Microsoft outlines its plan to disable NTLM authentication by default in future Windows 11 and Windows Server releases. NTLM is a legacy authentication protocol with known weaknesses, including replay, relay, and pass-the-hash attacks. The protocol will not be removed immediately, but blocked by default unless explicitly re-enabled by policy. Microsoft is preparing to further improve Windows 11 security by disabling New Technology LAN Manager (NTLM) authentication by default in future Windows Server and Windows client releases....

OneDrive will count attachments as part of your storage. The change for cloud storage will kick in on February 1, 2023. This won’t impact your Outlook.com mailbox storage. Microsoft is about to restrict the amount of data you store in your OneDrive account even further. According to the announcement , starting February 1, 2023, email attachments you receive in Outlook.com will count as part of the data cap for OneDrive....

Kicking off this spectacular offer, Microsoft will start with Halo 3 and Assassin’s Creed II game titles. And like I wrote earlier today , to celebrate E3 Live users are also getting Fable III for free. Finally, Microsoft also said that will be adding even more titles to the Xbox 360, including: Call of Duty: Ghosts Grand Theft Auto V Battlefield 4 Madden NFL 25 Assassin’s Creed IV: Black Flag Watch Dogs Batman: Arkham Origins Fable Anniversary The Microsoft’s promotion is also in response to the paid Sony’s PlayStation Plus service, which offers free and discounted games....

To remove the background of a picture with the Paint app, open an image and click the “Remove background” button from the “Image” section. To remove an image background with the Photos app, open an image, click “Edit image,” click “Background,” click “Remove,” and click “Apply.” You can also use these apps to remove a part or replace the background of a picture. On Windows 11 , the Microsoft Paint and Photos apps now include a tool that makes it super simple to remove the background of a picture, and in this guide, you will learn how to use it....

Microsoft to hold a new Surface event on September 21. The event is expected to include new Surface devices. In addition, the company may share more details on Windows 11 23H2 and AI. Microsoft plans to hold a new Surface event in New York City on September 21, 2023. The company has already begun sending invites to press members, and this time, Microsoft is expected to unveil new hardware designs as well as more details on Windows 11 23H2 , AI, Bing, and Microsoft 365....

It’s been a long time coming and today they are finally here, Microsoft has finally released the preview versions of Word, Excel and, PowerPoint apps , which are part of the touch-friendly version of the Office 2016 suite due later this year. Although, Microsoft has shown more interest on having a better touch-friendly version of Office on iOS and Android. This is no longer the case in Windows 10 and users will see that it was worth the wait....

UPDATED 6/25/2024: In computing, NPU stands for “Neural Processing Unit,” a piece of hardware that speeds up AI tasks better than a GPU and CPU. As the world rapidly advances AI, the need for an NPU on computers will become necessary. In this guide , I’ll explain what you need to know about NPUs, breaking down their function, necessity, and integration into the Windows ecosystem. What’s a Neural Processing Unit (NPU)?...

If you’re still wondering what’s Windows 10 April 2018 Update, this is the next big update that Microsoft is releasing for Windows 10 . “April 2018 Update” is the friendly marketing name the company will be using for the next release of Windows 10, which is technically version 1803. Windows 10’s April 2018 Update is just another update, but unlike those updates you get every month (Patch Tuesday), this release includes new features and changes to improve the overall user experience....

On Windows 10, when your device is having issues, you can use the Reset this PC feature to restore it to its factory default settings using the manufacturer custom or default Windows 10 image available locally. However, if the available image is corrupted, you won’t be able to continue, and you’ll need to use other methods to reset your device. Although you can always download the Media Creation Tool to reinstall Windows 10 , this process involves extra steps, and you may not be able to keep your files (unless you create a file backup manually)....

Although the Windows Subsystem for Linux (WSL) version 2 was originally introduced with version 2004 , Microsoft has now decided to backport it to Windows 10 version 1909 and 1903 . WSL 2 is the new version of the platform that allows to run Linux distros on top of Windows 10 , which now includes file system performance enhancements, improved System Call Support for all Linux apps, such as Docker, FUSE, rsync, etc....

Microsoft released Windows 10 22H2 on October 18, 2022. The new version is available for versions 21H2, 21H1, and 20H2 through an enablement package. Older versions of Windows 10 can upgrade to version 22H2 using reinstallation. Windows 10 22H2 (2022 Update) is available starting October 18 as a free update for compatible devices. This is the 13th feature update that only introduces small improvements since the operating system is now in maintenance mode until the end of support ....

As we get closer to the final release of Windows 10 , Microsoft today, June 29th, is making available a new preview of its operating system to the Fast ring of updates. This time is the turn of Windows 10 build 10158 and Microsoft details that the new build is packed with significant improvements to stability and new refinements to the user interface. Perhaps the most important piece of information is that the company is announcing that it has successfully find resolutions for all the known issues in Windows 10 build 10158....

While Insiders continue to wait for Microsoft to deliver a new preview, Windows 10 build 10537 has leaked onto the web unveiling a number of changes and improvements, which company is working on for Windows 10 Threshold 2 and should be arriving later in November. The new build includes changes on Store apps, now apps have the same open and close animations you will find on traditional desktops applications. The software giant continues to implements new icons throughout the operating system and now you’ll see new icons on Control Panel, Device Manager, and other areas....

Ahead of the Windows 10 Fall Update (Threshold 2) roll out, Microsoft makes Windows 10 build 10486 available through the Slow ring of updates. The software giant originally released the same build on November 5th , and while it’s now available through the Slow ring, it doesn’t include any new changes. As you know, getting a new build in the Slow ring, it also means that Microsoft makes the ISO files available for download , but Microsoft’s Gabriel Aul has said that it will take a couple more days....

Windows 10 build 14271 recently rolled out to the Fast ring of updates for PC. This is yet another preview Microsoft has released as part of Redstone , which is the next major update of Windows 10 due later this year. Officially, build 14271 doesn’t include big changes, instead users will find a number of bug fixes to improve the functionality of the operating system. However, there are a few new visual changes that are worth pointing out of this new release....

Microsoft delivers Windows 10 build 15060 through the Fast ring for PCs. The new release is part of the Creators Update due in early April , but it’s simply a small update with no new features or visual changes. Windows 10 build 15060, according to the company, smashes several bugs and brings new improvements to get the Creators Update one step closer to completion. However, this flight ships with a number of known issues that you should be aware before installing....

Microsoft is now rolling out Windows 10 build 18956 for devices enrolled in the Fast ring of the Windows Insider Program. This is the preview number 23 releasing as part of the 20H1 development , and it’s a small update with various visual changes and improvements. Windows 10 build 18956 , according to the company, introduces new visual changes to improve network information in the Status settings page. This flight updates the toast notification interface with new options to adjust settings....

UPDATED 11/5: As part of the 20H1 development , Microsoft is now rolling out Windows 10 build 19013 for devices in the Fast ring of the Windows Insider Program. This is the preview number 36, and it’s a minor release with small improvements and several fixes. Windows 10 build 19013 , according to the company, the emoji panel includes several new common kaomoji (expression made of characters). In addition, this flight includes an update version of the Windows Subsystem for Linux 2 that will not release the memory that is no longer required for the operation of the virtual machine....

Microsoft has made available the update KB4598291 for Windows 10 20H2 and version 2004 as an optional download. This update includes a slew of fixes and improvements that the company is expected to roll out during the next Patch Tuesday release. According to the announcement, the update KB4598291 bumps the version number to build 19042.789 and 19041.789 for version 20H2 and 2004, respectively, and addresses many issues. For example: Resolves problems causing a device to stop responding when you play a game in full-screen or tablet mode....

Windows 10 build 19043.899 (KB5000842) brings a slew of fixes, but no new features. Microsoft fixes the printing blue screen problem for version 21H1. The new preview is available in the Beta Channel of the Windows Insider Program. Microsoft is now rolling out the update KB5000842 for devices running Windows 10 21H1 in the Beta Channel of the Windows Insider Program. This new preview does not include new features, but it delivers a slew of fixes, including a recent blue screen printing issue ....