Category: Windows 11

In a move reflecting its commitment to comply with the European Union’s Digital Markets Act (DMA), Microsoft has announced sweeping changes to its Windows operating systems and applications within the European Economic Area (EEA). Among the notable updates is a revamped process for setting default browsers on Windows 10 and Windows 11. Users in the EEA will now find that selecting a browser as the default via the "Set default" button configures additional file and link types, including FTP, .mht, .svg, and .pdf files - if supported by the browser. Furthermore, the chosen browser will automatically be pinned to the Taskbar unless users opt out through newly introduced checkboxes. But it is not only about Microsoft Edge.

Microsoft has Windows 11 Build 26200.5622 (KB5058512), to Insiders in the Dev channel. It adds New Text Action in Click to Do, Draft with Copilot in Word, Quick Machine Recovery options in the Settings app, recommended Store apps in the Open With dialog, and much more.

Microsoft has released Windows 11 (version 24H2) Build 26120.4230 (KB5058506) to Insiders in the Beta channel. Highlights include the "Quick Machine Recovery" feature in "Settings", improved Phone Link panel for the Start menu, and AI agent enabled in Settings for Copilot+ devices.

In a bold move that echoes Microsoft’s recent calls to ditch Windows 10, Taiwanese tech giant Asus is now recommends moving to Windows 11, urging users to do so as soon as possible. With Windows 10 approaching end of support - October 14, 2025, when Microsoft will stop releasing new features and free security updates - pressure is mounting on businesses and consumers to move to the next generation of computing.

Microsoft is expected to launch the next major update to its Windows 11 operating system, widely referred as Windows 11 version 25H2, later this year. Although the company has not yet issued an official announcement, references to the update have surfaced in recent Windows 11 preview builds and associated documentation. Here's what is currently known about the forthcoming release.

In a surprising move that blurs the line between simplicity and functionality, Microsoft has quietly begun rolling out a major update to Notepad, introducing lightweight formatting and Markdown support for Windows Insiders in the Canary and Dev Channels.

Microsoft has released optional cumulative update  KB5058499 (build 26100.4202) for Windows 11 version 24H2, which brings with it a huge set of bug fixes and various improvements. Here are the details.

Windows 11 Build 27868  is now available to Insiders in the Canary channel. The key change in this update is a new Welcome screen in Voice Access that notifies about new options and improvements. There are also a good set of fixes.

Recent observations from users on the social platform X have uncovered performance issues tied to the Windows 11 Start Menu, revealing that the component is built using React Native - a framework known for its cross-platform flexibility but criticized for inefficiency in system-level applications.

Microsoft has launched a private preview for a new Windows Update orchestration platform, designed to provide a more unified and coordinated approach to managing updates across applications, drivers, and Windows components. In simple words, your regular apps will be updated from Windows Update.