Windows (subcategories: Windows 11, Windows 10, Insider Previews, Patch Tuesday)
Google has just announced the launch of a new experimental app for Windows, designed to revolutionize how users search for information by integrating AI-powered and visual search tools right into the desktop environment. This new Google Windows 11 app, released via Google Labs, promises faster, more contextual search—whether combing through local files, Google Drive, installed applications, or the entire web—with …
Add a USB security key on Windows 11 in minutes, with setup steps for passwordless sign-in and fixes for keys Windows misses.
Windows Insider’s latest updates add Copilot+, AI-powered File Explorer actions, Emoji 16.0, Xbox controller features, and major bug fixes.
IFA 2025 in Berlin showcased a leap forward in PC technology as Microsoft joined forces with top partners to unveil the latest Copilot+ PCs powered by Windows 11. Mark Linton, Vice President of Windows + Devices, stood alongside innovators like Acer and Lenovo, revealing cutting-edge devices including the TravelMate X4 14 AI, Predator Helios 18P, Legion Pro 7, and the …
Microsoft releases new Insider builds for Windows 11 and 10, with bug fixes, reliability enhancements, and control feature rollouts.
Learn how to capture a screenshot without Windows Key on a Chromebook using Quick Settings, physical buttons, and Google Assistant.
Set stunning daily Bing wallpapers on Windows 11. Learn to install, customize, and fix the Bing Wallpaper app for vibrant desktops.
Learn how to disable touchscreen on Windows 11 using Device Manager, PowerShell, and Registry Editor—easy steps for laptops and Surface.
Windows 11 Insider Preview Build 27938 for the Canary Channel introduces new AI actions in File Explorer, a bigger clock with seconds option in notification center, and privacy controls for app-based AI usage.
The most reliable ways to type the em dash (—) on Windows 11 are using keyboard shortcuts, the Windows Emoji panel, or Microsoft Word’s built-in auto-replace features, with new options rolling out for Insider builds based on official Microsoft documentation and announcements.
Windows 11 Insider Preview Build 26220.5790: Special Features Now Rolling Out for Dev and Beta Channel Testers Microsoft is ushering in a fresh era of Windows 11 innovation with the release of Insider Preview Build 26220.5790 (KB5065779), available in the Dev Channel for testers running version 25H2, and mirrored with build 26120.5790 in the Beta Channel for version 24H2 users. …
Microsoft releases PowerToys 0.94 with settings search, shortcut conflict detection, a new gliding cursor mode, and key performance upgrades.
Microsoft has formally addressed mounting user concerns over what many believed was a severe bug in the August 2025 Windows 11 update, which appeared to cause both solid-state drives (SSDs) and traditional hard drives to fail unexpectedly. In a definitive statement issued through its admin center (via Bleeping Computer), Microsoft insists that there is no evidence linking its security patch …
Windows 11, version 25H2, is officially rolling out to the Release Preview Channel, marking a significant milestone for Microsoft’s annual feature update cycle. This Windows 11 25H2 update, labeled as Build 26200.5074, is available for both home users and IT professionals eager to test the latest enhancements before general availability later in 2025. With a strong focus on continuous innovation, …
Wireless audio has long been hindered by the constraints of Bluetooth Classic Audio, especially for gamers and professionals who depend on clear, immersive communication on Windows PCs. This means that switching to voice chat—like joining an Xbox party while playing Forza Horizon 5—often results in degraded sound quality and loss of spatial effects, a problem now addressed with Windows 11 …
Breaking the Device Divide: Resume Your Android Apps Instantly on Windows 11 In a bold move that puts user convenience and productivity front and center, Microsoft has started rolling out its long-anticipated Cross-Device Resume feature for Windows 11. This technology bridges the gap between mobile and desktop by allowing users to effortlessly resume Android app sessions—starting with Spotify—on their Windows …
Microsoft has announced a major update to its Copilot on Windows app, rolling out to Windows Insiders as of August 20, 2025. This update unlocks powerful new capabilities aimed at helping users work smarter and faster by leveraging AI-driven features deeply integrated into the operating system. The highlight: semantic file search and a new Copilot home experience, available exclusively on …
A Major Hiccup: Windows 11 Updates Fail with Error Code 0x80240069 In the wake of August 2025’s Patch Tuesday, Microsoft finds itself under pressure once again following critical installation failures for its latest Windows 11 cumulative update (KB5063878). The culprit is error code 0x80240069, a well-documented issue that has mostly affected enterprise environments deploying updates via Windows Server Update Services …
Microsoft officially debuted a sweeping security update for Windows 11 August 2025, ushering in a new era of AI‑driven functionality and user control. With version 24H2, the OS not only patches vulnerabilities—it reinvents how Windows users interact with their PCs. The release is being hailed as “the most feature-packed for some time,” with at least eight major enhancements rolling out …
Microsoft has released the much-anticipated Windows 11 August 2025 Patch Tuesday updates, identified as KB5063875 and KB5063878. These cumulative updates feature Copilot key improvements, address login issues on new devices, and deliver significant enhancements to AI-powered functionalities within Windows 11. Most importantly, Microsoft has issued a critical security notice regarding Secure Boot certificate expiration in June 2026, urging organizations to …
Microsoft has revealed a brand-new suite of productivity tools, Microsoft 365 Companions, designed to make workflow management, file access, and collaboration faster and more intuitive for Windows 11 users. Currently released in beta for organizational admins who opt-in, this suite includes three key apps — People, File Search, and Calendar — that live right in the Windows 11 taskbar. The …
Windows Insiders in the Dev Channel received Build 26200.5742 (KB5064075) on August 8, 2025—a release packed with feature migrations and improvements that reaffirm Microsoft’s drive to modernize the Windows experience while systematically retiring legacy Control Panel components. Windows 11 Insider Preview Build 26200.5742 (KB5064075), part of the broader Windows 11, version 25H2 development cycle, showcases Microsoft’s commitment to a seamless, …
What Is Secure Boot? Secure Boot is a crucial UEFI firmware feature for Windows 10 and Windows 11 that ensures only trusted, signed software is loaded during the boot process. When you enable Secure Boot, it protects your PC from rootkits, boot-time malware, and unauthorized operating systems—a requirement for advanced security and to play some modern games like Battlefield 6, …
Microsoft’s Vision for a Post-Keyboard Era: Introducing the “Agentic OS” Microsoft has set the tech world abuzz by revealing its ambitious new direction for the Windows operating system, hinting that the familiar interactions of keyboard and mouse may soon be relics of the past. Through its recently launched “Windows 2030 Vision” video series, Microsoft is laying the groundwork for what …