Microsoft has confirmed a new wave of workforce reductions. The Redmond firm is going to layoff approximately 9,100 employees, which is nearly 4% of the company’s total global personnel. Company's strategic priorities are named as the reason for the layoffs.
Author: Sergey Tkachenko
How to Change the Default System Font in Windows 11
In earlier versions of Windows, such as Windows XP, users had the ability to change system-wide fonts for interface elements like menus, file explorer, and desktop icons through a simple graphical interface. However, this functionality has been removed from modern versions of Windows. In Windows 10 and Windows 11, there is no built-in setting to change the system font globally.
How to Change Text Size in Microsoft Edge
This guide shows how to make font larger or smaller for the Microsoft Edge browser. You can change the text size in Microsoft Edge that comes pre-installed in most Windows 11 editions and variants. It allows you to customize the default font used when they are not set by a site or page in Microsoft Edge. Obviously, this may not work for some websites.
Microsoft Authenticator Discontinues Password Management Functionality
Microsoft has announced that the Microsoft Authenticator app will no longer support password storage or autofill capabilities starting this July. Microsoft is quickly moving to passwordless authentication methods.
Microsoft May Have Lost 400 Million Windows Users in Three Years
Recent reports suggest that Microsoft may have experienced a significant decline in its Windows user base over the past three years, potentially losing up to 400 million users since 2022. This change was highlighted by technology journalist Ed Bott in an article published by ZDNet, analyzing statements made by Yusuf Mehdi, Executive Vice President and Head of Consumer Marketing at Microsoft.
Microsoft Has Officially Announced Windows 11, Version 25H2
Microsoft has announced the upcoming release of Windows 11, version 25H2, with general availability planned for the second half of 2025. This will be the annual feature update following version 24H2. For users currently running Windows 11, version 24H2, the transition to version 25H2 will be seamless - requiring only a single restart.
Windows 11 Build 26120.4520 (KB5060834) Released to Beta Channel
Microsoft is now distributing Windows 11 Insider Preview Build 26120.4520 (KB5060834) to users enrolled in the Beta Channel for Windows 11, version 24H2. This update introduces a number of new features, improvements, and bug fixes. Some changes are being rolled out gradually to Beta Channel users who have enabled the option to receive updates as soon as they become available via Settings > Windows Update. Other features will be made available to all Beta Channel users over time.
Windows 11 Build 26200.5670 (Dev) introduces 1Password passkey provider integration
Today Microsoft is releasing Windows 11 Insider Preview Build 26200.5670 (KB5060838) to the Dev Channel.
Microsoft Edge 138 is out with low performance notifications
Microsoft Edge 138 Stable released. Coming with the 138.0.3351.55 version tag, it includes several new features, improvements, and bug fixes.
June 2025 Optional Updates Released for Windows 11
On June 26, Microsoft has released a number of optional updates for Windows 11. Windows 11 version 23H2 and 22H2 receive KB5060826 (OS Builds 22631.5549 and 22621.5549), while Windows 11 24H2 gets KB5060829 (Build 26100.4484). Here are the changes.
