Author: Sergey Tkachenko

An online resource called End of 10 has been launched to inform users that their old Windows 10 PCs do not need to be thrown away, as they can continue to be used for many years to come with the OS based on available free GNU/Linux solutions.

You need to clear icon cache if your desktop icons in Windows 11 look broken. That cache often becomes corrupted, and this is a common issue across all Windows versions. Here are the methods you can use to resolve this issue.

Microsoft has officially announced the general availability of the Windows 11 2024 Update (version 24H2) on its Release Information page. This marks the update's rollout to all users whose devices meet the minimum system requirements. The release of this latest version of Windows 11 initially took place on October 1, 2024, and is now accessible to a broader audience.

In a strategic effort to combat the growing prevalence of cyber threats, Microsoft announced that all newly created Microsoft accounts will now be created with passwordless authentication as the default setting. This move aims to mitigate vulnerabilities associated with traditional password systems, including phishing, brute-force attacks, and credential-based breaches that have historically posed significant security risks to users.

The Windows team has recently moved the mouse options from Control Panel to Settings, and now it is time for the keyboard settings. The actual Insider builds introduce character repeat delay and repeat rate options in the Settings app. This means their days of presence in the Control Panel are numbered.

Microsoft has confirmed an issue affecting Windows 11 versions 22H2 and 23H2 after installing the April 8, 2025 cumulative update KB5055528. This problem prevents the upgrade to version 24H2 from downloading via Windows Server Update Services (WSUS).