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  1. Announcing Windows 11 Insider Preview Build 25145

    Hello Windows Insiders, today we are releasing Windows 11 Insider Preview Build 25145 to the Dev Channel. TL;DR This build includes a few new features rolling out including an update for Narrator Braille driver support, OneDrive storage alert and subscription management in Settings, and Local...
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    Windows 10 Problem uninstalling an app. in Win 10

    I have an app that does show in Apps and Features and I would like to uninstall it. It also does not show up in Ccleaner nor can it be uninstalled directly from file. Thanks.
  3. Announcing Windows 11 Insider Preview Build 22581

    Hello Windows Insiders, today we are releasing Windows 11 Insider Preview Build 22581 to the Dev and Beta Channels. TL;DR Build 22581 is also being flighted to Windows Insiders in the Beta Channel. Now that the Dev and Beta Channels are receiving the same builds, the limited window has opened...
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    Windows 11 I just wanna say a heartfelt "Thank you!" to all for revealing W11's "gotchas". Not gonna upgrade for now.

    Really, I do! I only just upgraded to Windows 21H2 (from (21H1) less than two weeks ago. Over the years, Microsoft's OS iterations have been becoming progressively worse. I know many people complained about W8.1; I have no idea why. I continue to use the professional version on my original...
  5. What’s coming for the Windows Insider Program in 2022

    Building off the Windows 11 momentum Panos shared last week, we want to take a moment and share a little bit on what’s coming for the Windows Insider Program in 2022. It has truly been incredible to see the interest in the program grow since announcing Windows 11 last June. We have more people...
  6. VIDEO Announcing Windows 11 Insider Preview Build 22518

    Hello Windows Insiders, today we are releasing Windows 11 Insider Preview Build 22518 to the Dev Channel. TL;DR This build will not be offered to ARM64 PCs due to an issue that causes these devices to rollback when attempting to update to this build. We’re working on a fix. This build has...
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    Windows 11 Missing Features In Windows 11

    I have yet to find out what features are missing in windows 11 that windows 10 has. Does anyone know what they are.? I will not upgrade to windows 11 until I know.
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    Windows 11 Should BitLocker Be Enabled or Disabled by Default? Share Your Opinions!

    Google has a variety of answers regarding on or off by DEFAULT. Please tell me which it should be by default and your opinion. Thank you.
  9. Announcing Windows 11 Insider Preview Build 22494

    Hello Windows Insiders, today we are releasing Windows 11 Insider Preview Build 22494 to the Dev Channel. TL;DR We are beginning to roll out the ability to mute or unmute your microphone from the Taskbar starting with Microsoft Teams. This build includes a good set of fixes for some impactful...
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    Windows 10 Any scanner to find remote assistance/control programs?

    Hi All, Since remote assistance/control programs are not malware, but are used by scammers at times to set up unattended access to victims' computers, does anyone know of a scanner that will look for remote assistance programs? (They don't always show up in Programs and Features). Many...
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    Windows 11 Get full menu options

    To fix Win 11 most annoying feature, I tried a registry hack to restore the full menu options, instead of always getting, "More Options" Instructions were recently posted on, Toms Hardware. How to Get Full Context Menus in Windows 11 However, it did not work for me. Any suggestions??
  12. VIDEO Learn to build great Progressive Web Apps

    Just last week, more than 5000 people attended the very first online PWA Summit, and learned about topics such as bringing PWAs to app stores, new web capabilities, accessibility, offline authentication and much more. If you missed out on the event, you can watch the full recording here. With...
  13. Announcing Windows 11 Insider Preview Build 22471

    Hello Windows Insiders, today we are releasing Windows 11 Insider Preview Build 22471 to the Dev Channel. TL;DR Build Expiration Reminder: We have updated the build expiration for Dev Channel builds starting with Build 22468 to be 9/15/2022. Previous Dev Channel builds from the RS_PRERELEASE...
  14. Announcing Windows Community Toolkit v7.1

    Announcing Windows Community Toolkit v7.1 The Windows Community Toolkit has another update filled with improvements and features! We’re thrilled to announce version 7.1 is available today! Made possible again with the support and contributions of our developer community. 🎉 If you are new to the...
  15. Announcing Windows 11 Insider Preview Build 22463

    Hello Windows Insiders, today we are releasing Windows 11 Insider Preview Build 22463 to the Dev Channel. TL;DR Please see the new section at the end of this blog post outlining the type of builds and experiences you will see in the Dev Channel. It will be a little while before major new...
  16. VIDEO Windows 11 available on October 5

    Today, we are thrilled to announce Windows 11 will start to become available on October 5, 2021. On this day, the free upgrade to Windows 11 will begin rolling out to eligible Windows 10 PCs and PCs that come pre-loaded with Windows 11 will start to become available for purchase. A new Windows...
  17. Announcing Windows 11 Insider Preview Build 22000.168

    Hello Windows Insiders, today we are releasing Windows 11 Insider Preview Build 22000.168 to everyone in the Dev and Beta Channels! IMPORTANT REMINDER: If you are in the Dev Channel, now would be the right time to consider switching to the Beta Channel if you want to stay on more stabilized...
  18. First Preview of Chat from Microsoft Teams begins rolling out to Windows Insiders

    Hello Windows Insiders, today we’re beginning to roll out new Windows 11 consumer experiences to bring you closer to the people you love, your friends and family, using Microsoft Teams. This includes a sleek new Chat flyout right off the taskbar as well as an overall Teams desktop experience...
  19. What’s coming in Windows 11 Accessibility

    Today, I’m excited to share more information about the Windows 11 accessibility journey. Earlier this year, Microsoft announced its upped commitments and ambitions for accessibility. And, we recently introduced Windows 11. An early preview of Windows 11 is available to Windows Insiders today and...
  20. Use apps from your Android device on your PC

    With the Your Phone app on your PC, you can open and use apps from your Android device. Continue reading...