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WordPad is exiting the stage, as well as Windows Mixed Reality which is taking a final bow in Windows 11 - plus a few other features besides.

New Windows 11 24H2 build sees WordPad and Cortana headed for the junkyard

It is time for another feature drop for Windows 11 users. The "Moment 5" update will soon be available with a few changes and new features ahead of the bigger 24H2 update. Here is everything new.

Microsoft has confirmed it will not drop new Canary or Dev builds of Windows 11 for members of the Windows Insider Program this week, making the minor Beta channel update as the only Insider build.

Microsoft has published a document with details about further WMI Command Line utility (WMIC) deprecation. It will soon be off by default and eventually removed from the next-gen Windows version.

It is a few months since Microsoft announced plans to ditch WordPad. Back in September the company revealed that the cut-down word processor would no longer be updated and would be removed from the operating system completely in a future release.

Microsoft has updated its documentation with more details about the recent Windows Mixed Reality Deprecation. The company will end support in 2026 for consumers and in 2027 for commercial users.

Microsoft has some bad news for those still using WordPad: the company will soon remove the app from Windows 11. Moreover, you will not be able to install it back, at least officially.

Microsoft just released the first two Insider builds of 2024. One of the updates includes an improved weather experience that will show you more information on the lock screen.

Microsoft has released the latest Windows 11 update for members flighting the Insider Program in the Canary Channel. This new build, 26020, adds several new features and improvements.