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Sabrina Ortiz/ZDNETMicrosoft is kicking off a slew of new and improved AI skills that it’s touting as a “new generation of Windows experiences.” In a blog post published Tuesday, the company described what’s in store for Copilot+ PCs and what’s heading to all Windows 11 users.For Copilot+ PCsLet’s start with the skills that require a Copilot+ PC.Change Windows settingsFirst up is an AI-powered improvement in how you can access and change common Windows settings. Sometimes modifying a key setting is quick and simple; other times, not so much. To tackle specific system tasks, Microsoft is launching an AI agent.Also: 8 ways I use Microsoft’s Copilot Vision AI to save time on my phone and PCInstead of you having to figure out how to change your mouse pointer or control Windows by voice, the agent will carry out the mission for you. You’ll be able to tell it what you want to achieve or what problem you want to resolve. In response, the agent uses on-device AI to understand your request and even handle the task itself, albeit with your permission.This new capability will initially roll out to Windows Insiders on Snapdragon Copilot+ PCs and then segue to Windows Insiders on AMD and Intel computers. As the first step, only English language requests will be supported.Click to Do and Windows searchLast month, Microsoft officially released three key features to all Copilot+ PCs: the controversial Recall, Click to Do, and a new AI-powered Windows search. Enhancements to the latter two are now in the works.With Click to Do, selecting text or an image on the screen opens a menu with various actions and commands, such as copy, save, share, and search. Soon you’ll be able to ask Copilot to perform even more tasks. For example, you could tell Copilot to generate content in Word, convert text to a table in Excel, launch a Reading Coach to read text aloud, schedule a meeting, or start a chat in Microsoft Teams. More

<!–> ZDNET’s key takeaways The TCL Tab 10 Nxtpaper 5G is a full-color, color paper, and ink paper tablet available at Verizon for $239. It’s a great entertainment tablet for daily use that also functions very well as an e-reader. Although the screen is versatile, don’t expect the graphics to compare to those on an […] More

Windows tablets blend the power of a laptop with the convenience of a touchscreen. These devices are a smart choice for anyone who needs to stay productive on the go. The best Windows tablets offer impressive performance, flexibility, and good storage options to help you tackle your everyday tasks. We conducted hands-on testing and thorough research to find the best Windows tablets. When compiling this guide, we evaluated various factors, including hardware configurations, display quality, and price, to help you make the most informed purchase.  Also: The best tablets of 2025 (Apple, Samsung, Amazon, & more)What is the best Windows tablet right now?Our pick for the best Windows tablet overall is the Microsoft Surface Pro 11 More

<!–> ZDNET’s key takeaways SDesk is available now, free of charge, and you can install it on as many computers as you need. It’s a fast and dependable Linux distribution with a user interface that anyone will be instantly familiar with. I experienced some minor issues during my setup, which were simple to resolve. –> […] More

<!–> ZDNET’s key takeaways The Unihertz Tank 3 Pro is available now for $629 on Amazon. It has a massive battery that runs for days, and has unique features such as night vision and a projector. I wish you could use the built-in battery as a power bank for other devices. –> I’m quite used […] More

<!–> ZDNET’s key takeaways The Amazfit BIP 5 is typically sold on Amazon for $89. It’s a solid budget smartwatch that integrates with the Zepp app, providing a breadth of health and fitness data. It’s not the most precise health tracker on the market, and its competitive price is most evident in its physical design. […] More

<!–> ZDNET’s key takeaways MSI’s new Raider 18 HX is on sale now, starting at $3,139. This is, without a doubt, the most powerful laptop I’ve tested in 2025, due to its Intel Core Ultra 9 CPU and GeForce RTX 5080 GPU. As you can imagine, it is quite expensive and rather heavy. more buying […] More

Rockaa/Getty Images If you’re a Roku user and you’ve noticed that your content hasn’t looked as sharp over the past few days, you’re not alone. There’s a problem with HDR streaming content on Roku — and so far, there’s no fix.  About a week ago, a user on Roku’s community support forum posted that they […] More