Windows 11 build 23545 is now rolling out in the Dev Channel. This update pushes new fixes and various improvements. Microsoft is rolling out Windows 11 build 23545 for computers in the Dev Channel of the Windows Insider Program . In this release, the software giant is rolling out fixes and improvements for existing features. Build 23545 for Windows 11, according to the official changes , brings changes to the Windows Search and Share experience, and you will find a bunch of fixes for File Explorer, Taskbar, Input, settings, and more....

Windows 11 build 23560 is now rolling out in the Dev Channel. This update adds the ability to access Copilot from ALT + TAB. In addition, this flight addresses various issues but introduces new ones. Windows 11 build 23560 is now available for computers in the Dev Channel of the Windows Insider Program . In this release, Microsoft is making available fixes and improvements for existing features. Build 23560 for Windows 11, according to the official changes , it’s now possible to use Copilot with the “Alt + Tab” keyboard shortcut....

PCs in the Dev Channel are now receiving Windows 11 build 25140. Build 25140 only brings fixes and new known issues. This flight doesn’t introduce new features. Microsoft is now rolling out Windows 11 build 25140 for devices enrolled in the Dev Channel of the Windows Insider Program. This is a minor update that only introduces fixes and announces several known issues. Build 25140 for Windows 11, according to the official logs , updates the Euphemia typeface for better legibility....

Microsoft finally added labels for the action buttons (cut, copy, paste, etc.) in the File Explorer context menu. The build 26058 introduces a new Mouse Pointer Indicator feature, redesigns the Widgets board, and rolls out various other changes. These new improvements are expected to ship in the final release of Windows 11 24H2. Microsoft began the rollout of Windows 11 build 26058 for devices enrolled in the Canary and Dev Channels of the Windows Insider Program with various visual changes and new features....

Microsoft publishes the Windows 11 known issues. The initial release includes three compatibility issues blocking the upgrade. You shouldn’t try to upgrade if your PC has one of these problems. UPDATED 3/15/2023: On October 5, Microsoft began the slow and controlled rollout of Windows 11 (version 21H2) , the next version of the OS that brings an overhauled interface and a lot of new features . Along with the initial release, the company also published a list of the current known issues that may negatively affect some computers....

Microsoft designates Windows 11 for broad deployment. This means that the new version is fully available for compatible devices. The upgrade is still optional, but the option will now be available for everyone. Starting May 17, 2022, Microsoft has made the original version of Windows 11 ready for broad deployment. Although the new version has been around since October 5 of last year, it was only available for a limited number of computers....

Microsoft is reportedly considering raising the RAM requirement for Windows 11 to 16GB for AI tasks. It’s likely that the new memory requirement could be a recommendation to use some specific AI features. The company has not made any official announcement, but this may not be a requirement to install Windows 11. Microsoft may be planning to increase the RAM requirement of Windows 11 from 4GB to 16GB to run AI tasks, but it’s unlikely that this amount of memory will be the requirement to install the operating system....

Windows 11 will make it easier to manage Bluetooth devices. The new Bluetooth interface is part of the Quick Settings flyout. This new UI will let you quickly switch, disconnect, and connect Bluetooth devices. Microsoft has been testing many new features in recent previews of Windows 11, including a new Bluetooth menu. According to FireCube (@FireCubeStudios) on Twitter, Windows 11 build 22563 comes with a redesigned Bluetooth menu as part of the Quick Settings flyout....

Windows 11 is about two and a half years old and still has many interface inconsistencies. Microsoft continues to push updates to address this problem. However, the priority has shifted to AI and adding (half-baked) features. (And I don’t like it.) The company first launched the operating system on October 5, 2021, and when Panos Panay (at the time, the chief of Windows 11 and Surface devices) introduced the new version, I remember him saying things like “details matter,” “the team obsessed over every pixel,” “transparency,” “colors,” “rounded corners,” and how the team redesigned the desktop and many of the system elements and features to make it modern, fresh, and clean....

The rumors were true, Microsoft will bring the boot-to-desktop option to Windows Blue. I previously wrote about a line of code that appeared in the leaked version for the upcoming upgrade of the operating system, but now undisclosed sources have confirmed that indeed Microsoft is more than considering, it is actually testing the option to bypass the Start screen at boot, allowing users get to desktop environment right-away. According to The Verge report, boot-to-desktop will be disabled by default and users will have to change this behavior if they wish to sign-in straight to the desktop environment....

As we are getting closer to the end of August, it also means that we’re getting closer to Windows 8.1 RTM, the final version of the OS that PC makers will receive to install in new systems. Today the word on the street is that Microsoft has already compiled this final version of the operating system. Why do we think that? Well, we know that the final bits will start with 9600 , and today in a new Tweet from Paul Thurrott, a Microsoft watcher for a long time, reads 9600 ....

The Windows App replaces the Remote Desktop app for macOS, iOS, iPadOS, and Android. Windows 11 is getting the Windows App but doesn’t replace the Remote Desktop app for regular users. Microsoft has a new “Windows App” program that replaces the “Remote Desktop” app on Windows 11, 10, macOS, iOS, iPadOS, and Android devices (preview). However, many users are getting confused because this doesn’t affect the traditional “Microsoft Remote Desktop” app you typically use to connect to other devices in the network on Windows 11 (and 10)....

Here are the two new games Microsoft is making available for free to all Xbox Live Gold members in November, 2013: A World of Keflings and Iron Brigade. Both games this month are arcade games with a regular price of $9.99 each. Now, from November 1st and until the 15th, you’ll be able to download A World of Keflings , and from Nov. 16th and until the end of the month Xbox Live Gold members can download Iron Brigade ....

Microsoft has published the “Xbox Series X” theme at the Store. The collection brings 16 high resolution (4K) wallpapers of the next generation gaming console, including close ups of its internals, such as mainboard, processor, memory, and storage. You’ll find multiple renderings of technical design on how the company achieved to pack all the hardware in such a compact design. Also, the theme includes images of the Xbox Series X and the new redesigned controller from various angles....

The Xbox Series X and S consoles are available on November 10 in several countries, including the United States, Canada, and the United Kingdom. And, since Microsoft is releasing two new consoles at different price points to play next-generation games, it’s important to understand how they differ to decide which is better for you. So, how do these two game systems differ? Price is perhaps the most important factor, the Xbox Series X has a retail price tag of $499, while the Xbox Series S is more affordable at $299....

To create a Windows 8.1 bootable USB drive, you can use third-party tools such as Rufus and Ventoy. You can also manually download the official Windows 8.1 ISO and use Command Prompt to create the bootable media. UPDATED 1/3/2026: You can still create a bootable USB flash drive to install Windows 8.1. In this guide, I will outline three ways to complete this process. Windows 8.1 reached the end of support in January 2023....

Microsoft will finally end the support of Windows XP on April 8th, 2014. This means that after that day, the 13-year-old operating system will stop receiving security updates, hotfixes, and support of any kind. Even more, the OS will become more vulnerable to attacks, viruses, malware, spyware; performance will be affected over time, and new device drivers and programs will no longer support Windows XP, as such it’s time to upgrade to a more advanced operating system like Windows 7 or Windows 8....

Microsoft will remove support for the Windows Subsystem for Android and Amazon Appstore on Windows 11. The support is set to end on March 5, 2025, but in the meantime, you can continue accessing the apps. You still have some alternatives to access Android apps and games from your Windows computer. WSA is retiring on Windows 11 The original idea was to bridge the gap between Windows and Android apps, but after several years of trying, the feature didn’t gain popularity among users or developers....

A few interesting structures make of this, a unique and colorful collection of wallpapers. Ready to download free for Windows 10, the images focus on architectural buildings and their angles from an upward perspective. A touch of bright colors gives these structures even more personality and a definitely attractive look to appreciate from your desktop computer backgrounds. If the images rotate too quickly on your desktop, after applying the theme on Settings > Personalization > Background , and use the Change picture every drop-down menu to adjust the image rotation frequency....

Set the mood on your computer desktop with the Beach Sunsets by Josh Sommers theme for Windows 10. This breathtaking collection includes 15 backgrounds that bring out the rich Pacific ocean textures and colors of Maui, Dillon Beach, and other beautiful California and Hawaii places. This Windows 10 theme comes with a custom sound theme that will make you feel like you were at the beach or a nearby pier in those long hours at work....