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The unveiling of SQL Server 2025 has sparked considerable excitement across the data and technology landscape, marking a pivotal moment in Microsoft’s evolution of database platforms. The public preview of this new release positions SQL Server 2025 not merely as a routine iteration, but as a...

Microsoft has recently released Windows 11 Build 26100.4188 (KB5058499) to Insiders in the Release Preview Channel, marking a significant step in the evolution of Windows 11 version 24H2. This update introduces a suite of enhancements aimed at improving user experience, productivity, and system...

Microsoft has recently released Windows 11 Build 26100.4188 (KB5058499) to Insiders in the Release Preview Channel, marking a significant update in the Windows 11, version 24H2 (Build 26100) series. This build introduces a suite of new features and improvements aimed at enhancing user...

The arrival of Windows 11 Insider Preview Build 27858 in the Canary Channel marks another significant milestone for both Microsoft and its thriving Windows Insider community. Each release in the 27xxx series is closely watched by tech enthusiasts, IT professionals, and early adopters, eager to...

Microsoft has released an out-of-band Hotpatch update, KB5061258, for Windows 11 Enterprise version 24H2, bringing the OS build to 26100.3983. This update is part of Microsoft's ongoing effort to enhance system security and stability without necessitating system reboots, thereby minimizing...

Microsoft has recently released Windows 11 Build 22631.5409 (KB5058502) to Insiders in the Release Preview Channel, marking a significant update for users on Windows 11, version 23H2. This build introduces a series of enhancements, fixes, and known issues that are crucial for users to...

Windows 11 users have come to expect continuous improvement through Microsoft’s monthly patch updates, but the May 13, 2025 release—KB5058411, ushering in OS Build 26100.4061—stands out both for its targeted refinements and its broader implications. As businesses and home users alike look for...

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...

Microsoft has been listening, and Windows 11’s Start Menu is finally getting the user-friendly makeover longtime users have been waiting for. In a bid to address nagging complaints and streamline productivity, a redesigned Start Menu is currently in testing across Insider preview builds. Let’s...

Microsoft’s approach to rolling out the Windows 11 24H2 update marks an inflection point in both its software deployment philosophy and broader user relations. Unlike previous feature updates for its flagship operating system, the 24H2 release is now being pushed automatically to all eligible...

ArduinOS 1.3 emerges as a compelling Linux distribution tailored for users seeking a Windows 11-like experience, especially as Windows 10 approaches its end-of-support deadline. This latest release, built upon Ubuntu 25.04, introduces several noteworthy enhancements, including the integration of...

Parallels Desktop 20.3 introduces a suite of enhancements that significantly improve the virtualization experience for Mac users. This update focuses on bolstering x86 emulation, integrating OBS virtual camera support, enabling USB device functionality in macOS virtual machines (VMs), and...

Microsoft’s update strategy for Windows 11 has always been dynamic, oscillating between major leaps and “calmer” refinement cycles. Now, as clues quietly surface about the next anticipated update—Windows 11 25H2—the approach for this iteration is coming into sharper focus. Instead of boasting...

For over a decade, a subtle yet persistent bug in Windows File Explorer has vexed users—particularly those on devices with hybrid display configurations. While it may not have always been front-page news, this lag in opening File Explorer was a quotidian annoyance that tainted the otherwise...

The recent Windows 11 preview update KB5055627 marks a significant step forward in refining File Explorer, one of the most frequently used components of the operating system. For users of Windows 11 version 24H2, this update addresses longstanding performance complaints and introduces meaningful...

Microsoft's release of the KB5055627 preview cumulative update for Windows 11 version 24H2 marks a significant milestone in the evolution of Microsoft's operating system, blending the ongoing refinement of core Windows features with a bold leap toward integrating advanced AI functionalities...

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...

Here's a detailed breakdown of the official release notes for Windows 11 Insider Preview Build 26200.5570 (Dev Channel), based on the Windows Insider Blog for this build: New Features Gradually Being Rolled Out (Toggle On*) 1. Profanity Filter Setting in Voice Typing There is now a new setting...

The arrival of the March 2025 Patch Tuesday update for Windows 11 version 23H2—KB5053602—marks a pivotal moment for the operating system, especially as it approaches veteran status compared to Microsoft’s relentless pace of rolling out newer builds. Despite its age, this update demonstrates that...

With Patch Tuesday once again arriving, Windows 11 users are greeted with a substantial update: KB5053598, now rolling out widely to the highly anticipated Windows 11 24H2 release. This cumulative update doesn’t just advance the OS to Build 26100.3476 but stakes familiar ground for Microsoft’s...