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Mozilla appears to have closed a workflow gap that’s annoyed Windows users for years: external links opening in a Firefox window on a different virtual desktop, pulling you out of your current workspace. The fix—reported as part of the recent rapid-release updates—changes the browser’s launch...

Microsoft’s PowerToys 0.93 delivered a much-needed Settings dashboard overhaul and major Command Palette performance wins, but the suite still lacks a unified Settings search—and community work tracked on GitHub plus Microsoft’s own roadmap notes indicate a settings search bar is targeted for...

Microsoft's recent release of Windows 11 update KB5062660 addresses a persistent issue where the mouse cursor would unexpectedly change sizes, often appearing larger than the user-defined setting. This problem, which emerged with the rollout of Windows 11 version 24H2 in October 2024, has been a...

For IT administrators and Windows enthusiasts alike, keeping pace with the relentless cadence of Windows updates and their rapidly evolving ecosystem poses a formidable challenge. Over the past year, Microsoft has undertaken substantial efforts to overhaul its Windows release information...

Here is a summary of the information on the Microsoft Support page for the "July 8, 2025—Baseline": This date marks the release of the security update baseline for July 2025. The update pertains to Windows 11 Enterprise LTSC 2024. For specific details on the update, users are directed to...

A recent disruption in the ‘Print to PDF’ functionality on Windows 11 24H2 has drawn fresh attention to the software update process, underscoring both the complexities of modern operating systems and Microsoft’s evolving approach to customer support. The issue, triggered by the April 2025...

The link you provided for the Microsoft Support article on "KB5061852: Image Processing AI component update (1.2505.838.0) for Qualcomm-powered systems" currently leads to a "Sorry, page not found" error on the official Microsoft website. This means that either the support article has been...

NVIDIA has released a new GeForce Game Ready Driver (version 576.28 WHQL) as of April 30, 2025. According to the official NVIDIA announcement, you can download and install this driver from the Drivers tab of the NVIDIA app or through GeForce.com. What's new: The release resolves several issues...

For users of Windows 7 and Windows Server 2008 R2, a subtle yet frustrating login delay puzzled both casual users and seasoned IT professionals alike back in 2009. The phenomenon emerged when individuals selected a solid color—rather than an image—as their desktop wallpaper. The observed effect...

It’s a season of innovation and reflection for Windows 11 enthusiasts in the Beta Channel, as Microsoft continues to fine-tune its vision for a seamless computing experience through Insider Preview builds. With the much-anticipated rollout of Windows 11 Insider Preview Build 22635.5305, the...

The page you referenced from support.microsoft.com for "April 22, 2025—KB5055629 (OS Builds 22621.5262 and 22631.5262) Preview" currently displays a "Sorry, page not found" error. This means the specific update bulletin or support documentation you are looking for is either not yet available to...

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Hello Windows Insiders, today we’re releasing 20H2 Build 19042.423 (KB4568831) to Windows Insiders in the Beta Channel. This release is a re-release of 20H2 19042.421 from last week but brings it to parity with the Windows 10 May 2020 (20H1) servicing as of today. Thanks, BLB The post...

Today at Microsoft Build 2020 the WinUI team is excited to announce the latest version of WinUI 3 available for public preview: WinUI 3 Preview 1. This preview expands the world of WinUI to an even wider audience of developers – the previously-released WinUI 3 Alpha was only available to UWP app...

The Spring Creators Update is almost upon us: Ref: Here Comes Windows 10 Version 1803 - Thurrott.com Paul Thurrott has an excellent article on what's in store for users of the new build... Link is above. Windows 10 version 1803 should begin deploying to end-user PCs on Tuesday, April 10, 2018

Today, we released security updates to provide additional protections against malicious attackers. By default, Windows 10 receives these updates automatically, and for customers running previous versions, we recommend they turn on automatic updates as a best practice. More information about...

Today, we released a new Windows 10 Preview Build of the SDK to be used in conjunction with Link Removed (Build 16225 or greater). The Preview SDK Build 16225 contains bug fixes and under development changes to the API surface area. The Preview SDK can be downloaded from Link Removed. For...

Today, we released a new Windows 10 Anniversary SDK Preview to be used in conjunction with Windows 10 Insider Preview (Build 14965 or greater). The Preview SDK is a pre-release and cannot be used in a production environment. Please only install the SDK on your test machine. The Preview SDK Build...

Just a couple months ago I highlighted one of our favorite refactoring/analyzer projects, Refactoring Essentials - Open Source, Cross Platform Refactoring and Analyzers. Well the team is on a tear, with Andreas Weizel announcing that Refactoring Essentials v2 is now available in preview...

My name is Greg and I learned programing using Basic and you know what, I'm damn proud of it! :) Seems like Basic has always been a favorite whipping boy, yet in my mind, if it helps one person see beyond the keyboard and screen, to help them see that they are not application captives, that...