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On October 1, 2025, the WordPad package has been updated. It now comes with the installer version 2.0 that adds the following extra actions:
⬇️ To download it, navigate to the following website.
Thanks to our reader "Ed D" who made this possible.
Microsoft has released Windows 11 version 25H2, also known as the 2025 Update. The update uses a phased rollout strategy. This means it becomes available first to devices running Windows 11 version 24H2 that have enabled the “Get the latest updates as soon as they're available” setting in Windows Update. Microsoft employs a machine learning model during deployment to assess device compatibility. If the system detects a potential issue, it withholds the update until the problem resolves.
Microsoft has officially released the Windows 11 2025 Update, version 25H2. This year’s annual operating system update deploys as a small enablement package (eKB). Such packages activate features already added to the OS with prior cumulative updates, minimizing installation time and system disruption.
Microsoft has announced a significant reorganization of its Windows engineering teams, consolidating them into a single unit under the leadership of Pavan Davuluri, President of Windows and Devices. The company communicated this shift in an internal memo to employees, stating the move will simplify development and expedite the integration of artificial intelligence capabilities into the Windows operating system.
Sameer Samat, President of Android Ecosystem Development at Google, confirmed at the Qualcomm Summit that efforts to merge Android and Chrome OS will deliver notable results to users by 2026. Android will serve as the foundational platform, with expanded capabilities tailored for laptops and PCs. Early bits of this convergence already appear in Android 15 and 16, which introduce desktop mode and optimizations for larger screens.
Microsoft has released Windows 11 Build 26220.6760 (KB5065793) to Insiders in the Dev channel. It shares the changes with the Beta release, and similarly includes the Internet speed test, improved voice access, and fixes.
Microsoft has released Windows 11 (version 24H2) Build 26120.6760 (KB5065793) to Insiders in the Beta channel. It adds an internet speed test accessible from the taskbar or system tray, supporting Ethernet, Wi-Fi, and cellular connections. The Get Started app now includes a Microsoft 365 Copilot page for corporate devices with active subscriptions, offering guidance and feature access. File Explorer received StorageProvider API support for cloud integration, while Emoji 16.0 support remains temporarily disabled. Voice access gained a configurable delay setting before executing commands.
Microsoft plans to introduce a new security feature in Microsoft Edge that will detect and revoke malicious extensions sideloaded into the browser. The company announced this update on Thursday via the Microsoft 365 roadmap, with a global rollout scheduled for November across standard multi-tenant instances.
Microsoft has issued KB5066198, the last optional non-security preview update for Windows 10, version 22H2. This release delivers targeted fixes ahead of the upcoming Patch Tuesday and marks a significant milestone as Windows 10 approaches its end of support.
Microsoft has released a new update to the Photos app for Windows 11, now rolling out across all Insider channels. The Photos app version 2025.11090.25001.0 can automatically organize photos into categories using a dedicated AI model.
