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Windows 11 2025 Update (version 25H2) is available for download starting September 30, 2025. The feature update is available for devices that are compatible with the version. Windows 11 25H2 (2025 Update) has been released, and it’s officially available for download on compatible computers starting September 30, 2025. This new version is the fourth feature update that Microsoft has made available for the operating system, but don’t expect any new features....

Microsoft officially releases Windows 11. Windows 11 is now available for download on compatible PCs. You can get it from Windows Update or using the Media Creation Tool or Installation Assistant. It’s a free upgrade for Windows 10 PCs as long as they meet the minimum system requirements. Windows 11 (version 21H2) is officially available as a free upgrade for computers that meet the minimum system requirements starting October 5, 2021 ....

Windows 11 may soon show a watermark warning on unsupported hardware. Another message may also appear in the Settings app. The warning will read “System requirements not met.” Although you may be able to install Windows 11 on an unsupported computer , Microsoft plans to keep reminding you that the hardware doesn’t meet the requirements with a new watermark on the desktop. The software giant is testing ways to warn users that they are running Windows 11 on unsupported hardware....

This preview rolls out a new form of advertisement inside the Start menu. In addition, build 22635.3495 rolls out Copilot as an app, adds new Linked Devices settings, and improves Spotlight for desktops. UPDATED 4/15/2024: Microsoft is now pushing the update KB5037000 (build 22635.3495) for Windows 11 in the Beta Channel of the Windows Insider Program with controversial changes and various improvements for existing features. According to the official changes , Windows 11 build 22635....

Microsoft to remove the Chat feature from Windows 11. It’ll replace it with the Microsoft Teams Free app. The change is likely to arrive on Windows 11 23H2. Microsoft plans to replace its Chat app with the free version of Microsoft Teams on Windows 11. The Chat feature was initially introduced with the original release of the operating system, but since it didn’t gain popularity, the company is now planning to switch the experience to the consumer version of Teams....

Microsoft makes available dynamic content for the Taskbar’s Widgets icon. The new update will bring sports, finance, and breaking news alerts in addition to weather. You can turn the feature off if you don’t want to see notifications. On Windows 11 , Microsoft is now rolling out an updated version of the Taskbar widgets system with dynamic content for all users. Although the Widgets icon in the Taskbar has been able to show notifications for weather for some time, the update brings more alerts with new animations for sports, finance, and breaking news information....

UPDATED 8/2/2024: Microsoft provides different Windows 11 , including “quality updates” and “feature updates,” to fix security vulnerabilities, resolve bugs, improve system performance, and deliver new features. Since updates can be challenging to track, this guide will help you understand the difference between quality and feature updates. You’ll also find the history of every update for Windows 11 grouped by releases accompanied by details, such as build and knowledge base (KB) number, release date, and release number....

The Windows Terminal is the new command line app for Windows 10 designed to be the primary experience to use Command Prompt, PowerShell, and Linux distros (using the Windows Subsystem for Linux), and it’s now available for download (as preview) from the Microsoft Store . Although you can already use command tools with the Windows Console, the Windows Terminal is a complete new and modernized application that will also bring support for tabs as well as customization options, such as theming and developer focus settings....

Windows Terminal version 1.7 preview is now available with new features and improvements. Windows Terminal gets JSON fragment extensions support, read-only pane, automatic focus on mouse hover, and settings UI and windowing improvements. Windows Terminal preview 1.7 can be downloaded from the Microsoft Store and GitHub. Windows Terminal version 1.7 is now available for download as a preview from the Microsoft Store and GitHub with a new wave of features and improvements....

Here is Microsoft’s description: “Face a greater challenge in the 2013 version of this hit franchise. Play with friends or the AI, take on encounters and opponents, and face up to three other players in the Planechase multiplayer format. Featuring ten customizable decks, Magic 2013 offers game items to unlock and introduces the option to choose what lands to tap when you cast your spells.” Remember that these titles will be available for a limited time....

Windows 11 is secure by default, but you can further enhance protection in 2026 by enabling key features such as ransomware and phishing protection, Smart App Control, Core Isolation, and BitLocker encryption. Regular updates, virus scans, and switching to a standard account further reduce risks. For added privacy, enable DNS over HTTPS, Windows Sandbox, and random MAC addresses. UPDATED 1/2/2026: Although Windows 11 is the most secure version of the operating system, you can still add some custom configurations and follow best practices to improve the security of your device....

This new theme will catch your attention like it did with so many Bing fans out there. 10 photographs were chosen among so many wonderful others to become part the best selection for you to enjoy. Hikers on the highest pick of a snowy mountain is a beautiful view you’ll find in this collection, as well as a cute family of ducks, and the most impressive road on the side of a cliff, among other great captures....

The Windows 11 build 26220.7523 (KB5072043) replaces Windows Search with Ask Copilot and introduces AI agents in the Taskbar and Agent Launcher. This update also pushes improvements for existing features, such as Touch Keyboard, new Voice Typing animation, new Discover Windows widget, File Explorer people context details, and more. Microsoft has noted that this is the last preview build of 2025, but the program will resume in January 2026. Microsoft has released Windows 11 build 26220....

The color palette on this theme honors and identify the beautiful México. From very decorative and hand painted Mexican plates, to the blue agave plantations used to make the best tequila, to the colors on the buildings; every single shade paints the joy of people living in the area or just vacationing. 16 wallpapers for your desktop backgrounds this time, you can download for free for Windows and get into the groove of bright, happy colors and wonderful spots for a nice vacation destination....

Windows 10 includes a new Start menu that is meant to replace the Start screen, we were using in the previous version of the operating system. The new menu combines the familiar design of the Windows 7 Start menu with Live Tiles from Windows 8.1, and starting Windows 10 build 10547 and later the software giant is improving the experience to let users show more tiles on Start. As you probably know, when the operating system began rolling out to the public the Start menu only supported up to 3 columns of medium-sized tiles....

In the Creators Update, Windows 10 introduced “folders” in the Start menu , which is another way to organize and personalize your tiles. The process to create a new folder is easy. The only thing you need to do is to drag and drop a tile on top of another tile to create a new folder. The only caveat is that the feature didn’t offer an option to name the folder like it’s possible when grouping tiles into sections....

On FreeNAS, the config file includes all the default and custom configurations you make to the storage server, including networking and system settings, users, datasets, pools, shared folders, and more. If the Network Attached Storage (NAS) box breaks or fails to boot, the config file can help to recover the system or quickly get up and running on another device, which is why it’s important to backup this information. In this guide , you’ll learn the steps to backup and restore the config file on your FreeNAS server....

On Windows 10, apps that you acquire from the Microsoft Store — depending on how they were designed –, they require certain permissions to access to your information. For example, permissions to access your location, camera, and microphone, the ability to run in the background, and more. Although you can always use the Privacy section in the Settings app to configure permissions, having to jump from page to page to turn on or off permissions for a particular app can be a tedious process....

On Windows 11 , you can now configure the amount of memory to assign for the Windows Subsystem for Android (WSA) , and in the guide, you will learn how. In the past, WSA managed memory usage automatically. However, starting with version 2304.40000.5.0 , Microsoft added a new option allowing you to specify the amount of memory to allocate to run Android apps. The new feature will prevent the subsystem from affecting the main system performance on devices without a significant amount of memory or anyone who wants to restrict the memory usage of WSA....

Windows 10 automatically assigns a default name for network adapters based on their type (Wi-Fi or Ethernet), but you can always change their names manually to something more specific. Usually, you don’t need to worry about renaming adapters, but if you have multiple network cards, you may want to change their names to make them easier to identify and manage. This guide will teach you how to rename the Windows 10 network adapter from Control Panel and PowerShell....