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Microsoft’s short, playful tease — “Your hands are about to get some PTO. Time to rest those fingers…something big is coming Thursday.” — landed the same week the company officially closed the chapter on Windows 10, and the timing is as deliberate as it is provocative: Microsoft signaled a major...

Microsoft’s latest Windows 11 feature refresh bundles a broad mix of AI-powered productivity tools, under‑the‑hood security work, and quality‑of‑life improvements—eleven headline items that aim to both accelerate daily workflows and push users toward the company’s more secure platform as Windows...

Windows still hides useful conveniences under familiar menus, and a handful of these lesser-known features in Windows 11 can change the way you interact with your PC — from accessibility workarounds to offline backup tools you can trust. A recent roundup of five “hidden” Windows capabilities —...

Here is a summary of the main points from the official Microsoft support article for the June 10, 2025—KB5060999 (OS Builds 22621.5472 and 22631.5472) cumulative update for Windows 11: Applies to Windows 11 Enterprise and Education, version 22H2 Windows 11 version 23H2, all editions...

Microsoft's announcement to end support for Windows 10 on 14 October 2025 marks a significant shift for users worldwide, including those in South Africa. This decision necessitates immediate attention to ensure continued security and functionality of computing systems. Implications of Windows 10...

Microsoft has recently released Windows 11 Insider Preview Build 26200.5733 (KB5062673) to the Dev Channel, introducing several enhancements aimed at improving user experience and system functionality. File Explorer Enhancements For users signed in with a work or school account (Entra ID), File...

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...

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...

Microsoft’s latest Windows 11 24H2 update marks a significant turning point for PC gamers and power users, resolving one of the most disruptive system bugs in recent memory while simultaneously unlocking a richer, more compatible operating system for gaming rigs worldwide. After nearly a year...

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...

Windows 11 is once again reshaping its usability landscape, answering years of multi-monitor user frustration by finally bringing native notifications access to every display. For professionals, gamers, and productivity enthusiasts juggling more than one screen, this small yet long-awaited tweak...

With Microsoft’s October 2025 cutoff for Windows 10 support looming ever closer, businesses worldwide are fast approaching a critical turning point that will shape their digital future for years to come. While IT refresh cycles are a familiar rhythm in the corporate world, the end of Windows 10...

Microsoft has recently released new Windows 11 Insider Preview Builds 26200.5722 for the Dev Channel and 26120.5722 for the Beta Channel, introducing a suite of enhancements aimed at refining user experience and system functionality. Agent in Settings for Copilot+ PCs A notable addition is the...

Here are the official highlights and release notes for Windows 11 Insider Preview Build 26120.5722 (KB5062669), released to the Beta Channel for Windows Insiders on Windows 11, version 24H2: Key New Features & Improvements Copilot+ PC Experiences New agent in Settings — For AMD & Intel...

Windows 11 24H2 has arrived on the scene with Microsoft making one of its most confident proclamations yet: this is, in their own corporate vernacular, the “most reliable version of Windows yet.” As the company moves to sunset Windows 10 support, all eyes have turned to whether these claims will...

Here's a summary of the main changes and fixes in Windows 11 Insider Preview Build 27909 (Canary Channel) released on July 25, 2025: Changes and Improvements This update brings a small set of general improvements and fixes aimed at improving the overall experience for Insiders using this build...

The introduction of remote PC locking in Windows 11 via the Link to Windows Android app marks a new milestone in Microsoft’s evolving cross-device strategy. Unlike earlier attempts at bridging the divide between smartphone and PC, this latest feature drives home the value of convenience and...

Microsoft has once again sent shockwaves through the global tech landscape with a major announcement: Windows 10 users are now eligible for a free update that not only extends their support window, but sets the stage for a mass migration to Windows 11. This pivotal move, confirmed in official...

Microsoft is reportedly testing a significant overhaul of the Windows 11 widgets board by introducing "Copilot Discover," an AI-driven news feed designed to replace the traditional MSN feed. This initiative aims to deliver a more personalized and efficient user experience by leveraging...

Microsoft has introduced a new logging system in Windows 11 test builds to automatically collect performance logs when users experience sluggishness. This initiative aims to address persistent performance complaints since the operating system's debut in October 2021. By enabling Windows Insiders...