Microsoft releases update KB5014023 as a preview for Windows 10 21H2. The update bumps the version number to build 19044.1741. The update KB5014023 introduces new fixes and improvements. The company is re-releasing build 19044.1739 as 19044.1741 with one additional fix. Microsoft is now testing the next quality update KB5014023 for Windows 10 21H2 . This release is a non-security update that addresses a slew of problems available through the Release Preview Channel....

Microsoft made available the Windows 10 version 1809 (October 2018 Update) on October 2, and alongside the big features and enhancements, the second semi-annual update also packs several hidden features and small changes. Also, check out the absolute best features coming this fall to Windows 10 . In this guide , we’ll take a look at the best and more interesting hidden features built into the Windows 10 October 2018 Update ....

Windows 11 22H2 will be called the “2022 Update.” The “Windows 11 2022 Update” name appeared on the Get started app. The next feature update is expected to release on September 20. Microsoft seems to be planning to name the next version the “Windows 11 2022 Update.” Although the company hasn’t officially revealed the marketing name of version 22H2, some users are noticing that after upgrading to the latest preview of the operating system, the “Get started” app refers to the feature update as the “Windows 11 2022 Update....

Microsoft confirms a bug causing performance issues copying files on Windows 11 22H2. The bug can slow down file copying by up to 40 percent. The company has resolved the issue and is testing a fix available on build 25267. You can avoid this problem using robocopy or xcopy or staying on version 21H2 a little longer. UPDATED 12/15/2022: If you recently upgraded to Windows 11 22H2 (2022 Update) and have to copy a large number of files, it’ll probably take a lot more time than using version 21H2....

Microsoft’s complete list of the Windows 11 22H2 known issues. The latest release includes several issues blocking the upgrade. You shouldn’t try to upgrade if your PC has one of these problems. UPDATED 10/11/2023: On September 20, 2022, Microsoft began the gradual rollout of the Windows 11 2022 Update (version 22H2) , which represents the first major update in the past year that brings visual improvements and new features. Alongside the release, the company has also published a list of known issues affecting some devices....

To perform a clean install of Windows 11 24H2 on an incompatible computer, create a custom USB bootable media with Rufus, with the option to bypass the restrictions. Then, start the setup and continue with the on-screen directions like the regular process. Alternatively, you can mount the Windows 11 24H2 ISO on File Explorer and run the setup.exe /product server command to launch the upgrade process, bypassing the requirements. You can also perform an in-place upgrade with a USB installation media created with Rufus, but it will also require you to modify the Registry....

Windows 11 24H2 removes Copilot integration in favor of a new web app that’s easy to uninstall. Microsoft also plans to bring Copilot suggestions to apps like Settings, File Explorer, and Photos. The company is also introducing the Windows Copilot Runtime to power different experiences with AI. UPDATED 6/4/2024: Starting on Windows 11 24H2 , Microsoft is rethinking the Copilot integration inside the operating system, and it all begins by removing the chatbot side panel and button from the Taskbar bottom-right corner and converting the experience into an app....

Microsoft is adding an option to enable “sudo” from the “For developers” page in the Settings app of Windows 11. The feature will be available through the Windows Terminal when using Command Prompt, PowerShell, and other command consoles. The command works the same as the Linux sudo command, but you can decide how to run apps with the command. UPDATED 2/13/2024: Windows 11 integrates the “sudo” command on PowerShell and Command Prompt, similar to the command already available in Linux, macOS, and other Unix-based operating systems....

Windows 11 22H2 receives builds 22621.1972 and 22631.1972 (KB5027295) in the Beta Channel. This update introduces the new File Explorer using WinUI 3. The update delivers a slew of fixes and improvements for both builds. Windows 11 build 22631.1972 (KB5027295) is now rolling out with new features enabled by default, and the preview build 22621.1972 (KB5027295) with features turned off by default for computers enrolled in the Beta Channel ....

Windows 11 build 23451 is now rolling out in the Dev Channel. The update introduces modern Details pane for File Explorer and changes to the Spotlight feature on the desktop. Microsoft is also releasing a new Facebook widget, redesigned Widgets picker, badge notifications for the Start menu, and more. The company also rolls out build 25357 in the Canary Channel with the new Facebook widgets and nothing else. Microsoft is releasing Windows 11 build 23451 for computers enrolled in the Dev Channel of the Windows Insider Program ....

Windows 11 build 25309 is now rolling out in the Dev Channel. The update introduces a new volume mixer in Quick Settings and changes for graphics and voice access. Also, the update previews a new version of File Explorer using WinUI 3. In addition, this release ships with a bunch of fixes and improvements. Microsoft is now rolling out Windows 11 build 25309 for devices enrolled in the Dev Channel of the Windows Insider Program ....

Microsoft is rolling out a new preview of Windows 11 (build 25915) in the Canary Channel. This flight introduces graphics changes and makes the new Outlook app the new default. The update also ships with various known issues. Windows 11 build 25915 is now available for computers enrolled in the Canary Channel of the Windows Insider Program, and it includes some new changes and improvements. Build 25915 for Windows 11, according to the official changes , improves refresh rate logic for graphics cards to allow different refresh rates on different monitors, depending on the refresh rate for each monitor and content shown on the screen....

Microsoft confirms that it is working on the Dynamic Lighting feature for Windows 11. The feature will allow users to control RGB lighting accessories on their devices. Dynamic Lighting will standardize RGB lighting so users no longer have to install multiple apps. The lighting controls are expected to arrive soon as a preview. Microsoft is making it official that Windows 11 will soon be able to control RGB lighting for computer accessories....

The Start menu in the Beta Channel gets a new account manager to view your account benefits and alerts. The Settings Home page adds a new Game Pass promotion card besides the Microsoft 365 and Copilot Pro cards. Windows 11 build 26200 rolls out in the Canary Channel with minor improvements. UPDATED 4/22/2024: On April 19, 2024, Microsoft began the rollout of two new previews for Windows 11 , including build 22635....

Microsoft tests redesigned volume mixer for Windows 11. The new experience is available from Quick Settings allows. It allows you to change output devices, control spatial audio, and change volume per application. Microsoft is building a redesigned volume mixer experience in the Quick Settings flyout for Windows 11 . Starting on build 23493 , the operating system ships an early preview of the new volume mixer that allows quick audio customization per app, with additional control to swap devices on demand....

The new Shared Audio feature on Windows 11 lets you wirelessly share your computer’s audio with another person using Bluetooth LE Audio. It allows concurrent playback on two compatible Bluetooth devices, such as headphones or speakers. Microsoft is currently working on a new feature called “Shared Audio,” which allows you to share audio from your computer through Bluetooth LE Audio broadcast technology with another person. The feature is officially available for testing with the release of Windows 11 builds 26220....

Someone already bypassed the requirements to get Windows Recall working on unsupported hardware. Officially, Recall is exclusive to Copilot+ PCs with Snapdragon X CPUs with NPU, 16GB of RAM, and 256GB of SSD. The workaround allows you to run the AI feature on older ARM64 CPUs with less than 4GB of RAM. Someone has already figured out how to enable the Windows Recall AI feature on Windows 11 on devices without an NPU, but it’s not something you want to do....

Microsoft has added support for Secure Boot on Windows 7. The feature is available since September 2021 with the update KB5017361. Secure Boot is only available for devices with UEFI Class 2. On computing, Secure Boot is a module that ensures that the device starts only using the software that the manufacturer trusts. Although it’s a welcome addition, the odd thing is the company released the feature three years after Windows 7 reached its mainstream support....

Microsoft is making easier for users to keep Windows 7 up to date with the release of the “Convenience Rollup”. If you’re still on Windows 7 , you probably are familiar the way Windows Update works after a clean install: You install the operating system, and then wait hours to download and install the over 200 hundred updates that have been released since the release of the operating system. Even though, the software giant spends a lot of time working on Windows 10 , the company acknowledges that millions of computers still running the good old Windows 7....

Microsoft released the Windows 10 Technical Preview for phones only to a hand-full of low-end devices , leaving many Windows Phone owners without the chance of testing the new operating system (temporarily). However, soon after the release one XDA developer has managed to create a method to make the Windows Insider app think that the phone is actually one of the supported devices for the preview. The tool is specially crafted to trick the Windows Insider app making think the phone is a Lumia 635, which is one of the supported phones to install the latest preview of Windows 10 for phones....