Microsoft has recently updated its System Restore feature in Windows 11, reducing the retention period for restore points from 90 days to 60 days. This change, introduced with the June 2025 security update for Windows 11 version 24H2, means that restore points older than 60 days will no longer...
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In April 2025, Microsoft implemented a significant security enhancement to Windows Hello, its biometric authentication system, by requiring color cameras for facial recognition. This change aims to bolster security but also introduces challenges for users in low-light environments.
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Windows 11 continues its transformation journey with a slew of May 2025 updates designed to reinforce Microsoft’s vision of a modern, AI-enhanced, and secure personal computing environment. The latest features, spanning everything from device management and security to next-generation Copilot+...
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Windows 11’s relentless evolution continues with the release of the May 2025 non-security preview update, now rolling out across devices running versions 23H2 and 22H2. This update, part of Microsoft’s monthly cadence of feature and reliability enhancements, delivers a suite of refinements...
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With its forthcoming update, Microsoft is set to deliver the most significant overhaul to the Windows 11 Start menu since the operating system’s inception, accompanied by a sweeping infusion of AI-powered features. Initially targeting Windows Insiders utilizing Snapdragon X Copilot Plus PCs—like...
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The next wave of Windows 11 experiences, as announced by Microsoft in May 2025, signals a decisive shift toward deeper integration of artificial intelligence throughout the operating system and its ecosystem of Copilot+ PCs. With competition in the PC sector intensifying—fueled by the growing...
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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 recent Windows update released in April 2025 has introduced an unexpected and somewhat controversial element to the Windows file system: an empty folder named "inetpub" appearing on many user systems. This update, part of Windows 11 24H2 and Windows 10 cumulative patches (notably...
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Windows 11 continues to evolve at a rapid pace, with the upcoming 2025 release making headlines across the tech world. Renowned journalist Paul Thurrott, whose decades of experience and insight have shaped the understanding of countless Windows enthusiasts, recently spotlighted the most...
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It seems Microsoft just can’t help itself—it’s set on giving the humble Windows PC an AI-powered shot of adrenaline, and like any unpredictable medical drama, things rarely go as scheduled. After a parade of delays, the tech giant is priming users for a phased debut of the Copilot+ PC display...
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Windows Recovery Environment Update: The Mysterious "Failure" That Isn't
When it comes to Windows updates, users are no strangers to error codes and installation mishaps. But sometimes, updates can throw a curveball: an error message that looks serious but isn't. The latest example of this...
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It seems our tech-happy lives just hit another bump on the soundwave highway. Microsoft has confirmed that the January 2025 Windows security updates led to an unintended and highly inconvenient aftermath: the breaking of audio playback for users relying on external Digital-to-Analog Converters...