Category: Windows 11

Microsoft notifies Windows 11 users that specific releases of the OS will reach end of support in a month. This includes customer editions of Windows 11 21H2, and consumer version of Windows 11 version 22H2. On October 8, 2024, these will release their last security updates.

Continue reading "Microsoft reminds that Windows 11 versions up to 22H2 will soon reach end of support"

Monthly cumulative updates are now available for all supported operating systems, part of Patch Tuesday releases. Traditionally they fix bugs, known issues and addressing security vulnerabilities. But today's patches are also rolling out some new features. Here are the details. Continue reading "Cumulative updates for Windows 11 and 10, September 10, 2024"

Microsoft has announced a change made to the Windows 11 touch keyboard. Starting in Windows 11 Build 22635.4145 (Beta), you will find a new layout that supports the ability to use your Xbox controller to navigate and type, including Xbox-specific accelerators. Continue reading "Microsoft introduces a new Gamepad layout for the touch keyboard"

Microsoft has confirmed that up to six AI features will become available for Copilot+ laptops with NPU and latest CPUs from Intel and AMD. Those include Recall, Context-aware Copilot, Subtitle translation, Auto Super Resolution, Improved image and text generation with Cocreator, and improved Windows Studio effects. Continue reading "Some AI features will already become available on Copilot+ laptops this November"

Steam has published the results of the Hardware & Software Survey for August 2024. According to report, Windows 11 has surpassed Windows 10 in popularity for the first time. Over the past month, the Windows 11 share has grown by 3.36% and now stands at 49.17%. In turn, the Windows 10 figures have decreased by 3.07% to 47.09%. Continue reading "Windows 11 overtakes Windows 10 in Steam stats for the first time"

Some time ago, Microsoft has started releasing a new feature of the Start menu called "Account Manager". It is currently available to Windows 11 Insiders. Technically, it is a new user account menu that appears like a small dashboard. In addition to user switching and sign out commands, the new pane includes extra details about Microsoft subscriptions. However, its first implementation had some rough surfaces. Continue reading "Microsoft makes the new Account Manager in Start more convenient"

Microsoft has clarified the situation around the recently spotted checkbox that allows removing Recall from Windows 11. According to a company representative, the checkbox is a bug and the Recall feature can only be disabled, not removed. Continue reading "Microsoft: No, you won’t be able to remove Recall from Windows 11"

Microsoft has released Windows 11 Build 22635.4145 to insiders in the Beta channel. The update boasts with advanced mouse settings including enhanced cursor precision and scrolling direction,  Windows Spotlight UI improvements with "hot areas", the ability to share content to Notepad or Clipchamp, and more. Continue reading "Windows 11 Build 22635.4145 (Beta) released with Spotlight and input improvements"

Microsoft may allow uninstall the Recall feature with a couple of clicks. The appropriate option is now exposed in optional features of Windows 11 in Insider builds. Continue reading "Windows 11 will allow you to uninstall Recall with couple of clicks"