The recent emergence of the "inetpub" folder in Windows 11 systems has stirred a mix of curiosity and concern among users and IT professionals alike. Introduced as part of Microsoft's April 2025 cumulative update, this seemingly innocuous, empty directory located at the root of the system drive...
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Windows Hello Woes: Analyzing the Impact of Microsoft's April Security Update
In a twist that may have many Windows users questioning their system’s reliability, Microsoft’s April 2025 security update has stirred up unexpected issues with Windows Hello. With the tech community already buzzing...
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The Mysterious “inetpub” Folder: An Unexpected Windows 11 Quirk
Windows 11 users have recently encountered an unexpected twist following the cumulative update KB5055523—a seemingly innocuous yet puzzling folder named “inetpub” appearing on the C drive. This odd discovery, highlighted by multiple...
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Introduction
A recent software update in April has sparked concern across Windows communities as it has reportedly disrupted the functionality of Windows Hello on select devices. Users relying on facial recognition to unlock their devices have encountered unforeseen challenges following this...
Microsoft’s latest update for Edge Game Assist is turning heads in the Windows gaming community. Microsoft's commitment to enhancing the gaming experience on Windows 10 and 11 shines through as the company rolls out a host of new features and UI improvements. This April update—now available in...
Windows 11 24H2’s April 2025 update is set to deliver a bundle of fixes that many users have been eagerly waiting for. Among the most celebrated improvements is the remedy for the long-standing File Explorer menu bug—a seemingly minor UI glitch that has had a surprisingly disruptive impact on...
In the past there were download pages resp. links for Win10 EVAL versions of 32+64bit which do NOT require registration.
I can't find them any more.
I am interested in download the ISOs for April build 1803 (=NOT the newest one)
Does someone know such webpages (or direct links) which allow...
The Windows 10 April 2018 Update introduced an all-new IndexedDB manager for the Microsoft Edge DevTools, allowing you to inspect your database, sort your data, and delete it—all from the Debugger. In this post, we’ll walk you through getting started with the new IndexedDB manager, and some...
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Link Removed is a built-in creative application that comes free with Windows 10*. You don’t need any design experience – Paint 3D makes it easy to customize models from the built-in 3D library or create 3D designs from scratch.
Here’s a couple of tips for how you can get started quickly in...
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Hey everyone!
Wow, time really flies. I can’t believe it’s been two weeks since I talked about our vision for mixed reality in the modern workplace and unveiled Microsoft Remote Assist and Microsoft Layout at Build! That was such a fun day for me and my team. The feedback from customers...
Link Removed is a built-in creative application that comes free with Windows 10*. It is designed to be simple yet powerful by allowing you to create professional or fun creative projects by easily combining 2D and 3D tools. The best part is that you don’t need any design experience – Paint 3D...
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Today’s web developers face more challenges than ever before. New frameworks spring up left and right. The number of devices capable of running the web multiply by the day. And we strive as creators to enable an inclusive and trustworthy world where fundamentals like accessibility, privacy...
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With this update, you get new experiences that help minimize distractions and make the most of every moment by saving you time – time that you can spend being more creative and doing the things you love. Here are a few of the devices that bring the update to life:
11 Windows 10 devices that...
The next update to Microsoft Edge is now available with the Windows 10 April 2018 Update! This update includes EdgeHTML 17, the next major version of Microsoft Edge’s rendering engine, as well as new features and everyday improvements across the product.
You can get your hands on the April 2018...
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Welcome back to Ping! We talk about the return of robot combat return to television, we chat about a one-way ticket to Mars on the space desk, and more stories that 'softies are pinging each other about...
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