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Windows drops support for 1024-bit TLS to secure web apps and browsing

Microsoft has announced its plans to discontinue support for RSA keys shorter than 2048 bits for Transport Layer Security authentication. This move is aimed at enabling future versions of Windows to block outdated and potentially harmful websites and applications.

Microsoft has fixed a bug that prevented KB5034765 from installing in Windows 11

Microsoft has fixed an issue that caused the installation of the February cumulative update KB5034765 for Windows 11 to fail with error code 0x800F0922 and then undo the changes made. The fix was included in the  KB5035853 update released on March 12, 2024.

Windows 11 Build 22635.3350 (KB5035955) lands in the Beta channel

A new Beta channel release, Windows 11 Build 22635.3350 (KB5035955), has become available to Insiders. It changes the logic behind the "recommended" section in Start, that now can show non-pinned apps. There are fixes, some of which are only available to insiders with the Settings > Windows Update > Get the latest updates as soon as they are available option enabled.

Windows 11 Build 26080 (Dev/Can) improves File Explorer, Copilot and Teams

Microsoft is releasing Windows 11Build 26080 to insiders on both Canary and Dev channels. The update is notable for including a newer version of Teams with extra capabilities, like fast account switching. The Copilot app now comes with much longer list of supported commands to manage the OS. Finally, the taskbar showcases an updated progress animation for running app buttons, and adds Live Captions in Quick Actions. Additionally, File Explorer adds "do it for all conflicts" option for archive operations.

Windows 11 Lock screen had a shortlived QR code ad for Copilot

Recently, some Windows 11 users started seeing a huge QR code in the center of their lock screen that redirected to the Copilot app download page for Android and iOS. Despite Microsoft's efforts to increase awareness of their AI service, Windows 11 users were not receptive to the company's decision to include advertising for apps on different platforms directly on the operating system.  They found it intrusive and unwanted advertising.

Here’s the official Microsoft’s manual to remove OneDrive from Windows 11/10

You can now uninstall OneDrive in Windows 11, as in early March 2024, Microsoft released a new technical support document confirming that. Company's official website outlines the process of disabling and deleting the OneDrive cloud service account for Windows 10/11 users. The documentation now includes detailed instructions on how users can disable, hide, or completely remove the OneDrive service from their computers if they no longer wish to use it.

Windows 11 Build 22635.3286 ships Copilot actions to the Beta channel

Microsoft is releasing Windows 11 Build 22635.3286 to Insiders on the Beta channel. The update comes in form of KB5035950, and brings with it Copilot actions, but first for users with the enabled option Get the latest updates as soon as they're available.

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