Category: Windows 11

Microsoft has released a new Windows 11 Build 22635.2771 (version 22H2) (KB5032283) to Windows Insiders on the Beta channel. Today, it comes with a different set of features for those who have enabled the "get the latest updates as they are available" option, and for those who haven't. Continue reading "Windows 11 Build 22635.2771 (Beta) ships updated Narrator and Snipping Tool"

In Windows 11 you can enable the End Task context menu for the taskbar to terminate any running app. This option is pretty convenient, as you don't need to switch to the app window, click its close window or press Alt + F4. You just right-click the taskbar icon, and close the software you no longer need. Continue reading "How to Enable End Task for Taskbar Context Menu"

Microsoft is working on a refresh button for the Wi-Fi network list. That list appears in the Quick Settings flyout. The purpose of the new button is to display Wi-Fi networks on demand, revealing ones that appeared after you opened Quick Settings. Continue reading "Windows 11 has got a Wi-Fi list refresh button"

Microsoft has announced that Windows 11 version 22H2 will not receive optional non-security cumulative updates after February 27, 2024. These updates are typically released in the fourth week of the month.

Continue reading "Microsoft will stop releasing optional preview updates for Windows 11 22H2 in February 2024"

Microsoft has announced that two more inbox apps, Steps Recorder and Tips, are now deprecated in Windows 11. The Steps Recorder will soon be removed from the OS bundle. The same for the Tips app, but it contents will be regularly updated until the app is removed. Continue reading "Windows 11 deprecates the Steps Recorder and Tips inbox apps"

Microsoft today released two new builds for Insiders running Windows 11 in the Dev and Canary channels. There are no radical changes in both builds. Both contain quality-of-life improvements and various fixes. Additionally, Build 23590 (Dev) includes a natural voice preview option for Narrator. Continue reading "Windows 11 Build 25997 (Canary) and Build 23590 (Dev) released with sharing improvements"

Microsoft is currently investigating a problem reported by Windows 10/11 users who activated their operating systems using valid keys from Windows 7/8. Some of them experienced deactivation after replacing new PC components or updating the BIOS. In some cases, Microsoft's technical support has suggested purchasing a new OS license.

Continue reading "Windows 11 now has activation issues after banning Windows 7/8 keys"

The monthly cumulative updates have been released by Microsoft for all currently supported Windows 11/10 systems. These updates primarily focus on fixing any identified errors and addressing vulnerabilities rather than introducing new features. Users can already get them from the Windows Update. Continue reading "Windows 11 and Windows 10 Patch Tuesday Updates, November 14, 2023"

Microsoft has released an update to the test version of the Photos app that allows you to remove and replace the background. Starting with the just-released version 2023.11110.8002.0, the app includes a new toolbar button for that. Continue reading "The Photos app update now allows you remove and replace the image background"