Alongside the latest security fixes, Microsoft just added a number of new features to Windows 11 via the KB5058411 update. The new Copilot+ AI feature known as Windows Recall and the ability to use Phone Link in the Start menu have been mentioned in previous articles, so we don’t need to mention them again. One…
The Windows 11 Start menu is a functional menu, but not much more. Does that mean that Microsoft never had any better ideas? Of course not! In fact, they recently shared the Start menus that could have been. Four years ago, in 2021, my review of Windows 11 called it “unnecessary,” in part because of…
A bug that broke jump links in the Start menu was previously flagged up with Windows 10’s April updateThat glitch was actually floating about in earlier updates (going back to February)Microsoft has fixed the problem, which related to a change to bring a Microsoft account-related panel to the Start menu in Windows 10 Remember that…
The vendor applied for an exception to this rule on the grounds that disabling their APO could result in physical damage to the computer. If it were possible to disable their APO, word would get out that “You can get heavier bass if you go through these steps,” and of course you want more bass,…
WTF?! The proprietary protocol developed by Microsoft to facilitate remote connections to Windows machines contains an outstanding security flaw. However, Microsoft has stated that it has no plans to fix the issue, as doing so would break compatibility with many applications. Independent researchers have discovered, or should we say rediscovered, a major security vulnerability in…
Are you the type of person who swears like a sailor or someone who prefers to maintain a professional level of discourse at all times? Windows will have you covered, regardless. Microsoft is releasing new Insider builds as of Friday in multiple channels. The key feature, as it appears in Windows 11’s Beta Insider build…
The deadline for Windows 10’s end of support is rapidly approaching, but companies and small businesses have good reason not to rush the switch over to Windows 11 just yet. That’s why many use Microsoft Intune, a cloud-based solution that allows administrators to manage multiple devices and define policies for things like updates. However, a…
TL;DR: Tracking new and upcoming Windows features has traditionally required following Microsoft’s official blogs in disparate order and timelines. A new Windows features website aims to save users time by providing a simplified overview of all in-development functionality. It includes brief descriptions, estimated release dates, compatibility details, and more. Microsoft has launched a unified roadmap…
Windows 11 24H2 just received a new optional updateIt has some interesting new features and fixes, but also brings in an advertThat PC Game Pass ad in the Settings app will very likely be coming to all Windows 11 users next month with the March patch Microsoft has deployed a new (optional) patch for Windows…
In context: Microsoft has been working for a while to improve interoperability between Windows PCs and smartphones, with modest success. The latest updates have integrated the Phone Link app into the Start Menu, and most recently, this functionality has extended to iPhone users. However, Microsoft’s efforts still fall far short of the iPhone connectivity features…
