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The option to reinstall Windows 11 from Windows Update lands in Beta

Microsoft has quietly added the option to reinstall Windows 11 from Windows Update to Beta channel releases for Insiders. It was first announced in July 2023 as part of a Canary build. Now the Redmond software giant appears to be testing the new feature with a wider audience.

Study: Windows 10 end of support will lead to a flood of electronic waste

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.

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).

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.

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