windows 11 updates

  1. Understanding and Managing BitLocker in Windows 11: Protect Data & Avoid Lockouts

    BitLocker drive encryption, once a sought-after feature reserved for advanced Windows editions, has now become a default security safeguard in recent builds of Windows 11, starting prominently with the 24H2 update. Designed to protect data in case a laptop or PC falls into the wrong hands...
  2. Windows 11 Start Menu Redesign: Beta Insights and Customization

    Windows has always prided itself on iterating and adapting to the needs of its users, and the latest developments in Windows 11 are no exception. Recent beta testing is shaking up the familiar Start Menu design, promising a more customizable, intuitive, and user-friendly experience. In this...
  3. Windows 11 Insider Preview Build 26120.3872: The Future of Windows Testing

    Fresh out of Microsoft's secret digital bakery, Windows 11 Insider Preview Build 26120.3872 has been spotted prowling the Beta Channel, much to the delight of fans and daredevil testers everywhere. If you’ve been keeping tabs on Windows 11’s progress—and let’s face it, if you’re reading this...
  4. Build 2025 Highlights: Microsoft’s AI Revolution & Google’s Privacy Wake-Up Call

    When Microsoft takes center stage at its annual Build conference, industry watchers know to expect more than just product demos—a roadmap for the next era of computing emerges. This year’s narrative is dominated by two forces redefining the tech landscape: artificial intelligence and the rising...
  5. How to Upgrade Unsupported Windows 10 PCs to Windows 11 for Free (2025 Guide)

    Upgrading an unsupported Windows 10 PC to Windows 11 for free is a pressing concern for many users as Microsoft plans to end official support for Windows 10 on October 14, 2025. While Windows 11 introduces enhanced security, interface improvements, and productivity features, its strict hardware...
  6. Exciting Tech & Gaming Updates: GTA 6 Trailer, Microsoft Surface AI, Google Simplify & More

    Rockstar Games has unveiled the second trailer for Grand Theft Auto VI (GTA 6), intensifying anticipation for its release. The trailer introduces protagonists Lucia Caminos and Jason Duval, a criminal duo navigating the neon-lit streets of Vice City, a fictional city inspired by Miami. Lucia...
  7. Microsoft’s Windows Hardware Driver Changes 2023: Metadata Exit & New Signing Policies

    Microsoft’s latest announcements regarding fundamental changes to Windows hardware driver development mark a significant pivot in how device ecosystems and driver assurance will be managed for the next generation of Windows 11. These developments—centered on the retirement of Windows Device...
  8. Windows 11 Updates 2023: Smarter Start Menu, File Explorer AI, Notepad & Copilot Enhancements

    Windows 11 users are poised to experience a substantial refresh in both form and function, as Microsoft introduces a new wave of updates spanning the Start menu, File Explorer, Notepad, and the increasingly pivotal Copilot system. These enhancements aren’t reserved solely for the high-profile...
  9. Windows 11 24H2 Release: New Features, AVD Bug, and Enterprise Impact

    Microsoft’s release of Windows 11 24H2 marks a significant development in its ecosystem, extending broad availability to millions of users around the globe. This milestone was met with announcements touting improved features, streamlined updates, and an evolving security landscape. However, as...
  10. Windows 11 24H2 Update Now Widely Available: Features, Rollout, and Compatibility Tips

    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...
  11. Microsoft’s Outlook Update: Seamless Coexistence of Classic and New Outlook on Windows 11 in 2025

    For years, Outlook has been a linchpin of productivity suites across both personal and professional computing. As Microsoft pushes forward with its vision for a unified communication platform, it is once again refining how users can interact with both the Classic and new Outlook experiences on...
  12. Windows 11 24H2 Preview Update: Key Features, Risks, and Why Patience Pays Off

    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...
  13. Transform Windows 11: How Windhawk Brings Powerful Start Menu Customization to ARM64 Devices

    For many Windows 11 users, the Start menu remains a contentious design element—some appreciate its minimalist, touch-friendly layout, while others yearn for the rich customizability and classic feel of earlier Windows iterations. Since its debut, the Windows 11 Start menu has notably divided...
  14. Microsoft Launches AI-Powered Recall Feature for Windows 11 Laptops

    Microsoft has officially begun rolling out its much-anticipated Recall feature to select Windows 11 laptops, marking a significant advancement in integrating artificial intelligence (AI) into everyday computing. Initially announced alongside Copilot+ PCs, Recall is designed to enhance user...
  15. Microsoft’s April 2025 Windows Update Creates 'inetpub' Folder to Enhance Security—What You Need to Know

    Microsoft's April 2025 cumulative Windows update, notably identified as KB5055523 for Windows 11 24H2, has stirred significant discussion in the tech community due to an unexpected and somewhat mysterious change: the automatic creation of an empty folder named "inetpub" on the system drive...
  16. Understanding the Mysterious inetpub Folder in Windows 11: Update Insights

    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...
  17. Windows 11 24H2 Update Chaos: Fixes, Compatibility, & Troubleshooting Tips

    Microsoft’s recent Windows 11 24H2 updates have sparked a wave of user frustrations and technical challenges, firmly continuing the company’s somewhat notorious legacy of problematic Windows patches. Two particular recent updates, the April cumulative update KB5055523 and the March preview...