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Microsoft says Windows 11 will soon ship with "Edit" text editor by default

4 days ago | windowslatest.com | Abhishek Kumar Mishra

Windows 11 already has a Notepad or OneNote/Word if you pay for Microsoft 365, but all of these apps are getting bloated with new features. If you just want to simply edit texts, there’s a new app by Microsoft, and it’s called “Edit,” which is a command-line-based text editor. It’ll ship on Windows 11 soon, according to Microsoft. Microsoft has been working on a new command-line text editor called Edit, which is available on GitHub to everyone now.
Asus echoes Microsoft, says dump Windows 10 for Windows 11 ASAP

6 days ago | windowslatest.com | Abhishek Kumar Mishra

Windows 10’s end-of-support date isn’t a surprise anymore, and after Microsoft’s numerous hints at upgrading to Windows 11, Asus also shares a similar viewpoint. The renowned OEM recently published a post about the necessity of the Windows 11 upgrade and how Copilot PCs will play an important role in the coming years.
Windows 11 KB5058499 24H2 adds features, direct download links (.msu)

1 week ago | windowslatest.com | Mayank Parmar

Windows 11 KB5058499 for Windows 11 24H2 is rolling out with a new Share UI for desktop, Win + C keyboard shortcut and more. Today’s optional patch can be downloaded from Settings > Windows Update > “Download and install. But if you’re unable to install, Microsoft has also posted direct download links for KB5058499 offline installers (.msu).
Leak hints at Windows 11's new feature that optimizes performance, tied to Copilot branding (?)

1 week ago | windowslatest.com | Mayank Parmar

Microsoft is testing a new feature called “Windows Health and Optimized Experiences,” which was first spotted in Windows 11 Build 27863 (Canary). It also has references to “Copilot,” which seems to suggest that Microsoft might use “Copilot” for branding the new PC health feature, but it doesn’t send anything to the AI assistant’s chat interface. As first spotted by developer Albacore, Windows Health and Optimized Experiences is a tiny Lua runtime tucked inside whesvc_assets.dll.
Windows 11 KB5058502 restores Win + C, direct download links for version 23H2

1 week ago | windowslatest.com | Mayank Parmar

Windows 11 KB5058502 is now rolling out on PCs with Windows 11 23H2, and it’s one of the last feature updates for the old OS ahead of its end-of-life in November. KB5058502 is optional, so it requires you to tap the “Download and install” button on Windows Update or else Microsoft has posted direct download links for offline installers (.msu) on the Catalog. KB5058502 brings back the Win key + C shortcut to launch Copilot.
Microsoft wants to make GamePad gaming faster on Chrome for Windows 11

1 week ago | windowslatest.com | Mayank Parmar

Microsoft is reducing latency when gaming on Chromium-based apps or games on Windows 11. This change will benefit all apps, including Chrome. It’s already possible to use a GamePad to play games in Chromium-based browsers, such as Edge and Chrome. That means you can use your Xbox controller to play web-based games in your browser, but the catch is that the current GamePad latency doesn’t do justice to decent web gaming on Windows 11.
Microsoft Edge 136 begins shift to AI first browsing on Windows 11

1 week ago | windowslatest.com | Mayank Parmar

Microsoft Edge 136 is finally rolling out, and it comes with Copilot AI on the New Tab Page. The integration doesn’t sound like Copilot takeover yet, but you’ll begin seeing Copilot prompts when you use the search box on the New Tab Page (NTP). When you select one of the suggested prompts, Copilot will open with the prompt ready to use.
Windows 11 is getting built-in Color Picker tool for designers

1 week ago | windowslatest.com | Abhishek Kumar Mishra

Windows 11 is getting a built-in Color Picker that scans and identifies the color on your screen to generate color code. In addition, Microsoft is making it easier to scan and select text on screen with AI. Both these features are available with Snipping Tool v11.2504.38.0, which is rolling out to Windows Insiders at the moment. Color Picker is an interesting integration, as per our experience. Unlike other Snipping Tool features, this one is available as soon as you launch the screenshot window.
Windows 11 24H2's Task Manager new CPU usage formula rolls out to everyone

1 week ago | windowslatest.com | Mayank Parmar

With Windows 11 24H2 KB5058411 (May 2025 Update), the Processes tab formula for CPU usage now matches the Performance and Users tabs. Previously, the Processes tab maintained a separate formula, which is why CPU usage didn’t match across all tabs, but it has been updated to match the industry standards by default. If you’re a power user and run into sluggish performance, you probably open Task Manager and look at the numbers, particularly what’s maxing out and contributing to performance issues.
Windows 11 tests built-in "Create GIF" feature with Ctrl+G shortcut

2 weeks ago | windowslatest.com | Mayank Parmar

Microsoft is finally adding a new “Create GIF” feature to Windows 11’s Snipping Tool. This will allow you to convert screen recordings (.mp4) into .gif format. Windows 11 already has a built-in feature to record the screen using the Snipping Tool. It was also updated with a new ‘trim’ feature that lets you trim parts of the screen recording, so you only keep what you want to. The next new feature is “Create GIF,” so you can easily create animated media and upload wherever you want.