Microsoft is pushing PC makers to stop treating USB Type-C as a cosmetic port and to implement the platform-level hooks Windows 11 needs to deliver consistent, useful notifications when Type‑C connections behave unexpectedly. The company’s guidance — now baked into Windows’ hardware requirements...
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Microsoft is introducing a new feature in Windows 11 that allows users to customize the on-screen display (OSD) positions for brightness and volume indicators. This enhancement, currently available in the latest Dev Channel build, addresses user feedback requesting more flexibility in the...
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Windows 11's evolution has been a steady march toward user-centric flexibility, with Microsoft consistently tuning the OS to better suit modern workflows. Among the many features under active development, the latest round of enhancements in the Windows 11 Dev Channel sheds light on Microsoft's...
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Here's a summary of the latest Insider Builds for Windows 11 in both the Dev and Beta channels:
Key Details:
Dev Channel: Update KB5060838 upgrades to Windows 11 version 24H2, build 26200.5661.
Beta Channel: Update KB5060836 upgrades to Windows 11 version 24H2, build 26120.4452.
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Windows 11 is set to enhance user customization with the upcoming 25H2 update, introducing the ability to reposition on-screen indicators for volume and brightness. This feature allows users to choose between three placement options: bottom center (default), top left, and top center. The top...
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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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A curious blend of cutting-edge AI and nostalgic glitches is shaping the latest experience for Windows enthusiasts who have opted into the Windows Insider Preview Build program. The rollout of Windows 11 Insider Preview Build 26200.5651 brought several high-profile updates, including a powerful...
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Windows 11 has become synonymous with productivity features, aiming to create a seamless blend of work, creativity, and leisure for its users. Among these features, “Do Not Disturb” has emerged as a powerful tool for those needing to cut through the noise of constant notifications. Yet, a surge...
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For many users, Windows Action Center is a helpful notification hub, offering quick access to alerts, system status, app messages, and shortcuts to essential features. Yet, for a significant segment of PC users, particularly those on Windows 10 and Windows 11, the Action Center can become more...
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A quiet Windows setup screen—that ritual blue void—has long been the modern shaman’s cave for IT pros, a sanctuary for existential questions like, “How long will this spinning circle last?” and “Will Cortana awaken from her slumber to haunt me, again?” With KB5059093, Microsoft attempts to...
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Few things frustrate seasoned Windows users more than the persistent, creeping feeling that their familiar desktop environment is morphing into something less about productivity and more about persistent promotional nudges. Windows 11, Microsoft’s latest flagship OS, has doubled down on this...
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How to Silence Windows 10 End-of-Service Notifications (Without Missing Windows Updates)
With Microsoft’s official End-of-Service date for Windows 10 looming on October 14, 2025, many long-time users are experiencing an avalanche of notifications urging them to upgrade. While these alerts are...
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Microsoft’s Windows 11 has brought a wealth of features and a refreshed interface—but with creativity sometimes comes clutter. If you’re noticing more ads, suggestions, and nudges for Microsoft services everywhere—from your Start menu to pop-up notifications—rest assured you’re not alone. In...
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For many Windows users, Slack isn’t just another app—it’s a critical tool for staying connected and in the loop. Yet, when its notification badges falter, missing messages or persistent alerts can disrupt your workflow. Drawing on a recent report from Guiding Tech, this article provides a...
In today’s hyper-connected digital world, staying productive can be a challenge—especially when a constant barrage of alerts and system updates disrupts your focus. Windows provides you with powerful tools to manage notifications and silence nonessential alerts using its built-in Do Not Disturb...
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If you're a Windows user, you’ve likely tasted the bittersweet brew that is desktop notifications. One minute, they’re kindly reminding you to attend a meeting. The next, they’re incessantly prodding you with irrelevant updates, software nags, or worse, ads for apps you’ve never asked for. These...
In today's fast-paced digital world, notifications can either be a helpful assistant or an annoying distraction. Microsoft’s Action Center is designed to streamline this experience for Windows users, allowing you to see the notifications that matter most while hiding those you’d rather not have...
I am trying to use Text to speech capability. I go to TEXT TO SPEECH, open it, click on PREVIEW VOICE and do not hear anything. All the other sounds work just fine - music, games, Windows notifications. What am I missing?