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Microsoft made a few changes under Windows 11's hood, which means the operating system now encrypts all your disks during installation by default. Not happy with that? Here is how to turn it off.
If you have a Snapdragon 835-powered Windows on ARM PC, which unofficially runs Windows 11, here is some bad news for you: the upcoming Windows 11 version 24H2 will not work on your computer.
A new report suggests Microsoft may be enabling BitLocker encryption by default on Windows 11 24H2 PCs. What's interesting is that the report suggests that this may happen on Home editions too.
If the ever-increasing number of Windows 11 ads irritates you, this new app can help fix the situation. Aptly called "Oh F**k Go Back," the simple utility provides a fast and easy solution.
It is probably not wrong for a Windows critic to say that the OS is slowly turning into an ad-fest, with more ads and promos now in the Start menu. This unofficial app promises to disable them all.
Microsoft has announced the launch of a private preview version of Zero Trust DNS to help admins block forbidden domain names. This will be included in a future version of Windows.
Wintoys, an unofficial Windows app, which lets users tweak, customize, or optimize their OS, to their will, has received its latest update, which now skips SYSTEM scheduled tasks and more.
Microsoft has released a new Windows 11 Beta Build 22635.3570 under KB5037008 today for Insiders. With this new build, the company brings two new features related to Microsoft Account (MSA).
Microsoft has released the latest Windows 11 build for members of the Windows Insider Program in the Dev Channel. It includes a number of unnamed improvements and fixes for those users.
Tiny11 builder is a utility that helps automate the process of creating streamlined and debloated Windows 11 install images from any build or version of the OS. The latest update adds ESD support.
Valve reports that Windows 11's market share on Steam has nearly caught up with Windows 11. In April 2024, Windows 11 jumped from 41% to 45%, and now it is just 6 points away from Windows 10.
Recently, users discovered a simple one-click method to bypass the system requirements for Windows 11 on unsupported PCs. Another such way has been uncovered and it works on Windows 8.
Statcounter reports that Windows 11 continues to lose its market share for the second month in a row. Windows 10, meanwhile, is gaining more users and is now back above the 70% mark.
Microsoft has confirmed that it had resolved the "65000" BitLocker encryption bug that was affecting almost all Windows 11 and 10 client systems. Interestingly, the fix wasn't deployed recently.
Microsoft has confirmed VPN issues on Windows 11, Windows 10, and Server. The problem seems to stem from the latest April 2024 Patch Tuesday as well as the Preview non-Security release.
ExplorerPatcher is a free and customizable software tool for Windows that enhances the functionality and appearance of File Explorer.
The Arc browser is now publicly available on Windows 11, offering PC users a unique take on modern browsers. Its launch ad also cleverly dunks on Edge, suggesting sending it to Recycle Bin.
Microsoft has updated release notes for the latest Windows 11 Beta build to clarify that the "WindowsMigration" app is a component of Windows Backup that appeared in the Start menu due to a bug.
A new version of Tiny11 Builder by @NTDEV_ is out with a new important feature: you can now make lightweight Windows 11 images with disabled telemetry. Future updates promise to bring more.
Is Windows 11 showing you the error code 0x80070520 when trying to change the profile picture? If so, rest assured that Microsoft is aware of the problem and is working on fixing it.
The recently released Windows 11 build 22635.3566 introduces a much-needed feature for File Explorer: tab duplication. Here is how it works and how to enable it in the latest Beta build.
Did you hear the news that Microsoft is working on a new Start menu layout for Windows 11? The latest update, which was recently released in the Beta Channel, adds some much-needed improvements.
Windows 11 24H2 lets you create TAR and 7Z archives without third-party apps. However, you don't have to wait for version 24H2 to get that feature. Microsoft will soon bring it to 22H2 and 23H2.
Recently, a mysterious Copilot app inexplicably appeared on Windows Server and other SKUs, causing a commotion among IT admins and users. Luckily, the latest Edge update is now out to fix the problem
The rumored "AI Explorer" should steal the show at the Surface and Windows event on May 20. While we wait for the official announcement, a new report is revealing more details about the feature.
Microsoft has released a minor Windows 11 servicing channel update for members of the Windows Insider Program who are signed up in the Dev Channel. It does not contain any new features.
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Microsoft has released a new Windows 11 build for members of the Windows Insider Program in the Beta Channel. The new 22635.3566 build turns the "Show desktop" button on by default.
ExplorerPatcher has been updated to a new version with one important change: it no longer allows enabling the legacy Windows 10 taskbar on systems with Windows 11 version 24H2 (build 26002 and newer).
ExplorerPatcher is a free and customizable software tool for Windows that enhances the functionality and appearance of File Explorer.
Microsoft may finally be coming clean. With a new hidden change, the tech giant seems to acknowledge that "ads" on the Windows 11 Start menu are real, though it could also mean more ads are coming.
Starting with this week's non-security preview release, updates for Windows 10 22H2 should be much smaller for downloads, thanks to lessons learned from doing the same thing to Windows 11.
As expected, Microsoft started rolling out new Start menu ads to all Windows 11 users in the Stable Channel as part of the latest optional update. Fortunately, you can turn those ads off; here is how.
Microsoft is looking to display a system requirements cautionary message on Windows 11 24H2 PCs for when such a PC fails to meet the requirements for the upcoming AI-powered File Explorer.
Microsoft has released non-security updates for Windows 11 22H2 and 23H2 under KB5036980, They both include changes to the Start menu for apps, Widgets improvements and more updates.
Microsoft is rolling out a new update for the Dev Home app on Windows 10 and 11. Version 0.13 brings widget improvements, new Windows customization options, accessibility fixes, and more.
Microsoft recently added a compatibility block wherein very old unsupported CPUs like Intel's Core 2 Duo, are no longer able to bypass Windows 11 system requirements during version 24H2 setup.
If you recently purchased a new Windows PC and are now wondering whether it is "AI-Enabled" or not, Dell has the answer. The company explained how to identify "AI-Enabled" Windows PCs.
If you think the stock Windows 11 is cluttered too much and you want a more lightweight version, check out the Tiny11 Builder script, which has just received an update with some notable improvements.