Microsoft is sending out emails to customers who still run the Windows 10 operating system to inform them that support for Windows 10 is ending later this year. The email begins harmlessly […]
Microsoft released security updates and other updates for its Windows operating system on Tuesday. The security updates fix critical issues in every Microsoft operating system. Our overview of the security updates provides […]
Has your printer been acting strangely lately? By that, I mean printing pages even though you did not hit the print-button? Then it may be related to a new issue that Microsoft […]
Windows 11 users and administrators who want remote desktop connectivity can use the baked-in functionality. First, be enabling Remote Desktop on non-Home devices, and then downloading the Remote Desktop app for Windows […]
Microsoft's Windows 11 operating system supports a wide range of file formats by default. JPEG XL, a royalty-free open image format has not been on that default list up until now. What […]
Windows 10 has reclaimed its position as the most popular operating system among Steam users, according to the latest Steam Hardware & Software Survey. This development comes after Windows 11 had previously […]
Windows 11 includes a rather weak backup tool that uses OneDrive to back up some files and preferences. When you set up a new PC, you may restore these backed up files […]
A new file management application, File Pilot, has entered beta testing, offering a modern and efficient alternative to Windows 11's native File Explorer. Designed from the ground up, File Pilot emphasizes speed […]
Mozilla plans to release a point update for its Firefox web browser later today to address security issues and fix several non-security issues in the open source web browser. Firefox 135.0.1 comes […]
Windows 11 users seeking greater customization of their Start Menu have a new solution: the Windows 11 Start Menu Styler mod, available through the Windhawk platform. This mod offers a range of […]
Microsoft's Windows 10 operating system reaches end of support in October 2025. This means no updates anymore for the operating system, including security updates. This is a problem for many users, especially […]
Microsoft has released Windows 11 Build 22631.4969 (KB5052094) to Insiders in the Release Preview Channel, introducing several new features and improvements aimed at enhancing user experience and accessibility. One of the notable […]
Microsoft has released so many Copilot-Apps and services in the past that it is difficult to keep track of them all. Last year, the company announced that it would split Copilot from […]
The February 2025 security updates for client and server versions of Windows and other Microsoft products are now available. The updates will get installed automatically on most unmanaged Windows devices. Our overview […]
Microsoft confirmed a new Windows 11 issue in late December 2024 that prevented the installation of any new update on affected devices. This issue is now marked as resolved, but Microsoft has […]
Windows users who do not want to use Microsoft Edge have two main options: ignore the web browser as best as they can, or try to uninstall it. Those who consider uninstalling […]
Microsoft is addressing a long-standing issue in Windows 11 that has been disrupting media streaming through Chrome and Edge, particularly for users casting content to Android TV via Chromecast. The problem, which […]
Microsoft has quietly removed its official workaround that allowed users to bypass CPU and TPM requirements for installing Windows 11 on unsupported PCs. Originally introduced in October 2021, the bypass involved modifying […]
Microsoft implemented a backup feature in Windows 11 in the past that is designed to get more user files synced to its OneDrive service. While it is usually not advised to use […]
This year is very important for Microsoft. It is the year that the most popular Windows operating system, Windows 10, is reaching end of support. It is used by hundreds of millions […]
Microsoft is rolling out a major update to Windows 11's Start menu, bringing seamless integration with both Android and iPhone devices. This new feature allows users to access text messages, images, call […]
Microsoft released the latest preview update for Windows 10 version 22H2 today. All changes of the preview update will roll out to all Windows 10 devices on Patch Tuesday in February 2025. […]
Microsoft has acknowledged that the January 2025 Windows security updates are causing audio playback problems on some systems equipped with external DACs (digital-to-analog converters). These devices, widely used in home setups, professional […]
Several methods exist to install Windows 11 on unsupported hardware and to upgrade to a new version of Windows 11 from older versions. Microsoft allows this on one hand, but says it […]
Microsoft has confirmed a new bug that is related to BitLocker. The issue impacts Windows 10 and Windows 11 devices, including the very latest versions. Windows may unexpectedly display a message about […]
Same procedure as every year. Microsoft released the first batch of security updates of 2025 a moment ago. Security updates are available for all supported client and server versions of Windows and […]
Microsoft announced this week that it is going to install the new Outlook application on Windows 10 systems automatically. Windows users and administrators who do not want the app need to make […]
Windows 11 uses the icon cache extensively to display icons of applications and other elements of the operating system. It is designed to speed up the loading and display of icons. Sometimes, […]
Microsoft is displaying yet another ad on Windows 11. This time, a pop-up banner promotes the company's Game Pass subscription for PCs. I'm a fan of Xbox PC Game Pass, it is […]
The KB5048685 Update seems to be causing multiple problems for users on Windows 11 23H2. Microsoft released the cumulative update on December 10. Like most Patch Tuesday updates, this one was meant […]
The latest version of Windows 11, version 24H2, has had its fair share of issues already since its release a few months ago. We covered some of them here, for instance the […]
Windows 11, version 24H2 has not been out for long, but its number of issues is already longer than a polonaise at the German carnival. Gamers faced their fair share of issues […]
Wi-Fi is next to Ethernet one of the main ways of connecting a device to the Internet. A PC needs a wireless adapter or chip to support Wi-Fi. The majority of mobile […]
Microsoft has confirmed that the Windows 11 system requirements are not changing. Windows 10 users on older PCs may not like this. Microsoft refuses to budge from Windows 11's minimum requirements A […]
Recall continues to be a privacy disaster. Reports suggest that the AI feature is recording sensitive information, even with the sensitive information filter enabled. When Microsoft announced Recall, it did so riding […]
Start11 is a popular Start Menu alternative for Windows 11. And now, the app lets you move the Taskbar to the side of your screen. Microsoft does not officially support a […]
Microsoft rolled out a change recently on Windows 11 that removed some bits of information from the taskbar. For the date, only day and month are shown, while the year has been […]
Welcome to the last Windows security updates overview of 2024. Microsoft released security updates for Windows, Office, and other company products today. Our monthly guide helps home users and system administrators alike, […]
Microsoft released Windows 11 in 2021 as the successor of Windows 10. Unlike previous Windows systems, Windows 11 came with an updated set of system requirements. Main requirements included a relatively modern […]
Windows 11 supports several power modes by default. These allow users to customize the power consumption of the device. By default, only a few power modes are available: balanced, power saver, and […]
