November 18, 2023 at 10:32PM Microsoft now allows admins to control the deployment of optional updates on Windows 10 enterprise endpoints. A new policy can be configured to choose how monthly preview updates are delivered to users across the organization. Users can automatically receive optional updates, receive only cumulative updates, or select which optional updates … Read more
November 16, 2023 at 02:04PM Microsoft will be rolling out the Copilot AI-powered assistant to Windows 10 systems in the Insider Program. It was initially available on Windows 11 and is now being enabled on Windows 11 23H2 devices. Customers can enroll in the Windows Insider Program to test Copilot. The rollout will be gradual … Read more
November 14, 2023 at 01:38PM Microsoft has released the KB5032190 cumulative update for Windows 11, enabling Moment 4 features for all users. The update includes new features like Copilot and the ability to ungroup apps on the taskbar. There are also some known issues that Microsoft plans to address in a future update. The patch … Read more
November 8, 2023 at 02:57PM Windows 11 is making security improvements by updating the Windows Defender Firewall rules for SMB shares. The changes include omitting inbound NetBIOS ports and allowing connections with SMB servers over custom network ports. Administrators can still configure and modify the firewall rules as needed. These updates aim to strengthen Windows … Read more
November 1, 2023 at 01:49PM Microsoft has identified a known issue that affects desktop icons on systems with multiple displays when using the Windows Copilot AI-powered digital assistant after installing the KB5031455 October Windows 11 22H2 preview cumulative update. The issue may cause desktop icons to move unexpectedly or have alignment problems. Microsoft is working … Read more
October 31, 2023 at 04:05PM Windows 11 23H2 features the new Windows Copilot AI assistant, which combines Bing Chat and plugins to assist users with various tasks. However, the integration feels more like a web wrapper and suffers from performance issues. Other features include a revamped File Explorer, Dynamic Lighting, enhancements to Windows Ink, an … Read more
October 31, 2023 at 03:18PM Microsoft released Windows 11 23H2, the Windows 11 2023 Update. It includes the expected features from the previous update and can now be installed via Windows Update. However, it is recommended to download an ISO image for troubleshooting or clean installs. ISO images are sector-by-sector copies of DVDs that can … Read more
October 31, 2023 at 01:13PM Microsoft has released Windows 11 23H2, the latest feature update for its operating system. It shares the same code base as Windows 11 22H2 and will be delivered using servicing technology for a fast installation experience. Consumers and enterprise customers can upgrade through various channels. The update includes new features … Read more
October 29, 2023 at 11:01AM Microsoft has released an optional update, KB5031455, for Windows 11 that adds support for 11 new file archive formats, including RAR, 7-Zip, Tar, and GZ. These formats can now be natively accessed without the need for third-party applications. However, support for password-encrypted files is not yet available. The update also … Read more
October 27, 2023 at 10:38AM Microsoft has released the optional KB5031455 Preview cumulative update for Windows 11 22H2. The update includes 72 new Moment 4 features by default and resolves 22 issues. It is part of Microsoft’s monthly non-security preview updates schedule. Users can install the update through Windows Update or manually download it from … Read more