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In a move that brings it closer to the user-friendly features of macOS, Microsoft is finally introducing a dedicated shortcut for inserting em-dashes in Windows 11. This update, announced on November ...

Chinese hackers have been spotted targeting European diplomats using a longstanding Windows shortcut vulnerability that’s been popular with threat groups as far back as 2017. According to security ...

When President Trump signed the GENIUS Act into law this summer, he called it “American brilliance at its best,” and for once, Washington’s slogan may live up to its name. The law establishes the ...

The two ways to use Emojis on Windows are by using keyboard shortcuts and an on-screen keyboard. Using the Windows + "." keyboard shortcut opens the emoji menu where ...

In brief: Microsoft's latest Windows 11 update continues the company's push to modernize the operating system, replacing legacy control panel tools, expanding AI features, and strengthening security.

Apple has built Apple Intelligence directly into Shortcuts, and the addition of this one action is transformative. Here's how to start using it. Shortcuts has always been one of Apple's most useful ...

The August 2025 (KB5063878) Windows update caused an issue that prevented non-admin users from carrying out several vital operations due to misbehaving UAC prompts. Microsoft has since released its ...

Scientists have created a transparent solar coating that turns ordinary windows into clean energy generators without affecting clarity. Using cholesteric liquid crystal layers, the coating redirects ...

Researchers created transparent solar windows that capture sunlight at the edges, cutting PV cell needs while keeping buildings visually unchanged. The device, called a cholesteric unidirectional ...

Rejoice, Windows and em dash fans! Microsoft is finally adding an improved Windows-wide keyboard shortcut for em dash and en dash. The change is part of the latest Windows 11 Dev channel builds, so it ...