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Microsoft is testing tweaks to the Windows 11 taskbar that may return it—somewhat—to the glory days of Windows 10, according to reports by beta testers. Microsoft is apparently testing two features: ...

Software King of the World, Microsoft is tinkering with a new Windows 11 feature that promises to stretch laptop battery life without making your screen look dim and miserable. The new adaptive energy ...

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