A research study has indicated that the end of Windows 10's lifecycle will lead to a surge in e-waste. Analysts from Canalys have estimated that around 240 million PCs worldwide will be dumped into landfills due to the switch to Windows 11. This has raised concerns about the responsibility of vendors to prolong the lifespan of devices.
Category: Windows 11
Rumor: Windows 11 Moment 5 may be released in February or March 2024
According to new insider information, Microsoft may be planning to release the next major update for Windows 11, internally referred as "Moment 5," early next year. This update will introduce several new features and changes, with the primary goal of ensuring compliance with the Digital Markets Act (DMA) in the European Economic Area (EEA).
Microsoft fixes Narrator and Printer issues in the latest Windows ISO images
Microsoft has updated the ISO images for Windows 11 23H2. The new files come with a number of fixes made to the OS, including the printer renaming issue, and resolved bug that prevented Narrator from work during the setup.
Microsoft discontinues Windows Mixed Reality and Edge Defender Application Guard
Two more feature reached their end of support this year. Windows Mixed Reality and Defender Application Guard for Edge are now listed on the deprecated features in Windows 11.
Confirmed: December Updates cause Wi-Fi connection problems in Windows 11
Some Windows 11 version 22H2 and 23H2 users are experiencing Wi-Fi connectivity issues after installing the December 12, 2023 monthly cumulative update KB5033375. They report that the problem only affects corporate wireless networks with the seamless Wi-Fi roaming feature enabled, which ensures a smooth transition between access points.
After a year, Microsoft has finally fixed the File Explorer auto-opening bug
Microsoft has finally resolved an annoying problem with File Explorer that has been plaguing users for over a year. The issue, which caused the application to unexpectedly open and disrupt attention from other programs, was first reported by numerous users on the Feedback Hub in October 2022. This frustrating bug occurred regularly, every hour, and became a major inconvenience for those using the file manager.
Microsoft has fixed the bug that renames all printers to HP products
Microsoft released update KB5034510 on December 15, 2023, to address a bug in Windows 10/11 where all printers were being renamed to HP products. The patch file for fixing the printer renaming issue in 64-bit versions of Windows 11 is named PrintMetadataTroubleshooterX64.exe and has a size of 240 kilobytes.
Microsoft discontinues Legacy Console Mode in Windows 11
Microsoft has announced that Legacy Console Mode will no longer be supported in Windows 11 and upcoming versions. This feature was originally created for running older command line applications on Windows 10.
Microsoft adds a dedicated AI Components page to Windows 11
Similar to System Components page in Settings, Microsoft prepares an option for AI software bundled with the OS. A work-in-progress UI has already exists in Settings of the latest Canary build 26016.
Windows 11 Build 22635.2915 (Beta) adds custom Voice Access shortcuts (commands)
Microsoft today released the last Beta build in 2023 of Windows 11 Insider Preview. Build 22635.2915 (KB5033456) adds custom command support to Voice Access with extra language and a multi-display option, and improves discoverability of screen casting. Besides, there are new features and improvements for Windows 365 Boot, Windows 365 Switch, and fixes.
