Microsoft rolled out four new Windows Insider builds with upgraded touchpad gestures, clearer File Explorer descriptions, a redesigned voice‑typing UI, and a free K‑12 upgrade path.

Microsoft has removed the $99 registration fee for companies joining the Microsoft Store, matching last year’s change for individual developers.

A researcher found that Microsoft Edge is the only Chromium browser that loads all your saved passwords in plaintext in memory on startup. If that makes you nervous, a dedicated password manager is a safe and simple way to protect sensitive accounts.

A new Telegram client for Windows Phone uses clever tricks to work around the unsupported platform's lack of push notification support.

Surface fans across multiple Reddit communities say the brand has lost its identity, pointing to rising prices, a lack of innovation, and a stripped‑down lineup.

Microsoft Teams is adding Brand Impersonation Protection for external VoIP calls. The feature warns users when a first‑contact caller appears to be posing as a trusted organization. It arrives as attackers increasingly target external Teams calls.

Microsoft Edge will soon remove the ability to pin apps and websites to the Sidebar. Microsoft says the change is part of simplifying Edge, but the move leaves Copilot in place and removes a feature many people rely on.

N‑Studio is now available on the Microsoft Store, offering a free Starter version with screen recording, audio capture and export tools. A $36 Professional upgrade adds timelapse support, extra adjustments and a full multi‑layer editor.

VS Code shipped a change that added “Co‑authored‑by: Copilot” to Git commits by default, even when Copilot had not generated code and AI features were turned off.

Microsoft is highlighting recent Windows 11 changes to show progress and rebuild trust, leaning on Insider feedback as it prepares bigger updates.