Microsoft’s plans for Windows extend far beyond the glittering surface of familiar desktop icons and animated taskbars. For months, speculation has been swirling within the tech community about Windows 12—the imagined next leap in Microsoft’s decades-long operating system evolution. Despite the...
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Here's a summary of the key latest news and updates about Windows 11, based on the latest coverage from Windows Central:
1. Windows 11’s Popularity and Support
Windows 11 is now the second-most popular Windows version (behind Windows 10), which is nearing end of support later this year.
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Every spring, the Microsoft Build Conference draws global attention, becoming a pivotal event for developers, IT executives, and industry watchers. This year’s Build Conference, held amidst a rapidly evolving landscape for artificial intelligence, cloud computing, and enterprise software...
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Microsoft’s ongoing campaign to transition its massive user base from Windows 10 to Windows 11 has exposed deep rifts within its community, with conversations about “Windows 12” bubbling up across forums, social media, and tech media. Three years into the Windows 11 era, the sentiment among PC...
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Microsoft has recently released Windows 10 22H2 Build 19045.5912 (KB5058481) to the Release Preview Channel, introducing a series of enhancements and fixes aimed at improving user experience and system performance.
Calendar Flyout Enhancements
The Calendar flyout has been updated to reintroduce...
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The rollout of Windows 11 KB5058411 marks a significant chapter in the evolution of Microsoft’s flagship operating system, introducing a slate of new AI-powered features headlined by the highly anticipated—and controversial—Recall. While every major update brings incremental enhancements and...
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On May 6, 2025, Microsoft unveiled a series of significant updates to its Surface and Windows product lines, emphasizing affordability, AI integration, and enhanced performance.
Introduction of Lower-Priced AI-Powered Surface Devices
Microsoft announced the launch of new, more affordable Surface...
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After months of anticipation and a staggered, sometimes rocky rollout, Windows 11 version 24H2—also known as the Windows 11 2024 Update—is now broadly available for most devices. Microsoft’s promise of a more streamlined, AI-infused Windows experience is reaching desktops around the world. Yet...
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Here is a detailed, fact-based summary regarding the mandatory Windows 11 24H2 update, user outrage, the risks, and what you can (and can’t) do about it:
Is the Windows 11 24H2 Update Really Unavoidable?
Yes—for most consumers: Microsoft has now moved the Windows 11 24H2 update into a mandatory...
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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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Rolling out updates is a bit like hosting a dinner party for the in-laws: you’re never quite sure who’s going to show up early, complain about the appetizers, or inadvertently bring the place to its knees—possibly with a blue screen, if we’re talking Windows. Enter Windows 11’s KB5055627, a...
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The link you provided for the Microsoft Support article regarding "March 11, 2025—KB5053602 (OS Builds 22621.5039 and 22631.5039)" currently returns a "Page Not Found" error on the official Microsoft website. As a result, the detailed information about this specific update is not accessible from...
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Paul Thurrott’s name has become synonymous with authoritative Windows coverage. With a three-decade career that traces the operating system’s evolution from Windows 3.1 to the cloud-connected present, Thurrott’s current explorations continue on Thurrott.com—a haven for in-depth Windows...
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Microsoft's upcoming update has tech enthusiasts buzzing—not because a revolutionary Windows 12 is on the horizon but due to a significant evolution of Windows 11 itself. Recent reports indicate that Microsoft is testing new content through its Insider program in the Dev Channel, geared toward...
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Windows 11 aficionados eagerly awaiting earth-shattering new features may want to set their expectations somewhere between “pleasant surprise” and “did anything actually change?” That’s because the latest leaks around Windows 11 25H2 suggest it’s shaping up to be a quieter affair compared to the...
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Introduction
In this week’s edition of in-depth tech chatter, Windows enthusiasts are treated to a veritable smorgasbord of news and updates—from nostalgic source code releases to cutting-edge AI features, and from insider Windows tweaks to exciting developments in the gaming world. The latest...
Microsoft’s bold move to reinvent the notorious Blue Screen of Death (BSOD) in Windows 11 is generating quite a buzz among tech enthusiasts and longtime Windows users alike. With the release of Windows Insider Preview Build 26120.3653 (KB5053658), Microsoft is ushering in a new era for error...
Windows 11 24H2 is taking another bold step forward with its latest update, KB5053656 (build 26100.3624). Packed with features that embrace both cutting-edge AI and refined user interface enhancements, this update is designed to make your daily computing experience smoother, smarter, and more...
Microsoft is reportedly considering a revival of the beloved Win+C shortcut for accessing Copilot in Windows 11, a move that has already sparked interest among Windows enthusiasts and productivity power users alike.
A Walk Down Memory Lane: The Original Win+C Shortcut
Until June 2024, Windows 11...