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Ubisoft games are crashing on PCs with the Windows 11 24H2 update
If you have any of these games installed, hold off on installing Windows 11 24H2 until a fix is rolled out.
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Windows 11's contentious Recall AI feature is finally ready to test
Previously available to Windows Insiders on Intel and AMD, you can now try Windows 11's controversial AI recording feature on Qualcomm-powered Copilot+ laptops.
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Windows 11 audio glitch unexpectedly cranks system volume to 100%
Microsoft has confirmed the bug and is working on a fix.
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Windows 10 apps can be updated and uninstalled once again
Microsoft has withdrawn the offending update and resolved the issue for Windows 10 users.
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Date and time settings are broken in Windows 11 24H2. Here's a workaround
Not only can't you change time zones, but daylight savings time changes aren't syncing either. Here's what you can do while waiting for a fix.
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Windows 10 gets full-screen ads that say buy a new PC already
Microsoft continues to insist that you move to Windows 11. But it's not even telling you to upgrade your OS anymore. Just buy a Surface Laptop instead.
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Windows 11 gets new 'Companions' feature in taskbar and Start menu
Companions can integrate contacts, files, and calendar events directly into the taskbar and Start menu.
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Windows Recall will be disabled by default on enterprise PCs
Microsoft says it's listening to concerns about privacy and security with its panopticon AI feature.
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Windows will support Meta Quest VR headsets as native displays
Microsoft is adding native support for Quest 3 and Quest 3S headsets to stream Windows 11.
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Latest Windows 11 24H2 update not installing? Here's what you can do
Some users are reportedly unable to install the recent KB5046617 update for Windows 11 24H2. Here's how to solve the problem.
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Windows Search is getting AI features powered by your NPU, no Internet needed
Microsoft says Windows 11 will get its search pumped up by local AI, including the ability to search for objects and text within images.
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Windows 11 update improves Snap Layouts usability, adds new features
Organizing all your app windows just became a tad easier for Windows 11 users.
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ChatGPT's Windows desktop app is now available to free users, too
Previously for paid subscribers only, free users can now download and use the app from the Microsoft Store.
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Windows 11 update bug falsely warns of end of support, confusing users
The latest update for Windows 11 23H2 is causing confusion over end of support for that version of the operating system.
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Microsoft has closed the Windows 10 Beta Channel permanently
If you want new features, you're going to have to upgrade to Windows 11.
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Arm-based Windows 11 PCs now have an official ISO for clean installs
New Snapdragon laptops can now do clean installs of Windows 11, but your idea of "clean" may differ from what you get. Thanks, Microsoft.
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Microsoft halts new Windows 11 features until 2025
You can take a little break from keeping track of all the new Windows features.
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A helpful Windows 11 Start menu feature is now in Windows 10
Microsoft's small but noteworthy change to the Windows 10 Start menu has its ups and downs.
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Microsoft fixes dozens of security flaws in Windows and Office
Close to a hundred issues have been addressed in November's Patch Tuesday, including six zero-day vulnerabilities in Windows.
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Windows 11's taskbar might soon start making 'recommendations'
The taskbar might soon become a little more crowded with recommendations for apps, sites, layouts, and more.
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Windows 11 might be getting quick emoji access in the taskbar soon
If you frequently input emojis on your Windows 11 PC, things are about to get even easier for you.
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Microsoft is officially killing Windows Mail and Calendar by year's end
If you're still using either of these apps, you'll need to switch to the new Outlook or find alternatives soon.
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Users beg for Windows 11 to keep its ability to run Android apps
Android apps are going to stop working on Windows 11 come March 5, 2025, and users aren't happy about that.
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Windows 11 24H2 breaks popular Alt + Tab shortcut. Here's what you can do
One of the most popular Windows keyboard shortcuts is causing a black screen for users after updating.
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New AI experiences make their way into Windows 11's Paint, Notepad
Microsoft has begun testing Generative Fill and Erase within Windows 11 Paint, and AI text editing within Notepad.
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Windows on Arm update could open the door to more gaming
Microsoft is testing a new Windows 11 update for Arm that should allow more apps to run on Arm processors. What apps could those be? Gaming is a good guess.
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Windows Terminal now supports AI chatbots like ChatGPT, GitHub Copilot
You can now get AI assistance in the latest nightly version of Windows Terminal.
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Outlook will crash if you open too many emails at once. Here's why
Is your Outlook app crashing when you open too many emails at once? Microsoft offers a workaround.
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Office apps crash on Windows 11 24H2 PCs with CrowdStrike antivirus
Office apps like Word and Excel are crashing on Windows 11 24H2 systems managed by CrowdStrike antivirus software.
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'Windows Intelligence': Microsoft might be rebranding its Windows AI tools
The revelation comes just months after Microsoft's competitor Apple unveiled its own AI strategy named Apple Intelligence.
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Microsoft Outlook crashing when copying email text? Here's what you can do
Microsoft is aware of the problem and working on a fix. Meanwhile, there are workarounds you can employ to quash this bug.
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Microsoft's free PC Manager app for Windows 10 and 11 gets even better
The latest version of Microsoft's PC Manager displays internet speed in real time and removes unnecessary files even faster.
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Why I switched from Windows to Chromebooks and haven't looked back
Here are several reasons why I now mainly use ChromeOS and only boot up Windows when I absolutely need to.
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Windows 11 market share grows, but Windows 10 still twice as popular
More than 3 years after it released, Windows 11 still lags behind its predecessor — but it's getting there.
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Windows 11's controversial AI Recall feature delayed again
Microsoft said in a statement that it is delaying Recall within Windows 11 yet again, so that it can work to make the feature more secure and trusted.
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Want to keep getting Windows 10 updates? It'll cost you $30
Microsoft confirms that consumers can remain on Windows 10 past the October 2025 end-of-support expiration date with an extra $30 fee.
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This luxury calendar app, previously Apple-exclusive, is now on Windows
After more than 10 years on Apple's platforms, Fantastical is now available for Microsoft's operating system.
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The update meant to rescue Windows 11 24H2 fails to install, crashes
Patch KB5044384 was supposed to solve numerous problems in Windows 11 24H2, but it's becoming a source of errors itself.
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Windows 11 might not update if you have the wrong hardware or apps
A long list of incompatibilities might prevent you from getting Windows 11 24H2, including Intel drivers, a test-taking tool, and a racing game.
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9 useful Windows PowerToys features you might've overlooked
We have the technology. We can make Windows 11 better.
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Nice! Windows 11's monthly updates are now faster and less disruptive
After installing the Windows 11 24H2 update, future updates should install faster, use less CPU, and require shorter reboot times.
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Microsoft Photos can now upscale and enhance images using AI
The exciting AI-driven image enhancement feature will only be available on Copilot+ PCs.
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Optional Windows 10 update fixes printer, scanner, and crash bugs
The latest KB5045594 update for Windows 10 resolves several USB-related issues and a blue screen crash.
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Microsoft blocks Windows 11 24H2 update on devices with known issues
The monumental 2024 update is being withheld from some users to minimize issues, all while the number of affected devices continues to grow.
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How Microsoft outplays scammers with clever virtual 'honeypot' traps
Microsoft cheats scammers by luring them into honeypots and monitoring what they do to better understand phishing attacks.
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Manufacturers release patch for SSD-related Windows 11 24H2 crashes
Certain SSDs are causing Blue Screen of Death (BSOD) crashes after updating to Windows 11 24H2. Firmware updates are now available.
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Tiny 11 can shrink Windows 11 24H2 disk space requirement by over 80%
You can now install a shrunken version of Windows 11 that includes the massive 2024 update, but there are some caveats.
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A modder got Windows 95 running on a Nintendo 3DS… very slowly
Watch this YouTuber use DOSBox and some ancient installer files to get a 90s operating system running on the Nintendo 3DS.
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Windows 11's Clipboard History is broken after problematic 2024 update
The Clipboard History feature stops working for many users after updating to Windows 11 24H2.
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