Sure we’ve seen many new feature and improvements in Windows 8.1, thanks to the so many leaks in the past months such as the return of the Start button and other small changes that piled up, but now Microsoft is officially sharing what is coming in the preview release of the next major update of Windows 8. Microsoft says that the update is completely free of charge for current Windows 8 and Windows RT users alike....
Microsoft is pushing to make the upcoming Windows 8 upgrade, Windows Blue, yet another radical change to its operating system, which in many ways will make multitasking with modern apps a lot easier and it will bring many needed fixes and a few new apps. Aside from the new changes Windows Blue will conserve pretty much every look and feel already in Windows 8. As you previously read , an early version of Windows Blue (build 9364) has leaked online, apparently from a Microsoft French partner, and luckily for us, now we have more details surfacing about some of the changes coming in Blue:...
Windows 11 gets a new WSA update in May through the Dev Channel. The update brings a new settings experience. It also introduces new integrations with Windows 11, fixes, and improvements. Starting on June 2, the update is available for all Insiders. Microsoft has released version 2204.40000.19.0 for the Windows Subsystem for Android (WSA) for Windows 11. The update is available through the Dev Channel, and it includes several new features and improvements....
Windows 11 gets a WSA update in the Windows Insider Program in August (again). The update brings compatibility improvements. It also includes the Amazon Appstore 60.09 and Android security patches. Microsoft has released a new update (version 2207.40000.8.0) for its Windows Subsystem for Android (WSA) on Windows 11 . The update is available through the Windows Insider Program for the United States and Japan users and includes several new features and improvements....
The Wish You Were Here theme for Windows 10 is now available for download at the Microsoft Store. It includes 9 high-resolution (4K) images of shareable moments like sunrises and nights in different landscapes around the world, including snowy landscapes in Germany, view of the Milky Way in the Dolomites (Italy), Autumn view in Minnesota (United States), and more. These images are to be used as desktop wallpaper only. 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....
Microsoft is rolling out new features and changes for Bing Chat AI on mobile. The update brings improvements to the Edge, Bing, Skype, and SwiftKey mobile apps. Among other things, Edge mobile will now be aware of the web content you’re viewing. Bing app gets continuous chat and mobile widgets, and SwiftKey gets a new Compose feature. Microsoft has announced a new round of updates coming for its Bing Chat AI on mobile devices ....
Windows 11 build 26100.4946 (KB5063878) is released for version 24H2, and Windows 11 build 22631.5768 (KB5063875) rolls out for version 23H2 as the August 2025 update. The update for version 24H2 introduces new AI features for Recall, Click to Do, and the Settings app, along with system fixes, Quick Machine Recovery, and a redesigned Black Screen of Death. The update for version 23H2 only includes some security fixes. UPDATED 8/12/2025: Microsoft is now rolling out Windows 11 builds 26100....
Windows 11 builds 26220.6690 (Dev Channel) and 26120.6690 (Beta Channel), under KB5065786, introduce deeper Copilot integration in the Taskbar, Click to Do now offers to translate selected text from a snapshot, and add Spotlight context-menu options. This release also renames “Email & Accounts” to “Your accounts” in Settings and includes fixes for File Explorer hangs, Windows Update errors, audio dropouts, and other known issues. Microsoft is now rolling out Windows 11 build 26220....
Your morning could be hectic, calm, beautiful, rainy, but not matter what coffee lovers can’t take on the day without a cup (or even two!) of heaven. Today you can indulge in the aroma and richness of your homemade coffee, or head over to greet your favorite barista and ask for a special blend of your choice. One thing to admire from this last option is their ability to create art to present your favorite beverage with....
Microsoft is now rolling out cumulative update KB3197954 for everyone running Windows 10 version 1607 . The new update is releasing for PC and bumps the operating system to build 14393.351. KB3197954 doesn’t contain any new features, as it’s simply a minor update to fix a number of issues regarding Windows update, account logon, and some problem reported with USB, Wi-Fi, Microsoft Edge, PowerShell, and Bluetooth, among other fixes and improvements....
Been there, done that! I don’t know one individual that at one point or another, at the time to reinstall a software or operating system — most commonly Windows — they forgot or lost the product key. If you also are one of those people or you are just trying to help someone and he/she doesn’t have Windows or Office product key, Enchanted Keyfinder is the answer. Enchanted Keyfinder is a free, open source utility that can help to retrieve product keys (or serial number), also this utility does not require any installation....
It’s about time! Facebook, Messenger, and Instagram are now officially available on Windows 10 –. However, there is a catch, currently users can only download Facebook and Facebook Messenger on PC, and Instagram is only available on Windows 10 Mobile . While there has been a Facebook and Messenger app for the operating system, they were only designed for Windows 8.x. The new apps have been built from scratch to take advantage of all the benefits of Windows 10 ....
Windows 11 will now preload File Explorer to launch more quickly on lower-end devices. Microsoft also continues trying to make the context menu less cluttered with new action grouping. On Windows 11 , File Explorer is getting some noticeable improvements that will make launching the app faster and help better organize the now-cluttered context menu. File Explorer preloading Starting with build 26220.7271 (KB5070307) for version 25H2 in the Dev and Beta Channels, the company is previewing a new behavior in which the operating system will preload File Explorer in the background to improve the experience of launching the application....
Windows 10 build 18282 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 a new system light theme, which also adds lighter colors to the Start menu, Action Center, taskbar, and other parts of the operating system....
On Windows 10, Sticky Notes is an app that allows you create notes on your computer instead of having to stick pieces of papers around your monitor or under the keyboard. Sticky Notes has been around for years, but starting with version 3.0 , the app introduces a new design with a tray to quickly find and organize your notes. You can sync your notes across devices and phone, and now you can even add images starting with version 3....
To change the display refresh rate on Windows 11, open Settings > System > Display , click “Advanced display,” change the refresh rate (60Hz, 120Hz, 144Hz, 240Hz, etc.), or use “Dynamic” to enable DRR. You can also use the legacy display adapter properties or the Control Panel from graphics card manufacturers. UPDATED 9/26/2024: Although Windows 11 can automatically set the optimal refresh rate for your monitor, you may still need to change this setting manually....
On Windows 10, each drive includes a friendly label name alongside a drive letter to help you quickly determine the device. However, the default names assigned automatically are not descriptive enough to make them useful. If you want to make each drive more identifiable, Windows 10 allows you to change the drive label to make it more descriptive and easier to find in File Explorer (other than “Local Disk” and “New Volume”)....
On Windows 11, you can now customize the lock-screen widgets by going to Settings > Personalization > Lock Screen , turning on the “Widgets” option, and then adding, removing, or rearranging widgets like Weather, Sports, or Traffic. If needed, you can disable the entire widget panel with a single toggle. UPDATED 10/27/2025: On Windows 11 , Microsoft now allows you to personalize the widgets displayed on the Lock Screen. In this guide, I’ll walk you through the steps to configure this new setting....
To check if Windows 11 25H2 is installed on your computer, use the “Windows key + R” keyboard shortcut, enter the “winver” command, click “OK,” and confirm the version number is equal to or greater than 26200.5074. Another way is to open Settings > System > About and confirm whether version 25H2 is installed in the “Windows Specifications” section. On Windows 11 , you can confirm whether version 25H2 is installed using at least two built-in tools, and in this guide, I’ll show you the steps to complete this process....
To install Windows 11 on unsupported hardware, you can create a special bootable USB using tools like Rufus or Ventoy. Rufus allows bypassing TPM 2.0, Secure Boot, RAM, and Microsoft account requirements during media creation. Ventoy lets you boot directly from an ISO while skipping hardware checks, making it easy to install Windows 11 on incompatible PCs. On Windows 11, if you plan to install the operating system on an older computer with unsupported hardware , you will have to create a special USB bootable media using third-party tools, such as Rufus and Ventoy, to bypass the hardware requirements, as Microsoft restricts it to modern hardware....
