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03 Mar 2025

Windows 11 Enhances File Sharing and Start Menu Layouts

Microsoft's latest Windows 11 preview build includes enhanced file sharing and new Start menu layouts. Users can expect a more intuitive interface and easy navigation, aimed to improve productivity.

03 Mar 2025

Windows 11 Update Triggers User Frustration with New Issues

Windows 11's KB5051987 patch introduces failures, sparking user frustration. Issues with File Explorer, installation errors, and disappearing folders have been reported. Critics suggest the update causes more problems than it resolves, questioning Microsoft's Windows 11 update approach.

03 Mar 2025

Shortcuts to Boost Productivity with Windows Key Features

Discover how Windows shortcuts can enhance productivity. Keyboard combinations offer quick access to features like File Explorer, Settings, and emoji panels, ensuring efficient workflow. Learn essential Windows tips for seamless multitasking and rapid system navigation.

03 Mar 2025

Efficient Setup Tips for Your New Windows 11 Laptop

Optimize your Windows 11 experience by adjusting key settings. Learn how to customize privacy, notifications, and more for a streamlined interface.

03 Mar 2025

Windows 11: Enhance Your Experience with These Key Adjustments

Explore essential Windows 11 customization options to improve usability, manage widgets, taskbar settings, and advertising preferences effectively.

03 Mar 2025

Exploring User Feedback on Windows 11's New Features

Windows 11 introduces changes like Copilot and a revamped Start Menu, generating discussions. Users report mixed experiences, citing integration issues, taskbar widget distractions, and persistent prompts for Microsoft service upgrades, notably OneDrive.

03 Mar 2025

Windows Enhances Search and Sharing Features

Windows releases upgrades to its Start, Search, and Sharing features, improving user experience with new file sharing tools and enhanced Windows Search capabilities.

03 Mar 2025

Microsoft Enhances Windows 11 With New Features

Windows 11 gets enhanced with cloud search and a new sharing interface, offering users improved search options and a drag-and-drop sharing method.

03 Mar 2025

Windows 11 Update Enhances Cloud Search Features

Microsoft enhances Windows 11 with Insider Build, improving cloud search features and optimizing user experiences across devices.

03 Mar 2025

New Windows 11 Update Enhances Privacy and Functionality

Microsoft unveils a Windows 11 Insider Preview Build enhancing privacy settings to align with GDPR, while updating features like OneDrive. This release focuses on user data management, removing location history options, and leveraging Entra ID.

27 Feb 2025

Calm Solutions Addressing Windows 11 User Annoyances

Exploring solutions for Windows 11 challenges such as taskbar limits and ad persistence, addressing user concerns with settings and default apps.

27 Feb 2025

Microsoft Updates Windows 11 Amid File Explorer Issues

The February Patch update for Windows 11 has raised concerns, with users facing installation issues and File Explorer malfunctions. Microsoft's latest update aims to address the growing need for system reliability as Windows 10 support nears its end.

27 Feb 2025

Windows Continues to Dominate with Versatility and Gaming Prowess

Windows remains a popular choice due to its customization, software compatibility, and superior gaming support. It offers better affordability in hardware and allows easier upgrades, surpassing macOS in versatility for everyday users and professionals.

10 Feb 2025

Windows 10 Remains Preferred Amidst Microsoft's Upgrade Push

Despite Microsoft's push for Windows 11, Bill Gates and Mark Cuban highlight ongoing user preference for Windows 10, even as support ends.

25 Sep 2024

Microsoft Enforces TPM 2.0 for Windows 11, Enhancing System Security

Microsoft's 2021 hardware compatibility test for Windows 11 mandates a Trusted Platform Module (TPM) 2.0, enhancing system security. PCs from 2016 onward likely include TPM 2.0, while older models may need adjustments. This move aims to reduce unauthorized access risks and improve encryption management.

25 Sep 2024

Windows 10 Default Background is a Photograph, Not CGI

The iconic Windows 10 desktop background, often mistaken for CGI, is a real photograph by designer Bradley Munkowitz, known as GMUNK. Using black cardboard, acrylic, and laser shots, he created the image. Microsoft enhanced the green hues for visual impact.

25 Sep 2024

Microsoft Tests Windows 11 Update with Start Menu and Lock Screen Enhancements

Microsoft is testing a new update for Windows 11 in the Release Preview channel for the 23H2 and 22H2 builds. Enhancements include a restored sign-out option in the Start menu, simplified user profile switching, media controls on the lock screen, and a new file-sharing button in search results.

25 Sep 2024

Windows 11 Update KB5043185 Introduces New Shared Section in File Explorer

Windows 11 has released update KB5043185 for the 24H2 build, adding a "Shared" section in File Explorer that integrates files from Microsoft Teams and other services. Available to testers in the Dev Channel, this update elevates Windows 11 24H2 to Build 26120.1843, with an official release in early October.

25 Sep 2024

Microsoft to End Support for Windows 7, 8.1, 10 by October 2025

Microsoft will end support for Windows 7, 8.1, and 10 by October 2025. Users will no longer receive updates or technical assistance, increasing vulnerability to cyber threats. Microsoft recommends upgrading to Windows 11 for enhanced security and features. Organizations should plan their upgrades accordingly.

24 Sep 2024

Microsoft Releases September 2024 Preview Update for Windows 10 Version 22H2

Microsoft released the September 2024 non-security preview update for Windows 10, version 22H2. Designated as KB5043131, this optional update allows administrators to test fixes before the mandatory October Patch Tuesday. Key fixes address issues with Microsoft Edge, Work Folders, and media playback.

22 Sep 2024

Windows 10 Dominates PC Market with User-Friendly Interface and Versatility

Windows 10, with a larger user base than Linux and macOS, is favored for its user-friendly interface and robust capabilities. Regular updates and performance optimizations like managing startup programs and deleting junk files are essential for maintaining its efficiency and security.

22 Sep 2024

Windows 11 Enhances User Experience with New Quality-of-Life Features

Windows 11 introduces several quality-of-life settings to enhance user experience. Features include Dark Mode, taskbar customization, hidden files visibility, and widget panel removal. Users can also adjust power plan settings, disable personalized ads, and streamline the Start Menu for improved efficiency.

21 Sep 2024

Concept Video of Windows 12.1 Highlights Potential Future Design Trends

A YouTube video by concept creator AR 4789 showcases a fictional Windows 12.1, featuring a sleek installation process and minimalist design. The mock-up includes a top-positioned taskbar and a Start menu with recommendations, receiving positive feedback and sparking speculation about future Microsoft updates.

20 Sep 2024

Windows 11 Enhances Data Security with Advanced Drive Encryption Options

Windows 11 introduces enhanced encryption options for securing personal data on system drives. Users can activate device encryption, requiring a 48-digit recovery key if boot integrity is compromised. Recovery keys can be saved to a Microsoft account, text file, or printed for easy retrieval.

20 Sep 2024

Microsoft Adds Ad Controls to Windows 11, Users Express Concerns

Microsoft is integrating advertisements into Windows 11, causing user frustration. New beta builds introduce options in the Settings app for controlling ads under a revamped Recommendations & offers section. Despite these updates, users cannot completely eliminate ads in the upcoming Windows 11 24H2 release.

19 Sep 2024

Microsoft Concept Design for Windows 12.1 Highlights Minimalistic Start Menu

Microsoft has not officially announced details about the next generation of its operating system, but a concept design called Windows 12.1 has emerged, featuring a minimalistic Start menu and an interactive layout. The redesigned File Explorer includes a sidebar for easier navigation.

18 Sep 2024

Windows Vulnerability CVE-2024-43461 Reclassified as Previously Exploited

A Windows vulnerability, CVE-2024-43461, has been reclassified as previously exploited by the Void Banshee APT group. Initially disclosed in September 2024, it was used in zero-day attacks before a fix was issued. Microsoft addressed this and other zero-days in the September Patch Tuesday update.

18 Sep 2024

Microsoft to End Windows 10 Support, Users Eye Windows 11 or Future 12

Microsoft will soon end support for Windows 10, urging users to upgrade to Windows 11 or await a potential Windows 12. Concept creator AR 4789 envisions Windows 12.1 with features like simultaneous gaming and browsing, a modern interface, AI integration, and customizable lockscreen backgrounds.

17 Sep 2024

Microsoft Reclassifies Bug as Zero-Day Vulnerability CVE-2024-43461

Microsoft has reclassified a bug from its September Patch Tuesday update as a zero-day vulnerability, CVE-2024-43461, exploited by the threat group "Void Banshee." This affects all supported Windows versions and allows remote code execution. Microsoft advises applying July and September patches.

17 Sep 2024

Microsoft Delays Windows 12 Release Following Departure of Key Executive

Microsoft has delayed the release of Windows 12 following the departure of Panos Panay. Meanwhile, YouTuber BrentTech has unveiled a concept video for Windows 12.1, showcasing a floating taskbar, repositioned system icons, and a reimagined Start menu with integrated widgets and a Phone Link sidebar.

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Windows 11 Enhances File Sharing and Start Menu Layouts

Windows 11 Update Triggers User Frustration with New Issues

Shortcuts to Boost Productivity with Windows Key Features

Efficient Setup Tips for Your New Windows 11 Laptop

Windows 11: Enhance Your Experience with These Key Adjustments

Exploring User Feedback on Windows 11's New Features

Windows Enhances Search and Sharing Features

Microsoft Enhances Windows 11 With New Features

Windows 11 Update Enhances Cloud Search Features

New Windows 11 Update Enhances Privacy and Functionality

Calm Solutions Addressing Windows 11 User Annoyances

Microsoft Updates Windows 11 Amid File Explorer Issues

Windows Continues to Dominate with Versatility and Gaming Prowess

Windows 10 Remains Preferred Amidst Microsoft's Upgrade Push

Microsoft Enforces TPM 2.0 for Windows 11, Enhancing System Security

Windows 10 Default Background is a Photograph, Not CGI

Microsoft Tests Windows 11 Update with Start Menu and Lock Screen Enhancements

Windows 11 Update KB5043185 Introduces New Shared Section in File Explorer

Microsoft to End Support for Windows 7, 8.1, 10 by October 2025

Microsoft Releases September 2024 Preview Update for Windows 10 Version 22H2

Windows 10 Dominates PC Market with User-Friendly Interface and Versatility

Windows 11 Enhances User Experience with New Quality-of-Life Features

Concept Video of Windows 12.1 Highlights Potential Future Design Trends

Windows 11 Enhances Data Security with Advanced Drive Encryption Options

Microsoft Adds Ad Controls to Windows 11, Users Express Concerns

Microsoft Concept Design for Windows 12.1 Highlights Minimalistic Start Menu

Windows Vulnerability CVE-2024-43461 Reclassified as Previously Exploited

Microsoft to End Windows 10 Support, Users Eye Windows 11 or Future 12

Microsoft Reclassifies Bug as Zero-Day Vulnerability CVE-2024-43461

Microsoft Delays Windows 12 Release Following Departure of Key Executive

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