In a recent revelation, Microsoft engineer Raymond Chen shed light on an intriguing aspect of Windows operating systems: the method by which Windows determines and displays CPU speeds is not as precise as many users might assume. This insight underscores the complexities involved in accurately...
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Windows 11 users have grown accustomed to a regular cadence of updates, but the May update—anchored by KB5058411—arrives with a notably broader ambition than its recent predecessors. This feature-rich release aims to blend much-needed security improvements with an array of usability upgrades and...
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When choosing an operating system for a new gaming PC or deciding whether to upgrade your current setup, many gamers find themselves comparing Windows 11 Home versus Windows 11 Pro. Though both editions of Windows 11 offer robust features built for modern machines and immersive gaming...
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With anticipation building in the Windows community, Microsoft has announced the release of Windows 11 Insider Preview Build 27858 to the Canary Channel, igniting discussions about the emerging direction of the next-generation operating system. This build, like those preceding it in the 27xxx...
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For nearly nine months, a subset of Windows 11 users—especially those who depend on the flexibility of dual-boot environments—have found themselves entangled in a frustrating deadlock. The culprit was an August 2024 Windows 11 update that, while intended to reinforce security via improved...
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As Microsoft approaches the official end-of-support phase for Windows 10, users, enterprises, and IT administrators are bracing for a wave of changes impacting how they work and secure their devices. Amid a flurry of announcements, policy updates, and user anxieties about shifting to Windows 11...
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The landscape of Windows 11 is on the cusp of another transformation, as Microsoft begins rolling out a significant update to the Start Menu—a hallmark of the Windows experience for decades. This latest refresh, now making its way into the hands of Windows Insiders, marks a continuation of...
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Microsoft's recent surge in artificial intelligence innovation for Windows 11 is reshaping how millions interact with their PCs. The company's Copilot+ initiative, which debuted with devices like the Surface Pro 12-inch and Surface Laptop 13-inch, aims to make Windows smarter and more intuitive...
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Windows 11 users who closely follow Microsoft's Insider Program have a lot to gain from the latest KB5055651 Dev Channel update. Although this update may not introduce headline-grabbing features, its collection of thoughtful improvements—particularly for HDR and Dolby Vision support, enterprise...
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In recent developments, Microsoft has implemented a policy in Windows 11 version 24H2 that enables BitLocker encryption by default during clean installations and system reinstalls. This change aims to enhance data security but has inadvertently led to data loss for users unaware of the...
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As Windows 11 Version 24H2 enters its final phase of deployment, Microsoft marks a major inflection point in its Windows servicing roadmap. The much-anticipated 2024 Update is now being pushed to the last group of eligible devices, signaling near completion of what is arguably one of the most...
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Steam’s April 2025 Hardware and Software Survey paints a revealing portrait of gaming’s ever-evolving landscape, highlighting clear trends in graphics and processor adoption as well as the enduring influence of Microsoft’s operating systems. Each month, Valve’s survey quietly steers the...
Microsoft Copilot is an AI-powered assistant integrated across Microsoft's suite of products, including Microsoft 365, Edge, Bing, and Windows operating systems. Designed to enhance user productivity, Copilot offers features such as drafting emails, summarizing documents, analyzing data, and...
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As Microsoft approaches the sunset date for Windows 10 support in October 2025, the Windows ecosystem is experiencing a historic shift: the long-awaited widespread adoption of Windows 11 is finally materializing, and the gap between the two operating systems has never been narrower. After a slow...
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A Closer Look at the Mysterious Inetpub Folder on Windows 11
In recent weeks, many Windows 11 users have reported an unexpected discovery: a folder named “inetpub” has appeared out of nowhere on their systems following the installation of the KB5055523 update. This sudden manifestation has...
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Microsoft's ambitious integration of its AI assistant, Copilot, into the Windows ecosystem has not yielded the widespread adoption the company anticipated. Despite embedding Copilot directly into Windows and introducing a dedicated keyboard key, user engagement remains modest. Reports indicate...
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At a time when the digital world feels more surveilled, prodded, and manipulated than ever, the operating system that for decades claimed to "empower every person on the planet" seems increasingly committed not to enable, but to entrap. Windows, once lauded for its flexibility and broad...
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Rolling out updates is a bit like hosting a dinner party for the in-laws: you’re never quite sure who’s going to show up early, complain about the appetizers, or inadvertently bring the place to its knees—possibly with a blue screen, if we’re talking Windows. Enter Windows 11’s KB5055627, a...
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Microsoft's recent April 2025 Patch Tuesday update for Windows 11—specifically update KB5055523—introduced an unexpected yet purposeful change that has stirred curiosity and concern among users and IT professionals alike: the mysterious creation of an empty folder named inetpub on the system...
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Windows 11’s KB5055627 update marks a fundamental evolution for the operating system, bringing with it not just a slew of fixes and minor cosmetic tweaks, but a suite of forward-looking features that place artificial intelligence at the heart of the Windows user experience. Microsoft’s decision...
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