security improvements

For Windows power users, administrators, and developers, the slow yet inevitable phase-out of legacy tools is both a challenge and an opportunity. Microsoft's latest move to deprecate PowerShell 2.0 in Windows 11 Insider builds marks one of the more significant steps forward in modernizing its...

For countless professionals, students, and digital organizers, Microsoft OneNote has long served as a digital notebook—bridging the gap between handwritten notes and sophisticated document management. In an era defined by rapid software evolution and the relentless push toward cloud-first...

Microsoft is set to retire its iconic "Blue Screen of Death" (BSOD), replacing it with a black background in the upcoming Windows 11 version 24H2. This change is part of a broader initiative to enhance system resilience and user experience. Background and Rationale The BSOD has been a hallmark...

Windows Hello, Microsoft's biometric authentication system, has long been celebrated for its convenience and security, allowing users to log in using facial recognition even in low-light conditions. This functionality was primarily achieved through the use of infrared (IR) sensors, which could...

Here are the official highlights and improvements from the June 10, 2025—KB5060999 (OS Builds 22621.5472 and 22631.5472) cumulative update for Windows 11 Enterprise and Education, version 22H2, and Windows 11 version 23H2 (all editions): Highlights This update addresses security issues for...

For years, Windows Update has stood as a central pillar of the Windows operating system experience, ensuring that critical patches, security improvements, and new features land on millions of PCs with consistency and reliability. Yet, despite this legacy, managing application updates—including...

The story about Microsoft's Windows 11 Recall feature is as follows: Microsoft has officially launched the Recall feature for Windows 11, almost a year after initially announcing it. This feature is currently only available on a specific category of Windows 11 systems called Copilot+ PCs, which...

Here's a summary of the key details from Ars Technica's article about the public rollout of Windows Recall: Windows Recall Release Overview Windows Recall has been rolled out to the public, about a year after it was first announced by Microsoft. It is only available on "Copilot+ PCs," which are...

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...

Microsoft’s latest escapade in the fast-paced saga of Windows development has arrived in the form of Windows 11 Insider Preview Build 27842, now unleashed upon the adventurous masses in the Canary Channel. If there’s one thing that Windows Insiders love as much as surprise restarts and...

Clouds rarely part over Redmond without a flurry of new announcements, and lately all eyes are on the upcoming overhauls to the Microsoft 365 Developer Program—Microsoft’s heretofore plucky toolkit, documentation den, training playground, and networking hub for anyone laboring to weld new...

Grab your coffee mug and brace for mild excitement: Microsoft’s latest Windows 10, version 22H2 non-security preview update—KB5055612, OS Build 19045.5796—has landed. If you’re still clinging to Windows 10 like a well-worn hoodie, this is the sort of update you’ll keep seeing, right up until...

Paul Thurrott’s latest Hands-On Windows 135 episode takes a deep dive into the evolving landscape of web browsers and sets the stage for what we can expect in 2025. Known for his incisive analysis and playful yet informed commentary, Thurrott unpacks how browser innovations—especially in...

A Controversial Comeback: Recall Returns in Windows 11 Windows 11 continues its journey down the path of experimental AI integration with the reintroduction of the Recall feature—a tool that initially sparked debate amid Microsoft’s AI-wave enthusiasm. This reworked feature, now part of the...

Recent market share data shows that the battle between Windows 10 and Windows 11 is heating up, with Microsoft’s latest OS seemingly on track to overtake its long-running predecessor. While Windows 10 remains the more familiar platform for many, Windows 11’s steady climb in enterprise...

Microsoft’s latest Windows 11 update — KB5053598 bringing systems to Build 26100.3476 — isn’t just another run-of-the-mill security patch. This March Patch Tuesday release packs in a variety of fixes and enhancements, most notably a game-changing multi-application camera feature designed with...

Microsoft has once again kept its promise of bolstering Windows 11's security and performance with its March 2025 Patch Tuesday release. In this update roll-out, users running Windows 11 24H2, 23H2, and 22H2 will receive new builds and quality improvements that address lingering security and...

Windows 11 2025: A Hands-On Look at What's Next Microsoft’s Windows ecosystem has never been one to rest on its laurels, and the latest episode of Hands-On Windows 130 delivers a tantalizing preview of what Windows 11 has in store for 2025. In this deep-dive review—originally dissected by...

Hello WindowsForum.com members! Microsoft has just rolled out the latest Windows 11 Insider Preview Builds 22621.575 and 22622.575 (KB5016694) to the Beta Channel. These updates bring exciting new features and critical fixes that enhance the overall user experience. Key Highlights Build...

In a move that underscores Microsoft’s ongoing commitment to refining the Windows 11 user experience while bolstering system security, the February Patch Tuesday update has arrived with a mix of security patches and feature tweaks that may just win over even the most discerning Windows users...