Microsoft has quietly pushed Windows 11, version 25H2 (Build 26200.5074) into the Release Preview channel — and unlike many headline OS releases, this one arrives as a lightweight enablement package (eKB) that flips features already staged on devices rather than replacing the whole...
Microsoft has quietly confirmed a change that will make several Office-related experiences on Windows 11 more automatic and persistent: new Office apps and helper tasks can now be installed or provisioned by the system and will schedule background preload activity on sign-in to improve launch...
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For years, installing (or reinstalling) Windows meant enduring a familiar litany of post-setup chores: not just the legendary "day one" deluge of Windows Updates, but also waiting for a parade of in-box app updates to filter in from the Microsoft Store. Now, with the refresh of install media for...
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When reinstalling Windows, especially when switching to specialized editions like Windows 10 LTSC (Long-Term Servicing Channel), setting up a fully functional and productive environment can be time-consuming and labor-intensive due to the need to reinstall multiple applications. This is where...
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Ninite remains an indispensable tool for provisioning Windows systems, especially as Windows 10 nears its end of support in October 2025. For users facing the daunting task of reinstalling Windows—whether they're transitioning to Windows 10 LTSC editions or setting up fresh installs—Ninite...
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For anyone facing the daunting task of setting up a new Windows installation, the path from a blank slate to a fully functional machine is often both time-consuming and tedious. Whether you’re upgrading, downgrading, switching Windows flavors like LTSC, or recovering from a system failure...
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When faced with the need to reinstall Windows—whether switching to the Long-Term Servicing Channel (LTSC) edition or simply starting fresh—Ninite emerges as an indispensable tool that can streamline the lengthy and often tedious process of app provisioning. Though simple in concept, Ninite...
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Rebuilding a Windows environment from scratch is a task many users, IT professionals, and businesses encounter regularly, whether due to hardware upgrades, software issues, or migration to newer Windows editions. However, this process can become time-consuming, especially when it involves...
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When setting up a fresh Windows installation, or switching to the Windows LTSC (Long-Term Servicing Channel) edition, the often tedious task of reinstalling and updating essential software is a major undertaking. Here, tools like Ninite offer a powerful, yet understated solution that has...
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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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