Microsoft brings official Windows 11 support for Mac users. The support includes virtualization using Parallel or Windows 365 subscription. This is for Apple computers using ARM-based M2 or M1 processors. Microsoft quietly announces that the M2 and M1 models of Macs are getting support for Windows 11. However, this isn’t a solution that supports a dual-boot system experience like it was possible with Apple’s Boot Camp. Instead, the software giant is offering a virtualization and cloud solution....

Microsoft announces changes to the update release schedule for Windows 11 (and 10). Starting in April 2023, Windows will receive optional updates during the fourth week of the month. The new schedule replaces the “C” and “D” updates with the “optional non-security preview release.” Microsoft has made changes to its development schedule, and now Windows 11 (and 10) will receive previews for the next Patch Tuesday update during the fourth week of the month....

Whether you choose to get Windows 8 Pro or the core version of the operating system, today if you step into a retail store you’ll find five new stylish with vibrant colors packaging that Microsoft has introduced to bundle the Windows 8 installation DVD. What you may not know is that there was a group of people from Germany, who were responsible for the artwork designs that you see in the new boxes....

Windows Threshold technical preview is expected to arrive at the end of September , we already heard many of the features Microsoft is preparing for this public technical preview, but today there is a little more information about the notification center coming to Windows 9. Previously we heard the idea of Microsoft trying to unify all the Windows experiences into one, some people call this vision “one Windows”. One of the features that brings the experience closer together is the Windows notification center , similar to what you see today in Windows Phone ....

Microsoft pushes new Xbox Music app update ahead of Windows 8.1 launch. This is a modest update and brings three key changes: access to your now playing list of songs from the navigation pane, a new snap view, which makes a bit easier to multitask while managing what you’re listening, and users will also note an overall performance improvement. These aren’t huge changes, but definitely are welcome improvements to enhance the experience....

Microsoft is blocking users from upgrading to Windows 11 24H2 using third-party customization apps. The reason is that these apps can cause security and performance issues. Some of them include StartAllBack and ExplorerPatcher, but the setup blocks even more apps. Although Microsoft is known for blocking users from upgrading to a new version of Windows due to conflicting apps, the company is getting more aggressive with the release of Windows 11 24H2 , especially with apps designed to modify the appearance of the desktop....

The Windows 11 update KB5067115 (builds 26220.7051 for version 25H2 and 26120.7051 for version 24H2) introduces Ask Copilot in the Taskbar, Shared Audio via Bluetooth LE, and expands the Xbox Full Screen Experience to more handheld devices. It also improves ARM64 Prism emulation for better x64 app compatibility and fixes issues across the Start menu, File Explorer, Settings, and Lock screen. Microsoft has released Windows 11 build 26220.7051 as the update KB5067115 for version 25H2 through the Dev and Beta Channels of the Windows Insider Program....

Microsoft released Windows 11 build 26220.7670 (KB5074169) to the Dev Channel as a quality update for version 25H2. No new features are included, as the release focuses on stability, bug fixes, and reliability improvements. This preview build in the Beta Channel includes the same changes as those in the Dev Channel. Microsoft has made Windows 11 build 26220.7670 (KB5074169) for version 25H2 available in the Beta Channel of the Windows Insider Program with the same fixes and changes as Windows 11 Insider Preview Build 26300....

Windows 11 build 27881 is now available in the Canary Channel with several improvements. The update introduces a filter toggle for Voice Typing, the new Speech Recap feature in Narrator, and UI refinements across the Taskbar, Settings, and Share interface. It also brings fixes for bugs affecting input, File Explorer, and Start menu stability. UPDATED 6/23/2025: Microsoft just dropped Windows 11 build 27881 in the Canary Channel, and while it’s not packed with flashy features, there are definitely a few noteworthy updates that are worth highlighting....

On Android, the Microsoft Launcher app uses a set of pre-defined customization settings for theme and accent color, and blur effect for the home screen background, but you can change these settings to make the experience a little more personal. In this guide , you’ll learn the steps to customize your Microsoft Launcher experience using different theme modes, applying blur effect as well as selecting a preferred accent color. How to switch themes on Microsoft Launcher How to adjust blur effect on Microsoft Launcher How to adjust accent color on Microsoft Launcher How to switch themes on Microsoft Launcher Microsoft Launcher comes with three different themes to personalize your experience, and you can select the one you want using these steps:...

On Windows 10, you can no longer bring back the Classic clock to the Taskbar, as Microsoft has completely removed the experience. As a result, using “UseWin32TrayClockExperience” option in the Registry won’t work. UPDATE 10/25/2023: Windows 10 brings a lot of new features and improves many of the shortcomings of the previous version. However, not all changes Microsoft is introducing in the new operating system will suit everyone. If you enjoyed the old analog-style clock from Windows 8 and Windows 7, then you can use a very simple registry change to replace the new digital-style clock in Windows 10 with the old clock....

To resize a partition on Windows 10, open Disk Management , right-click the partition, choose “Shrink Volume” or “Extend Volume,” and continue with the wizard. You can also use the commands from Command Prompt and PowerShell to complete this configuration. On Windows 10 (and older versions like Windows 7 and 8), sometimes, you may need to shrink or extend the available space of a given partition to make room to create additional partitions using the unallocated space or store more data on the same section of the drive....

Windows 11 has a redesigned Start menu that ditches the Live Tiles for a minimalistic design with traditional icons for apps and recommended items. Although it’s a straightforward design, the new Start menu lacks many of the customization options as the classic version. For example, you can’t resize it and won’t see live updates for apps. However, starting with version 22H2 , Windows 11 is adding more options to customize the experience, including the ability to group apps into folders , and it’s now possible to change the layout to show more pins....

After only making previews of Windows 11 in the Dev Channel, Microsoft is now also releasing builds in the Beta Channel for those who would like to test a more stable version of the upcoming OS. The Windows Insider Program features three readiness levels: Dev, Beta, and Release Preview Channels. The “Dev Channel” is for highly technical users since previews are rough and contain many bugs. Usually, these builds are not stable, you will encounter errors and problems, and you may have to use workarounds to resolve issues....

On Windows 11 , the Windows Package Manager (winget) provides an alternative experience to make it easier to search, download, and install apps using commands. Although the tool offers the optimal settings out-of-the-box, you can also edit the “settings.json” file to customize the experience even further. For example, you can change the visual elements of the progress bar, disable telemetry when using the tool, change the install behavior, enable experimental features, and more....

To check if the computer uses BIOS or UEFI on Windows 10, open System Information > System Summary , and confirm if the “BIOS Mode” is set to “BIOS” or “Legacy,” or “UEFI.” UPDATED 10/24/2023: On Windows 10 , you have multiple ways to check whether your computer uses a BIOS (Basic Input Output System) or UEFI (Unified Extensible Firmware Interface) firmware, and in this tutorial, I’ll show you the steps to complete this task....

To create a Windows To Go USB drive in Windows 8 you’ll need a 32GB or larger capacity USB storage device (you could also use an external USB hard drive), a Windows 8 PC to create the “To Go” drive, the Windows 8 ISO file , and finally you’ll need a copy of the Imagex.exe file that you can easily download from the Microsoft Download Center — The Windows Automated Installation Kit (AIK) for Windows 7 (this is about 1....

One thing for sure is that HomeGroup feature in Windows 7 is great, it allows to easily share printers and files, such as documents, music and videos, with other member of the family in a simple way using your home network. But did you ever have the need to use HomeGroup? If you have one computer in the house the answer probably is not. So in the case you don’t need it anymore, you can disable this feature in Windows 7 and without much difficulty you can enable it back again....

On Google Chrome , you can turn off the ability for the browser to prompt you to authenticate using Windows Hello to access and automatically fill in passwords for sites you visit. As part of the latest security improvements, Chrome shows a “Protect passwords with Windows Hello” dialog to protect access to your stored passwords for your favorite sites. According to Google, this new feature adds an extra layer of security to confirm it’s you whenever you use a saved password and share the Windows 11 device with other people....

To download an older ISO file of Windows 10, open UUP Dump, choose the version of Windows 10, download and run the script to create a custom version of the ISO, and then use the Rufus tool to make a USB bootable media. UPDATED 1/2/2026: Although you can download the ISO file to install Windows 10 from the Microsoft support website , you can only download the latest version, as the website does not include an option to select older versions....