Windows Central Podcast #296: Microsoft layoffs and Windows 12 with AI features

We're back with another exciting episode of the Windows Central Podcast, and In this week's episode, Dan and Zac dive into Microsoft's announcement of mass layoffs, the struggling tech sector, the possible AI implementation with Windows 12, updates to Windows 11, and so much more!

https://www.windowscentral.com/microsoft/windows-central-podcast-296-microsoft-layoffs-and-windows-12-wit

 Windows 10 thumbnails all messed up? Here's how to fix it!

On Windows 10, if thumbnails are not showing correctly, you can clear the thumbnail cache to resolve the issue from File Explorer or Command Prompt. Here’s how.

https://www.windowscentral.com/how-reset-thumbnail-cache-windows-10

 Windows 11's Notepad is finally getting tabs but this app is better anyway

Microsoft is finally adding tabs to Windows 11's Notepad and it only took until 2023, but you should scrap it anyway and use this far superior free app.

https://www.windowscentral.com/software-apps/windows-11s-notepad-is-finally-getting-tabs-but-this-app-is-better-anyway

 Hands-on with Windows 11 build 25281's new Spotlight UI and Notepad tabs

We're back with another Windows 11 preview build video walkthrough, and in today's episode we're taking a look at build 25281, which hit the Insider Dev Channel just a few days ago. This build include a handful of new changes, as well as a bunch of hidden stuff we thought was interesting enough to include.

https://www.windowscentral.com/software-apps/windows-11/hands-on-with-windows-11

 Halo is 'here to stay' at 343 Industries, says studio head

343 Industries will continue to develop Halo into the future, according to a new public statement from studio head Pierre Hintze, following mass layoffs.

https://www.windowscentral.com/gaming/halo-is-here-to-stay-at-343-industries-says-studio-head

 More laptops need to have their ports on the rear, not the sides

Wouldn't life be so much easier using a laptop in a desktop environment if the ports were along the rear and not stacked on both sides?

https://www.windowscentral.com/hardware/laptops/more-laptops-need-to-have-their-ports-on-the-rear-not-the-sides

 Elden Ring GeoGuessr turns the map into a boss fight

A fan-made Elden Ring GeoGuessr spinoff has been released, challenging players to point out specific map locations using screenshots.

https://www.windowscentral.com/gaming/elden-ring-geoguessr-turns-the-map-into-a-boss-fight

 How to block desktop app access on Windows 10

On Windows 10, you can prevent users from opening certain applications, and in this guide, we’ll show you how to complete this task with Group Policy and Local Security Policy.

https://www.windowscentral.com/how-block-desktop-app-access-windows-10


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