windows 10 and 11

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Windows 10 and 11 are the two most recent major versions of Microsoft's operating system, and discussions on WindowsForum.com cover a wide range of practical topics for users of both versions. Recent threads explore the Amazon Kindle app's transition to the Microsoft Store, Secure Boot certificate updates affecting trust anchors, PowerToys 0.99.1 with new monitor controls, password recovery differences between Microsoft and local accounts, and tuning Power Throttling to prioritize foreground apps. These conversations reflect ongoing changes in app distribution, security infrastructure, system utilities, account management, and performance optimization that matter to everyday users and IT professionals alike.

  1. Amazon Kindle App on Windows Arrives in Microsoft Store Before June 30 Shutdown

    Amazon’s new Kindle app for Windows appeared in the Microsoft Store in early June 2026, ahead of the June 30 shutdown of the older Kindle for PC application, giving Windows users a replacement path for reading Kindle books, comics, manga, personal documents, and Audible-linked content on PCs...
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    • drm reading it administration kindle for pc kindle for windows microsoft store microsoft store apps windows 10 and 11 windows 10 support
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    • Forum: Windows News

  2. Secure Boot Certificate Updates: 2011 to 2023 Trust Change (June–Oct 2026)

    Microsoft is replacing the original 2011 Secure Boot certificate chain across Windows PCs and servers before certificates begin expiring in June 2026 and continue expiring into October, affecting supported Windows 10, Windows 11, and Windows Server systems that still trust those aging boot...
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    • bitlocker enterprise it firmware security it admin checklist it administration it management it security it security management kb5089592 kb5092765 kb5096160 kb5096160 update safe os dynamic update secure boot secure boot certificates setup dynamic update uefi certificates uefi firmware uefi trust chain windows 10 windows 10 and 11 windows 11 windows 11 24h2 windows 11 26h1 windows 11 security windows 11 servicing windows recovery environment windows security windows servicing windows update winre recovery winre update wsus
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    • Forum: Windows News

  3. PowerToys 0.99.1 Adds Power Display Monitor Controls and Faster Window Handling

    Microsoft’s PowerToys 0.99.1 update for Windows 10 and Windows 11 adds Power Display, a system-tray monitor-control utility, alongside Grab And Move window handling and improvements to Command Palette, Keyboard Manager, and ZoomIt in the late-April 2026 release. That sounds like a small...
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    • ddc ci monitor control powertoys 0.99.1 windows 10 and 11
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    • Forum: Windows News

  4. Windows Password Reset Explained: Microsoft vs Local Account Recovery

    Microsoft’s Windows password guidance is broader than a simple “forgot password” prompt, and that matters because the recovery path depends on how you sign in. For users on a Microsoft account, Windows now nudges them toward web-based recovery or Microsoft account sign-in flows; for users on a...
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  5. Enable and Tune Power Throttling to Speed Up Foreground Apps in Windows 10/11

    Enable and Tune Power Throttling to Speed Up Foreground Apps in Windows 10/11 Difficulty: Intermediate | Time Required: 15 minutes Power Throttling is a Windows feature that can reduce CPU resources for background apps to save battery and lower heat. When tuned correctly, it can also help your...
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    • foreground performance per app exclusions power throttling windows 10 and 11
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    • Forum: Windows Tutorials