Paint has been part of Windows for decades, yet in 2026 Microsoft faces a choice: reinvent it, retire it, or let it quietly linger

Microsoft continues to add modern features like layers and AI to Paint, but users still crave the app's classic simplicity.

Microsoft Weekly: Windows 11 26H1 is coming soon, anti-slop tools for Windows, and more

Catch up with this week's Microsoft stories, including the upcoming Windows 11 26H1 launch, anti-slop tools for Windows, the ...

Some of the best PowerToys tools for Windows 11 are getting important new features

PowerToys is an open-source set of useful tools for Windows 10 and 11, and two of them, one of our favorites, may be getting ...
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How to Create the Perfect Custom Power Plans for Every Situation in Windows

Learn how to create custom power plans in Windows to bridge the gap between maxed-out gaming and extreme battery savings.

The Secret Microsoft App That Improves How I Use Windows

PowerToys is a collection of power user utilities that should come standard with Windows 11 at this point. Here are some of ...

5 Microsoft apps I wish every new Windows 11 user knew about

Microsoft offers a vast array of first-party PC apps for Windows 11 - here are five more of my favorites that I always ...
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Sonic Speed Simulator codes January 2026

January 8, 2026: In case you're just coming back for the Sonic Unleashed-era map drop, there's a new Sonic Speed Simulator code still active from last month. What are the new Sonic Speed Simulator ...