Windows 11 has just hit an unexpected speed bump: after briefly overtaking Windows 10 in global usage during July, official analytics show Windows 11 slipped in August while Windows 10 regained ground, a reversal that underlines how jagged, fragile, and politically charged operating system...
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Microsoft has quietly closed the loop on a recent Event Viewer nuisance in Windows 11 by shipping a targeted fix in the August preview update, addressing repeated CertificateServicesClient log entries that were cluttering system logs and unnerving admins despite posing no functional harm...
Microsoft's latest Windows 11 update brings a long‑awaited fix for muffled Bluetooth headset audio: support for Bluetooth LE Audio's super‑wideband stereo, letting game audio remain high‑fidelity while voice chat or calls run at a much higher sample rate than the old Hands‑Free Profile allowed...
Microsoft’s push to move Windows 10 users onto Windows 11 has stepped up a gear: as August’s Patch Tuesday rolls out, an increasingly persistent, full‑screen end‑of‑life banner is appearing on many Windows 10 machines urging immediate action — and in some cases the prompt returns again and again...
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Today Microsoft published Windows 11 Build 26100.5061 (KB5064081) to Insiders on the Release Preview Channel for Windows 11, version 24H2, delivering a broad mix of AI-driven features, quality fixes, and platform changes that will begin rolling out to wider audiences in the coming weeks. The...
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Microsoft has confirmed that Event Viewer entries reporting a CertificateServicesClient (CertEnroll) error are appearing on Windows 11 version 24H2 after recent updates, but the company says these logs are cosmetic and do not affect running apps or network connectivity. (support.microsoft.com)...
It's a pivotal era for Microsoft Windows as the world's most widely used operating system continues to shape digital life for over a billion users worldwide. With a rapidly evolving technology landscape and artificial intelligence now at the core of operating system development, Windows is...
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In a significant stride toward reducing downtime and enhancing the everyday experience for users and IT professionals alike, Microsoft has rolled out two pivotal updates as part of Windows 11 version 24H2, bundled within cumulative update KB5062660. The changes, ranging from a fresh take on the...
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Microsoft has unveiled significant enhancements in Windows 11 version 24H2, focusing on reducing system downtime and improving user experience during critical failures. These updates include a redesigned restart screen and the introduction of Quick Machine Recovery, both integral to the Windows...
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For months, a number of Windows 11 users have found themselves facing a baffling problem: upon waking their PCs from sleep, or after a restart, their mouse cursor would inexplicably balloon in size. This strange quirk, specific to Windows 11 version 24H2, was subtle enough to initially escape...
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In a significant step for both mainstream and enthusiast PC gamers, Microsoft has at last removed a long-standing compatibility block that restricted select systems from upgrading to Windows 11 version 24H2—a move that opens the latest Windows experience to a broader array of devices, many of...
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Microsoft has recently lifted a compatibility hold that previously prevented users with Easy Anti-Cheat (EAC) software from upgrading to Windows 11 version 24H2. This decision follows the release of update KB5063060, which addresses critical issues that had been causing system instability for...
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For months, users of Windows 11 24H2 struggled with a perplexing issue that disrupted one of the most fundamental elements of the desktop experience: the size of the mouse cursor. Seemingly at random, the cursor would balloon in size—even when users had explicitly chosen the smallest setting in...
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Microsoft’s approach to Windows updates and compatibility patches has always been a source of both praise and frustration, with the recent saga around the Easy Anti-Cheat conflict in Windows 11’s 24H2 update serving as a vivid example of the challenges and triumphs that define modern PC...
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The rollout of Windows 11 24H2 represented another ambitious leap for Microsoft in its ongoing effort to refine the modern Windows experience. However, as the July 2025 wave of updates began propagating across user devices, an unexpected chorus of complaints surfaced. Reports of installation...
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For months, a cloud of frustration hung over gamers running Windows 11 who found themselves suddenly staring at the dreaded Blue Screen of Death (BSOD) during heated matches of Fortnite or other popular online titles. This wasn’t just another garden-variety software crash—it was a system-level...
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A significant population of Windows users has found themselves awaiting the arrival of the much-anticipated Windows 11 24H2 update, even as the next major feature update, Windows 11 25H2, dominates the headlines. For these users, the delay has often stemmed from Microsoft-imposed update...
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With each new Windows update, Microsoft attempts to strike a careful balance between innovation and stability. The release of Windows 11 24H2—heralded by the company as “the most reliable version of Windows yet”—has quickly become one of its most debated modern updates. Microsoft’s bold claim...
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Microsoft recently made headlines with its bold statement that Windows 11 24H2 represents the most reliable iteration of Windows ever released—a claim punctuated by an array of reported improvements and fresh features. This assertion comes despite strong reactions from segments of the user base...
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Microsoft’s latest wave of innovation for Windows 11, introduced through update KB5062660, signals a shift in how the world’s most-used desktop operating system approaches reliability, outage mitigation, and recovery. With the launch of the Windows Resilience Initiative, Windows 11’s version...
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