Microsoft has updated the official Windows 11 Health Dashboard documentation with a new known issue. The company says it has found compatibility issues with specific versions of Intel Smart Sound Technology (Intel SST) drivers. Systems with an affected driver might crash and show a blue screen of death (which is now of the blue color again).
Category: Windows 11
Windows 11 returns to blue BSOD instead of the black one
One of the less visible changes in Windows 11 (unless you have an absolutely messed up PC with lots of hardware and software issues) is a slightly refreshed blue screen of death or simply BSOD. Instead of a traditional, well, blue BSOD, Microsoft decided to swap colors; thus, a black screen of death was born.
Windows 11 URI Commands to Launch Apps Directly
Here's the most comprehensive list of Windows 11 URI Commands for apps to launch them directly. URI here stands for Uniform Resource Identifier, a special protocol. It can be used to start built-in and Microsoft Store apps directly.
Windows 11 Build 22000.346 is out to Beta and RP Channels
Microsoft today released Windows 11 Build 22000.346 (KB5007262) to Windows Insiders in the Beta and Release Preview Channels. This patch addresses a large number of issues found in the release version of Windows 11. Here are the changes.
BazarBackdoor malware uses Microsoft Store-like installation to get into Windows
Attackers use AppInstaller.exe on Windows to distribute the BazarBackdoor malware. That has been found by Cybersecurity researchers at Sophos Labs. A new phishing attack is being used to spread the malware.
What is Windows 11 SE?
This week, Microsoft announced Windows 11 SE—a new SKU for the education market and low-end devices, such as the brand-new $249 Surface Laptop SE. Shortly after the announcement, Microsoft published a document describing all the details about the new operating system variant. It reveals several interesting tidbits about Windows 11 SE.
How to Set Wallpaper Per Monitor in Windows 11
In this article, we will show you how to set wallpaper per monitor in Windows 11. Latest Windows versions apply a wallpaper image to all monitors by default. Still, users have an option to specify background pictures for each screen (per-monitor wallpapers). If you use Windows 11 and virtual desktops, setting per-monitor wallpapers may become a little confusing.
Windows 11 Insider Preview Build 22499 is out with ISO images
Microsoft has released a new Windows 11 Preview Build 22499 for Windows Insiders on the Dev Channel. Besides general fixes and improvements, it adds a quick screen sharing feature to teams.
Microsoft announces Windows 11 SE for low-cost education PCs
Microsoft has announced a new Windows 11 operating system called Windows 11 SE, which targets the educational market. Microsoft says that the OS is perfect for middle school students, as it is simple and intuitive.
November 2021 firmware update is available for Surface Laptop 4 and Studio 1
The November 2021 firmware update is now available for Surface Laptop 4 (Intel-based configurations) and the original Surface Studio (released in October 2016). There are no new features or significant improvements, but users should welcome bug fixes, new drivers, and other minor enhancements.
