Sometimes a single caption can do more reputational damage than a thousand product briefings, and the recent Know Your Meme image quip—“Sometimes the vibes are off, you know? Still I’d trust them more than Windows 11”—is a compact case study in how meme culture amplifies anxieties about modern...
CX Observe Product Feedback Copilot represents a decisive step toward turning the daily avalanche of customer voices into structured, strategic guidance product teams can act on — a lightweight, AI-driven pipeline that converts support tickets, surveys, forums, and feature requests into...
Microsoft’s recent nudge to users — asking “what do you miss most in Windows?” — is more than a PR moment; it’s a revealing sign that the company is wrestling with conflicting priorities for Windows 11: glossy AI capabilities and the long list of everyday quality‑of‑life features that power...
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Microsoft’s latest Windows 11 Insider Preview update, rolled out as KB5065782 to Dev and Beta channel testers on September 12, 2025, repurposes the SCOOBE (Second‑Chance Out‑of‑Box Experience) flow to display a full‑screen Microsoft 365 “needs attention” renewal prompt that occupies the display...
I use the Clock App for things like meeting I need to go to, laundry ready (I live in a flat with a shared laundry room two floors below me) and when to take my meds. (I'm older than most of you ...)
A recent (yesterday?) update to the app seems to have stopped it working. I realised the time...
Square Enix has confirmed that the multiplayer murder-mystery action game KILLER INN will return for a second Closed Beta Test on Steam from Friday, October 3, 2025 at 3:00 p.m. PDT / 6:00 p.m. EDT through Monday, October 13, 2025 at 2:59 p.m. PDT / 5:59 p.m. EDT, inviting players to test...
Windows laptops have solidified their dominance in the computing ecosystem, striking a balance between powerhouse performance, affordability, and sheer versatility. As we step into August 2025, leading brands like Dell, Asus, Lenovo, HP, and Acer are fielding impressive lineups, each tailored to...
Windows 11 users have long sought a more versatile and user-friendly alternative to the classic File Explorer, and the Files app has steadily risen to meet—and, in some respects, exceed—those expectations. The latest update to the Files app, version 3.9.14, introduces several enhancements that...
Windows 11’s commitment to streamlined productivity has often been undermined by an intrusive feature many users know all too well: the Second-chance Out-Of-Box Experience, affectionately dubbed SCOOBE. Despite its intentions of improving the overall setup and customization process, this...
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Since its initial release, Windows 11 has sparked both excitement and frustration among PC users, with many praising the modernized design while questioning the operating system's real-world performance. Recent developments signal that Microsoft, acutely aware of persistent complaints, is taking...
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For many years, power users and accessibility-conscious individuals lamented the absence of a clear, customizable way to keep track of their mouse cursor on the Windows desktop. After a period where the feature teased users with its appearance and sudden removal, the beloved mouse crosshair is...
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Microsoft has released Windows 11 Insider Preview Build 27913 to the Canary Channel, introducing a series of refinements aimed at enhancing user experience and system stability. This update focuses on subtle yet impactful changes, addressing various issues reported by users and improving the...
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Windows 11 users who rely on multiple monitors for work or entertainment are set to receive a long-awaited usability boost that underlines a persistent theme in the Windows development story: the slow, deliberate return of features lost in the transition from Windows 10. In the most recent...
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For years, one of the most persistent frustrations for Windows users working with multi-monitor setups has been the limited functionality of the taskbar and system tray across secondary displays. Despite all the advancements in Windows 11—from its refined visual style to under-the-hood...
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🔬 Development Advisory: BSOD Analyzer Tools on WindowsForum
Dear WindowsForum Community,
We're excited to share an update on our ongoing development of BSOD (Blue Screen of Death) analysis tools. We currently have two different BSOD analyzer implementations in testing, each serving different...
Microsoft has recently addressed two significant issues affecting Windows 11 version 24H2: the Blue Screen of Death (BSOD) caused by Easy Anti-Cheat (EAC) and erroneous Windows Firewall logging. These resolutions aim to enhance system stability and user experience.
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Here’s a summary of the news and its implications regarding Microsoft’s new move:
Microsoft is rolling out new logging tools in the latest Windows 11 development builds to address systems' sluggishness and performance problems. The goal is to help Microsoft better identify, analyze, and...
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WhatsApp, the widely-used messaging platform owned by Meta, has recently announced a significant shift in its desktop application strategy for Windows users. The company is transitioning from a native Windows application to a web-based version encapsulated within a desktop container, commonly...
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Microsoft has introduced a new feature in Windows 11 aimed at addressing performance issues by automatically collecting diagnostic data when users experience system sluggishness. This initiative is part of the upcoming 25H2 update and is currently being tested in the Windows Insider Program...
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Here’s a summary of the article from XDA Developers about Microsoft’s reliability claims for Windows 11 24H2:
Microsoft claims Windows 11 24H2 is their most reliable Windows so far. They cite a 24% drop in unexpected restart failures compared to Windows 10 22H2.
Data comes from Microsoft’s...
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