Windows 11 receives build 25145 with new features and changes. Build 25145 brings Narrator Braille driver support. And it enables OneDrive usage details to the Accounts settings. This flight also fixes a bunch of bugs. Microsoft has released the Windows 11 build 25145 for devices enrolled in the Dev Channel of the Windows Insider Program. This preview brings some new features and improvements that we expect to arrive with version 23H2 ....

Microsoft makes available the Windows 11 build 25982 in the Canary Channel. This flight finally brings Copilot to this channel. The update also rolls out SMB client encryption and changes for various features. Microsoft is now rolling out Windows 11 build 25982 for participants of the Windows Insider Program for devices enrolled in the Canary Channel with some new features, fixes, and improvements. According to the official changes , Windows 11 build 25982 brings Copilot to the Canary Channel and supports requiring encryption for outbound SMB client connections....

Microsoft rolls out an updated version of File Explorer with a new duplicate tab option. The build 26257 also introduces visual changes for the Lock and Sign-in screen. Also, this update from the Canary Channel ports new mouse features from the Control Panel to the Settings app. Microsoft began the rollout of Windows 11 build 26257 in the Canary Channel , and despite this being a small update, it includes some interesting new features and changes....

Windows 11 will add a new recovery feature. The feature appears as “Fix problems using Windows Update” in the Settings app. It’s assumed that it’ll allow users to reinstall the operating system to fix system issues. UPDATED 15/12/2023: Microsoft is working on a new reinstall option for Windows 11 that will be available through the Recovery settings. The new feature appears as “Fix problems using Windows Update,” and it will allow you to reinstall the operating system to repair the system without needing the installation media....

Windows Subsystem for Android integration shows up in the Microsoft Store. The app doesn’t do anything at this time but suggests it’ll arrive soon to Insiders. When Microsoft first unveiled Windows 11 , one of the biggest features was the ability to run Android apps with a new Windows Subsystem for Android. However, the feature did not make it to the final set of features planned for the new version because the company needed more time for testing....

Microsoft is working on a new “Open With” interface to select apps to open files. The feature includes a new modern design that matches the design language of Windows 11. The “Open with” picker is not yet available for testers. Alongside all the new features that Microsoft has announced, Twitter user @XenoPanther (via XDA-Developers ) has uncovered a new interface on build 22563 to choose the application you want to use to open a file on Windows 11....

Microsoft is working on a new project called CorePC. CorePC aims to make Windows 12 a modular operating system. This approach will bring faster updates, better security, and improved AI capabilities. Microsoft is reportedly developing Windows 12 as a more modern modular system under the “CorePC” internal name that will provide the ability to update devices faster, improve security, and add more AI features. According to a new report from Windows Central , the software giant is working on a new project known as “CorePC,” which will dice the operating system into different modules, allowing the company to create different variants (or editions) of Windows 12 (or whatever the marketing name could be) depending the requirements of the device since not every form factor can offer the same features and capabilities , such as legacy support for Win32 programs....

Microsoft will now let you order a free Xbox One power brick replacement through the official support site. A few weeks ago a Reddit user made his voice heard when he couldn’t buy virtually from anywhere an Xbox One power brick replacement. He contacted Microsoft support, went to a number of local and online retailers and no one was able to help get a new simple power supply. Today, in response to the problem, Xbox’s Larry Hryb (Major Nelson) has announced that he has worked with the Xbox Support team and they have now enabled an option for Xbox One owners to be able to purchase additional Xbox One power supply units through https://myservice....

Xbox One X is now out for grabs (starting November 7) and with it the 4K gaming era has just began for Xbox fans. If you’ve been using an original Xbox One or Xbox One X there are a few things you can do even before you bring the new console home thanks to the new features available with the Fall Update for Xbox One. In this tutorial, you’ll learn five tips to transfer your games and settings, and a few other things you can do to migrate from Xbox One to Xbox One X as quickly as possible....

Microsoft to release a one-time update to change power settings on Xbox consoles. The update will switch the power setting to the energy-saving mode. The idea is to reduce power consumption to improve carbon footprint and save money. The instant on setting will continue to be available, and a new active hours setting is on the way. Microsoft is gearing up an update that will change the Xbox Series X , S, and Xbox One console settings to the energy-saving power mode in an effort to minimize the carbon footprint and save some money in energy....

Microsoft now offers physical copies of Windows 11. The retail box includes USB install media and a product key. The price is the same as buying the product key online. The box includes a USB flash drive with the installation files and the product key to activate the copy of Windows 11. However, the new offering is meant for custom builds and devices without a genuine product key since computers running an activated version of Windows 10 can upgrade to Windows 11 for free....

Windows 11 offers multiple download options, including Microsoft’s Installation Assistant for in-place upgrades, the Media Creation Tool to create a bootable USB drive or ISO file, or downloading the ISO directly. For older versions or to bypass requirements, third-party tools like Rufus, Ventoy, or UUP Dump enable flexible downloads and installations. UPDATED 1/2/2026: Windows 11 , Microsoft’s latest operating system, introduces a slew of new features and enhancements designed to improve user experience, security, and performance....

To uninstall updates on Windows 11, open Settings > Windows Update > Update history, click the “Uninstall updates” option, and click “Uninstall” for the update to remove. You can also uninstall an update using Command Prompt, PowerShell, WinRE, and Safe Mode. On Windows 11 , you can uninstall updates manually through the “Windows Update” settings, by running commands in Command Prompt or PowerShell, or by booting into the Windows Recovery Environment (WinRE) or Safe Mode, especially if an update is preventing your computer from starting correctly....

Windows 11 build 26220.6682 (KB5065782) for version 25H2 (Dev Channel) introduces smarter Click to Do features, including a new Copilot prompt box, suggested prompts powered locally, and visual and tag enhancements. It also introduces Emoji 16.0 and significant accessibility enhancements for Narrator. Users of version 24H2 will receive these fixes via the same KB5065782, but as build 26120.6682. Microsoft is now rolling out Windows 11 build 26220.6682 (KB5065782) for version 25H2 in the Dev Channel....

Microsoft begins to roll out three new updates for Windows 10 — one for each version of the operating system. For example, the September update for Windows 10 version 1607 is described as KB3189866 and bumps the build number to 14393.187. Windows 10 version 1511 gets update KB3185614 and bumps the build number to 10586.589, and the original version of the operating system released back in July 2015 gets KB3185611....

Learn step by step how easy it is to Refresh your PC in case you are having problems with your computer and you want to fix them easily and quickly, or how easy it is to Reset your PC if, for example, you are getting rid of your Windows system. Like most today’s mobile devices that offer one-click recovery usually with a reset button, Windows 8 now includes the capability to reset the PC to factory state when you are about to get rid of it, or to go back to a good known state when things are acting up and you need a quick way to get back to what is important....

To access network shared folder on Windows 11, open File Explorer > Network , and open the remote computer to access remote files. Alternatively, open Run , type the network shared path, and click the “OK” button. Another way to access the shared folder on File Explorer is to use the “Map a network drive” option to mount the folder as a drive. If you have already file sharing configured on Windows 11 , you also need to configure the remote computers to allow users to access the files remotely....

UPDATED 5/22: Windows 10 version 1903, May 2019 Update, is the seventh major refresh that is becoming available for compatible devices on May 21, 2019. However, before you restart your device to proceed with the installation, you want to be ready to avoid errors and problems. Although it’s always recommended to install a new feature update to keep your system up-to-date with the latest security improvements and to take advantage of new features, these type of updates aren’t your regular monthly quality updates....

You can still bypass the Microsoft Account and internet requirements during the Windows 11 OOBE using Registry tweaks, command prompts, domain-join tricks, or custom USB methods. Although Microsoft continues to block workarounds for creating a local account during initial setup, you still have several options to complete this configuration. UPDATED 11/14/2025: Microsoft has confirmed to be blocking more unofficial methods to bypass the Microsoft Account and internet connection requirements during the Out-of-box Experience (OOBE) with the release of Windows 11 builds 26220....

On Windows 10 , you can change the desktop background image (or wallpaper) in multiple ways using the Settings app or File Explorer. Although the operating system comes with a default background, you can always set a different image to refresh and personalize the experience. You can do this by applying a custom image or slideshow through the “Background” settings. You can use a different picture on each display if you have a multi-monitor setup....