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Microsoft has quietly put the “Windows 12” party on hold: the next public release from Redmond is Windows 11, version 25H2, arriving as a lightweight enablement update in the second half of 2025 rather than a ground-up OS reboot — and that decision changes what upgrade planning should look like...

Microsoft’s September Patchday for Windows 11 goes beyond the usual security checklist, delivering a collection of visible UI refinements, expanded on‑device AI scaffolding for Copilot features, and a number of convenience updates that range from a revised Recall landing page to a seconds...

Microsoft has quietly opened the gates: Windows 11 version 25H2 is now available to testers in the Windows Insider Release Preview channel as a small, fast enablement package that flips features already staged in the 24H2 servicing branch — which means you can install the 2025 annual update on...

Windows 11’s 25H2 annual update arrives as a deliberate whisper rather than a shout: delivered as a tiny enablement package that flips on functionality Microsoft shipped earlier in monthly updates, 25H2 brings modest visible changes, a couple of legacy removals, and a clear operational message —...

Microsoft has released an optional preview cumulative update for Windows 11, version 24H2 — KB5064081 — which advances eligible machines to OS Build 26100.5074 and bundles a mix of staged AI features, UI polish, reliability fixes, and a servicing‑stack refresh; many of the consumer‑facing...

Microsoft’s optional August preview for Windows 11 24H2—packaged as KB5064081 and advancing eligible systems to OS Build 26100.5074—arrives as a substantial mix of staged AI features, UI polish and reliability fixes, plus an updated servicing stack that administrators should treat carefully...

Microsoft is preparing a substantial set of Windows 11 feature updates that start arriving in staged preview channels now and should reach general users in the weeks ahead, bringing a mix of practical quality‑of‑life fixes, broader UI polish and an expanded set of AI-driven tools—some of which...

Today Microsoft pushed a new Release Preview build for Windows 11, version 24H2: Build 26100.5061 (KB5064081). At first glance this looks like another cumulative preview, but the blog post and supporting documentation show it carries a broad mix of items — from the continued staged rollout of...

July 2025 saw a whirlwind of development activity for Windows 11, with Microsoft pushing out no fewer than seven new preview builds through the Insider Program—some aligned with the forthcoming 24H2 and 25H2 releases, others eschewing enrollment in a particular branch. For Windows enthusiasts...

Microsoft has recently introduced a series of enhancements to Windows 11, particularly focusing on improving the search functionality within the operating system. These updates aim to provide users with a more intuitive and efficient experience when locating images and other files. Enhanced...

Here’s a summary of what’s new, improved, and fixed in Windows 11 Insider Preview Build 26120.5722 (Beta Channel), targeted at Windows 11 version 24H2 users: Key Highlights New Copilot+ PC Experiences New Agent in Settings: Now rolling out for AMD and Intel®-powered Copilot+ PCs. This...

Here are the official highlights and release notes for Windows 11 Insider Preview Build 26120.5722 (KB5062669), released to the Beta Channel for Windows Insiders on Windows 11, version 24H2: Key New Features & Improvements Copilot+ PC Experiences New agent in Settings — For AMD & Intel...

Microsoft's relentless evolution of Windows 11 has taken another bold stride, as a select group of testers experiences a vastly revamped widgets panel. With the phased replacement of the longstanding MSN feed by the AI-driven “Copilot Discover,” the very nature of the desktop’s glanceable...

The Windows 11 Widgets Board has been an area of curiosity and, at times, frustration for power users and casual newcomers alike. For months, it has languished in a halfway state: more than a glanceable news scroll, less than a true dashboard of productivity, often ignored even by third-party...

Microsoft has once again energized the Windows Insider Program, simultaneously releasing new Windows 11 builds to both its Dev and Beta channels—a move that doubles as both an innovation accelerator and a careful, staged rollout strategy. For developers and early adopters, this is more than a...

After years of relative stasis, Microsoft is preparing a substantial wave of improvements for the Windows 11 lock screen, signaling a rare focus on an area of the operating system many users interact with daily but may have long taken for granted. With a series of updates set to roll out through...

Microsoft's forthcoming Windows 11 25H2 update marks a significant shift in the company's approach to operating system upgrades, emphasizing ease of installation and user-centric enhancements. Scheduled for release in the latter half of 2025, this update is poised to streamline the upgrade...

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...

The Windows 11 experience is poised for another significant evolution, as Microsoft introduces a super-sized Start menu in Windows 11 Insider Preview Build 26200.5641. This update, available to Dev Channel Insiders, underscores the company’s ongoing quest to improve user productivity, app...

The evolution of the Start menu in Windows has long been a point of both nostalgia and controversy for users spanning multiple generations of the operating system. Microsoft’s ongoing development strategy for Windows 11 appears keenly aware of this legacy—making the Start menu not just a hub for...