Windows 11 receives build 25158 with new features and changes. Build 25158 introduces a new Taskbar search interface. This flight also adds DNS over TLS for Windows DNS. Also, the update receives a lot of fixes and improvements. Microsoft is rolling out Windows 11 build 25158 for devices enrolled in the Dev Channel of the Windows Insider Program . This is a small update that brings visual changes, fixes, and some improvements....

Windows 11 build 25314 is now rolling out in the Canary Channel. The update brings various improvements for the new version of File Explorer. Microsoft is also rolling out some security changes, such as the Local Security Authority (LSA) protection. Microsoft is now rolling out Windows 11 build 25314 for devices enrolled in the Canary Channel of the Windows Insider Program . This is a minor update, but it includes various new features and improvements....

Windows 11 build 25330 is now rolling out in the Canary Channel. The update brings visual changes to the Settings app and various improvements. Microsoft is making available the Windows 11 build 25330 for computers enrolled in the Canary Channel of the Windows Insider Program . This is a minor update, but it includes various improvements and some visual changes. Build 25330 for Windows 11, according to the official changes , introduces a redesigned “Wheel” page in the “Bluetooth & devices” section to match the Windows 11 new design language....

The April 2024 Patch Tuesday rolls out as build 22631.3447 and 22621.3447 (KB5036893) on versions 23H2 and 22H2. This patch also addresses various security fixes and pushes additional improvements as part of the Moment 5 update. The update continues the rollout of the Digital Markets Act changes for Windows 11 users in the EU. Microsoft is making available the update KB5036893 for Windows 11 23H2 and version 22H2 as the fourth Patch Tuesday update of the year on April 9, 2024....

The December Patch Tuesday is now available for Windows 11 as build 22631.2861 and 22621.2861 (KB5033375) for versions 23H2 and 22H2. The December 12 update includes new changes for Copilot, Spotlight, notifications, and a slew of fixes and improvements. Microsoft is releasing the update KB5033375 for Windows 11 23H2 and version 22H2 as the final Patch Tuesday update on December 12, 2023, with changes and several fixes and improvements....

Microsoft will start testing Windows Recall in October. The feature will be available as a preview for Copilot+ PCs. The company isn’t giving specific details about the new changes. Microsoft didn’t abandon its Recall AI feature for Windows 11. The company now says it’ll be available as a preview for testers in October. Originally, the software giant wanted to make available Recall as the main selling feature for the Copilot+ PCs , but due to security concerns, the feature didn’t make it, and the ARM-based devices began shipping without the most anticipated....

Windows Subsystem for Android June update brings significant changes. The update enables file sharing between WSA and Windows 11. It rolls out security patches for the Linux kernel and Android 13. It also brings reliability and improvements for networking, camera, and more. Microsoft is rolling out a new update (version 2305.40000.4.0) for its Windows Subsystem for Android (WSA) on Windows 11 . The update is available through the Windows Insider Program and includes several fixes and changes to help improve Android apps and enables new features on Windows 11....

Windows 11 gets a new WSA update in March. The update improves video decoding, networking, mail, MSAA, and input. The Windows Subsystem for Android update will download automatically or you can get it manually. Microsoft is in the process of rolling out a new update for its Windows Subsystem for Android (WSA) for Windows 11. The update bumps the version to 2203.40000.1.0, and it includes a number of improvements and new features to improve the Android app experience....

Windows Terminal 1.18 is now available as a preview. This new version introduces tab tear out, auto variable update, and portable mode. Microsoft also announced that through the GitHub Copilot experience, the terminal is getting AI support. The Windows Terminal app is getting a new update that bumps the version number to “1.18” and brings new features, fixes, and improvements. In version 1.18, the Windows Terminal introduces the ability to drag out tabs to create separate instances of the terminal....

World National Parks is another great theme option to download and make it part of your work day. 18 pristine images of nature’s creations from some of the most beautiful, protected areas in the world. The wonderful green landscape, rock formations, wildlife, majestic snowy mountains, and all the peace you need to experience are reflected on this collection. There’s magic in our planet, extraordinary things to see and to share, a lot to appreciate and take care of it all....

Windows Subsystem for Linux gets to version 2.0.0. The update brings new experimental features to improve networking, memory, and storage. You have to enable the new features manually after updating to the newest version. Microsoft updates the Windows Subsystem for Linux (WSL) to version 2.0.0 with new features, changes, and various fixes. According to the official announcement , the features are available as “experimental,” and you have to choose to enable them manually....

Microsoft is blocking unauthorized controllers and other accessories from being used on Xbox consoles. The update triggers the error 0x82d60002 on devices with unofficial accessories. If the system triggers the error, you’ll have two weeks to connect the official hardware. Xbox Series X , S, and One now prevent “unauthorized” controllers and other accessories from being used in consoles. In a new report, Windows Central explains that the days of using unofficial hardware in the consoles are over, as users (via Resetera ) have been noticing that some third-party Xbox controllers are triggering a new “a connected accessory is not authorized” warning with the error 0x82d60002 ....

Microsoft finally brings the Xbox One’s Live TV feature to the United States and Canada. The company announces today that is partnering with Hauppauge to deliver over-the-air TV to millions of Xbox One owners, which means access to broadcast channels such as CBS, FOX, NBC, and PBS for free. Today, the software giant is making available the live TV stream feature for those owners of the Xbox One preview program and it will be available for everyone soon....

To check your GPU type on Windows 10, open “Device Manager,” expand “Device Adapters,” and confirm whether you have integrated or discrete graphics. If the settings read “Intel HD Graphics” or “AMD Radeon(TM) Graphics,” you have at least one integrated graphics card. On your Windows 10 computer, you can find two types of video or graphics (cards), including discrete or integrated, and in this guide, I’ll help you to identify the one your machine has....

The perspective, the light, and the close-ups on these 22 photos make them stunningly beautiful. This is the work of a community of photographers that brought Flora to life! It’s a collection of wallpapers for your desktop computer free for Windows that it’s hard to resist downloading. You’ll see here pink flowers, a sunflower, red tulips, orange poppy, red currant, droplets on leaves, sunlight, blue skies, and a lot more....

Windows 10 build 17711 recently became available for devices enrolled in the Fast ring and for users in the Skip Ahead lane, and in this video review, we look at the most interesting features and enhancements. In the latest preview of the Redstone 5 update , Windows 10 doesn’t include a lot of significant changes, but Microsoft Edge receives a number of updates. You’ll notice some Fluent Design tweaks, the Settings app now includes more option to configure HDR displays, and much more....

Valentine’s Day is around the corner, but that shouldn’t be the only day to look for the sign of love. If you look closely, the shape of the heart is hidden in the most unusual places, especially in nature. These beautiful 14 images are proof of that, and it captures the most gorgeous photos of bright red leaves, caves, lakes, even a couple of swans inspiring the love that is all around us....

On Windows 11 or Windows 10, if you usually find yourself running PowerShell commands as an administrator, you can now save a few steps by enabling an option to always run the command-line utility as an administrator using the Windows Terminal . The auto-elevate option is available on Windows Terminal version 1.13 and higher. To check the terminal version, use the wt -v command. If you have to update the app, use the winget upgrade –id Microsoft....

To backup your BitLocker recovery key on Windows 11, open Settings > System > Storage > Advanced storage settings > Disks & volumes , open the properties for the drive, click “Turn off BitLocker,” click “Back up your recovery key,” choose the backup option, such as a Microsoft account, USB flash drive, file, or print, and click “Finish.” UPDATED 8/13/2024: On Windows 11 , you can create a backup of the BitLocker recovery key, and in this guide, you will learn how and why you should do it....

On Windows 10, we tend to use a display in landscape (horizontal) mode to better utilize the space left to right, but sometimes it would make more sense to change the orientation to portrait (vertical) mode on your desktop computer. Usually, you may want to do this in a multi-monitor setup, when you want to use a second monitor to display an app or something that shows more information in a vertical orientation, such as a forum, social media, coding application, etc....