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Microsoft will automatically extend Windows 10 security updates for users in the European Economic Area through October 13, 2026, avoiding requirements tied to Microsoft Rewards or OneDrive that apply elsewhere.
Microsoft updates Paint with saveable .PAINT projects and an opacity slider, adds Quick Markup and sharing shortcuts to Snipping Tool, and brings AI-powered Notepad features to Copilot+ PCs.
Google is testing a Windows search app that surfaces web results, installed apps, local files and Google Drive. The Alt + Space shortcut summons a search bar with Google Lens-powered AI for visual queries, translations and problem solving.
Consumer Reports is urging Microsoft to protect the 200–400 million users who cannot upgrade from Windows 10 to Windows 11 due to hardware requirements, calling for broader security support beyond the paid enterprise options.
Microsoft removes the $19 one-time publishing fee and payment card requirement for the Microsoft Store in nearly 200 countries, making the platform more accessible to small developers and allowing more control over app payments.
Microsoft’s Phone Link for Windows gains a universal clipboard that copies text and images between Android phones and PCs. Learn how to enable and use the feature and its limitations.
Windows 10 still holds over 40% of the Windows market, Dell says about 500 million PCs can upgrade to Windows 11 while another 500 million cannot; many users stay on Windows 10 by choice and should consider Microsoft’s free extended support.
Play with a Windows XP-like desktop in your browser. Win32.run recreates a 25-year-old PC environment with movable app windows, file folders, classic apps, and games — all as a web app, not a true emulator.
Microsoft is testing background preloading and streamlined right-click menus for Windows 11 File Explorer in Insider builds, aiming to speed launches and simplify context menus with a Manage file subsection. Stable rollout is expected early next year.
Microsoft is testing an adaptive battery saver for Windows 11 that enables power-saving based on how you use your laptop rather than remaining charge. It won’t dim the screen and will be available on battery-powered devices.