Windows 11 is promoting Xbox PC Game Pass with a pop-up ad
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 […]
Windows 11 KB5048685 Update causes Wi-Fi and Start Menu to stop working
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 […]
Microsoft confirms Auto HDR bug in Windows 11 and blocks updates as a consequence
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 […]
The revised Recall on Windows 11 is still recording information that it should not
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 adds support for Vertical Taskbar on Windows 11
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 […]
Windows 11: Microsoft sticks to system requirements, despite sluggish conversion
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: Microsoft is finally adding an option to turn off one of the most annoying things
What is the most annoying feature of Windows 11? If we would collect the input we would probably end up with a large list of annoyance. On that list is likely the […]
Microsoft's first ever Windows 11 desktop PC costs just $349, but there is a catch
Microsoft has released a lot of hardware throughout the years. Prominent examples are the company's Surface line of Windows devices, but also peripherals and other hardware. Today, Microsoft announced its very first […]
Microsoft releases the November 2024 security updates for Windows
Microsoft released the November 2024 security updates for all supported client and server versions of its Windows operating system. Security updates are also available for other company products, including Microsoft Office. Our […]
Update for Windows Update adds end-of-support actions
With last month's scheduled security update for Windows 10 and 11 came another update that Microsoft installed on select systems. KB5001716: Update for Windows Update Service components, was installed on Windows 10 […]
Here's a closer look at Rewrite AI in Notepad
Microsoft has introduced an AI feature in Notepad that can help you rewrite text. Say hello to Rewrite, let's take a deep dive into it. Windows 11's Notepad has an AI now […]
Microsoft rolls out AI updates for classic Windows apps to Insiders
Microsoft has released a new build to the Windows 11 Insider channels Dev and Canary. These introduce new AI capabilities in the classic Windows apps Paint and Notepad. The details: Notepad is […]
UnattendedWinstall: open source tool bypasses Windows installation restrictions and removes bloatware
Windows users have quite a few tools at their disposal that let them customize Windows installations or bypass the system requirements of the Windows 11 operating system. Rufus and FlyBy11 are two […]
Today marks the end of Microsoft Paint 3D - but not for everyone
If you have been using Windows PCs for at least a decade, you may remember a time when Microsoft started to push creativity. This culminated in the release of the Windows 10 […]
FlyBy11: update introduces more Windows 11 installation options and plugins
My first review of the open source tool FlyBy11 is less than ten days old. The initial version could be run in Windows 11 devices which did not meet the system requirements […]
Windows 11 Updates install faster and Microsoft has the numbers to back it up
Some months ago, Microsoft revealed improvements to Windows Update on Windows 11 that made updates smaller and faster to install at the same time. The key change was the introduction of checkpoint […]
Windows 11: Flyby11 enables upgrades on unsupported devices
Flyby11 is an open source script for Windows 11 that helps administrators upgrade a device to the latest release version, even if the computer does not meet all system requirements. Microsoft released […]
Windows 11 2024 is now available - what you need to know
Microsoft announced the release of Windows 11 2024, also known as Windows 11, version 24H2, a moment ago. The new feature update for Windows is rolling out to eligible devices starting today, […]
Windows Recall: Microsoft's second launch attempt after devastating criticism
When Microsoft announced the AI-feature Windows Recall earlier this year, it was confident that it would receive praise for the feature. The main idea behind Recall was to give users AI-powered access […]
Windows 11 KB5043145 update is causing crashes with a blue or green screen
Microsoft has confirmed that Windows 11 KB5043145 update is causing PCs to crash. The issue seems quite similar to a problem that affected users who had installed the July 2024 Security Updates. […]
Windows 11: optional update KB5043145 restores removed Start feature and more
Microsoft has released a new optional update for Windows 11 version 23H2. This version of Windows is still the most recent for most Windows 11 users. Microsoft has yet to announced the […]
Exclusive: Microsoft announces release date of the Windows 11 24H2 feature update
While Microsoft still has to make a public announcement regarding the new feature update for Windows 11, the company has revealed the schedule in a hidden announcement. Windows 11 version 24H2 has […]
Windows 11: Pay attention to the Windows Photos App - it may be slowing down your PC
Many Windows users use the Microsoft Photos app to view images and videos. The main reason for that is simple: it is the default app for media on Windows. When you click […]
If you run an old version of Windows 11, Microsoft may force-upgrade your system
Every version of Windows is someday reaching its end of life. For Windows 11, that is after two years for consumer-based editions of the operating system. A few things may happen when […]
It is not surprising that Windows 11 is growing and Windows 10 is falling - but here is what is suprising
Every month, dozens of articles appear online that reveal how much the usage of a particular version of Windows has grown or fallen. Most use Steam data and the data that Statcounter […]
Windows 11 AI features are coming to Intel PCs this November
The 2024 feature update for Windows 11 is a confusing one. Released already for Copilot+ PCs, it is still unclear when it is going to basically all existing Windows 11 devices. Only […]
The Windows Windows App is real - replacing Remote Desktop app
Microsoft is once again shifting things around and making things confusing for users of its products. After the Microsoft Teams debacle, it is now renaming the Remote Desktop app to the Windows […]
You can remove Recall from Windows if you do not want it (Update: or not)
Microsoft is currently preparing a second version of its controversial AI-feature Recall. The company hopes to get it right this time. A look back: when Microsoft announced Recall A quick refresher. Microsoft […]
AMD backports its Performance patch to Windows 11 version 23H2: how to install it right now
The next Windows 11 feature update includes a performance patch for AMD silicon. AMD has now backported the patch to Windows 11 version 23H2. Microsoft released a new optional update for Windows […]
Microsoft may finally be removing the Windows Control Panel
Control Panel may finally be removed from Windows 11, soon. Here we go again, Microsoft has been migrating the Control Panel for nearly a decade now. As Neowin reports, an update to […]
Microsoft’s controversial Windows Recall feature is coming back in October
If you thought that Microsoft was done with Recall after its catastrophic reveal as the main feature of Copilot+ PCs, you are mistaken. Microsoft wants to bring it back this October 2024. […]
Teams: Microsoft launches unified app for everyone to end two-version-chaos
Today, Microsoft has put an end to the Microsoft Teams chaos that has plagued Windows users for years. The company announced today that there will only be one Microsoft Teams app for […]
Latest Windows 11 update is reportedly causing freezes and lags for some users
If you have installed the latest batch of Windows 11 Updates and could boot fine into the system after installation, congratulations. Reports suggest that the update is causing issues on some systems. […]
Windows 11 Start Menu is getting a new layout to organize your apps
Microsoft loves to tinker with the Start Menu, but most of the changes that it made have been rather controversial. Now, it appears the Windows 11 Start Menu will categorize your apps […]
Security researcher discovered attack to downgrade Windows permanently
One of the most important advices when it comes to the security of electronic devices is to make sure that they are up to date. A security researcher discovered a new attack […]
Windows: latest security update is causing huge issues for some users
If you have installed the July 2024 security updates for Windows and managed to boot into the desktop after the required restart, congratulations. Microsoft has just confirmed a new known issue that […]
CrowdStrike in a nutshell: how a faulty software update took down millions of Windows PCs
A software update by cybersecurity company CrowdStrike was responsible for taking down millions of Windows PCs, some of them in critical industries. Last Friday, reports started to come in from companies and […]
Windows 11 is displaying a pop-up to promote the Backup app
Microsoft is displaying another nagging pop-up in Windows 11. This time, it promotes the Windows Backup app. The app debuted last year for Windows 10 and 11, to help users back up […]
You should now be able to get Windows 11 Version 23H2, if you have not already
Microsoft released Windows 11 version 23H2 last year to the public. It,, and the Moments Update that followed, introduced Windows Copilot and thus the first tiny bits of AI in Windows. The […]
Microsoft is bringing Designer's AI editor to Windows 11's Photos app
Microsoft has announced that it is adding some new AI features to the Photos app on Windows 11. The options will be powered by Microsoft Designer's AI. As you may be aware, […]
