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  1. Windows 11 Insider Build 26200.5570: New Profanity Filter Toggle, Pen Shortcuts & Smarter Search

    Windows 11 Insider Preview Build 26200.5570, now released to the Dev Channel, brings notable enhancements and user-centric features that underscore Microsoft’s evolving approach to flexibility, accessibility, and productivity. Among the most talked-about additions in this build is the new toggle...
  2. Windows 11 Update KB5055523: Unexplained inetpub Folder Emerges

    Windows 11 continues to surprise its users. The latest April 2025 cumulative update—KB5055523—has introduced an unexpected twist: the creation of an empty "inetpub" folder in the root of the C: drive, even on systems where Internet Information Services (IIS) is not installed. While the folder’s...
  3. Windows 11 April 2025 Patch Creates Inetpub Folder—Security Risks & Fixes

    Microsoft's recent April 2025 Patch Tuesday update for Windows 11—specifically update KB5055523—introduced an unexpected yet purposeful change that has stirred curiosity and concern among users and IT professionals alike: the mysterious creation of an empty folder named inetpub on the system...
  4. April 2025 Windows Update: Why is the Empty 'inetpub' Folder on My C: Drive?

    Windows updates continue to keep IT professionals and enthusiasts on their toes. The latest April 2025 cumulative update for Windows 11 (KB5055523) and Windows 10 (KB5055518) has introduced a curious new quirk: an empty “inetpub” folder appearing in the root of the C: drive, even on systems...
  5. Windows 11 Printer Bug Fixed: How KB5053657 Restores Printing Stability

    For months, a significant portion of Windows 11 users were entangled in a bizarre episode: their USB-connected printers, instead of faithfully reproducing documents, suddenly began churning out pages of cryptic text, network commands, and protocol gibberish. This unintended printer séance, as...
  6. Windows 11 Insider Preview Build 26200.5570 Review: Subtle Updates with Big Impact

    In a world obsessed with major overhauls and shiny new features, it’s the incremental steps—the subtle but strategic tweaks—that often reveal a company’s real direction. Microsoft’s rollout of Windows 11 Insider Preview Build 26200.5570 to the Dev Channel stands as a definitive example. This...
  7. Windows 11 Snipping Tool Gets OCR & Redaction Features for Enhanced Productivity

    Microsoft has recently enhanced Windows 11's Snipping Tool by integrating Optical Character Recognition (OCR) capabilities, allowing users to extract text directly from screenshots. This update streamlines the process of capturing and utilizing on-screen text, eliminating the need for...
  8. Windows 11 KB5055634 Update: AI, Accessibility, and New Features Explained

    Windows 11 continues to evolve at a brisk pace, and the release of KB5055634 for version 24H2 insiders in the Beta Channel exemplifies Microsoft’s concerted push towards a more intelligent and accessible operating system. With Build 26120.3941, users, particularly those invested in early...
  9. Windows 11 Insider Preview Build 22635.5090: What to Expect

    Windows 11 Insider Preview Build 22635.5090 (KB5053649) has landed for Beta Channel users, and it’s already generating buzz among enthusiasts eager to glimpse the future of Windows 11. For those who haven’t been closely following the Insider Program, this new build is part of Microsoft’s ongoing...
  10. Windows 11 23H2 Final Beta Update KB5055636: Features, Fixes & Transition to 24H2

    With the sunset of Windows 11 version 23H2 on the horizon, Microsoft has rolled out the final Beta update for this chapter: KB5055636, or more precisely, Build 22635.5305. For users following the Insider program’s Beta Channel, this update isn’t just another step — it’s the last before the bulk...
  11. Microsoft Discontinues Location History API in Windows 11: Implications for Privacy

    Microsoft Ends Location History API in Windows 11: What This Means for Your Privacy Microsoft’s ongoing push for a leaner, privacy-focused Windows 11 experience has taken another decisive step. With the upcoming Windows 11 24H2 update (build 26100.712), Microsoft will retire the location history...
  12. Windows 11 & Server 2025: KB5050119 Safe OS Dynamic Update Explained

    Attention Windows power users and IT pros! If you're working with Windows 11 version 24H2 or Windows Server 2025, you might want to tune in for this one. Microsoft recently unveiled a Safe OS Dynamic Update under the identifier KB5050119, rolled out on January 14, 2025. Don't be fooled by the...
  13. Microsoft’s Windows Update Tackles Chile’s 2025 Time Zone Change in Aysén

    Microsoft’s response to time zone changes in Chile’s Aysén Region for 2025 highlights just how nuanced the intersection of regional legislation, global coordination, and modern operating system design has become. On March 20, 2025, Chile’s government declared that the Aysén Region would...
  14. Windows 11 24H2 Update: Major AI, Security, and Productivity Enhancements

    Catch up on the latest capabilities for Windows 11 management and security, and you’ll quickly realize these aren’t just incremental updates—they’re signals of a rapidly evolving operating system that balances AI innovation with practical, day-to-day improvements in productivity, security, and...
  15. Windows 11 23H2 Printer Bug and Update Challenges: What Users Need to Know

    Windows 11 users are no strangers to software quirks and update surprises, but few could have anticipated a bug as odd as the one haunting the recent 23H2 KB5050092 preview update. The sight of a printer spewing page after page of random characters whenever it’s powered up or reconnected by USB...
  16. Windows 11 February 2025 Update KB5051989: Security, Stability, and Compatibility Enhancements

    With Microsoft continuing its monthly cadence of security and feature updates, the forthcoming rollout outlined in KB5051989 piques the interest of Windows power users, administrators, and enterprise IT decision-makers alike. This update, earmarked for February 11, 2025, targets users running...
  17. Fixing Network Device Disappearance in Windows 11 24H2 Update: A Complete Guide

    For millions embracing the Windows 11 24H2 update, excitement around new features and security enhancements quickly soured into frustration for many users when a perplexing issue surfaced: their network computers and devices vanished from File Explorer’s “Network” view. This problem, especially...
  18. How to Fix RDP Freezing Issues in Windows 11 24H2: Complete Guide

    Remote Desktop Protocol (RDP) remains the heartbeat of remote access for millions of professionals and IT administrators managing Windows environments, whether in sprawling corporate networks or compact work-from-home setups. When RDP stops working reliably, workflows grind to a halt, hindering...
  19. Windows 11 Insider Build 26200.5570: New Features & Fixes Explained

    Here's a detailed breakdown of the official release notes for Windows 11 Insider Preview Build 26200.5570 (Dev Channel), based on the Windows Insider Blog for this build: New Features Gradually Being Rolled Out (Toggle On*) 1. Profanity Filter Setting in Voice Typing There is now a new setting...
  20. KB5058687 Update Enhance AI Image Processing Performance on AMD Systems

    There’s a certain thrill when Microsoft, in its usual, ever-reliable cadence, drops another KB update. For those powering their digital dreams—or headaches—on AMD hardware, KB5058687 signals a new front: a noteworthy update to the Image Processing AI component, now strutting its stuff in version...