Microsoft announced that Windows 11 installs will reach the end of support next month, on October 8, and will be force-upgraded to Windows 11 23H2. [more]
Microsoft has reworded its support document to reassure Control Panel fans. [more]
According to user reports following this month's Patch Tuesday, the August 2024 Windows updates are breaking dual boot on Linux systems with Secure Boot enabled. [more]
Good times for slightly older CPUs are coming to an end. [more]
Microsoft is planning to remove the 32GB size limit for FAT32 partitions in Windows 11. While FAT supports volumes up to 2TB, Windows has had a 32GB arbitrary limit in place for nearly 30 years. [more]
A design flaw in Windows Smart App Control and SmartScreen that enables attackers to launch programs without triggering security warnings has been under exploitation since at least 2018. [more]
The reason why Windows is not more secure is due to a December 2009 agreement with the EU. This was stated by a Microsoft spokesperson in an interview with The Wall Street Journal. [more]
Microsoft has recently confirmed the existence of CVE-2024-30078, which is a new Wi-Fi takeover attack that could allow malicious users to inject malware onto a Windows PC or laptop remotely. This vulnerability wasn't originally publicly disclosed and is now patched with an up-to-date... [more]
If you still use a Windows admin account for daily use, that might not be such a problem soon. [more]
Adios, CCleaner? Microsoft has added helpful new features to its free PC Manager. [more]
Microsoft has confirmed that last month's Windows Server security updates may also cause domain controller reboots after the Local Security Authority Subsystem Service (LSASS) process crashes. [more]
Bug fixes and updates for Windows 10 will end on October 14 next year. It is also possible that consumers will be able to pay for support after this date, but prices have not been confirmed. [more]
Late last week, Microsoft announced that after a series of high-profile data breaches that involved its services, it had decided it would now be "making security our top priority at Microsoft, above all else." Today, as part of the annual RSA Conference in San Fransisco, the company... [more]
Microsoft acknowledges there is a bug with Windows 11 and certain types of VPN connections. [more]
From the beginning, in full screen, encourages users of Windows 10 to upgrade to Windows 11, even machines that are not supported. [more]
In connection with the launch of Windows 11 Insider Preview Build 22635.3495 in the beta channel, Microsoft has revealed "recommendations" in the start menu. [more]
Businesses will pay $61 per device for the first year, but no details yet on costs for individual customers. [more]
Mikhail Parakhin, who was responsible for Windows and Web Experiences, is stepping down a week after Microsoft revealed its consolidated client AI strategy. [more]
If Microsoft is to have a chance with ARM machines this time, they must get developers on board and be able to offer games. [more]
Microsoft vet Dave Plummer says he wrote the Format tool 30 years ago as a temporary solution. [more]
Microsoft continues to add new features to the Windows Notepad, today announcing a preview release with built-in spellchecking and an autocorrect feature. [more]
Microsoft is once again harassing Google Chrome users on Windows 10 and Windows 11 with popup desktop advertisements promoting Bing and its GPT-4 Bing Chat platform. [more]
Mojang warns players not to update Minecraft with the Xbox app on PC - why? Because you can lose all your worlds. [more]
From March 18 to 22, it's time for GDC in San Francisco, the "Game Developers Conference." [more]
There has long been talk of cutting the necessity of restarting for smaller, but important, updates. [more]
Microsoft is close to launching the “Moment 5” update to Windows 11. [more]
It seems that Microsoft plans to make it far more difficult, if not impossible, to run Windows 11 24H2 on unsupported CPUs. [more]
This week we covered news ranging from wacky to downright confusing. [more]
Microsoft has finally opened up Copilot in Norway as well, but only in Microsoft 365. [more]
Microsoft has finally finished equipping Windows 11 with the latest USB4 Gen 4 support. [more]
Both Microsoft and Intel have rolled out important WiFi bug fixes. [more]
Files, a popular third-party File Explorer alternative, has received a new feature update. Version 3.1 is now rolling out to all users via the Microsoft Store, bringing a few improvements and new features. The update is not as big as the recently released version 3.0, but it still packs... [more]
AI comes to Notepad in Windows! [more]
We knew this was coming thanks to Windows Central's Surface-related leak from late December last year. [more]
The wireless network-connectivity problem — which largely affected public, education and enterprise users — is related to two Patch Tuesday OS fixes. [more]
The University of New Haven in Connecticut points to update KB5033375 (from December 12) to Windows 10 and Windows 11 as the big WiFi culprit on the eve of the year. [more]
A Windows release planned for next year may be the catalyst for a new wave of desktop chips with AI processing capabilities. [more]
References to Windows 11 24H2 have been revealed. [more]
Windows 365 is finally launched for consumers, but Microsoft has more in store: Windows as an app. [more]
It didn't take long... [more]
Intel 7th generation and AMD's first generation Ryzen CPUs should have been allowed to run Windows 11, simply because they are powerful enough. [more]
The file explorer in Windows 11 is faster, but not thanks to a clever solution, but a bug. [more]
Microsoft hasn't made a lot of news concerning its OneDrive cloud storage service of late, but that may be about to change in the next month. [more]
Valve's monthly Steam Hardware & Software Survey results are out, meaning we can see how Microsoft's latest operating system is doing among the gaming audience. [more]
All it takes for criminals to obtain an IP address from a Skype user is to send a message. [more]
Windows 11 may become a requirement [more]
Have you experienced a blue screen with the associated error code “UNSUPPORTED_PROCESSOR?”. [more]
Microsoft seems to be getting ready for another round of blocking. [more]
Microsoft released a new Windows 11 Insider build for Dev channel users. [more]
Microsoft mistakenly linked to "StagingTool" in connection with the "bug bash" event they are holding for Windows fans. [more]
As "chief" of the Linux kernel, Linus Torvalds does not have time to insinuate things, if he feels something is not right. [more]
Windows 11 beta test 23493 in the dev channel has had Windows Copilot for quite some time, but only for selected testers. [more]
Microsoft has released an optional Windows 11 update. [more]
Microsoft recently tested in the Windows 11 dev channel (23481) the elimination of multiple choices in the file explorer. [more]
The hope was that after 11 Windows launches, Microsoft would be able to terminate programs when the user requests a restart. That's not how it is. [more]
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Microsoft's new file explorer is nearing launch. [more]
As long as you can get around ChatGPT's built-in block against generating illegal license keys, the AI is powerful enough for the job. [more]
Early in January during CES 2022, Google talked up "Nearby Share". Now the feature is in beta. [more]
From January 2024, you can no longer use Steam with older versions of Windows. [more]
Google and Microsoft coded their screenshot apps wrong. [more]
There are again bigger problems with a Windows 11 update, we are to believe users on Reddit. [more]
Microsoft has seen itself forced to limit the use of ChatGPT. Meanwhile, the Build 2023 dates have leaked. [more]
The most exciting thing about Windows at the moment is not 11, but Windows 12. [more]
It's not just iPhone iMessage coming to Phone Link and Windows. Microsoft has revealed the next big WIndows 11 update, Moment 2. [more]
Microsoft released yesterday Windows 11 dev test version 25300. [more]
Microsoft's WinGet package manager is currently having problems installing or upgrading packages after WinGet CDN's SSL/TLS certificate expired. [more]
Are you surprised how many have been installed? [more]
ReFS is not a new file system, but it is still only Windows Server that can use it. [more]
In October 2022, we wrote an article about a leaked Windows 12 (?) concept from Microsoft with a completely new interface that borrows workflow ideas from mobiles and tablets. [more]
Windows 11 marked the end of squared UI and brought back the rounded corners we loved so much during the days of Windows Vista and Windows 7. However, the company is not done with streamlining its products and making them less sharp—Edge insiders noticed that Microsoft is cutting... [more]
According to Windows Central sources, Microsoft has given up on the Surface Duo series. [more]
"Extended security update" is the last option for customers who have to run an older Windows OS. [more]
AMD has released 4.11.15.342 drivers that fix blue screen issues in Windows 11 2022 and Windows 10. [more]
Microsoft warns those still using Windows 8.1 that things will stop soon. [more]
The EU starts investigating Microsoft's offer for Activision/Blizzard. [more]
A startup error may be the reason why you cannot receive Windows 11 2022 via Windows Update. [more]
Exactly how many people have installed Windows 11, Microsoft will not reveal, but there are measuring tools out there. [more]
Have you not updated to the 2022 update? [more]
Microsoft has secretly changed its Windows strategy as a service and instead returns to an old-fashioned approach with new big updates every three or the second year. [more]
September 20 is the date Microsoft is finally ready to serve Windows 11 22H2 to everyone. [more]
The history surrounding Microsoft's constant attempts to push Windows users over to its own browser, Edge, is so long that we can hardly remember all the stunts. [more]
Microsoft has revealed its fourth-finance quarter figures for 2022. [more]
The big technology companies started withdrawing from Russia several months ago, including Microsoft, which has recently cut its staff by 400. [more]
Machines that are not approved by Microsoft were suddenly offered to upgrade from Windows 10 to Windows 11. [more]
The final version number for Windows 11 22H2 (Sun Valley 2) may be revealed. [more]
Microsoft has finally revealed what comes in the new version of Windows 11 which is currently being tested in the dev channel. In addition to a number of security enhancements for enterprise environments, there are also end-user enhancements. [more]
When you set up Windows 11 Pro for the first time, you need to be online. [more]
In addition to revealing that Windows 11 will receive a larger February update than usual, it now appears that Microsoft is planning an untraditional approach for updating the operating system beyond 2022. Among other things, they will experiment with features that in several cases will... [more]
On January 25 this year, Microsoft released update KB5008353. [more]
The big Windows 11 update comes next month with Android apps [more]
A script reveals that the "big" update (the biggest since the launch) 22H2 is almost complete. [more]
Microsoft has released Windows 11 dev version 22538. [more]
Neowin reports that the 0-Day error dubbed "RemotePotato0" has now been fixed, but that Microsoft is not behind it. They refuse to close the security hole, which has resulted in someone releasing an unofficial fix. [more]
Microsoft's new media player for Windows 11 was first sent to the dev channel for testing. [more]
Mica effect in several applicationsMicrosoft has gotten off to a good start with the 22H2 update it may seem. [more]
It's not long since we wrote about degraded SSD performance in Windows 11, but the bug fix may have been available since November. [more]