Microsoft has pushed fresh Release Preview updates for both Windows 11 and Windows 10 this week, delivering targeted reliability fixes for real‑world scenarios and a terse Windows 10 rollup aimed at keeping late‑life devices stable while organizations complete migration plans. Background /...
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Microsoft has pushed Windows 11 Build 22631.5982 (KB5065790) to Insiders in the Release Preview Channel, delivering a broad set of reliability fixes and quality updates aimed at version 23H2 users and administrators.
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Windows Insider channels exist to stage changes before they reach...
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Microsoft has published its August 2025 non-security preview update for Windows 11 version 23H2 — KB5064080 (OS Build 22621.5840) — and it brings the long-awaited general availability of Windows Backup for Organizations along with a collection of quality fixes spanning Copilot reliability...
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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)...
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Microsoft today pushed a targeted cumulative update for Windows 10, delivering Build 19045.6276 (KB5063842) to Insiders in the Release Preview Channel running Windows 10, version 22H2 — a relatively small but strategically notable release that bundles a grab-bag of bug fixes, a pair of...
Deep dive — Releasing Windows 10 Build 19045.6276 (KB5063842) to the Release Preview Channel
Published: August 14, 2025
Today Microsoft released Windows 10 22H2 Build 19045.6276 (KB5063842) to the Release Preview Channel for Insiders on Windows 10, version 22H2. This flight is a relatively...
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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...
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...
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Here's a summary of what's new, fixed, and known issues in Windows 11 Insider Preview Build 26120.5742 (KB5064075) for the Beta Channel (Windows 11, version 24H2):
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Settings:
More time and language settings moved from Control Panel to Settings, such as...
Microsoft has released Windows 11 Insider Preview Build 26120.5742 (KB5064075) to the Beta Channel, introducing significant enhancements and fixes for users on Windows 11, version 24H2.
Transitioning Time and Language Settings to the Settings App
In this build, Microsoft continues its initiative...
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Microsoft has released Windows 11 Insider Preview Build 26200.5742 (KB5064075) to the Dev Channel, introducing a suite of enhancements aimed at refining user experience and system functionality.
Redesigned Mobile Device Companion in Start Menu
The Start menu now features an updated mobile device...
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Microsoft has released Windows 11 Insider Preview Build 26200.5742 (KB5064075) to the Dev Channel, introducing a series of enhancements aimed at improving user experience and system functionality.
Redesigned Mobile Device Companion in Start Menu
The Start menu now features an updated layout for...
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Windows 11 continues its trajectory of iterative improvement with the rollout of KB5062663, a C-update for versions 23H2 and 22H2, introducing a suite of targeted fixes and functionality enhancements that are already generating conversation throughout the Windows community. Released in...
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When Typing an Email Turns Your CPU into a Furnace: Unpacking the Latest Outlook Bug
Picture this: you’re drafting a simple email in the classic Outlook for Microsoft 365, and suddenly your computer sounds like a jet engine taking off. Your CPU usage spikes wildly, soaring to 30-50% utilization...
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The Classic Outlook Conundrum: Navigating CPU Spikes and Workarounds
Microsoft Outlook, a cornerstone of productivity for millions, has lately been the epicenter of a vexing technical dilemma. Users of the classic Outlook version have experienced troubling CPU spikes—sometimes soaring by as much...
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Windows users, especially those who regularly work with East Asian languages, have a powerful tool at their fingertips—the Microsoft Input Method Editor (IME). In today’s feature, we explore the advanced input methods designed for East Asian languages like Japanese, Chinese, and Korean, and why...
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Introduction
Windows 10 22H2 Build 19045.3154 (KB5027293) is now available in the Release Preview Channel for Windows Insiders on Windows 10, version 22H2.
Improvements
Here are the key improvements included in this latest update:
Improvements:
Enhancements to several simplified Chinese fonts...
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If you've ever been in the middle of writing an important email on classic Outlook and found yourself helpless as the application froze solid after pressing Ctrl+C to copy text, this one’s for you: Microsoft has heard your cries. They’ve just issued a patch for a bug that had been locking up...
Microsoft is currently addressing a significant issue impacting Microsoft 365 customers, where the classic version of Outlook experiences hangs or freezes when users attempt to copy text. This problem has been reported primarily on systems running Outlook Current Channel Version 2409 (Build...
Microsoft has recently announced a notable compatibility issue affecting Windows Presentation Foundation (WPF) applications following the installation of updates released on or after June 25, 2024. This advisory is particularly relevant for users who utilize Input Method Editors (IME) such as...