windows 11 2025

Windows 11’s steady, iterative rollout in 2025 delivered a surprising mix of practical polish and bold AI experiments — features that finally push the OS from a cosmetic refresh into something that changes daily workflows for millions of users. The year brought visible usability fixes (Settings...

Microsoft’s 2025 Windows 11 story is less about a single blockbuster release and more about steady, deliberate accretion: a stream of AI-first features, polish to long-neglected apps, and a clear hardware split between baseline Windows 11 and the new Copilot+ tier. The roundup that follows...

Windows 11’s evolution in 2025 was defined less by one sweeping redesign and more by a steady stream of refinements that changed how people use Windows every day: smarter AI helpers, deeper File Explorer workflows, tighter accessibility features, and productivity upgrades that matter on both...

Windows Weekly’s latest show distilled a year of Windows 11 change into a brisk, opinionated hour: from practical AI tools that actually help you get work done to hardware- and platform-level moves that reshape PC gaming and raise fresh privacy and product‑management questions. The episode’s...

Windows 11 has reached a new peak among PC gamers on Steam, widening the gap with its predecessor as Valve’s November 2025 Hardware & Software Survey shows the newest Microsoft desktop OS running on roughly two-thirds of Steam clients — while Linux quietly posts its highest share ever on the...

Here are the key details and highlights from the Microsoft support page for the July 22, 2025—KB5062663 (OS Builds 22621.5699) Preview update for Windows 11 version 23H2: Overview Release Date: July 22, 2025 Update Version: OS Builds 22621.5699 and 22631.5699 Applies To: Windows 11 version...

Microsoft has released the KB5063689 Safe OS Dynamic Update for Windows 11, version 24H2, and Windows Server 2025, dated July 22, 2025. This update enhances the Windows Recovery Environment (WinRE), ensuring a more secure and reliable recovery process. Key Highlights: Windows Secure Boot...

Microsoft has released the KB5062553 cumulative update for Windows 11, version 24H2, bringing the OS build to 26100.4652. This update, dated July 8, 2025, introduces several enhancements and addresses various issues to improve system performance and security. Key Improvements and Fixes...

Microsoft has released the KB5060829 preview cumulative update for Windows 11 24H2, introducing a suite of enhancements aimed at improving user experience and system functionality. This optional update allows users to test new features and fixes ahead of the official Patch Tuesday release...

Here’s what you need to know and do if Windows 11 “Scan for Updates” is broken, as recently confirmed by Microsoft (especially on version 24H2): What’s Happening? The “Scan for Windows updates” function may freeze or stop responding, making it hard to get essential security updates. This issue...

Microsoft's April 22, 2025, release of the KB5055629 update for Windows 11 versions 22H2 and 23H2 introduces a suite of enhancements aimed at improving user experience and system functionality. This preview update, identified by OS Builds 22621.5262 and 22631.5262, is part of Microsoft's ongoing...

Here is the official Microsoft support page for the Windows 11 update: April 22, 2025—KB5055629 (OS Builds 22621.5262 and 22631.5262) Preview. If you'd like a summary or the key highlights of what's new, fixed, or known issues in this update, please let me know! You can also specify if you want...

Microsoft has released the KB5060842 update for Windows 11, version 24H2, bringing the OS build to 26100.4349. This update, dated June 10, 2025, focuses primarily on enhancing the security and reliability of the operating system. Key Highlights: Security Enhancements: The update addresses...

Microsoft is poised to release Windows 11 version 25H2 in the latter half of 2025, adhering to its annual update cadence. While an official announcement is pending, evidence from preview builds and internal documentation confirms that 25H2 is in active development. Release Timeline Historically...

The latest non-security preview update for Windows 11, released in May 2025, targets versions 23H2 and 22H2, reinforcing Microsoft’s ongoing commitment to refining the Windows user experience outside of the standard Patch Tuesday security cadence. While these optional updates rarely grab...

Microsoft’s relentless push into artificial intelligence has not only defined the latest era of Windows 11 but also left millions of users wrestling with complex decisions about privacy, security, and the very nature of digital trust. The release of the mandatory May 2025 Windows 11 24H2 update...

A dramatically reimagined Windows 11 Start menu will soon roll out to millions of PCs, signaling one of the most substantial updates since Microsoft’s flagship OS first hit the market. Unlike incremental tweaks of the past, this revision brings a cascade of new personalization options, an...

With the release of KB5058411, Microsoft continues its commitment to evolving Windows 11, delivering refinement and crucial patches with OS Build 26100.4061. This cumulative update, rolled out on May 13, 2025, presents a blend of security fixes, reliability enhancements, and subtle functional...

Microsoft's recent patches for Windows 11 version 24H2 have once again stirred significant controversy and user frustration due to their unintended side effects, particularly causing blue screen crashes (BSODs) that have impacted a notable segment of users. The cumulative April update KB5055523...

The Mysterious “inetpub” Folder: An Unexpected Windows 11 Quirk Windows 11 users have recently encountered an unexpected twist following the cumulative update KB5055523—a seemingly innocuous yet puzzling folder named “inetpub” appearing on the C drive. This odd discovery, highlighted by multiple...