Windows 11 receives the update KB5046745 and KB5046746) in the Beta and Dev Channels. The biggest changes in the Beta Channel are the new entry points in the context menu. The Dev Channel only adds a new shortcut to open apps as admin from the Start menu and Taskbar. In both of these previews, you will find several fixes and minor improvements. Microsoft is now rolling out two new previews of Windows 11 , including build 22635....

Microsoft to implement the Rust programming language for the Windows 11 kernel. The new implementation should improve memory security and safety. Microsoft says that the kernel for Windows 11 will soon get support for Rust. The announcement happened in late April during the BlueHat IL 2023 conference, where David Weston from Microsoft unveiled the progress the development team is making on integrating Rust in the system kernel. Rust is an open-source programing language available on GitHub designed primarily to build operating systems, but it also works to build applications....

The Start menu could be getting a new form of Live Tiles with a new floating panel that displays widgets. The feature hides inside the Windows 11 build 26212 available in the Canary Channel. This release also hides a new Copilot integration inside the Settings app, tweaks for the sign-in experience, and changes to the Share UI. UPDATED 5/10/2024: Microsoft is experimenting with a new Start menu design for Windows 11, adding a side panel to show adaptive cards (fancy name for widgets similar to Windows 10 Live Tiles)....

Windows 11 receives a new update in the Beta Channel. This flight brings new Narrator features, improves file sharing, and brings Copilot to the Alt + Tab UI. The update KB5032283 also rolls out various fixes and improvements. Microsoft is now rolling out the update KB5032283 for Windows 11 in the Windows Insider Program Beta Channel. Although this is a small update, it includes new features and various improvements....

Microsoft confirms that more Windows 10 devices will get Windows 11. According to the company current rollout has a high positive rate. Windows 11 still has problems that need fixing. Microsoft to further expand the availability of the Windows 11 upgrade to more computers. Although the new version of Windows became ready for download on October 5, only a select number of devices received it through Windows Update. On October 29, the company began the rollout on more computers....

Microsoft introduces Windows 11, and here’s everything you need to know. It’ll release during the holiday season of 2021, and rollout will continue in 2022. Windows 11 will be a free upgrade for Windows 10 devices. The OS will introduce a significant UI design overhaul and many new features. Microsoft officially announces Windows 11 , the next generation of its desktop operating system. The company made the announcements at its virtual press event (which the company streamed live ) on June 24, where it revealed a major UI shift that we’ve not seen in more than a decade and many new features, including support for Android apps....

Starting June 17, 2021, Windows 7 and Windows Server 2008 won’t get driver updates anymore. Enterprises with value licensing will continue to get support through the Extended Security Update (ESU) program. The company is doing this because it no longer uses SHA-1 Trusted Root Certificate Authority, which expired on May 9. Devices running Windows 7 and Windows Server 2008 will no longer receive driver updates via Windows Update starting June 17, 2021....

Windows Terminal version 1.5 is now available as preview on Windows 10 , and it introduces a bunch of new features and improvements. According to the company , the terminal is getting support for full hyperlinks, BEL character, emojis for profile icons, and tab switcher ordering. In addition, you now have the ability to set the desktop wallpaper as the background for the Windows Terminal. You can now decide the launch mode of the app, disable animations when creating or closing panes, and there are some new command palette improvements....

Details of the next version of Windows, codenamed Threshold , has been surfacing for some time, but today we have more insights of what might come in the next version of the of the operating system. As you know, Threshold is the next big thing for Windows, and no just for PCs but for phones and tablets (big and small) too. We also know some bits already, such as the Start menu will make a comeback on PCs with keyboard and mouse, putting to rest the Start screen....

Windows 11 build 26200.5651 (KB5060818) is a Dev Channel preview update that introduces AI integration in the Settings app, Recall snapshot export for European users, and improvements to File Explorer. The update also restores the full clock with seconds in the Notification Center and enhances the sharing experience using OneDrive. This build is available for Copilot+ PCs and traditional devices enrolled in the Windows Insider Program. Microsoft is now rolling out Windows 11 build 26200....

The bright colors of the flowers in this special theme compliment the beauty of the many butterflies pollinating them. Never wasting a second and exploring the wonders of nature, these images capture the essence in a garden to make the best backgrounds for your desktop this week. For those of you with the chance to enjoy the warm weather and want to bring that inspiration inside your work space or those of you ready to admire the close ups of the most colorful insects, download this wallpapers free for Windows....

Windows 11 will install on unsupported hardware, but only using an ISO or Media Creation Tool. Unsupported PCs using the Windows Update won’t upgrade to the new version. Microsoft also updates the minimum hardware requirement to include 7th Gen, Core X, and Xeon W processors. Windows 11 will run on unsupported hardware, but it will only be possible using the Media Creation Tool or ISO file . When Microsoft first announced its next version of Windows, it introduced a new set of minimum requirements that revealed that older machines with anything lower than a 7th Gen Intel and 1st Gen AMD Zen processors would not run Windows 11 ....

Microsoft began rolling out yet another cumulative update for the latest version of Windows 10 . The update first became available to Insiders, but on September 29th, the company is making available update KB3194496 for everyone running the Windows 10 Anniversary Update . KB3194496 bumps the build number to 14393.222, brings a number of fixes and improvements, but no features or visual changes are being introduced. New changes on Windows 10 build 14393....

DirectStorage 1.1 arrives with GPU decompression for Windows 11 (and 10) games. The feature will speed up asset decompression, boosting gaming performance. GPU decompression is available now, and updates for games and drives are required. After announcing DirtectStorage several months ago , Microsoft officially released version 1.1 with GPU decompression to improve game load times on Windows 11 and 10. In gaming, “GPU decompression” allows graphics cards to decompress the game assets instead of the main computer’s processor....

File Explorer overhaul is coming to Windows 11. The changes include a new header, redesigned command bar, and Microsoft 365 integration. The new version of File Explorer may arrive before the end of 2023. Microsoft is reportedly working on a new version of File Explorer that includes a bunch of visual changes and new features. According to a new report from Windows Central , in addition to previously revealed improvements , Windows 11 is expected to receive an update for File Explorer meant to modernize the design and enhance its functionality to better integrate with Microsoft 365 products, such as OneDrive and Office....

Windows 10 build 18298 recently made its way out of Redmond to participants of the Windows Insider Program, and in this video review, we look at the new features and improvements coming in 2019. In this preview, part of the 19H1 development , Windows 10 is introducing the ability to set up a security key from the sign-in settings. The icon for File Explorer gets a modern look. Notepad gets several improvements, and there’s a new “Terminal” tab to configure new settings for Command Prompt and other consoles....

On Windows 10 , if you manage multiple accounts, such as for personal use, school, or work, you can add them to OneNote to access all your notebooks and notes from one place. In this guide , you’ll learn the steps to add multiple accounts and different notebooks to OneNote . Add new account to OneNote Add new notebook to OneNote Remove notebook from OneNote Remove account from OneNote Add new account to OneNote To add a new personal, school, or work account to OneNote, use these steps:...

Microsoft Authenticator is a great app for your mobile device that allows to sign in your account using two-factor authentication adding an extra layer of security to prevent unauthorized access. The only caveat with this app is that every time you upgrade to a new phone or reset your device, you always have to re-enter all your accounts information. However, the app has received an update, which introduces the ability to backup your settings to the cloud to quickly recovery....

Accounts you create on Windows 10 get a default generic boring account picture. If you’re using a Microsoft account to sign in to Windows 10, then the account picture you have set in that account will sync automatically to your computer. In addition, other people who have your Microsoft account contact information will also see this your account picture in their list. If you’re using a local account on Windows 10 , you’ll get a generic placeholder account picture....

In the new updated taskbar for Windows 10, you’ll find a new search box, which is where Microsoft’s digital assistant, Cortana, lives. Once you click on it, she will launch and you can immediately see a summary of your interests; you can type as many question you interested in, and more importantly, you can use your voice to ask her anything. Although, at the preview stage of Windows 10, Cortana only understands English, soon Microsoft will expand the available languages she can interact to more regions....