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Windows 10 update messes up emoji picker, proving that even though the OS is about to shuffle into its grave, Microsoft can still break stuff
By Darren Allan published
Windows 10's almost dead - so bugs are a thing of the past, right? Wrong - a new update has broken the emoji picker, leaving me unable to find the frowny face I need.

Microsoft abandons change to Windows 11 taskbar as testers hated it - but I didn't, and it's baffling why there wasn't a compromise
By Darren Allan published
Microsoft 'disappeared' a change for the Windows 11 taskbar - and I don't understand the thinking behind this decision.

Windows 11's handheld mode spotted in testing, and I'm seriously excited for Microsoft's big bet on small-screen gaming
By Darren Allan published
Isn't Windows 11 on a gaming portable the worst? Not for much longer, hopefully, as new handheld mode is spotted in testing.

Microsoft has a plan to give Windows 11 laptops better battery life – and I think it sounds like a winner
By Darren Allan published
Energy saver could become one of Windows 11's best features for laptop owners, promising even better battery life.

YouTube removing the Trending page looks out of touch – it needs to fix these 3 much bigger problems first
By Rowan Davies published
Over the coming weeks YouTube will be retiring its Trending page in favor of YouTube Charts, but there are other problems it needs to fix first.

Latest Windows 11 update fail brings yet more installation woes – but some other reported bugs have me seriously worried
By Darren Allan published
I don't like the sound of bugs with overheating, and mouse-related glitches, or problems with other peripherals.

You can finally preorder the Oakley Meta smart glasses, but there's a catch
By Hamish Hector published
The wait is over. Meta’s Oakley smart glasses are finally available to preorder ahead of their July 22 launch.

Microsoft says Black Screen of Death better 'aligns with Windows 11's visual style' - but I think the new crash screen is missing a key detail
By Darren Allan published
Windows 11's Blue Screen of Death is now black and more streamlined - but I'm worried the simplification goes too far.
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