Microsoft tried to ban "Microslop", and six months later it has given up(windowslatest.com)

21 points by theanonymousone 1 month ago | 6 comments

Windows Latest article reporting that Microsoft attempted to ban the derisive term "Microslop" in its Copilot Discord community and gave up six months later.

Windows 11 adds AI agent that runs in background with access to personal folders(windowslatest.com)

545 points by jinxmeta 11 months ago | 486 comments

Windows Latest article reporting that Windows 11 will add an experimental background AI agent with access to personal folders, which Microsoft warns poses security risks.

Microsoft new Outlook takes 10 seconds to do what Outlook Classic does instantly(windowslatest.com)

603 points by Adam-Hincu 4 months ago | 395 comments

Windows Latest article reporting that Microsoft's new Outlook for Windows is far slower than Outlook Classic, taking about 10 seconds for actions like opening mail from notifications.

Microsoft builds MacBook Pro rival with NVIDIA-powered Surface Laptop Ultra(windowslatest.com)

272 points by jbk 4 months ago | 584 comments

Microsoft denies rewriting Windows 11 in Rust using AI(windowslatest.com)

52 points by zdw 10 months ago | 44 comments

Microsoft suspects some PCs might not boot after Windows 11 January 2026 Update(windowslatest.com)

54 points by nsoonhui 9 months ago | 35 comments

YouTube is taking down videos on performing nonstandard Windows 11 installs(old.reddit.com)

348 points by jjbinx007 1 year ago | 318 comments

A Reddit r/DataHoarder thread about YouTube removing videos that show how to perform nonstandard Windows 11 installs; the page was blocked by Reddit's network policy.

Microsoft has not stopped forcing Edge on Windows 11 users(ctrl.blog)

664 points by extr0pian 3 years ago | 388 comments

Ctrl.blog post by Daniel Aleksandersen arguing that Microsoft still forces Edge on Windows 11 users through system components that ignore the default browser.

Why Windows 11 still ships with Windows 95's memory manager hidden inside it(windowslatest.com)

168 points by khalidkhair 7 days ago | 108 comments

Windows Latest article explaining how Windows 11 still includes the EmulateHeap compatibility shim that gives old apps Windows 95's heap memory manager.

Windows 11's Patch Tuesday nightmare gets worse(windowscentral.com)

413 points by 01-_- 9 months ago | 323 comments

Windows Central article reporting that Microsoft confirmed a botched Windows 11 Patch Tuesday update may leave some PCs unable to boot.

Microsoft plugging more ads into Windows 11 Start Menu(theregister.com)

376 points by LinuxBender 3 years ago | 166 comments

The Register article on Microsoft testing ads in the Windows 11 Start Menu and seeking user feedback, with mixed reactions from users.

Meta removes ads for social media addiction litigation(axios.com)

540 points by giuliomagnifico 6 months ago | 219 comments

Axios scoop reporting that Meta removed ads on its platforms soliciting plaintiffs for social media addiction lawsuits.