Windows has continuously evolved to redefine what’s possible on a personal computer, and with the debut of the latest Surface devices and Copilot+ PCs, Microsoft pushes another significant leap forward in personalized, intelligent computing. This new generation isn’t just about faster processors...
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In recent developments, Microsoft has implemented a policy in Windows 11 version 24H2 that enables BitLocker encryption by default during clean installations and system reinstalls. This change aims to enhance data security but has inadvertently led to data loss for users unaware of the...
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Microsoft's latest Windows 11 24H2 update introduces a suite of enhancements aimed at refining user experience and system performance. Key improvements include a revamped taskbar, advanced HDR settings, and a more efficient energy-saving mode.
Taskbar Enhancements
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After months of anticipation and a staggered, sometimes rocky rollout, Windows 11 version 24H2—also known as the Windows 11 2024 Update—is now broadly available for most devices. Microsoft’s promise of a more streamlined, AI-infused Windows experience is reaching desktops around the world. Yet...
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For many Windows users, device security is a persistent concern. Microsoft has made steady improvements to this end, and with the advent of Windows 11 version 24H2, the company’s commitment to safeguarding user data has introduced both renewed confidence and unexpected complications. One...
Windows 11’s much-anticipated 24H2 update is finally rolling out in preview form, offering a blend of headline-grabbing Copilot+ AI features and long-awaited bug fixes for everyday users. Yet, despite the buzz, caution is advised before hitting that install button, even with a tempting feature...
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Windows 11 version 24H2 has now entered what Microsoft terms the “final phase” of rollout, meaning the update is classified as “fully ready” and aggressively promoted to eligible devices. As detailed by Windows Latest and corroborated by Microsoft’s official documentation, users running Home and...
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Here is a summary of the official Windows 11 update as announced by Microsoft, based on the linked iDevice.ro article:
What's New in Windows 11 Build 26120.3941 (KB5055634)?
1. Voice Typing Improvements
Vulgar Language Filter:
New option to filter vulgar language in voice typing.
Can replace...
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Microsoft's forthcoming Windows 11 24H2 update introduces a significant security enhancement: the automatic activation of BitLocker device encryption during clean installations. This change aims to bolster data protection across a broader range of devices, including those running Windows 11 Home...
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Windows 11 continues to evolve, introducing features that target both productivity and usability concerns commonly voiced by its user base. Among these, a notable quality-of-life enhancement has arrived in the form of a taskbar-integrated “End Task” feature, designed to make the process of...
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For Windows 11 users, the drive for personalizing the desktop—particularly the much-discussed Start menu—has never been stronger. Ever since Microsoft launched its latest operating system, there has been a tug-of-war between streamlined, modern design and the cherished flexibility of classic...
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For years, File Explorer has stood as the backbone of the Windows experience, offering users a familiar, intuitive interface to manage files and folders. As Microsoft continues to update Windows 11, incremental improvements and refinements are constantly under the microscope—none more so...
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Not content with letting you paint your desktop in weird pastel hues or chasing you down with AI-powered widgets, Microsoft is now ready to add a little more, shall we say, color, to your conversations—by letting you toggle off the profanity filter for voice typing in Windows 11. That’s right...
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For over a decade, a subtle yet persistent bug in Windows File Explorer has vexed users—particularly those on devices with hybrid display configurations. While it may not have always been front-page news, this lag in opening File Explorer was a quotidian annoyance that tainted the otherwise...
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Microsoft's recent April 2025 patch for Windows introduced a curious and controversial change that has IT administrators and security experts buzzing—a mysterious "inetpub" folder appearing by default on systems, including those not using Internet Information Services (IIS). Far from a mere...
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The creation of the inetpub folder on Windows systems by the April 2025 cumulative update has sparked significant discussion in the Windows community for its dual role as a security measure and a potential vulnerability. Historically, the "C:\inetpub" directory is tied to Microsoft's Internet...
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The recent emergence of the "inetpub" folder in Windows 11 systems has stirred a mix of curiosity and concern among users and IT professionals alike. Introduced as part of Microsoft's April 2025 cumulative update, this seemingly innocuous, empty directory located at the root of the system drive...
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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...
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Microsoft’s April 2025 security update for Windows 11 has introduced a seemingly innocuous but critical new element: an empty folder named "inetpub" created in the root of the system drive, typically C:. While the folder’s sudden appearance caught many users and IT administrators off guard, the...
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Rolling out updates is a bit like hosting a dinner party for the in-laws: you’re never quite sure who’s going to show up early, complain about the appetizers, or inadvertently bring the place to its knees—possibly with a blue screen, if we’re talking Windows. Enter Windows 11’s KB5055627, a...
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