Windows
- Sep- 2024 -24 September
What is UltraAV and Why Did It Appear on My Computer Unexpectedly?
In September 2024, many users were surprised to see a new antivirus program, UltraAV, on their computers without any warning. (Source) This software replaced Kaspersky Antivirus, raising concerns that it might be malware. However, UltraAV is a legitimate antivirus product from Pango Group, known for services like Hotspot Shield and…
- Jul- 2024 -29 July
How to Install WSA with Google Play Store & Magisk
Not too long ago, Microsoft announced that it’ll natively be supporting Android apps on Windows. While that ambition was short-lived, it did give users a bit of a glimpse into what a tightly knit, integrated ecosystem on Windows could look like, if it weren’t for Microsoft’s tenuous agreement with Google.…
- 21 July
How to Fix Blue Screen of Death Caused by CrowdStrike?
On July 19, 2024, a faulty update from CrowdStrike, a cybersecurity company used by many critical infrastructure sectors, caused numerous Windows PCs to experience the infamous ‘Blue Screen of Death (BSOD)’. The issue was caused by a faulty patch introducing incompatibility between a Windows update and CrowdStrike’s Falcon sensor. This…
- Sep- 2023 -2 September
Microsoft Eliminating WordPad in Upcoming Windows Update
Microsoft has just announced that the (slightly) more complex text editor WordPad will be retired in favour of the recently released Notepad. WordPad has been a part of Windows for decades, succeeding as a more feature-rich alternative to Notepad and more basic word processors. Microsoft, however, has decided that the…
- Aug- 2023 -25 August
Windows Insider Preview Build 23531 Released for the Beta Channel
Windows has released the regular Dev Channel Insider Preview Build 23531 today. The build does not bring any new features although a plethora of changes and improvements have been made. The changes have been detailed below. Changes and Improvements [General] [REMINDER] Insider Preview Build Expiration: The expiration date for Insider Preview builds…
- 25 August
Windows Testing New Post-OOBE Experiences in the Latest Insider Preview Build
The weekly update for Windows Insider Preview Canary Channel arrived today, bringing an array of new features. Build 25936 was released today to Canary Channel users, bringing a new out-of-the-box experience feature as well as numerous improvements and bug fixes. Everything is described in detail below. What you see next…
- 24 August
Windows Introduces All-New Settings Homepage in Latest Insider Preview Build
Windows has announced its Windows 11 Insider Preview Build 22621.2262 and Build 22631.2262 (KB5029339) to the Beta Channel today. The new build brings a plethora of features and bug fixes/improvements to users which were previously released for the Dev/Canary channel builds Build 22631.2262 = New features rolling out. Build 22621.2262 = New features…
- 18 August
Snipping Tool Gets Paint/Clipchamp Integration in Latest Beta Insider Preview Build 22631.2199
With the Dev & Canary Channel Preview Builds releasing this week, Windows has also released the Insider Preview Build 22631.2199 and 22621.2199 for its Beta Channel today. Introducing a variety of new features and major bug fixes that were necessary to smoothen the user experience. Build 22631.2199 = New features rolling…
- 18 August
Windows Releases Latest Insider Preview Build 23526 for Dev Channel
Windows has released the latest Insider Preview Build 23526 for the Dev Channel today. The build came just a few days after Microsoft released the Canary Channel preview build. Build 23526 doesn’t include new features but comes with a slew of improvements and performance/feature fixes that were long awaited. Windows…
- 10 August
Snipping Tool Gets Clipchamp Integration in Latest Dev Insider Preview Build 23521
Just like every week, Windows has released its Insider Preview Build 23521 for the Dev Channel today. While this build has no added feature, a slew of bug fixes and improvements have been made to smoothen the user experience of the OS We have compiled the Fixes and Improvements for…
- 10 August
HDR Background Support Now Available for Windows Beta Users, Thanks to Insider Preview Build 22621.2191
Aside from Canary and Dev channel builds, Microsoft has released the latest Windows 11 Insider Preview Build 22621.2191 and Build 22631.2191 (KB5029336) to the Beta Channel. Build 22631.2191 = New features rolling out. Build 22621.2191 = New features off by default. REMINDER: Insiders who were previously on Build 22624 will automatically get moved…
- 10 August
Latest Windows Insider Preview Build 25926 Allows To Write Anywhere on The Screen, Available for Canary Channel Users
The newest Windows build for the Canary Channel was just released today. Windows shared in a blog post that the latest Insider Build 25926 for the Canary Channel includes numerous performance and feature enhancements as well as bug fixes. Improved Screen Casting Experience Windows casting is a great feature for…
- 5 August
Windows Adds Rich Thumbnail Preview for Files on Start Menu in Latest Insider Build 25921 for Canary Channel
Alongside recent Windows Insider Builds for the Dev and Beta Channel, Windows has released the latest build for the Canary Channel today. Sharing in a blog post, Windows announced the latest Insider Build 25921 for the Canary Channel including a slew of performance upgrades and features alongside bug fixes. August…
- 3 August
Windows Introduces Copilot in Latest Beta Build 22631.2129
Microsoft today announced the introduction of Windows 11 Insider Preview Builds 22621.2129 and 22631.2129 to the Beta Channel, bringing a slew of intriguing new features to the platform. Among the new features is the Windows Copilot Preview, an AI-powered tool first announced at the Build conference in May. The Windows…
- 2 August
Windows Introduces .JXR HDR Background Support in Latest Insider Build 23516 for the Dev Channel
Microsoft is releasing Windows 11 build 23516 for devices in the Windows Insider Program’s Dev Channel. The company is making accessible a host of updates and upgrades for existing functionality in this version. According to the official updates, Build 23516 for Windows 11 provides modifications to the Cast function with…
- Jul- 2023 -27 July
Windows Brings New Outlook App for its Canary Channel in Newest 25915 Build
Microsoft also often updates the Canary Channel for its Windows Features and the Dev Channel. The Canary Channel is where users may try out new features before they are rolled out to everyone else. The newest Windows Insider Preview Build 25915 has now been released for the Canary Channel and…
- 27 July
Windows Launches Insider Build 23511 for Dev Channel, Here is What’s New
Windows 11 Insider Preview Build 23511 was released recently for the Dev Channel, bringing with it some exciting new features that had been absent for some time. Here, we detail the changes and improvements introduced by the most recent update. Windows Spotlight After experimenting with several different visual styles for…
- 26 July
Windows Introduces Traditional Chinese Support for Narrator in Latest Insider Build 22621.2115
Two years have passed since Windows 11‘s release, and after a rocky beginning, it has matured into a stable version with lots of new support and features. Since Windows 11 was an abrupt change from its predecessor, Windows 10, it was plagued by performance and compatibility issues that necessitated gradual…
- Nov- 2022 -16 November
You Can Now Play Casual Games Like Minesweeper and Solitaire on Microsoft Teams
Microsoft Teams is sort of a messaging app, but for organizations and enterprises. And because of its professional use case, the Redmond giant has built in several tools to help teammates collaborate better. Now, the company is introducing the Games for Work app, which will let users play casual games…
- Jan- 2020 -15 January
Last Free Update For Windows 7 Released, KB4534310 And KB45343140 Are The Final Security And Critical Update Before End Of Life
Microsoft has sent out the last free security update for the Windows 7 operating system. The KB4534310 contains security patches and critical updates and should be considered the final free update to the aging operating system. Strangely, despite Windows 7 having officially reached its End of Life on January 14,…