windows 11

  1. Jan

    Microsoft releases patch for Windows 11 start menu bug

    Microsoft issues urgent fix for Windows 11 start menu bug Microsoft has fixed a bug in its Windows 11 start menu that was causing it to malfunction on devices running version 21H2. Bleeping Computer reported that Microsoft had addressed the issue after acknowledging it on Friday, 22 July.
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    Microsoft testing Windows 11 Taskbar Overflow feature

    Microsoft working on big Windows 11 taskbar update Microsoft is rolling out a Taskbar Overflow feature to Windows Insiders to make it easier to switch between many applications. It has launched the test to Windows Insiders on the Dev Channel via Preview Build 25163.
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    Windows 8.1 warns users of impending end-of-support with fullscreen alert

    Windows 8.1 shows fullscreen end-of-support alert Microsoft has introduced a fullscreen end-of-support alert to Windows 8.1 for any users logging in to the operating system. The EOSnotify.exe program was included in Windows 8.1’s latest KB5015874 cumulative update to display the warning.
  5. Jan

    Steam survey reveals Windows 10 still rules PC gaming

    Windows 10 still dominating PC gaming systems PC gaming platform Steam has revealed that an overwhelming majority of computer-based gamers still prefer Windows 10 over Windows 11. According to Steam's Hardware & Software Survey for June 2022, Windows 10 64-bit was running on 71.26% of Steam...
  6. Jan

    File Explorer tabs roll out in latest Windows 11 beta

    Microsoft rolling out File Explorer tabs in Windows 11 beta Microsoft is once again testing tabs in File Explorer as part of its latest Windows 11 Insider Preview build, which will also include an update for taskbar widgets. The beta — Build 25136 — sees tabs added to the title bar of File...
  7. Jan

    Microsoft wants no more HDDs in Windows 11 PCs

    Microsoft wants to put an end to mechanical hard drives in PCs Microsoft is pushing computer manufacturers to drop hard disk drives (HDDs) as the primary built-in storage in pre-built Windows 11 PCs, Tom's Hardware reports. The publication has seen a recent Trendfocus executive brief that...
    • Jan
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  8. Jan

    Smart App Control for Windows 11 will need a factory reset

    Windows is getting a major security feature — but needs a factory reset Microsoft has announced a new security feature for Windows 11 called Smart App Control, but to activate it, existing users of the operating system have to factory reset their PCs. PCWorld reported that new Windows 11...
  9. Jan

    Microsoft reorganising several teams under Android Microsoft Platform and Experiences

    Microsoft gets dedicated Android team Microsoft is creating a dedicated team to improve integration between its Windows PC operating system and Android devices, Windows Central reported. According to the report, Microsoft chief product officer Panos Panay sent out a memo early last week...
  10. Jan

    Tabs for Windows 11 File Explorer rolling out to Insiders

    Windows 11 File Explorer is getting tabs Microsoft has started rolling out tabs for file explorer in the latest Windows 11 Developer Build. The much-requested feature is now available for testing to Dev Channel Insiders in Windows 11 Dev build 22579.100.
  11. Jan

    Microsoft found testing ads in Windows 11 File Explorer Insider build

    Microsoft testing ads in Windows 11 Microsoft has started testing advertisements for its products within the Windows 11 file explorer, BleepingComputer reports. The publication spotted a post from a Windows user and Insider MVP who had uncovered one such ad in a recent test build of Windows 11...
  12. Jan

    Microsoft promises small regular feature updates for Windows 11

    Windows 11 will get new features in small regular updates Microsoft will be adding new features to Windows 11 more regularly through smaller updates. The software giant recently rolled out a significant feature update for its latest operating system, adding a public preview for Android app...
  13. Jan

    Windows subsystem for Android early hands-on test

    Windows subsystem for Android tested Testing by MyBroadband revealed that while the Windows Subsystem for Android is buggy, it holds great potential for future users. Windows Subsystem for Android (WSA) is a feature that Microsoft has started implementing as an option on Windows 11 to allow...
    • Jan
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  14. Jan

    Windows 11 getting its first big update

    First big Windows 11 update coming — the new features Microsoft has announced its first major update for Windows 11 will roll out next month. In an official blog post on Wednesday, Windows chief product officer Panos Panay revealed the new features launching with the update.
    • Jan
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  15. Jan

    Windows 11 update patches explorer.exe crash and garbled text

    Windows 11 update delivers critical fixes and new voice controls The latest Windows 11 Preview Build includes a range of fixes and feature improvements for users in the Insider Ring. Microsoft claims it has patched various issues impacting the file explorer, taskbar, search, windows, task...
  16. Jan

    Microsoft testing Windows 11 Start menu changes and other new features

    Windows 11 Start menu changes Microsoft has rolled out customisation options for the Start menu in a Windows 11 insiders update, according to a report from Softpedia News. The company has returned to the approach initially introduced in Windows 10X, replacing the current Start menu layout with...
  17. Jan

    Surface Laptop SE - Microsoft's cheapest Surface laptop yet

    Microsoft launches cheapest Surface Laptop yet — but there's a catch Microsoft has launched its cheapest Surface laptop yet — the Surface Laptop SE — starting from $249 in the US (R3,760, excl. VAT and import costs). Aimed specifically at the education sector, the laptop is set to compete with...
  18. Jan

    Microsoft lets certificate expire, Windows 11 apps and features to break

    Windows 11 apps and features break after certificate expires An expired digital certificate has broken several built-in apps and features for some users of Windows 11. Microsoft published a notice about the issue after numerous complaints on its Community Forums stating that attempting to open...
  19. Jan

    Cheapest laptops that support Windows 11 in South Africa

    Cheapest laptops that support Windows 11 in South Africa The cheapest laptop you can buy in South Africa that should support Windows 11 is the Lenovo IdeaPad 1, a MyBroadband analysis found. Microsoft started rolling out Windows 11 on Tuesday, 5 October 2021, promising users significant...
    • Jan
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  20. Jan

    Windows 11 officially rolls out

    Windows 11 is here — Pricing and everything you should know Microsoft started rolling out Windows 11 on Tuesday. The company says the new operating system offers several improvements over its predecessor, including faster performance, better multitasking capabilities, and a refreshed design.
  21. Jan

    Windows 11 MediaCreationTool wrapper for unsupported hardware

    New tool lets unsupported PCs install Windows 11 A new tool that lets users bypass Windows 11 system requirements and install preview versions of the operating system on unsupported devices has surfaced online. The MediaCreationTool wrapper, the work of GitHub developer AveYo, lets you create...
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