Microsoft has released Windows 11 (version 23H2) Build 22631.5837 (KB5064080) for Insiders in the Release Preview channel. It comes with several important fixes.
Windows 11 Build 27924 (Canary) adds Window Mode Screen Recording to Snipping Tool
Microsoft has released a new preview, Windows 11 Build 27924, to Insiders using the Canary channel. It adds "Advanced settings" for File Explorer in the Settings app, and improves the inbox Snipping tool app with a new capability. It can now record a specified window.
PowerToys 0.93 comes with a UI redesing and major improvements
Microsoft's PowerToys has reached version 0.93, delivering significant performance enhancements and new functionality. It introduces a redesigned, card-based Settings dashboard with improved navigation and clearer descriptions for a more intuitive experience. The Command Palette has been significantly optimized, reducing startup memory usage by 15%, load time by 40%, and installation size by 55% through full Ahead-of-Time (AOT) compilation in the Windows App SDK. Over 99 issues were resolved, including restored clipboard history, context menu shortcuts, app pinning, and enhanced run command history.
Microsoft to Integrate AI in Windows 11 Taskbar
Recent Windows 11 builds released for the Insider program have included references to a feature named "Taskbar Companion," suggesting that Microsoft integrates artificial intelligence directly into the taskbar interface. Microsoft has since removed these references from newer versions, likely to limit early exposure during development.
How to Restore Manifest V2 and uBlock Origin in Google Chrome 139 and above
Starting in version 139, Google Chrome removes support for Manifest V2ow to Restore Manifest V2 and uBlock Origin in Google Chrome extensions, including the popular uBlock Origin ad blocker. This guide provides detailed instructions to restore uBlock Origin functionality through specific Chrome flag configurations and shortcut modifications.
Windows 11 23H2 Home and Pro Support Ends in November
Microsoft sets November 11, 2025 the final support date for Windows 11 version 23H2 in Home and Pro editions. Following this date, systems operating on this version will cease receiving feature updates and security patches. Customers will be instructed to upgrade to the current Windows 11 release when seeking assistance.
Patch Tuesday Updates, August 12, 2025
Microsoft has released monthly cumulative updates for all supported operating systems. The updates primarily focus on fixing discovered bugs and vulnerabilities, but may also include new features. The updates are now available in Windows Update.
Microsoft Sued for Ending Windows 10 Support
A legal action has been initiated against Microsoft by Lawrence Klein, a Windows 10 user, following the company’s announcement to discontinue official support for the operating system. Klein uses two laptops that do not meet the requirements for upgrading to Windows 11.
GitHub CEO Thomas Domke steps down, Microsoft to merge GitHub with its CoreAI team
On August 11, 2025, GitHub CEO Thomas Domke announced that he would step down. He will pursue entrepreneurial activities. Microsoft decided to restructure the subsidiary’s management (Microsoft acquired GitHub for $7.5 billion in October 2018) rather than appoint a new CEO directly. Microsoft’s head of developer Julia Liuson will oversee GitHub’s revenue, engineering, and support operations, and Chief Product Officer Mario Rodriguez will report to Microsoft’s vice president of AI platform Asha Sharma.
Microsoft Extends Free Edge Support on Windows 10 Through 2028
Microsoft has confirmed that Microsoft Edge and the WebView2 Runtime will receive ongoing updates for Windows 10 users through at least October 2028. This support extends beyond the end of Windows 10’s standard lifecycle, which concludes in October 2025.
