Windows 11 build 22000.795 rolls out as update KB5015814. The update rolls out search highlights and changes for WinRM and SMB. Also, the update brings security fixes and improvements. As part of the Patch Tuesday release for July 2022, Microsoft is rolling out the update KB5015814 for the original release of Windows 11 with a bunch of fixes, improvements, and new features. The update KB5015814 bumps the version number to build 22000....

Microsoft quietly fixes annoying design issues with the Start menu account manager. Windows Update will now show how long the computer will be offline until the update completes. You can now control the mouse wheel scrolling directions without opening the Control Panel. These and other changes are now available in the Beta and Canary Channels. UPDATED 9/5/2024: Microsoft is now rolling out two new previews for Windows 11 , including build 22635....

Download the Windows 11 25H2 ISO directly from Microsoft’s official website by selecting the current release, choosing your language, and then clicking “Download.” The ISO allows clean installations or unsupported hardware setups when used with tools like Rufus. UPDATED 10/3/25: The latest version of Windows 11 (version 25H2) is now available for download through Windows Update on devices running an older release or Windows 10. However, you can also download the ISO file if you want to start fresh with a clean installation or if you are trying to install Windows 11 on an unsupported hardware configuration ....

The Recall feature on Windows 11 includes several shortcuts, including “Windows key + J” to open the app, a “Home” key to jump back to the beginning of the timeline, a “Tab” key to move to the “now” segment, and many others. On Windows 11 , in addition to navigating the Recall app with the mouse, you can also use keyboard shortcuts, and in this guide, I will show you the complete list....

Microsoft has announced Windows 11 SE , a new variant of Windows 11 tweaked and optimized for students, and it comes with a new default wallpaper. The new image background is the same as the bloom available in the original version of Windows 11 , but each layer has been rendered with different colors for a more friendly look. Windows 11 SE won’t be an OS that you will be able to buy and install on any computer....

Microsoft confirms that Taskbar won’t get the option to change position. The company didn’t scratch the idea, but it said that it’s not important right now. However, the Taskbar for Windows 11 will get many other improvements. During an Ask Me Anything (AMA) session on YouTube, Microsoft revealed that the Taskbar won’t get the option to position it at the top of the screen or sides on Windows 11 ....

This is the end, on January 13, today, Microsoft is officially ending the mainstream support for Windows 7 with Service Pack 1, but it also marks the beginning of the extended support period, which will last for another five years, until January 14, 2020. Windows 7 is perhaps one of the best operating system ever made, but after five years, the technology powering the software looks out of date, when we see all the new technologies and features in Windows 8....

Mark your calendar folks, Microsoft confirms that Windows 8.1, the first major update for the operating system, will start rolling out on October 18th worldwide for free. However the update will be available to all Windows 8 users through the Windows Store starting October 17th at 7AM Eastern Time. The update will also be available on new devices the same day, but it will depend on the market. Either way you can buy a new Windows 8 PC, get home and download the update at no extra cost....

On Windows 11 , the Windows Terminal is expected to become the new default command-line application in 2022, Microsoft confirms. Although the modern Terminal app already ships with Windows 11, the legacy Windows Console Host continues to be the default experience to run Command Prompt and PowerShell commands. According to Kayla Cinnamon , a program manager for Windows Terminal at Microsoft, in 2022, the company plans to make Windows Terminal the default experience for Windows 11 users....

A new month is starting and this means that Xbox Live Gold members are also getting two new Xbox 360 games. For the month of March, Gold members are getting Civilization Revolution and Dungeon Defenders. Just as a reminder, sometime ago Microsoft started offering 2 free Xbox 360 games each month, but it was going to last only until the release of Xbox One. And because of its success, Microsoft decided to make the offer permanent, and some time in 2014 the company is also planning to offer 2 free games but for Xbox One ,...

I finally bought an Xbox One and I couldn’t be more pleased, this game console is amazing. I end up buying the Assassin’s Creed bundled that also include a second controller as a bonus, and I made my purchase on Black Friday, so I got a great deal too. The overall Xbox One experience is nothing short of amazing, the graphics are awesome, Kinect voice commands great, and SmartGlass also adds a lot to the mix....

Windows 10 build 19045.6036 and 19044.6036 (KB5062554) are now available as part of the July 2025 update for versions 22H2 and 21H2. This rollout introduces security fixes, including enhancements to the default app settings in the EEA, Start menu reliability improvements, USB printer bug fixes, and updates to the curl tool. This update is part of the final maintenance cycle ahead of Windows 10’s end of support in October 2025....

Yes . You can sign up for the Windows 10 Extended Security Updates (ESU) program after official support ends on October 14, 2025. ESU provides one year of critical and important security updates through October 13, 2026, for version 22H2 with the latest updates installed. However, this does not include new features or full technical support. What is the Extended Security Updates program? The ESU program is Microsoft’s way of extending the security of Windows 10 devices for a little longer....

If you love art, you’ll find it everywhere. But this time you don’t have to look further to appreciate some quality images of art, courtesy of a community of photographers that share with us their perspective on the matter. On this new theme free for Windows you can surface around 21 interesting photos for your desktop background. Photographer Sylvia Cook brings us some abstract oil and water bubbles, a black and white photography of a Peugeot 404 pickup by J....

As we’re quickly getting close to the release of the Windows 10 October 2018 Update (version 1809) , it’s now a good time to download the ISO file for Windows 10 version 1803 (April 2018 Update) while it’s still available. Usually, when a new version of Windows 10 launches, Microsoft also updates its Media Creation Tool and Update Assistant to upgrade devices to the latest release. This means that if you install the October 2018 Update , you won’t be able to use these tools to downgrade if you’re having issues or you just don’t like the update....

As we transition into the spring here in the northern hemisphere, nothing more beautiful than this collection of wallpapers to welcome it. 12 images of blooms and flowers buds, a splash of snow to give them a glow and you have the perfect backgrounds for your desktop computer. This theme full of bright colors flowers frozen in time is free to download for Windows. You can find more great themes in my Desktop Fun section....

Windows 11 relies on UEFI firmware, which replaces legacy BIOS with better security, faster boot times, and modern hardware support. You can access the BIOS through the Settings app, Shift + Restart, or Command Prompt. If Windows 11 fails to start, you can still enter the BIOS using manufacturer-specific keys or by using the Windows Recovery Environment. On your Windows 11 PC, at some point, you’ll need to access the Unified Extensible Firmware Interface (UEFI) , commonly known as BIOS, to troubleshoot problems or change low-level hardware settings, such as memory speed, processor voltages, virtualization , fan speed, system clock, and more....

To change the audio balance levels, open Settings > System > Sound , choose the speaker, click on “Volume,” and change the balance settings. Alternatively, you can still change the sound balance from the Control Panel. On Windows 11 , you can easily adjust the balance levels when the speakers or headphones sound unbalanced. In this guide, I’ll outline the steps to complete this configuration. Although when you connect a pair of speakers or headphones, the system can configure the audio settings automatically, sometimes you may have to change the settings manually to fix unbalanced levels when the audio doesn’t sound right....

To change the Microsoft Teams background, open a meeting or call, click on “Background filters,” select the background images, enable background blur, or specify a custom background. On Microsoft Teams , it’s possible to change the background appearance of a video call or meeting with a blur, images with different scenes, or custom images, whether you use the app on Windows 11 , 10, macOS, Linux, Android, or iOS....

The new Microsoft Edge browser based on the Google’s Chromium comes with the DevTools Elements panel to inspect and live-edit HTML and CSS within the browser. However, it uses the dark mode as the default color theme, but if dark isn’t your color, you can change the appearance switching the light mode. In this guide , you’ll learn the steps to switch from the default dark to the light mode for the developer tools panel on the new Chromium version of Microsoft Edge for Windows 10 ....