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Released last month, the first feature update for Windows 11 is now unlocked for more devices running Windows 11. Microsoft announced the change on the official Release Health dashboard of the operating […]
Windows 11 2022 Update: performance issue when Copying large files
Microsoft confirmed a new issue that is affecting machines that run the company's newest operating system, Windows 11 2022 Update. The issue has not been added to the list of known issues […]
Microsoft's implementation of Tabs in File Explorer is lacking severely
If you follow this site, you know that Microsoft plans to launch the first feature drop for Windows 11 later this month. Included in the package is the long-awaited tab support in […]
Microsoft confirms Windows 11 Printer issue
Microsoft confirmed a new Windows 11 issue that is affecting some printers on the operating system. The issue is serious, and Microsoft has applied a safeguard hold on updates to Windows 11 […]
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Rumor: Microsoft plans to release new major Windows versions every three years
The following information needs to be taken with a grain of salt, as it has not been confirmed by Microsoft at this point. According to Windows Central, Microsoft plans to move from […]
The next "final" version of Windows 12 may already be in development
When Microsoft unveiled the Windows 10 operating system, it stated that Windows 10 would be the last and final version of Windows. Last year, Microsoft released Windows 11 to the public, and […]
Windows 11 Help
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How to enable startup app notifications on Windows 11
Windows 11 may notify users of the operating system whenever a new app registers itself to run at startup. The feature, which is turned off by default, is hidden deep in the […]
Here is the fix for Windows 11 2022 Update error 0x800f0806
Some Windows administrators who tried to update their Windows 11 devices to the newly released Windows 11 2022 Update reported that they have received the error code 0x800f0806 during the process. The […]
Find out for how long your Windows 11 version is supported
Microsoft released the first feature update for its Windows 11 operating system on September 20, 2022. It includes improvements and new features, and while it may be tempting for some to upgrade […]
Should you install the Windows 11 2022 Update right away?
Microsoft has not announced the official release date for the first Windows 11 feature update yet, but hints suggests that it may drop on September 20, 2022. With the release of a […]
Windows 11 News
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Microsoft is rolling out the Windows 11 2022 Update to more systems
Released last month, the first feature update for Windows 11 is now unlocked for more devices running Windows 11. Microsoft announced the change on the official Release Health dashboard of the operating […]
Windows 11 2022 Update: performance issue when Copying large files
Microsoft confirmed a new issue that is affecting machines that run the company's newest operating system, Windows 11 2022 Update. The issue has not been added to the list of known issues […]
Microsoft's implementation of Tabs in File Explorer is lacking severely
If you follow this site, you know that Microsoft plans to launch the first feature drop for Windows 11 later this month. Included in the package is the long-awaited tab support in […]
Microsoft confirms Windows 11 Printer issue
Microsoft confirmed a new Windows 11 issue that is affecting some printers on the operating system. The issue is serious, and Microsoft has applied a safeguard hold on updates to Windows 11 […]
Windows 10
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Spotify is getting installed on some Windows PCs automatically
It appears that the Spotify application is getting installed on some Windows 10 and 11 devices automatically in the past couple of days. According to user reports, Spotify is installed automatically and […]
The next Windows 10 feature update is coming in October
Microsoft released the first feature update for Windows 11 this week. The Windows 11 2022 Update introduced several usability improvements and changes to Microsoft's newest operating system and additional content, including File […]
Windows 10 KB5016688 update fixes major issues
Microsoft released KB5016688 this week, which addresses several major issues in the operating system. The preview update is an optional update; administrators on affected devices may want to install it to resolve […]
Microsoft confirms and resolves Windows 10 audio bug (your device may still be affected)
Microsoft confirmed a new issue affecting Windows 10 devices on August 19, 2022. The company published a new known issue on the Release Health support site of the Windows 10 operating system […]
Windows 8
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The end of Windows 8.1 is near, and Microsoft plans to inform customers with warnings
Microsoft plans to display notifications on Windows 8.1 systems to inform customers about the upcoming end of support. Windows 8.1 was not Microsoft's most successful desktop operating system, but it still is […]
OneDrive's desktop app won't be supported anymore on Windows 7 and 8.1 in early 2022
Microsoft announced plans this week to end support for OneDrive desktop applications on the company's operating systems Windows 7, Windows 8 and Windows 8.1. Customers who use these operating systems may still […]
You can still upgrade Windows 7 and 8.1 systems to Windows 10 for free
When Microsoft launched its Windows 10 operating system, it knew that it had to convince customers to give it a try. The bad adoption of Windows 8 still haunted the company and […]
Microsoft releases October 2019 update previews for Windows
Microsoft released cumulative updates for various supported versions of Windows on October 15, 2019. The company released preview updates for Windows 7 Service Pack 1 and Windows Server 2008 R2, Windows 8.1 […]
Windows 7
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It looks as if Microsoft could extend Windows 7 Support by another three years
Microsoft ended support for its Windows 7 operating system in 2020. The company offers extended support to organizations and businesses, but not to Home customers. Microsoft's initial plan was to limit extended […]
Google extends Chrome support for Windows 7 until January 15, 2022
Google revealed this week that it decided to extend support for Google Chrome on Microsoft's Windows 7 operating system until at least January 15, 2022. Update: Google announced that it will extend […]
Microsoft won't extend Windows 7 Extended Security Updates. Server gets another year
Microsoft's popular Windows 7 operating system reached the end of its support lifecycle in January 2020. The company launched ESU, Extended Security Updates, for Windows 7 and Windows Server 2008 at the […]
OneDrive's desktop app won't be supported anymore on Windows 7 and 8.1 in early 2022
Microsoft announced plans this week to end support for OneDrive desktop applications on the company's operating systems Windows 7, Windows 8 and Windows 8.1. Customers who use these operating systems may still […]
Windows tips
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Invert Files to select files faster on Windows
When it comes to selecting files in File Explorer, Windows users have plenty of options. From left-clicking to selecting individual files to drawing a rectangle around files for selection. Keyboard shortcuts help […]
How to change the Windows screen size in VirtualBox?
Oracle's VirtualBox virtualization software is a popular choice for users who want to test new operating system versions. If you install Windows in VirtualBox, you may notice that you can't change the […]
How to disable Bing Search in Windows 10 version 2004 and newer
When Microsoft launched its Windows 10 operating system in 2015, it merged the local search functionality with the digital assistant Cortana and also Bing Search. Cortana has since been revamped completely and […]
Manage Windows 10 Search Indexing
Windows Search can cause high load situations on Windows 10 machines -- and on previous versions of Windows as well -- especially when search indexing runs. Basically, what search indexing does is […]
Windows Updates
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Microsoft Windows Security Updates September 2022 overview
Microsoft released security and non-security updates for Windows and other company products on the September 2022 Patch Day. These updates address security issues in Microsoft products, and may also introduce improvements, fix […]
KB5012170: Windows update error 0x800f0922, UEFI Bios update may resolve it
Microsoft released cumulative updates for all supported versions of Windows on the August 2022 Patch Day. The company did release a second security update for Windows at the day to address issues […]
Microsoft Windows Security Updates August 2022 overview
Microsoft released security and non-security updates for all supported client and server versions of the Windows operating system on the August 2022 Patch Day. The updates are available already via Windows Update […]
Windows Update: Safeguard Holds for likely issues are only for businesses, says Microsoft
We all know that Windows Updates may lead to issues on target devices during installation or afterwards. Updates in the past have caused all kinds of issues, from boot issues over lost […]
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Vivaldi 5.5 ships with Task Panel and account improvements by Martin Brinkmann on 10/05/2022
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