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New Windows 11 preview has good news and bad ahead of 24H2 release: more features are coming… and more ads
By Kristina Terech published
Windows 11 24H2 preview shows off some neat new features, but raises concerns around ads and user frustration.
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ChatGPT alternatives: AI chatbots you can try for free
By Graham Barlow last updated
Here are seven paid and free ChatGPT alternatives that you can chat with right now from your phone and PC.
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Shock move by Microsoft: company actually makes Windows 11 better with taskbar improvements
By Kristina Terech published
Want taskbar upgrades, and deeper Android phone integration in Windows 11? You're in luck...
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Microsoft is giving away a custom Kunitsu-Gami: Path of the Goddess Xbox Series X bundle
By Demi Williams published
A special edition Kunitsu-Gami: Path of the Goddess Xbox Series X console is up for grabs for a limited time.
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Bing has been revamped to prioritize AI search results – whether you like it or not
By Muskaan Saxena published
Bing users are in for a treat – or a trick, depending on their viewpoint – as Microsoft is pivoting the search engine heavily towards AI.
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Microsoft's latest partnership is set to give its AI workloads a major boost
By Craig Hale published
Microsoft will use Lumen’s networking infrastructure to bolster its datacenters against the demands of AI.
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Microsoft hits back at cloud CMA charge, says it isn't raising customer costs unduly
By Craig Hale published
Microsoft and other cloud parties respond to CMA investigation as it moves into next stage.
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Best authenticator app of 2024
By Benedict Collins last updated
Updated We list the best authenticator apps, to make it simple and easy to protect your online identity using two-factor authentication.
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Microsoft could add more ‘suggestions’ to Windows 11 that some fear might be ads – this time as you search its store
By Kristina Terech published
Microsoft's new Windows 11 preview build introduces a Microsoft Store update with suggestion flyouts, sparking concerns about more intrusive advertising.
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