windows 11

  1. Jan

    Windows Insider finds potential future "Show recommended content" File Explorer setting

    Microsoft working on controversial new feature for Windows 11 Microsoft is developing a feature in Windows 11 that could see ads rolling out to File Explorer. Twitter user @XenoPanther discovered that Microsoft added a new setting, "Show recommended content", to the shell32.dll.mui file — the...
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    Windows 11's Notepad is getting tabs

    Windows 11's Notepad is getting tabs Microsoft is working on bringing tabs to its basic word processing app Notepad in Windows 11, Windows Central reports. The publication spotted a now-deleted tweet from a Microsoft employee who appeared to have accidentally leaked the feature.
  4. Jan

    Microsoft revokes developer accounts that tricked it into signing malicious drivers

    Windows hardware developers duped Microsoft into signing malicious drivers Several Microsoft hardware developer accounts have been revoked after drivers certified through their profiles were used for cyber crimes, including ransomware attacks. Mandiant, Sophos, and SentinelOne notified...
    • Jan
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  5. Jan

    Windows 11 Snipping Tool screen recorder enters Dev Channel

    Windows 11 getting a built-in screen recorder Microsoft is finally adding the ability to record your desktop with its built-in screenshot app in Windows 11. On Thursday, the software giant started rolling out the capability in version 11.2211.35.0 of the Snipping Tool for Dev Channel testers...
  6. Jan

    Reddit user skins Windows 11 to look like Windows XP

    Reddit user turns his Windows 11 desktop into a Windows XP experience A Reddit user has modified his Windows 11 interface to make it look and function like Windows XP. The user — BowzausarusRex — said he used the third-party apps WindowBlinds, OpenShell, and RetroBar to reskin his Windows 11...
  7. Jan

    Windows 8.1 reaching end-of-support soon

    Microsoft warns that Windows 8.1 support is ending soon Microsoft has issued its second warning in the past few months that it will end support for Windows 8.1 early next year. Neowin reports that users of the operating system (OS) have again received a notification that the company will stop...
    • Jan
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    • Forum: Broadband and IT News
  8. Jan

    Windows 11 Task Manager search and theme features enter beta

    Microsoft testing search in Windows 11 Task Manager Microsoft is testing a new filtering system for Task Manager in Windows 11, including a search function to find misbehaving programs quickly. The company has also made visual improvements to Task Manager, including light and dark theme...
  9. Jan

    Windows 11 Photo app gets iCloud Photos integration

    Microsoft adds iCloud Photos integration to Windows 11 Microsoft has announced that iCloud Photos is now directly integrated into the Windows 11 Photo app, and it started rolling out the update on Wednesday, 10 November 2022. The iCloud Photos integration makes it far easier for iPhone users...
  10. Jan

    Microsoft testing ads in Windows 11 sign out menu

    Windows 11 starts testing ads in sign out menu Microsoft has started testing ads in the account sign-out menu in Windows 11, BleepingComputer reports. Screenshots of the ads were shared by Windows enthusiast Albacore (@thebookisclosed) on Twitter a few days ago.
  11. Jan

    Microsoft rolls out Windows 11 Start menu changes in Insider Preview

    Microsoft announces Windows 11 Start menu and Widgets update Microsoft has announced it is implementing several changes to the Windows 11 Start menu. Windows 11 users will start seeing badging on their profile icons in the menu so that users can stay up-to-date with actions that need to be...
  12. Jan

    Windows 11 File Explorer gets tabs

    Microsoft releases major Windows 11 update — adds File Explorer tabs Microsoft has released Windows 11 tabbed File Explorer feature in an optional cumulative preview update, with a broader update rolling out to all devices running the operating system in November. The cumulative preview update...
  13. Jan

    Microsoft puts update hold on Windows 11 22H2 after sign-in bug

    Windows 11 update blocked on systems due to sign-in bug Microsoft has started blocking certain PCs from updating to the latest version of Windows 11 due to a bug breaking log-ins for some users. The software giant has applied a compatibility hold on impacted devices using Windows Hello sign-in...
  14. Jan

    Lansweeper data shows 42.76% of office PCs can't upgrade to Windows 11

    More than 40% of office PCs cannot upgrade to Windows 11 Around 4 in every ten office PCs worldwide cannot upgrade to Windows 11 due to Microsoft's stringent hardware requirements for the new operating system. That is according to research by IT asset management provider Lansweeper, which...
    • Jan
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  15. Jan

    Windows 11 gets updates for Taskbar and Snipping Tool

    Microsoft rolls out Windows 11 Taskbar and Snipping Tool updates Microsoft has rolled out new features to the Taskbar and Snipping Tool in early versions of Windows 11 available to Windows Insider programme members. Softpedia News reports the Taskbar in the latest Windows 11 Preview build now...
  16. Jan

    Microsoft adds password security warnings to Windows 11 Smartscreen

    Windows 11 warns when typing your password on dodgy sites and insecure apps Microsoft has introduced a new security feature — Enhanced Phishing Protection — to Windows 11 with its 22H2 update. The feature will warn users when they enter the Windows password in insecure programs or websites.
  17. Jan

    Windows 11's first big patch drops

    Windows 11 gets first big update — Here are the new features Microsoft started rolling out its first major annual update for Windows 11 this week, launching new features including Start menu folders, Live Captions across the operating system, and improvements to Snap Layouts. The first allows...
  18. Jan

    Former Microsoft UX design chief roasts Windows 11 start menu

    Former Microsoft design bigwig roasts Windows 11 Start Menu A former senior Microsoft design lead has heavily criticised the Start Menu in Windows 11. In a lengthy Twitter rant on Tuesday, Jensen Harris pointed out several glaring problems in the menu, ranging from inconsistent corners and...
  19. Jan

    What to expect from next month's Windows 11 update

    Big Windows 11 update launching next month — what to expect Microsoft will launch a major Windows 11 update next month with features like Start Menu folders, additional gestures, and an updated Task Manager. Windows 11 version 22H2 has been in testing in the Windows Insider programme for...
  20. Jan

    Windows UEFI security update causes headaches

    Windows security update causes BitLocker recovery screens and boot problems Windows users have been experiencing performance problems, boot failures, and receiving BitLocker Recovery prompts since installing the KB5012170 security update. According to Bleeping Computer, Microsoft released the...
    • Jan
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    • Forum: Broadband and IT News
  21. Jan

    Microsoft testing new Windows 11 File Explorer feature and fixes

    Windows 11 File Explorer gets new feature and fixes Microsoft has launched a new middle-click feature for File Explorer in the latest developer build of Windows 11. The new option allows users to instantly open folders in a new tab, making it faster to navigate and multi-task through the file...
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