yealink devices, ensuring quality and compatibility.

AppWizard

November 30, 2025

Google Weather ‘app’ for Android to be replaced by Search: Report

Google is replacing its Weather app for Android devices with a revamped Search experience, integrating weather data into Google Search results instead of a standalone app. This transition began in mid-October, with users noticing that the Weather shortcut now directs them to search results.

AppWizard

November 24, 2025

NotebookLM is so great, Google is adding even more ways to access it

Google is enhancing its Gemini platform by integrating it with applications like Google Photos and Messages, and is considering adding NotebookLM as a Connected App. Currently, Gemini connects with YouTube Music and various Google Workspace applications. The anticipated NotebookLM feature may allow users to import notebooks into the Gemini chatbot, enabling interaction with notebook content without returning to the NotebookLM interface. Google is also exploring linking notebooks as attachments in the text input box of the chatbot. These enhancements aim to improve accessibility and productivity across devices.

Winsage

November 8, 2025

KB5070300 Makes it Easier for You to See Who Modified Files in File Manager

Microsoft has released Windows 11 Insider Build 26220.7070 (KB5070300) for the Dev and Beta Channels, introducing enhancements to File Explorer, including the return of people icons in the “Activity” column to indicate recent modifications to shared files. Several backend integrations, such as StorageProvider APIs for syncing cloud data and features for frequently used and recently downloaded files, have been temporarily disabled but will return in a future update. Additionally, users can now toggle Smart App Control on or off without a clean installation, and customization options for the Widget dashboard have been improved.

AppWizard

November 7, 2025

Windows 11 Phone Link app is losing Photos feature, Android gallery moving to File Explorer

The Microsoft Phone Link app will soon disable the ability to view photos directly from the phone’s gallery, consolidating photo access within File Explorer. Users will receive an alert when accessing the “Photos” section of the Phone Link app, indicating that photo viewing is transitioning to File Explorer, which offers enhanced photo management features such as multi-select, copy and paste, and drag-and-drop functionality. Unlike the Phone Link app, File Explorer allows access to the entire mobile storage, including videos. Users can enable mobile device visibility in File Explorer through the “Manage mobile devices” settings. Windows 11 integrates paired phones into File Explorer, allowing users to view all files on their mobile devices. The Phone Link app’s Photos section will redirect users to File Explorer, where the camera folder is displayed, but accessing other images requires navigating through directories. The transition may present a steeper learning curve for users accustomed to the Phone Link app’s streamlined photo access.

AppWizard

November 1, 2025

Google’s analytical October Workspace Drop simplifies data in Sheets, bolsters AI security

Google has released updates for its Workspace suite in October, enhancing data comprehension, structure, and formatting in Sheets through Gemini AI. Key features include improved understanding of complex instructions for data manipulation. Google Drive has introduced a ransomware detection feature for desktop users, which alerts them to suspicious activity and pauses data synchronization. Gmail now includes end-to-end encryption for emails to enhance privacy and security. These updates build on August's enhancements, which featured file summaries for Chat, Video Overviews for NotebookLM, and the Veo 3 model in the Vids app, with the recent transition to Veo 3.1 providing greater creative control, improved sound capabilities, and more realistic textures.

Winsage

October 20, 2025

Microsoft Releases KB5068164, KB5067017 & More As Final Windows 10 WinRE Updates

Microsoft has released final updates for the Windows Recovery Environment (WinRE) as part of October’s Patch Tuesday for Windows 10 versions 21H2 and 22H2, identified by KB numbers such as KB5068164 and KB5067017. These updates include an automatic installation of the Safe OS Dynamic Update (KB5067017) to improve recovery reliability and setup behavior. The Windows Preinstallation Environment (WinPE) will now show a message box for application launch issues instead of a debug command prompt. Additional Safe OS Dynamic Updates have been released for older systems: KB5067016 for Windows 10 version 1809 and Windows Server 2019, KB5067015 for Windows 10 version 1607 and Windows Server 2016, and KB5067018 for other supported Windows 10 editions. This release coincides with Windows 10’s final Patch Tuesday update under KB5066791, marking the end of regular support for all editions of the operating system. Users can access the updates through Windows Update or the Microsoft Update Catalog.