For IT professionals responsible for managing Windows updates across organizations of any scale, staying ahead of the rapidly evolving update landscape can feel like a full-time job in itself. Over the past year, Microsoft has markedly refined the way it communicates crucial information about...
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After nearly four years since its release, Windows 11 has officially overtaken Windows 10 as the most widely used desktop operating system worldwide. As of July 2025, Windows 11 commands approximately 51.8% of the market share, surpassing Windows 10, which has declined to 45.0%...
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Windows 11, despite being positioned as Microsoft's vision for the future of personal computing, has been met with both praise and frustration from its millions of daily users. For those who spend their working lives toggling between Windows and macOS—or who simply have decades of muscle memory...
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Windows 11's upcoming 24H2 update introduces a notable enhancement: the ability to customize the position of on-screen indicators, such as volume and brightness flyouts. This feature addresses user feedback requesting more control over interface elements.
In previous versions, Windows 10...
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Based on recent community and insider feedback about Windows 11 Build 27881, here is a summary of its key innovative features and general perception:
Key Features and Improvements
Profanity Filter Toggle for Voice Typing: Users can now enable or disable profanity filtering when using voice...
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Windows 11, the latest iteration of Microsoft’s iconic operating system, continues to stir up strong emotions in the PC user community—both fervent praise and pointed criticism. As the countdown to October 14, 2025, approaches—a date when Windows 10 support officially ends and most users will...
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The arrival of Windows 11 Insider Preview Build 27858 in the Canary Channel marks another significant milestone for both Microsoft and its thriving Windows Insider community. Each release in the 27xxx series is closely watched by tech enthusiasts, IT professionals, and early adopters, eager to...
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A Fresh Wave of Updates for Windows Insiders
Today marks another exciting milestone for Windows enthusiasts and early adopters, as Microsoft unveils the latest Windows 11 Insider Preview Build 26200.5551 (KB5055617) exclusively for the Dev Channel. This build symbolizes Microsoft's relentless...
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For years, the Windows Start menu has stood as both a symbol of user familiarity and a lightning rod for controversy. In the context of Windows 11, few issues have garnered as much user feedback—and outright frustration—as the new Start menu design and its limits on customization. From forums...
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After nearly three years of Windows 11 in the mainstream and widespread anticipation for Microsoft’s next moves, many longtime users find themselves increasingly nostalgic for features from older versions of Windows—particularly those from Windows 7 and even the much-maligned Windows Vista and...
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Microsoft’s ever-tightening grip on the Windows 11 setup process has become a flashpoint for controversy, as the company recently took decisive action to disable the BYPASSNRO workaround—once the community’s most reliable method for skipping mandatory internet connectivity and Microsoft Account...
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Windows 11’s development channels consistently serve as testbeds for the most ambitious and practical productivity upgrades in Microsoft’s operating system. The recent Dev Build—now available to users who have signed up for these cutting-edge previews—throws a spotlight on a deeply practical new...
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Windows is not so much an operating system as it is a living chronicle of collective user willpower—equal parts software and glorious tug-of-war. Microsoft, the titanic tech luminary, built its empire on the hopes of productivity warriors, boot-up newbies, and armchair IT philosophers...
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Microsoft has once again transformed the user experience in Windows 11 with the release of Beta Build 22635.4010 today, tagged under KB5041869. This particular build reinstates the simplified system tray that had been temporarily removed, along with additional enhancements that aim to streamline...
Microsoft is seeking feedback on its Windows release health website and invites users to participate in the survey to provide valuable insights for further improvements.
Overview of the Survey
Microsoft has initiated a survey to gather feedback on the Windows release health website. This...
Hello WindowsForum.com members! Microsoft has just rolled out the latest Windows 11 Insider Preview Builds 22621.575 and 22622.575 (KB5016694) to the Beta Channel. These updates bring exciting new features and critical fixes that enhance the overall user experience.
Key Highlights
Build...
I just thought I would complain about how the file folder updates in the middle of typing in a current file folder to add, remove, change the name and as a result it highlights the entire name in the middle of you typing and already having started editing it and then because it highlights the...
since my last automatic update, Media player and movie maker have now stopped. I wish windows would STOP dictating what programmes we use. I am well used to these programmes. i do not want to change and want to carry on using them. So windows team, kindly return the programmnes you have removed...
Hi everyone,
Today, we are releasing Build 14251 Windows Insiders in the Fast ring.
Sharp-eyed Insiders likely noted the big jump in build numbers from our last preview build (11102). Historically, the codebase for mobile had a different OS version than the codebase for PC because they were...
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Hi everyone,
Today we are releasing Build 11102 to Windows Insiders in the Fast ring. If you’re a PC gamer or use accessibility software, I highly recommend taking note of the known issues for this build (below) as there are issues that will impact your PC gaming experience.
Here’s what’s new...
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