Microsoft says Windows 10 21H2 support is ending in June

March 11, 2024 at 05:00PM Microsoft will end support for Windows 10 21H2 in June 2024, including Enterprise, Education, and IoT editions. Users are encouraged to update to the latest Windows 10 version or transition to Windows 11 to avoid security vulnerabilities. The Windows 10 2022 Update is rolling out, with automatic installation for eligible … Read more

Microsoft is killing off the Android apps in Windows 11 feature

March 5, 2024 at 02:28PM Microsoft has announced the end of support for Windows Subsystem for Android on March 5th, 2025. This feature allows users to run native Android apps in a virtualized environment on Windows 11. Amazon has also provided details on the end of support, with users able to continue using installed apps … Read more

Windows 11 KB5034848 preview update adds USB 80Gbps support

February 29, 2024 at 02:07PM Microsoft has released the optional KB5034848 Preview cumulative update for Windows 11 23H2 and 22H2, providing new features and fixes, including USB 80Gbps and changes to gaming installations and printer alignment. This update lets users test upcoming features and fixes prior to their official release. It can be installed manually … Read more

Microsoft rolls back decision to stop Windows 11 22H2 preview updates

February 29, 2024 at 12:54PM Microsoft has extended non-security preview updates for Windows 11 22H2 to mid-2025, based on user feedback, allowing more customers to benefit from continuous innovation. Different editions have varying support end dates, with forced installations of Windows 11 23H2 on eligible systems. This update addresses known issues, including glitches with desktop … Read more

Windows February 2024 updates fail to install with 0x800F0922 errors

February 27, 2024 at 02:54AM Microsoft reported that the February 2024 updates for Windows 11 22H2 and 23H2 encounter installation issues, halting at 96% with error code 0x800F0922. Users may see a related Windows Event Viewer entry. The company promises to address the issue in an upcoming release and provides a temporary fix of deleting … Read more

Windows Photos gets AI magic eraser on Windows 10 and later

February 23, 2024 at 07:57AM The latest update for Microsoft’s Windows Photos app introduces a new generative erase tool powered by AI, enabling users to seamlessly remove unwanted objects from their photos with improved realism. This feature is being rolled out to Windows Insiders and will require an update to version 2024.11020.21001.0 or higher. Additionally, … Read more

Microsoft has started testing Wi-Fi 7 support in Windows 11

February 22, 2024 at 04:44PM Microsoft is testing Wi-Fi 7 support in Windows 11 to provide multi-gigabit speeds and improved throughput, latency, and reliability. Wi-Fi 7 offers advancements including 320 MHz superwide channels, Multi-Link Operation (MLO) support, and a new 4K QAM modulation technique, delivering faster speeds than Wi-Fi 6. The support is being tested … Read more

Microsoft now force installing Windows 11 23H2 on eligible PCs

February 22, 2024 at 03:53PM Microsoft has initiated force installs of Windows 11 23H2 on eligible devices approaching their end-of-servicing date. This comes after the automatic update from Windows 11 21H2 to 22H2. The automated process aims to provide the latest updates and security improvements as part of Microsoft’s regular feature update procedure. The update … Read more

Windows 11 KB5034765 update released with Start Menu fixes

February 13, 2024 at 01:54PM Microsoft released the KB5034765 cumulative update for Windows 11 versions 23H2 and 22H2 to fix Start menu issues and improve system stability. The update includes security patches and changes to the taskbar. It also resolves problems with Copilot, search function, WMI, and BitLocker encryption settings. Users can install the update … Read more

Microsoft Introduces Linux-Like ‘sudo’ Command to Windows 11

February 12, 2024 at 01:27AM Microsoft is introducing Sudo for Windows 11, allowing users to run elevated commands from an unelevated console session, providing an ergonomic solution to elevate commands without opening a new console. This feature is available in Windows 11 builds 26045 and later, and comes with three options. The project is also … Read more