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  1. Nano11: Extreme Windows 11 Slimming and Its Trade-offs

    Nano11’s demo-sized ISO and sub‑3GB installed footprints are headline‑grabbing — but they’re the result of deliberate surgical removals and heavy compression that trade serviceability, security, and general compatibility for raw minimalism. Background / Overview Windows 11’s default footprint...
  2. Nano11 Builder: Ultra-Small Windows 11 ISOs via Aggressive Debloat

    NTDEV’s new Nano11 Builder takes the Windows‑11 debloat movement from pragmatic trimming to experimental minimalism, producing bootable ISOs and installed images measured in single‑digit gigabytes by surgically removing inbox apps, servicing infrastructure, and even parts of the Windows...
  3. .NET 10 RC Go-Live: Enterprise-Grade Performance Without Code Changes

    Microsoft's .NET 10 has taken a major step toward general availability with the release of its first release candidate and a go‑live license, bringing production‑grade support to developers and signalling that upgrading to the upcoming Long‑Term Support (LTS) platform is now a realistic option...
  4. Tiny11 and Nano11: Slim Windows 11 to a Few Gigabytes

    A stripped-down, community-built version of Windows 11 has pushed the limits of what the OS can be when every nonessential component is removed: tiny installation media, dramatic runtime compression, and the deliberate sacrifice of serviceability and security to reach an astonishingly small...
  5. Windows 10 Screen Recording: Free Tools for Any Scenario

    Windows 10 ships with simple, no‑cost options to capture your screen—but knowing which built‑in tool to use, when to reach for a free third‑party utility, and how to avoid common pitfalls will save time and headaches for everyone from educators and IT pros to gamers and casual users. Background...
  6. Windows KB5064080 Release Preview: Fixes for Explorer, SMB over QUIC, ReFS, and Windows Backup

    Microsoft’s latest Release Preview cumulative — KB5064080 (OS Build 22621.5840 / 22631.5837) — is a focused, non‑security preview update that patches a string of real‑world reliability issues across File Explorer, file sharing, and the ReFS file system while also surfacing a major enterprise...
  7. Windows 11 KB5064080 Preview: Reliability fixes and Windows Backup for Organizations

    Microsoft’s latest Release Preview cumulative update, KB5064080 (Build 22631.5837), quietly bundles a string of targeted reliability fixes for Windows 11 while marking a strategic pivot for enterprise lifecycle tooling: Windows Backup for Organizations is listed as “New!” and described as...
  8. Windows 11 KB5064080 Release Preview: Reliability fixes & Windows Backup for Organizations

    Microsoft has pushed a targeted Release Preview update identified as KB5064080 into the Windows 11 servicing stream, delivering incremental reliability fixes across File Explorer, storage (ReFS), networking (SMB over QUIC), input/IME handling, device‑management policy enforcement and more — and...
  9. Windows 11 23H2 Build 22631.5837 Release Preview: Key fixes & Backup for Organizations

    Microsoft has quietly pushed a quality update to Windows 11 Insiders that packs a slate of targeted bug fixes — including remedies for USB/removable‑storage policy enforcement, File Explorer slowdowns, and several enterprise‑grade reliability issues — as part of Build 22631.5837 (KB5064080)...
  10. Windows 11 Build 22631.5837 Release Preview: Key fixes + Windows Backup for Organizations

    Microsoft has released Windows 11 Build 22631.5837 (KB5064080) to Insiders in the Release Preview Channel for Windows 11, version 23H2 — a targeted quality update that bundles a wide range of bug fixes across File Explorer, storage, IME/input, networking, Remote Desktop, Family Safety and more...
  11. Windows 11 Build 22631.5837 Release Preview: GA Windows Backup for Organizations & Key Fixes

    Microsoft today pushed Windows 11 Build 22631.5837 (KB5064080) to Insiders in the Release Preview Channel, a targeted cumulative update for Windows 11, version 23H2 that bundles a set of quality fixes, device-management improvements, and a notable enterprise addition: Microsoft’s Windows Backup...
  12. Install These 5 Free Windows Apps for Instant Productivity

    On a fresh Windows machine the right five additions can turn a clean install into a productive, comfortable workspace in under an hour — that’s the practical premise behind the ZDNET roundup of “5 free Windows PC apps I always install first,” and it’s a small, high‑value checklist worth...
  13. Windows 11 24H2 Update: Embracing JPEG XL for Enhanced Imaging

    Windows 11 continues its journey toward modernizing the desktop experience with the latest 24H2 update, now incorporating native support for the next-generation image format JPEG XL. This move promises to enhance everything from how images are stored and transmitted to how they are displayed...
  14. Windows 11 Adds JPEG XL Support: Boosting Image Quality & Efficiency

    Windows 11 Embraces JPEG XL for Superior Image Quality In a move that underscores its commitment to modernizing multimedia capabilities, Microsoft has quietly rolled out support for the JPEG XL image format in the latest Windows 11 24H2 update. This new feature is delivered through an extension...
  15. Windows 11 KB5031455 Update: New Compression Features and Security Risks

    Microsoft’s ongoing quest to refine the Windows 11 user experience just got even more interesting—and a bit more concerning. With the KB5031455 update, Windows 11 users now enjoy native support for a wide variety of compressed archive formats. What might seem like a pure win for convenience...
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    Unexpected Blue Arrows on Folders: Not Related to Compression Settings

    These are not the two blue arrows regarding compression=properties >adv>compression and untick. I was transferring files from a lash drive to documents in file explorer and all of a sudden two blue arrows appeared on top and bottom of each folder. All attempts to resolve this referred to...
  17. ISO image onto 4.7(4.38)Gb DVD

    I am trying to figure out how to burn my ISO image for "Windows 10 Enterprise free trial" to my DVD. I have to use a 4.7(4.38)Gb disk and this windows edition below. The ISO image ends up as a file size of 4.5Gb and will not fit on the disk. Can somebody help me to figure this out because this...
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    Windows 10 Compression of Tree Folder directory

    Tree Folder directory I am not a programmer nor I know about programming, so far. The directory tree is as follows: work/documents/Client_01/year 2018/January/PO_0001/ work/documents/Client_01/year 2018/February/PO_0002/ work/documents/Client_01/year 2018/December/PO_0092/...
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    Windows 10 Sandbox startup error

    Hi! This night I tried to start Sandbox and it returned error message: Testovacie prostredie (sandbox) pre Windows = Testing environment (sandbox) for Windows --------------------------- Testovacie prostredie (sandbox) pre Windows sa nepodarilo spustiť. = Testing environment (sandbox) for...
  20. Windows 10 I only added some new data

    Does someone know what to do? I added many valuable data to .rar file yesterday evening. Today I've only tried to open it and it opened with message CRC failed in the file name. The file is corrupt. I even haven't done any actions with it since yesterday. I visited Google there I found numerous...