Microsoft has lifted a months‑long compatibility hold that prevented a subset of PCs from receiving the Windows 11, version 24H2 feature update after an audio-processing component from Dirac caused devices to lose all sound; the problem was corrected with a vendor-supplied driver distributed...
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Microsoft published a new Setup Dynamic Update package, KB5065378, for Windows 11, version 24H2 and Windows Server 2025 on August 29, 2025 — a narrowly scoped but important backstage update that refreshes the setup binaries and SafeOS components used during feature updates and installations. The...
Microsoft’s recent clarification of what lands on Windows Insider PCs finally turns the opaque mess of KB numbers and build strings into a readable taxonomy — but the reality behind those labels still matters for anyone who tests, manages, or depends on preview builds. The company’s guidance...
Microsoft has released KB5062683, a Setup Dynamic Update for Windows 11 versions 22H2 and 23H2, dated July 8, 2025. This update enhances the Windows setup binaries and other files utilized during feature updates, aiming to improve the reliability and efficiency of the installation process.
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Microsoft has officially announced Windows 11 version 25H2, the forthcoming feature update slated for release in the latter half of 2025. This update is currently available for testing through the Windows Insider Preview Program, allowing enthusiasts and developers to explore its new features...
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Microsoft has released the KB5060829 update (OS Build 26100.4484) for Windows 11 24H2, introducing a suite of enhancements aimed at improving user experience, accessibility, and system performance. This update is currently available as a preview in the Release Preview Channel, with a gradual...
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Microsoft has recently updated its System Restore feature in Windows 11, reducing the retention period for restore points from 90 days to 60 days. This change, introduced with the June 2025 security update for Windows 11 version 24H2, means that restore points older than 60 days will no longer...
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Microsoft Teams, a fixture in the modern digital workspace, continues its relentless drive for refinement and user-centric innovation. The latest update delivers what may seem like a modest tweak, but promises to unlock significant productivity gains for everyday Teams users: customizable...
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Windows Insiders have long served as the vanguard for new features in Microsoft’s signature operating system, and now, they’re the first to experience another anticipated upgrade: GIF export in the Snipping Tool. With the release of version 11.2505.21.0 to both the Canary and Dev Channels of...
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Microsoft has announced the rollout of GIF export functionality in the Snipping Tool for Windows 11, starting with Windows Insiders in the Canary and Dev Channels. This update, version 11.2505.21.0, introduces a feature that allows users to convert screen recordings into GIFs directly within the...
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Microsoft's latest preview update for Windows 11, released on May 27, 2025, under KB5058502, introduces a suite of enhancements aimed at refining user experience and system performance. This update, applicable to OS Builds 22621.5413 and 22631.5413, is currently available for Education...
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Microsoft's June 2025 Patch Tuesday update for Windows 10, designated as KB5060533, introduces several noteworthy changes, including the restoration of seconds in the Calendar flyout and the integration of Bing search functionality within the Calendar interface.
After installing KB5060533...
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Here are the key new features and changes in the latest Windows 11 Insider Preview Build 26200.5641 (KB5060824) for the Dev Channel, focusing on the redesigned Start menu:
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Top: Pinned Apps – Quick access to your most-used apps.
Middle: Recommended Apps & Files –...
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Microsoft has unveiled a significant update to Notepad, introducing built-in text formatting capabilities—a feature long requested by users. Starting June 2, 2025, Windows Insiders in the Canary and Dev Channels can test Notepad version 11.2504.50.0, which now includes a formatting toolbar for...
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Microsoft has released the KB5058502 Preview update for Windows 11, introducing a suite of enhancements aimed at improving user interaction and system functionality. This non-security update, applicable to versions 22H2 and 23H2, brings notable changes to Copilot shortcuts, widgets, and the...
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Microsoft has released the KB5058502 update for Windows 11, introducing builds 22621.5413 and 22631.5413. This preview update brings a host of new features and improvements aimed at enhancing user experience and system performance.
Key Features and Enhancements
Windows Recall
One of the standout...
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Here’s a summary of the upcoming PC-to-PC migration experience in Windows 11 based on the latest info from official preview notes and third-party coverage:
Key Points:
Microsoft is introducing a native PC-to-PC migration feature in Windows 11, currently in public beta (rolling out gradually to...
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The world of Windows continues to evolve at a rapid pace, with Microsoft aiming to reshape the way users interact with their devices. Their latest announcement—an “AI agent” integrated directly into the Windows 11 Settings app—has sparked extensive conversation among enthusiasts, critics, IT...
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In recent months, a wave of reports has swept through the Windows community regarding Microsoft’s rollout of the Windows 11 24H2 update, notably the seemingly automatic download of this major update to eligible PCs—often without the explicit consent of end-users. This phenomenon, detailed and...
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Windows 11 version 24H2 has now entered what Microsoft terms the “final phase” of rollout, meaning the update is classified as “fully ready” and aggressively promoted to eligible devices. As detailed by Windows Latest and corroborated by Microsoft’s official documentation, users running Home and...
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