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Winaero Tweaker is a free app for all versions of Windows that lets you adjust (i.e. tweak) hidden secret settings that Microsoft does not let you adjust from the user interface. In addition, it allows you to add extra value to existing Windows apps and tools with advanced context menus, options, and handy commands.

It is a powerful system utility that supports Windows 7, Windows 8, Windows 8.1, Windows 10, and Windows 11 and includes hundreds of settings. It also includes many options that were earlier available exclusively in my standalone applications.

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Microsoft to Integrate Copilot Chat into File Explorer on Windows 11

A new hidden Copilot button have been found in the File Explorer application on recent Windows 11 preview builds. The button remains invisible during normal use and only appears when users hover over a specific blank area in the navigation bar. The discovery, initially reported by user @phantomofearth, points to a direct integration with Microsoft Copilot. Internal strings within the preview build reference a feature titled "Chat with Copilot".

Windows 11 Build 26220.7535 (Dev / Beta) Released to Insiders

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Windows 11 Security Update Bricked Snapdragon Dev Kit

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Google is starting publishing Android source code twice a year

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Windows 11 26H1 will be released this Spring Exclusively for Snapdragon X2 Devices

Microsoft plans to release Windows 11 version 26H1 this spring. This update will support only devices equipped with the latest Qualcomm Snapdragon X2 ARM processors. Several hardware manufacturers have already confirmed the release.

Microsoft is testing a new Copilot-style Edge UI

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Xbox 360 Prevents the User from Setting the Date later than December 31, 2025

In 2026, Xbox 360 owners who still use this classic console, discovered that they cannot manually set the date and time later than December 31, 2025, in the Xbox 360 console's interface settings. As you may know, the device turned 20 years old on November 22, 2025.

“Microslop” Sparks Backlash as Microsoft’s AI Push Draws Criticism

Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella has launched a new personal blog, "sn scratchpad," where he plans to share his thoughts on the future of technology. As expected, the first post is dedicated to artificial intelligence, although Microsoft's progress in this area doesn't look impressive.

Microsoft Launches “Project Strong ARMed” to Boost Windows on Arm App Development

2025 marked significant progress for Windows on Arm, Microsoft’s version of the Windows operating system optimized for devices powered by Arm architecture. Many recent Windows devices now feature Qualcomm’s Snapdragon processors. Adobe and other software developers have released native Arm-based applications, improving performance and efficiency for users.

RAM Price Increases May Delay Release of Next-Gen Consoles

Insider reports reveal that Microsoft and Sony may reconsider their current timelines for next-generation consoles, originally projected for a 2027–2028 release window. The primary factor prompting this reevaluation is a notable increase in RAM prices, driven by heavy global demand for artificial intelligence technologies.