Microsoft recently released update KB4056892 for Windows 10 to mitigate the Meltdown and Spectre security flaws in modern microprocessors, but the fix appears to be causing some unexpected problems on PCs using AMD processors. Although up until now AMD processors remained unaffected by the two bugs, a number of users are now reporting that the Microsoft emergency patch is bricking some machines using AMD’s Athlon processors. At the Microsoft forums , users note that after applying the KB4056892 update, their PCs will simply stop working with error 0x800f0845....

Windows 11 build 22000.613 rolls out as update KB5012592. The update brings notifications improvements and a slew of fixes. This release also includes the non-security changes available with KB5011563. Microsoft has released the update KB5012592 for computers running the stable version of Windows 11 with many fixes, security patches, and new features. The update KB5012592 bumps the version number to build 22000.613, and according to the changelogs , the update delivers the fixes and improvements available with the March 28 update preview KB5011563 , plus new security improvements....

Windows 11 build 22621.457 is now available in the Release Preview Channel. KB5016695 includes updated features for Defender for Endpoint, SMB compression, and usage history for various apps. If you have a device in the Beta Channel, you don’t need to install this update. As part of the Windows 11 2022 Update , Microsoft is now rolling out the update KB5016695 for devices enrolled in the Release Preview Channel of the Windows Insider Program....

Microsoft divides Beta Channel into two channels to test feature rollouts. Group one will get Windows 11 build 22622.290 and group two will get build 22621.290. The first group will receive new features enabled and the second group will have them disabled. You can always check again for updates to download the package that enables the new features. Microsoft is splitting its testing Beta Channel into two groups. The first group will receive the Windows 11 build 22622....

Windows 11 23H2 receives build 22635.2483 (KB5031451) in the Beta Channel. The update brings data collection consent prompts for users in the EU. It also temporarily disables recent Emoji updates. Windows 11 build 22635.2483 (KB5031451) is rolling out in the Beta Channel of the Windows Insider Program with minor improvements for version 23H2 only after a few days of releasing another preview in the same channel. According to the announcement , this rollout focuses on improving the collection of data from the European Union to comply with the European Economic Area (EEA) rules....

Windows 11 build 23619 makes it easier to access and edit photos from your Android phone using the Snipping Tool. The Start menu can now show upcoming meetings from Microsoft Teams for those using an Entra ID. This flight also rolls out a few fixes and includes a couple of known issues. On January 18, 2024, Microsoft began the rollout of the Windows 11 build 23619 in the Dev Channel of the Windows Insider Program ....

Windows 11 build 25197 is now available in the Dev Channel. The update re-introduces the tablet-optimized Taskbar. It updates the System Tray with new effects and brings animated icons for the Settings app. Also, this build includes a slew of fixes and improvements. Microsoft is now rolling Windows 11 build 25197 for computers enrolled in the Dev Channel of the Windows Insider Program. The preview introduced updates for existing features and a slew of fixes and improvements....

Windows 11 build 25281 is now rolling out in the Dev Channel. The update introduces changes to the Spotlight feature and Graphics settings. The flight also brings various fixes and improvements for existing features. Microsoft is now rolling out Windows 11 build 25281 for devices enrolled in the Dev Channel of the Windows Insider Program . This is a minor update, but it includes some interesting new updates for existing features, improvements, and fixes....

Windows 11 build 25941 arrives for testers in the Canary Channel. This flight introduces changes for Cast, graphics, and power settings. In addition, the update also rolls out a few fixes. Windows 11 build 25941 is now available for devices enrolled in the Canary Channel of the Windows Insider Program with some additional changes and improvements. Build 25941 for Windows 11, according to the official changes , in the “Advanced display” settings page, you can turn “Dynamic refresh rate” on or off with a toggle switch....

Microsoft introduces the new Sound Recorder app. The app was previously known as Voice Recorder. Sound Recorder brings a new interface to capture voice. It’s available for Insiders in the Dev Channel of Windows 11. Windows 11 is getting an updated version of the Sound Recorder app. Previously known as Voice Recorder, the new Sound Recorder app brings a new interface that matches the modern design language available across the system....

Microsoft is reportedly building a new Windows 11 app to transfer data from an old PC to a new PC. Currently, the application doesn’t have an official name, nor is it available for testing. However, according to @PhantomOfEarth , there are bits in the latest preview of Windows 11 in the Beta Channel (build 22635.4945) that suggest the company is working on a data transfer app. The data transfer app will have two options, including one to create a backup of your files and folders, operating system settings and credentials, and apps to your OneDrive account, as it’s offered today using the Windows Backup app ....

Microsoft releases redesigned Paint app for Windows 11. The app has a new interface retaining the same look and feel as before. The dark mode option is not yet available. The new app is the same as the classic version. However, it includes an interface overhaul using the new design elements of Windows with rounded corners, acrylic effect, and new iconography. Perhaps the most noticeable change is the new simplified toolbar that replaces the ribbon menu....

Microsoft is making changes to force Outlook and Teams to open links on Edge. The change will apply regardless of the default browser preferences configured on Windows 11. Thus far, Widgets and Search, and now Outlook and Teams, are the products ignoring the default browser settings. On Windows 11 , regardless of your default browser configuration, Outlook and Microsoft Teams links will open on Microsoft Edge. According to a new report for The Verge , the software giant is again making it more difficult for users to use another browser, such as Google Chrome or Mozilla Firefox, by forcing links from the Outlook and Teams apps to open on Microsoft Edge, ignoring your browser preferences completely....

Microsoft accelerates the rollout of Windows 11 to eligible PCs. The decision was made due to strong upgrade demand from users. The Windows 11 upgrade option is available through Windows Update. Starting January 26, 2022, Windows 11 is fully available to download and install through Windows Update on devices that meet the minimum system requirements . Although the new version of Windows launched on October 5, 2021, it was only available for a limited number of devices, but now, it’s available more broadly for eligible computers....

If you like the original blue bloom wallpaper available on Windows 11, you will love the snow-white version. Windows Insider MVP, Michael Gillet , has published two special wallpapers inspired by the default background images available on Windows 11 that are perfect for refreshing your desktop this Christmas season. The wallpapers feature a snow-white version of the Windows 11 bloom with a light background and a dark background. Also, these images are available for download for free in various resolutions, including 4K, 1080P, mobile size, ultrawide, and for virtually any Surface device....

Now things have changed. SkyDrive is more integrated to Windows 8.1 than ever before, practically is part of the operating system (although it’s worth noting that it is still an app). After upgrading to 8.1, you won’t need to install anything, and the new version of the app addresses many of the shortcomings that deal with giving more control to the user on what to sync, managing the available storage space, and ditching the SkyDrive desktop app from the equation....

Android apps will run smoother on Windows 11 with the October update. This release improves security and the camera. And brings performance and reliability enhancements. Microsoft has released a new update (version 2209.40000.26.0) for its Windows Subsystem for Android (WSA) on Windows 11 . The update is available through the Windows Insider Program in the United States and Japan users and includes several fixes and changes to help improve Android apps on Windows 11....

Android apps will run smoother on Windows 11 with the September update. The update brings performance and reliability improvements. It also includes security and input fixes. Microsoft has released a new update (version 2208.40000.4.0) for its Windows Subsystem for Android (WSA) on Windows 11 . The update is available through the Windows Insider Program for the United States and Japan users and includes several fixes and changes to help improve Android apps to run smoother....

The Windows Terminal app to run Command Prompt, PowerShell, and Linux on Windows 10 is getting new features and improvements with version 0.11. Starting with version 0.11, according to Microsoft, the Terminal is now supported on non-English UI languages, and it ships with a bunch of settings changes. The company is also recommending moving your current settings out of the folder and let the app generate a new one during install, and then copying your settings back....

In the month of December Xbox Live Gold members are getting two new free games for Xbox 360. This time Microsoft is offering the popular game Gears of War and Shoot Many Robots. Remember that these titles will be available for a limited time. You can do your free purchase via the Xbox 360 dashboard or via Xbox.com. Also, as Microsoft has already moved away from Points into local currency, if you don’t have a payment option (online), you’ll be forced to add a credit card information even though the games are free....