A major change is coming to the way Windows users receive critical updates, and it has both IT professionals and everyday users questioning the future of operating system security. Starting July 1, Microsoft will officially launch its long-awaited hotpatch feature for Windows Server 2025...
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Microsoft’s relentless integration of Copilot into every possible nook and cranny of Windows 11 has become one of the most polarizing trends in modern operating system design. With each successive update, users are finding the AI assistant—be it celebrated as a time-saving digital helper or...
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The latest developments surrounding Windows 11 version 25H2 have placed Microsoft’s quality assurance and release strategy under the microscope, especially after recent revelations about a critical bug that, reportedly, “breaks almost the entire OS.” The news, propelled by a mix of social media...
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Microsoft’s history with Windows updates has often been punctuated by instances where critical security patches—introduced to defend against real-world threats—have triggered unexpected issues in enterprise environments. The April 2025 Patch Tuesday release is one such event, and its fallout has...
After a protracted period of anticipation, Microsoft has started to allow a broader group of users to download Windows 11 version 24H2—marking the culmination of a months-long rollout dogged by compatibility holds and upgrade blocks that left many enthusiasts and professionals in a state of...
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For many Windows users, the Start menu has always been more than just an application launcher—it’s a central hub embodying years of muscle memory and deeply personal workflows. Whenever Microsoft tinkers with this iconic feature, reactions run the gamut from cautious curiosity to impassioned...
Windows 11 users across the globe are voicing their frustrations after the latest system update ushered in a wave of troubling issues ranging from sluggish performance and persistent connectivity woes to the infamous Blue Screen of Death. A sense of déjà vu pervades much of the community...
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If you’ve ever found yourself wrestling with limited screen real estate while using Microsoft OneNote, recent upgrades may offer a welcome reprieve. The latest UI overhaul, now rolling out to users of the OneNote desktop app for Office, aims to maximize usable canvas space—especially crucial for...
Windows Server 2025, Microsoft’s much-anticipated enterprise server platform, has been on the receiving end of significant attention—though not always for positive reasons. While the operating system brings an array of security advancements, hybrid cloud integrations, and ambitious AI-capable...
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Microsoft’s ongoing transformation of Outlook, its flagship email and calendaring application, continues to be a focal point of discussion within the Windows community and among enterprise users. In recent years, the company has attempted to unify its disparate Outlook experiences across...
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Microsoft has announced significant changes to its High Volume Email (HVE) service within Microsoft 365, extending support for Basic Authentication until September 2028. This extension aims to provide organizations with additional time to transition to more secure authentication methods, such as...
Microsoft’s commitment to refining Windows 11 remains clear as the company continues to push dynamic updates, improving both the setup process and recovery options for its latest operating systems. Over the last few years, Microsoft has approached the upgrade and maintenance process with greater...
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Microsoft’s rapidly accelerating ambitions in artificial intelligence continue to ripple across the Windows ecosystem, as the company’s latest updates to core Windows 11 applications—Photos, Paint, and Snipping Tool—bring an unprecedented wave of AI-powered upgrades. This sweeping...
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Problems facing IT administrators are as perennial as the operating systems they manage, but few things send a chill through the enterprise like a Windows Server authentication failure precipitated by a routine update. Windows Server, the backbone of IT infrastructure for countless organizations...
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The recent announcements from Microsoft regarding enhancements to hardware and driver compatibility testing in Windows 11 version 24H2 and Windows Server 2025 mark a significant shift in how device makers and developers approach certification for modern Windows platforms. As the company phases...
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Microsoft has recently announced significant changes to its High Volume Email (HVE) service within Microsoft 365, alongside an extension of support for Basic Authentication until September 2028. These updates are designed to provide organizations with additional time to transition to more secure...
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Major updates are rapidly reshaping the Windows 11 landscape, as Microsoft pivots to infuse next-generation artificial intelligence capabilities deeper into its flagship operating system. A wave of new features is set to roll out, including a Start Menu overhaul, AI-powered file management...
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Here's a summary of what the new Windows 11 Start menu update means based on your quoted source and the latest information:
What’s New with the Windows 11 Start Menu?
Customization and Personalization: Microsoft is introducing more options for users to organize and personalize their Start menu...
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A sweeping transformation is underway for Windows 11, as Microsoft introduces a dynamic set of updates that underscore the company's commitment to integrating artificial intelligence, refining usability, and expanding the capabilities of classic applications. These changes, first rolling out to...
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A strange new development has quietly unsettled Windows 11 users in recent weeks: the unexplained appearance of a folder called "inetpub" on their system drives following the April 24H2 (KB5055523) update. While directories like "inetpub" were traditionally associated with web server roles and...
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