Category: Windows 11

The ExplorerPatcher's developer, Valentin-Gabriel Radu, has reacted on Microsoft's statement on the Windows Health Dashboard that is recommended to uninstall the app before installing Moment 2 Update. He has released a new version of ExplorerPatcher resolves all the issues with Windows 11 version 22H2, Build 22621.1344. Now you can enjoy classic features and familiar appearance of Windows 10 in the latest stable Windows 11. Continue reading "A new version of ExplorerPatcher fixes issues with Windows 11 “Moment 2” Update"

While Microsoft hasn’t said a single word about Windows 12, looks like it will be the next major version of the OS. As Microsoft mentioned several times, the future Windows releases will heavily use AI here and there. To be successful in this area, Microsoft needs support from its hardware partners, i.e. Intel and AMD. A leak from Intel's internal documentation mentions Windows 12 as the supported OS by the Meteor Lake desktop platform. Continue reading "Intel and Microsoft may be preparing for Windows 12"

Citing compatibility issues, Microsoft now officially recommends you to avoid StartAllBack and ExplorerPatcher. These two tools are famous for restoring classic features in Windows 11, such as Windows 10 Start menu, File Explorer with ribbon, the classic taskbar, and much more. A post on the Windows Health dashboard website advises you to install them to avoid Explorer crashes and boot loops. Continue reading "Microsoft officially recommends avoiding apps that restore classic features in Windows 11"

Microsoft today announced that the Phone Link app for Windows 11 now supports iPhone. Users can now access iMessage, phone calls, contacts, and notifications from their PC.

Continue reading "Here are some details on Phone Link for iPhone"

Due to a bug, Microsoft has accidentally released the upgrade offer to Windows 11 for all devices, including those that do not meet its system requirements. Hardware without TPM, Secure Boot, and even Virtual Machines with a legacy configuration started to see the invitation to install the latest version of Windows 11.

Continue reading "Microsoft has accidentally pushed Windows 11 upgrade offer to unsupported devices"

Insiders who run Windows 11 on the Beta channel, builds 22621.1325 and 22623.1325 can leave it until March 8, 2023. Microsoft has add a special option, which is currently being tested on some devices and will be open to everyone on Monday (February 27th). Continue reading "Microsoft has added an extra option to leave the Windows 11 Beta channel"

Well-known Windows enthusiast and researcher PhantomOcean3 has figured out that Windows 11 "Moment 3" update will soon reach Beta channel Insiders. It will be Build 22624.xxx. Currently, Microsoft is internally testing Build 22624.1390 that represents the upcoming set of features. Continue reading "Windows 11 Moment 3 appears on the horizon"

Microsoft has released an update KB5022913 to Insiders in the Release Preview ring. It applies to Windows 11 version 22H2 and raises the OS version to Build 22621.1343. The update comes with plenty of new features that are slated for the Moment 2 release of Windows 11. Energy Recommendations, Studio Effects, an improved system tray, the touch-optimized taskbar, and several other features will become available after installing KB5022913. Continue reading "Windows 11 Build 22621.1343 ships all “Moment 2” features to Release Preview"