Windows
- Sep- 2023 -17 September
Windows 11 Latest Security Update Causing Issues for Starfield Players
A large number of users have reported problems with Starfield after installing the September 2023 cumulative update for Windows. KB5030219 is a necessary security update from the Patch Tuesday cycle in September 2023. Some PC players, especially those playing Starfield, are complaining that the latest security update has caused a…
- 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…
- 16 August
You can Now Use Voice Access on Your Lock Screen, Thanks to Windows Canary Insider Preview Build 25931
Windows has released the latest Canary Channel Insider Preview Build 25931 for its Users and introduced many new features that were previously released for the Dev channel and have made their way to the Canary Channel. We have compiled the details of all new features including major fixes from Microsoft…
- 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…
- Mar- 2023 -28 March
Fix: ‘Local Security Authority protection is off’ but its on issue
“Local Security Authority Protection is off. Your Device may be vulnerable” is a warning that displays when the UI (User Interface) of Security Settings app is glitched. This happens if the LSA is disabled from the registry key instead of settings app. As these UI elements check the value of…
- 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…
- Oct- 2022 -21 October
Windows PC Optimization Tool Shows Up on the Microsoft Store
There are tons of PC optimization apps available on the internet, for example there’s AVG TuneUp, and the very popular CCleaner. Now it seems, Microsoft will also have a go at it, with their new PC Manager app. This is a great move by Microsoft, as most of these optimization…
- Aug- 2022 -17 August
New Native WhatsApp Windows Application Enables Texting Even When Your Phone is Offline
WhatsApp Web is a godsend for people who work on a desktop. But, unfortunately, the desktop app is very slow and clunky, and even the web version has similar issues. It seems the messaging giant has finally taken note, and recently released a new app for Windows users. The previous…
- 10 August
OneDrive Turns 15 as Microsoft Celebrates With a Revamped Home Experience
Microsoft is celebrating the 15th anniversary of OneDrive, and marking the event with new announcements for the service. Microsoft is revamping the OneDrive experience with an all new home experience. The new OneDrive home will display the most relevant files at the top, categorising them into recently used files and…
- 9 August
Arm64EC Leaves Experimental Mode, Gets Official Support on Windows 11
Microsoft announced Arm64EC last year, which was a new application binary interface (ABI) for Windows 11 on ARM. This enabled easier development of interoperable apps that run on both x64 and ARM. Since it’s announcement last year, Arm64EC was in experimental mode undergoing further testing and bug fixes. Finally, Arm64EC…
- 3 August
Latest Windows 11 Insider Preview Build Brings a New PC Game Pass Widget
Microsoft is releasing yet another Windows 11 Insider Preview Build to the dev channel. Build 25174 actually has some decent additions, including a new PC Game Pass widget, and also a decent number of fixes with that. New Game Pass Widget Windows 11 puts a lot of focus on…
- Jul- 2022 -20 July
Windows Terminal Finally Becomes The Default Windows 11 Command Line With New Insider Build
Microsoft has recently released another Windows Insider preview build to the beta channel. These are actually two builds, Windows 11 Insider Preview Build 22621.436 and Build 22622.436. The only difference being, the higher build number will have the new features turned on by default. Build 22622.436 has an new an…
- Jun- 2022 -11 June
New Windows Insider Preview Build Adds File Explorer Tabs and Dynamic Widgets on your Taskbar
Microsoft has just started pushing out yet another Insider Preview Build for Windows 11, this time exclusive to the Dev Channel. Build 25136 introduces a couple of highly-anticipated, new features that aim to enhance the user experience across the board. This update comes just two days after the recent Release…
- May- 2022 -28 May
New Windows 11 Insider Preview Build Brings Improvements to Account Settings Page
Microsoft has released yet another Windows 11 Insider preview build to the dev channel. Preview build 25126 is light on new features, but it does address some pressing bugs from earlier Insider releases. In an earlier Windows 11 Insider Preview Build, Microsoft made it easier for users to track their…
- Apr- 2022 -8 April
Here’s Everything New in Windows 11 Insider Preview Build 22593
Microsoft has recently released another Windows Insider preview build to the dev and beta channel. Windows 11 Preview Build 22593 is light on new features, but brings plentiful of bug fixes to improve the overall user experience. The file explorer’s default homepage on Windows is now renamed to home, from…
- 5 April
Microsoft is Integrating Windows 365 Natively into Windows 11 With 4 New Features
Microsoft was one of the first companies back in the pre-pandemic era (yes, life before COVID did exist) to hop on the hybrid workplace bandwagon. Companies that hire employees to work both physically at designated offices and remotely at their home were consistently growing in prevalence. Since most firms use…
- Mar- 2022 -21 March
New Windows 11 Preview Build Features Deeper Android Integration with Your Phone App Update
Microsoft has recently released another Windows Insider preview build to the dev channel. Windows 11 Preview Build 22579 brings a host of improvements and some new features like multi-touch gestures and the option to exclude removable USB drives from BitLocker encryption. You can read about the significant changes below, or…
- 10 March
Valve Releases Windows 10 Drivers for the Steam Deck
Valve promised Windows support for its handheld-console, the Steam Deck, when it was initially announced last year. Fast forward almost a year and the Steam Deck has started shipping to its first set of customers but without any real support for Windows. That finally changes today. Valve has just released…
- 10 March
New Windows 11 Insider Preview Build Resurrects Movie Maker, Albeit For a Price
Microsoft has recently pushed another Windows 11 Insider Preview Build to the dev channel. Preview Build 22572 introduces two new applications as inbox apps, a new search highlight feature, and an updated UI for Print Queue among other things. You can read about the major additions below, and for the…
- Feb- 2022 -26 February
New Windows 11 Insider Preview Build Brings Updated Taskbar Design for Tablets
Windows on ARM is still a mixed bag, although it has continued to improve steadily over the years. Recently, Microsoft released a new Windows 11 preview build for ARM64 PCs with new UI optimisations for tablets. Windows 11 Insider Preview Build 22563 introduces a new taskbar state for tablets to…
- 16 February
Windows 11 Gets Android App Support, New Notepad and Media Player Apps, and Taskbar Enhancements in Major Update
Despite a somewhat shaky start, Windows 11 is going strong. At launch, it was riddled with bugs and strange inconveniences but Microsoft has worked hard to patch up everything. I am Windows 11 Insider myself and even on the Beta Channel, the builds are almost perfectly stable with no noticeable…
- Jan- 2022 -9 January
Microsoft PowerToys Adds Always-on-Top Window Functionality, Finally Offering A Native Solution For Pinning Windows
Microsoft’s PowerToys is getting better by the day. What started out as a niche collection of tools and utilities meant to assist power users is quickly turning into a Windows must-have. Thanks to winning features such as the Run launcher, Color Picker, and FancyZones, and its recent Microsoft Store availability,…
- Dec- 2021 -15 December
Windows Terminal is Becoming the Default Command Line Experience in Windows 11
Since the dawn of time, the default terminal emulator in Windows has been the Windows Console Host (conhost.exe). Therefore, the default command line experience was tied to Windows Console Host as PowerShell and Command Prompt, and other terminals, would always open inside it. This is about to change. Starting in…
- Nov- 2021 -24 November
Microsoft Edge (Stable) Just Got A Whole Lot More Secure But At A Slight Performance Cost
Microsoft has just released stable version 96.0.1054.29 for Microsoft Edge over the past weekend and while it does bring a wide variety of new features and improvements, there is one addition that clearly stands out. Super Duper Secure Mode, a special high-security mode inside Microsoft Edge, is now part of…
- 17 November
Microsoft Kills x64 Emulation on ARM-based Windows 10 PCs and Makes It Exclusive to Windows 11 Only
Last year back in October, Microsoft announced that it has joined hands with Qualcomm in efforts of making x64 emulation possible on Windows 10 on ARM, aka Windows 10 devices running on ARM processors. This was quite the exciting news as it finally gave users hope that proper 64-bit x86…
- 17 November
Windows 11 is Getting A New Media Player
Microsoft has never quite been able to find its grips with a go-to media player for Windows. Let’s be honest, people only use the Windows Media Player because they don’t have the actual player they want to use installed or maybe because it’s too much of an effort to change…
- 13 November
Microsoft Releases Windows 11 Build 22000.346 With New Emojis And A Laundry List Of Bug Fixes
Fresh off the heels of Build 22499, Microsoft has just released a new cumulative update for Windows 11, but this time in the Beta and Release Preview channels. Build 22000.346 is essentially a fix dump as it brings forth a plethora of quality of life improvements to Windows 11 while…
- 1 November
A New Version Of Windows Defender is Coming To Windows 10 and 11
Security is one of the most essential aspects of any operating system. As such, Windows 10 and 11 come with a modern, native anti-malware component built in to protect users from all kinds of harmful software. So, when you do your risky business, you feel safe even without a third-party…
- Sep- 2021 -29 September
Microsoft Finally Releases The Redesigned Paint App For Windows 11, But Only For Insiders
Preparations for Windows 11‘s general availability on October 5 are in full swing. However, that doesn’t mean Microsoft has forgotten the Insider version of Windows 11, in fact, that’s where the exciting stuff is happening. Just announced today, a redesigned version of the iconic Paint app is making its way…
- 17 September
Microsoft Finally Rolls Out Redesigned Photos App To Insiders and Releases PowerToys in the Microsoft Store
Things are starting to ramp up as we approach Windows 11‘s initial release of October 5. Microsoft is patching the little corners and crevices up in time to make the general availability version of Windows as polished as possible. While the version we’ll see on October 5 isn’t going to…
- 10 September
Microsoft Releases Windows 11 Insider Preview Build 22454 and 22000.184
As we inch closer to Windows 11‘s launch, Microsoft is still releasing regular updates to the Windows Insider Program to ensure that the OS is ready for its October 5 release. Today, Microsoft announced two new Insider Preview builds separately and these are definitely more incremental updates than feature-packed ones.…
- Aug- 2021 -28 August
Can’t Meet Windows 11’s Minimum Requirements? Microsoft is Hear To Rub It In Even More!
Microsoft became the victim of severe backlash after it initially announced the system requirements for Windows 11. The minimum set of hardware compatible with Microsoft’s upcoming OS was astronomically high compared to the same for its contemporary, Windows 10. Immediately afterwards, Microsoft released a statement saying it will revaluate its…
- 18 August
Windows 10 August Update Breaks Alt+Tab Task Switcher Functionality: Here’s How To Fix It
Microsoft pushed the August update for Windows 10 last week. It came as part of the “Patch Tuesday” set of updates which basically means it’s a mandatory security patch that comes with a whole bunch of, you guessed it, important security fixes. Unfortunately, Windows 10 KB5005033, while a necessary update, has…
- 10 August
Windows Defender Not Working in Latest Windows 11 Preview Build: Here’s How To Fix It
The latest Windows 11 preview build comes with a critical security bug that affects Windows Defender. Build 20000.120, the latest build to be released in both the Dev and Beta channels, has an issue with Windows Defender when you try to open it. When you go to the Windows Security…
- 9 August
Microsoft’s xCloud Gaming Service Now Available from the Xbox App for Windows
xCloud has been available for web browsers since June of this year, but now Microsoft has added the cloud gaming service to its native Xbox app for Windows, allowing you to access 100+ games from the Xbox app. The feature is in beta testing right now, so you have to…
- 1 August
A Deep-Dive Into The Bugs and Glitches That Plague Windows 11’s First Beta
Last week, Microsoft announced Preview Build 2200.100 for Windows 11 Insiders. Even though the update brought a handful of enhancements and provided an improved user experience, it wasn’t perfect. A prominent reason behind this was the build, along with every other update up until now, was released only in the…
- Jul- 2021 -27 July
Windows Server Will No Longer Be Updated Twice A Year, Microsoft Confirms
Earlier this year, Microsoft announced Windows Server 2022, the successor to Windows Server 2019 and its latest update to the server counterparts of Windows. Today, via an official blog post over on the Microsoft GitHub, it was revealed that starting from Server 2022, Microsoft will drop support for the Semi-Annual Channel servicing option…
- Nov- 2020 -20 November
Google Chrome For Windows 7 Will Continue To Work For Two More Years As Companies Continue To Use Obsolete OS
Google Chrome web browser will continue to work on Windows 7, the obsolete OS that has been succeeded by Windows 8 and even Windows 10. The popular web browser, based on the Google Chromium base, was to stop working on Windows 7 next year but has received an extension of…
- Oct- 2020 -13 October
Microsoft Windows 10 Will Now Warn About Apps Autostart Setting During Installation To Stop System Slowdown
Microsoft Windows Operating System has always allowed apps to trigger an automatic start at system boot. However, quite a few applications have a negative impact not only on the startup process but also on the overall performance. Microsoft Windows 10 Latest Insider Preview Build for Windows Insider Participants includes a…
- 13 October
Windows 10 v2004 Update Caused Chrome Browser Problems But It Has A Fix For Sync And Cookies Issues
The latest Windows 10 Feature Update is October 2020 or 20H2, but the v2004 or 20H1 had caused the Google Chrome web browser on some PCs to malfunction. There’s, however, a fix that addresses the weird behavior of the Chrome browser. The solution does not come from Microsoft but has…
- 11 October
Microsoft Windows 10 To Support Hardware-Accelerated AV1 Codec Promising Lower Data Consumption, And Better Battery Usage During Streaming
Microsoft Windows 10 will soon have native support for the AV1 Codec. The support for the codec will allow Windows 10 PCs to stream high-bitrate and UHD resolution video from streaming platforms securely. The codec will specifically benefit laptops as the codec is optimized for better quality, lower data, and…
- 2 October
Windows 10 Latest Preview Update Includes Multiple Features Including Monitoring And Alerting Users About Storage Drive
Windows 10 Insider Preview Build 20226, currently available for Windows Insiders in the Dev Channel, includes quite a few features. The most notable feature, however, is the early warning system that will alert users about storage drives. The feature will monitor and report about the internal storage drives if they…
- Sep- 2020 -30 September
Windows on ARM PCs Will Run Every Application That Works On Intel And AMD CPUs As 64-Bit Support Confirmed
Windows 10 on ARM has been evolving steadily, but there was a huge limitation. The Windows 10 OS designed to be operational on ARM Chips was able to emulate or run 32-Bit Applications but was unable to run 64-Bit Applications. This constraint will soon be eliminated as Microsoft has confirmed…
- 29 September
Microsoft Is Sending Old And Outdated Drivers Through Windows 10 Update To Some PCs
Windows 10 OS Update is delivering some incorrect, old, and outdated drivers. Microsoft appears to have been sending some wrong and inappropriate drivers to some machines. Windows 10 OS users are advised to avoid some driver updates that might arrive in the next few days to avoid the accidental installation…
- 26 September
Early Windows OS Versions Source Code Leaks Online, Possibly Threatening Windows 10, But Microsoft Still Silent?
The source code for Windows XP, Windows Server 2003, and other old Microsoft operating systems has reportedly leaked online. Although there’s no official confirmation about the authenticity and accuracy of the alleged source code, the newer operating systems from Microsoft could be in danger of exploitation. Microsoft hasn’t yet offered…
- 19 September
Windows 10 Version 2009 Update Released To Release Preview Channel And Available For Download To Insider Participants
Microsoft has released Windows 10 October 2020 Update, also known as the Windows 10 Version 2009, 20H2, or just October Update as part of ‘Seeker Experience’. The latest Cumulative Feature Update for Windows 10 is available for download and installation to Windows Insider participants as part of the Release Preview…
- 11 September
Microsoft Attempting To Optimize ‘Project Union’ That Ties Traditional Win32 Apps With UWP For Windows 10?
Microsoft has been attempting to close the wide divide between the traditional and still relevant Win32 Apps, and the fairly recent UWP (Universal Windows Platform) Apps. With the Project Union, Windows 10 might have a unified operational platform for applications. Microsoft Windows 10 is undergoing some massive changes owing to…
- 7 September
Microsoft Windows 10 Getting Security Microcode Patches For Intel Hardware And Compatibility Update
Microsoft has begun sending out a new batch of microcode updates for Windows 10. These are specifically intended for computers running Intel processors. They are supposed to mitigate the security risks from newly discovered vulnerabilities inside Intel processors. Additionally, the company is also sending out a ‘Compatibility Update’ which appears…
- 2 September
Microsoft Accepts Windows 10 ‘ESENT’ Warning Error Message Bug After v2004 20H1 Feature Update
Microsoft has acknowledged a weird bug in Windows 10 after users update to the latest feature update. Several users of Windows 10 v2004 or 20H1 have been receiving ESENT warning messages. Microsoft has confirmed that the upcoming cumulative update should include a fix to the issue. Microsoft has officially recognized…
- Aug- 2020 -29 August
Windows 10 OS Users On Older Versions Being Served With KB4023057 Again To Undo Changes Preventing Update To Latest Version
The infamous KB4023057, a non-critical, non-security update is back. Windows 10 OS users, particularly on the older versions, are cautioned to be on the lookout for the update. The KB4023057 is periodically released by Microsoft to get Windows 10 OS users to update to the latest major or stable feature…
- 29 August
Windows 10 ‘Settings’ App Continues To Become As Control Panel Is Steadily Degraded For Its Eventual Retirement
Microsoft has made a few more changes that make the new ‘Settings’ App even more powerful and relevant. The decades-old Control Panel is still relevant and useful, but Microsoft is expected to retire the same in favor of the Settings app, and the latest changes clearly reflect the same. The…
- 23 August
Windows 10 Remote Desktop App UWP Client Version Latest Update Available For Download And Install For Insider Participants Contains Many New Features
Microsoft has released the latest version of the Windows 10 Remote Desktop App. The Client side of the Universal Windows Platform App (UWP) has been completely rewritten with aspects such as universal compatibility, speed, reliability, and performance aspects, given precedence. There are several new features and functionalities that Windows 10…
- 22 August
Windows 10 Insider Preview Build 20197 Released For Download And Install Contains New Powerful Settings Menu
After a failed release earlier this week, Microsoft’s Windows Insider team has released the Windows 10 Insider Preview Build 20197 to the Dev Channel. Some of the most noted changes include an even more powerful Settings App, alteration of the ALT+TAB behavior, and few more tweaks in addition to bug…
- 9 August
Microsoft’s “Your Phone” App is Now Having Problems With it’s Calling Feature
Microsoft introduced calling support for Your Phone App back in October this year. Windows 10 Insiders can use the feature to receive incoming calls right on their desktop. With the release of this feature, you no longer need to pick up your phone to make or receive calls. However, Windows…
- Jul- 2020 -20 July
Windows 10X As Web-First OS Streaming Apps From Cloud And Compete Against Google Chrome OS?
Windows 10X, the lightweight iteration of Windows 10 Operating System, is reportedly being repositioned as a “Web-First” OS. The platform will perform as an OS in the cloud, and stream apps from remote servers with no or limited local installation. Microsoft is apparently rethinking the Windows 10X deployment strategy. According…
- 16 July
Microsoft Breaks Outlook This Time With New Update, Here’s How You Can Fix It
Microsoft has broken something again and this time it looks like Outlook is on the receiving end. Users all over the world are reporting a crash with the 0xc0000005 error message. Microsoft has already acknowledged the issue and issued the following statement – “We’re investigating an issue affecting user access…
- 2 July
Microsoft Windows 10 Hardware-Accelerated GPU Scheduling Get NVIDIA And AMD Support
Microsoft Windows 10 had received an important feature that modern-day GPUs can utilize and benefit the GPU runtimes. The Windows 10 May 2020, 20H1 v2004 Cumulative Update contains the new Hardware-Accelerated GPU Scheduling feature, which remained ‘Off’ by default. However, with NVIDIA and now AMD lending its support to the…
- Jun- 2020 -24 June
New Windows Terminal Preview v1.1 Latest Version Available For Download With New Features And Functionalities
Microsoft has released the latest version of the popular Windows Terminal. The first preview of the open-source terminal application, since releasing version 1.0, includes several new features and functionalities. The terminal application is popular with Windows OS power users as well as those who regularly use Windows Subsystem for Linux…
- 24 June
Microsoft Improves Faulty Driver Detection To Ensure Quick Rollback And Trades System Stability For Fastest Driver Deployment By Targeting ‘Cohorts’
Microsoft has been steadily improving its processes in relation to driver updates. The latest policy to ensure system stability is maintained during device driver update deployment, Microsoft is now targeting ‘cohorts’ or identically configured computers. Beginning this month, the company has already started blocking driver updates that fail to meet…
- 13 June
Microsoft Store Has Mystery ‘Windows Feature Experience Pack’ For Windows 10 With New Entry For ‘Performance’
Microsoft Store has had a rather strange ‘Windows Feature Experience Pack’ for the Windows 10 operating system for quite some time. The entry remained dormant for almost six months but has seen some activity after Microsoft released Windows 10 v2004, 20H1, or May 2020 Cumulative Feature Update. It appears the…
- 3 June
Windows OS Task Manager Secret Tips And Tricks Revealed By Developers Who Worked For Microsoft
The Task Manager is a very powerful and informative tool for the Windows Operating System. In fact, when the entire computer refuses to function or cooperate, users have to summon the Task Manager. An ex-Microsoft developer who worked on the core Task Manager development has now come forth with some…
- May- 2020 -31 May
Windows 10 20H1 2004 Blocked By Windows Security App? Here’s A Solution To Install Latest May 2020 Cumulative Update Facing ‘Failure To Install’ Issue
The Windows 10 20H1 v2004 Cumulative Update has gone live. But the Windows 10 May 2020 Feature Update has already started to face some major issues with installation. Quite a few eager Windows 10 OS users have noticed the large update is being blocked from installing. Incidentally, the main problem…
- 31 May
Microsoft Windows 10 Gets Better Graphics Driver Evaluations To Improve Stability, Performance And Driver Quality
Microsoft has indicated it is now further optimizing the way to evaluate how well Graphics Drivers work with Windows 10 OS. By extensively analyzing data about seemingly random system crashes and hangs in games, Microsoft claims it can ensure only good quality and absolutely compatible graphics drivers are sent across…
- 30 May
Windows 10 20H1 May 2020 Update v2004 Causing ‘Cortana Is Not Available’ Error, Here’s How To Fix
The Windows 10 May 2020 Cumulative Feature Update has started arriving on Windows 10 installations, and has reportedly brought several weird issues including ‘Failure to Install’. The latest issue a few people are facing is the breakdown of the Cortana virtual assistant. A few users have complained that they are…
- 28 May
Windows 10 May 2020 v2004 20H1 Feature Update Packs DirectX 12 Ultimate, Improved Ray Tracing Support, DirectX Mesh Shader And Many Other Features For PC Gaming
PC Gaming on Windows 10 is about to receive a big boost in the latest Feature Update scheduled to arrive this month. The Windows 10 May 2020 Feature Update, also known as the Win10 v2004 or 20H1, comes with several useful little improvements all over the OS. However, Microsoft has put in a…
- 26 May
Windows 10 Next Major Cumulative Update Codenamed 21H1 or ‘Fe’ Features Leak?
Microsoft may have accidentally offered a few important details, including new features that could be included in the next major Cumulative Update for Windows 10. While the upcoming Windows 10 May 2020 Feature update, also known as 20H1 or Win10 v2004 is already finalized, future updates are still being readied.…
- 26 May
Windows 10 May 2020 20H1 v2004 Cumulative Feature Update To Allow Users Block Potentially Unwanted Apps, Here’s How To Activate And Use The Feature
Microsoft Windows 10 OS is about to get the eagerly awaited May 2020 Cumulative Feature Update. The Windows 10 v2004 or 20H1 update includes several new features, functionality improvements, and stability enhancement along with bug-fixes. One of the features, important from a security perspective, grants the ability to prevent the…
- 24 May
Microsoft Accepts BSOD And Other Issues Caused By Latest Updates Which Arrived On May 2020 Patch Tuesday In Windows 10
The latest Cumulative Updates which arrived as part of the May 2020 Patch Tuesday, have been causing several issues with Windows 10 installations. Microsoft has now officially acknowledged some of the problems caused by the patches. Interestingly, Microsoft appears to have taken a slightly different approach, and attempted to collate…
- 17 May
‘Failure To Install’ Issue In Windows 10 Forces Microsoft To Releases Revised Patch Tuesday Security Updates?
Microsoft has reissued some important security updates and patches that were recently released as part of the May Patch-Day Security Update. The company notes that some of the Windows OS users had complained about ‘Failure To Install’ issues with the latest security patches. Microsoft assures that the revised security patches…
- 5 May
Windows 10X To Run On Single-Screen Devices Also Confirms Microsoft As OS Usage Surges On Laptops And Portable Devices
Windows 10X will also work on single-screen laptops, Ultrabooks, and notebook computers indicated Microsoft. The slim iteration of the Windows 10 Operating System (OS) was being designed and optimized for multi-screen and foldable computing devices. Microsoft has realigned the intended end-use of Windows 10X, the modified and simplified variant of…
- Apr- 2020 -13 April
Lenovo Brings Its Powerful Voice Assistant For Windows 10 to Compete With Cortana
Microsoft is all set to phase out Cortana from its Windows 10 strategy, as the company split up the digital assistant from Windows 10 search with the release of Windows 10 May 2019 Update. Recently, Microsoft has turned Cortana into a standalone app in Windows 10. Even though Microsoft’s Cortana…
- Mar- 2020 -29 March
If You’re Still Running These Older Versions, It’s Time To Upgrade To Windows 10 v1909
The impact of the COVID-19 outbreak turned out to be larger than expected and still continues to evolve. Many countries have now advised their citizens to stay at home. Which resulted in the widespread disruption to business all over the world. Almost all the businesses based in locked-down regions have…
- 13 March
Someone Just Found A Way To Resolve The Surface Pro 7 Random Shutdown Problem
Microsoft Surface line has been plagued with various technical issues over the past few years. These issues particularly appear to affect new Surface devices. Surface Pro 7 users suffered battery drain and random shutdown issues for months. While the unexpected shutdown issue first came to light on December 20, 2019,…
- Feb- 2020 -20 February
Microsoft’s New Update Experience Makes It Easier To Prepare For Driver Compatibility Issues
Windows 10 users have been complaining about the Windows 10 update experience for years. There are numerous occasions when Microsoft’s updates created chaos for Windows 10 users. As a quick reminder, Microsoft pushed numerous buggy driver updates last year which affected a large number of people. However, until now, Microsoft…
- 19 February
Windows 7 Source Code To Become Open Source For Better Development Of Security Updates After End Of Life?
Windows 7 crossed its End of Life Support date about a month ago. Since then, 0Patch has come forth with a micro-patch for a security vulnerability. In fact, even Microsoft sent out a patch to address an issue the company caused through the last official security update. However, with the…
- 13 February
Windows 7 Extended Security Updates Bypass Still Works For Everyone
As we already know, Windows 7 OS reached its end of support deadline on January 14, 2020. There is no option for Home users to extend support for their Windows 7 devices. But Microsoft allows Enterprise and Business users to join the ESU program in order to be eligible for…
- Jan- 2020 -29 January
Some Windows 10 Users Can’t Make Phone Calls With Your Phone App
No doubt, phone call functionality was one of the highly anticipated features in Your Phone App. The capability was initially available to Windows Insiders. Although Microsoft announced the general availability of the feature last month, still some lucky users got access to it. Now Microsoft has released the phone call…
- 24 January
Windows 7 Receives Its First Ever Third-party Security Patch For IE 11 Vulnerability From 0Patch After Microsoft Ends Free Support
Security company 0Patch has done what Microsoft hasn’t for Windows 7, the OS MS terminated recently. 0Patch has released a security patch that addresses a vulnerability in Internet Explorer. The patch is incidentally the first of its kind for Windows 7 after it reached its End of Life on January…
- 17 January
Windows 10 Latest Patch KB4528760 And KB4534273 To Fix Security Bug Reported By NSA Failing To Install With Generic Error Message
An important Security Patch for Windows 10 operating system is failing to install on quite a few computers. The patch addresses a flaw tagged as ‘Important’. Incidentally, the security vulnerability was discovered and reported by the United States’ National Security Agency (NSA). Apparently, the KB4528760 is meant for the latest…
- 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,…
- 4 January
Cortana Beta Standalone App v2 With Streamlined Settings For Windows 10 2004 Onwards Can Be Downloaded From Microsoft Store
Microsoft Windows 10 latest feature update, officially tagged 2004, is almost ready. Microsoft is currently applying finishing touches to the same. However, the company has made some significant changes to Cortana, the always-on virtual assistant. After significantly scaling down the availability of Cortana on smartphones running Android and iOS, Microsoft…
- Dec- 2019 -30 December
Windows 10 Users Claim November 2019 Update Forces PCs To Mysteriously Wake Up From Sleep
No doubt, we all have been using the sleep option in Windows 10 to save energy. It makes sure that you quickly resume your work without waiting for Windows to complete the start-up process. As a matter of fact, your PC enters into a power-saving mode when you put it…
- 27 December
Hack Allows You To Join The Windows 10 Insider Program Without A Microsoft Account
Previously, getting enrolled in the Windows Insider Program used to be a big hassle for Windows users. However, Microsoft simplified the process with the release of Windows 10. Although the process is much simpler as compared to the past still, there are many technicalities involved in the process. Anyone who…
- 27 December
Did Microsoft Kill Off Call Pop-Up Window In The Latest Skype Update?
Microsoft is constantly working on new features for its popular chat application Skype. However, it’s killing out many important features at the same time. The company is pretty brutal at removing all those features that it thinks that people are not using them. The worst thing is we can’t really…
- 20 December
Windows 7 Security Essentials Will Continue To Receive Support And Updates Even After OS Reaches End Of Life
Microsoft Windows 7 may reach End of Support or End of Life on January 14, 2020, but the core software protecting the operating system will continue to receive critical security updates and support. A Microsoft engineer has clearly indicated that Microsoft Security Essentials will continue to receive support and updates…
- 15 December
Microsoft’s December 2019 Patch Tuesday Update Is Causing Reboot Loop On Windows 7 Systems
As we all know, Patch Tuesday updates have a terrible history of bringing serious issues and bugs for Windows users. Microsoft has released new updates for Windows 7 PCs as a part of this month’s Patch Tuesday cycle. It seems like the latest update KB4530734 falls under the category of problematic…
- 13 December
Microsoft Unveils New Icons And Logo For Windows 10 OS, MS Office And Other Apps Incl. Windows Explorer, Alarm, Clock, Contacts
Microsoft appears to be redesigning the aesthetics and cosmetic appearance of several programs, services, apps, and platforms. The company unveiled new icons for the Windows 10 operating system. Many other applications, including Windows Explorer, Alarm, Clock, Contacts, etc. will also get a new set of icons. If that’s not enough,…
- 1 December
Skype for Mac Update Breaks Skype Directory Service, Here’s How You Can Fix It
Some macOS & iOS users are complaining about an annoying bug on the Microsoft Skype app that restricts them from finding new contacts. It seems to be a serious issue with the Skype Directory which was caused by the latest Skype for Mac Update. A number of furious users highlighted…
- Nov- 2019 -22 November
Microsoft Releases Windows 10 1909 Generic Product Keys For All Supported Versions
Microsoft released Windows 10 v1909 with some interesting enhancements in terms of reliability and performance. As expected, it was a minor update that didn’t bring major changes for Windows 10 users. The Redmond giant generally releases Generic product keys to help users complete the Windows 10 installation process. Microsoft has…
- Oct- 2019 -31 October
Installing Latest Windows 10 KB4522355 Cumulative Update Returns Start Menu Crash If It Doesn’t Fail To Install
Windows 10 users who were greeted with a new Cumulative Update, officially tagged as KB4522355, could face issues with the Start Menu crashing. Interestingly, those users who cannot install the update should consider themselves safe. Microsoft released the KB4522355 on October 24, and it is primarily meant for Windows 10…
- 29 October
Windows 10X Leak Confirms Microsoft Is Secretly Working On A Major Overhaul For File Explorer
Microsoft is constantly trying to cope up with the new bugs that have been reported by Windows 10 users for the last 5 years. Thankfully, Microsoft’s engineers focused on design issues as well. The Redmond giant redesigned different components of Windows 10 along the way. However, File Explorer is something…
- 22 October
Microsoft Lifts Windows 10 Version 1903 Upgrade Block On Surface Book 2 Devices, Releases Firmware Updates For Surface Pro 7 and Surface Pro 3
Windows 10 May 2019 Update introduced a series of bugs for people around the world. The impact of these issues was large enough that Microsoft ended up spending an entire summer to fix these bugs. The major feature update didn’t spare the Surface Book 2 and Microsoft placed an upgrade…
- 18 October
Latest Windows 10 October Patch Tuesday Cumulative Update KB4517389 Causes BSOD Failures On Laptops?
The latest cumulative update sent to Windows 10 version 1903 as part of the October Patch Tuesday, has been causing several weird behavioral issues within multiple components. Quite recently, we reported about the update breaking Start Menu and crashing the Microsoft Classic Edge browser. While several users have noticed the…
- 7 October
Windows 10 KB4524147 Might Delete Your Files, Break Windows Search And More
September patch Tuesday Updates turned out to be problematic for Windows 10 users. Many of them reported issues with printing after the installation of these updates. Considering the intensity of this issue, Microsoft has released a new Windows 10 cumulative update KB4524147. The update resolves this issue for both Windows…
- 1 October
Even More Windows 7 Users Can Get Security Updates For Next Three Years Confirms Microsoft By Including SMEs In The ESU Program
Windows 7 is rapidly approaching its official End of Support Life. Microsoft has remained , the date after which Windows 7 installations would not receive even critical security updates. However, as recent developments have routinely indicated, Microsoft is gradually loosening up and allowing more Windows 7 machines to be part…
- Sep- 2019 -28 September
Microsoft Could Formally Announce Windows 10 version 1909 On October 2nd
It’s the end of September and Microsoft is all set to release the next feature update next month. The company is still in the process of finalizing the development of Windows 10 version 1909. People have already spotted Windows 10 19H2 Build 18363.356 ESD on WSUS. The regular release schedule…
- 27 September
Windows 10 Update KB4517211 Breaks Cortana Search Functionality, Turns Off Windows Defender
Microsoft rolled out new Windows 10 cumulative updates for support versions of Windows 10. The tech giant specifically pushed KB4517211 for PCs running Windows 10 version 1903. The update brings a handful of quality improvements and fixes a series of bugs in the OS. The changelog suggests that KB4517211 specifically…
- 20 September
Microsoft Fixes Most Bugs Caused By Latest September 2019 Patch Tuesday Cumulative Update Including Search And Start Menu, Windows Defender, Orange Tint And Even CPU Spike
Microsoft Windows 10 operating system has been the recipient of several bugs and weird issues in the month of September, this year. The most recent Windows 10 Cumulative Update that Microsoft sent for the latest stable version of Windows 10, which is 1903, on September 10, was by far one…
- 19 September
Windows 10 OS September 2019 Update Causing Windows Defender Failure In Scanning And Protecting As Well?
Windows 10 users have been facing a string of weird issues after applying the latest September 2019 update to Windows 10 1903 version. The latest bug appears to be in Windows Defender, the most widely used and popular choice of free antivirus software suites for Windows Operating System. Several users…
- 17 September
Windows 10 IME Bug Causes High CPU Usage & Unresponsiveness
Windows 10 is the latest and most likely the final iteration of the Windows lineup by Microsoft. Microsoft dubbed it the complete platform and yet even today, we find bugs in the operating system. Microsoft also takes it upon itself to refer to these bugs in public announcements. One such…
- 16 September
Intel And Broadcom WiFi Adapters Not Working On Windows 10 1903, Acknowledges Microsoft And Promises Fix In Next Update
Microsoft Windows 10 1903, which is the latest stable version of the popular PC operating system, may have problems with Wireless Adapters made by Intel as well as Broadcom. These could stop functioning abruptly without any indication or warning, acknowledged Microsoft on Twitter. There is a simple fix to get…
- 14 September
Windows 8.1 Update KB4516067 Breaks IE11 On Surface RT/Surface 2 Devices
We have already reported that this month’s Patch Tuesday updates introduced a new series of issues for Windows 10 users. However, it looks like the impact is not limited to the latest version of Windows. Microsoft released KB4516067 for Windows Server 2012 R2 and Windows 8.1 users on September 10.…
- 10 September
Install KB4515384 to Fix CPU Throttling Issue In Windows 10 version 1903 [Direct Download Links]
Microsoft has just pushed September Patch Tuesday updates for different versions of Windows 10. Among all other updates, KB4515384 specifically addresses Windows Search issues in May 2019 Update. This release increased the current version of the OS to Build 18362.356. Apart from the aforementioned issue, KB4515384 brings a handful of…
- 9 September
Lenovo Vantage app Is Reportedly Causing Orange Screenshots Bug In Windows 10 v1903
There were some reports that the latest Windows 10 cumulative update causes an orange or red screen on some systems. As soon as the issue was reported by a number of users, it was initially assumed that this bug is specifically related to KB4512941. However, now it’s clear that the…
- 1 September
Latest Windows 10 Update KB4512941 Is Freezing Games, Fails To Install For Many
Microsoft released new Windows 10 cumulative updates this week. These updates resolved some major issues that previously existed in Windows 10 May 2019 Update. It seems like it was another round of buggy updates that introduced new issues for many. The forum reports confirmed that gamers failed to launch different…
- Aug- 2019 -12 August
Microsoft Rolls Out “Bookmark Message” Feature For Skype Desktop & Mobile Users
Skype for Desktop has got many new features lately. We reported earlier that Skype’s system tray icon now changes its color to match your status. Billions of people rely on Skype for their personal and professional communication on a daily basis. Most of the times our Skype account is bombarded…
- Jul- 2019 -11 July
Microsoft Discreetly Drops ‘Telemetry’ As Part Of Larger ‘Security Cumulative Update’ Without First Informing Windows 7 Users?
Microsoft appears to have once again attempted to sneak telemetry components. The company released security updates for all supported operating systems on the July 2019 Patch Day. However, this month’s cumulative updates, which were supposed to contain only security-related components, contain an unexpected compatibility/telemetry component. The suspicious components were hidden…
- 3 July
Microsoft Teases ‘All New’ Windows 1.0 With MS-DOS Executive Complete With Retro Logo
Microsoft lit up micro-blogging platform Twitter with an interesting but baffling announcement. A two-part Tweet mentioned the introduction of “all-new” Windows 1.0. The tweet even went on to mention the first commercial versions of MS-DOS, Clock and other applications from the good old days. Interestingly, this is not a typo…
- Jun- 2019 -19 June
Microsoft PowerPoint Gets Multiple Improved AI And Prediction Tools But Only Certain MS Office Users Will Get It
Microsoft has bolstered its MS Office PowerPoint presentation and slide preparation software with improved ‘PowerPoint Designer’. Introduced way back 2015, the tool uses continually evolving Artificial Intelligence and Prediction Engine to suggest improvements. Along with the PowerPoint Designer Microsoft is also pushing updates to Morph, another subset of tools that…
- 17 June
Windows 10 Updates May Not Work Due To A Weird Bug That Microsoft Is Still Working To Fix
A weird bug in Windows 10 has been preventing several computers running the operating system from updating. Incidentally, Microsoft is well aware of the issue and even has a rather simple solution. However, the bug is still present as no permanent solution has been developed and deployed to ensure updates…
- May- 2019 -15 May
Windows 10 Now Has Arch Linux Along With Ubuntu, SUSE And Other Complete Linux Distros On Microsoft Store
Microsoft has been steadily making its latest Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Linux-friendly. The routinely updated OS recently included several components that are needed by Linux. Now Microsoft has added another complete Linux distribution, commonly known as a ‘Distro’ for Windows 10. Arch Linux is a full-fledged Linux Distro that…
- Mar- 2019 -15 March
Starting March 31, You Will No Longer Be Able To Stream OneDrive Tracks On Groove Music
Groove Music pass which was formerly known as Xbox Music Pass and Zune Music Pass, was a paid subscription service that allowed streaming of music from the app’s huge catalog. Microsoft discontinued the Groove Music Pass service on the 31st of December back in 2017 due to its unsuccessful nature. Microsoft started to promote…
- Feb- 2019 -16 February
Bug Which Caused Action Center to Momentarily Appear on the Left Still Present in Windows 10 Version 1809
The Windows 10 October 2018 update was released in, you guessed it October 2018. However, Microsoft released the update slowly to users, as the update contained many bugs which had to be addressed. The Bug Microsoft did address most of the issues in Build 1809. However, they did not fix the…
- 14 February
Microsoft’s ARM 64 Windows 10 Now on Your Raspberry Pi
Microsoft has been making efforts to run Windows 10 on every computing device. As a part of those efforts, it is now possible to install the full version of Windows 10 for ARM devices on Raspberry Pi. This new advancement has been possible with the help of WoA Installer for…
- 13 February
Google Chrome PWAs Will Now Show Badges For Notifications
Google is making slow changes to its Chrome that may be small but are effective. The recent new feature that has been introduced for Chrome is the introduction of experimental badges for Progressive Web Apps. Prior to the introduction of badges, Google Chrome adopted the dark mode theme as well…
- Nov- 2018 -7 November
Microsoft Acknowledges Issues with Edge Developer Tools and SQL Connection in cumulative update KB4462933
In October 2018, Microsoft had release a cumulative update KB4462933 for Windows 10 V1803 users who had installed Windows 10 April 2018 update. This cumulative update released on 24th October lifted Windows 10 V1803 to build 17134376. It was a massive update with several important improvements and fixes. However, there…
- Aug- 2018 -5 August
Windows 10 Builds 1507, 1511 and 1607 Continue Receiving Updates Despite Going EOL
Contrary to earlier days, Windows Life Cycle Planning now differs for clients and servers and this could be a major cause of worry for some administrators and consultants who may find this all quite chaotic. Previously, after a Windows version was released, Microsoft provided mainstream support of five years to…
- 3 August
Visual Studio 2017 version 15.7.6 Now Supports JDK 8 Update 181 8u181
Visual Studio 2017 has updated to a new version, 15.7.6, which add’s some new features while fixing some bugs that have been preventing users from using the application. Primarily, this new version adds support for Java Development Kit 8 (JDK version 8u181) which adds a whole host of new features…
