Windows 11 adds Bluetooth audio sharing (Build 26220.7051), enabling dual wireless audio streaming—but the feature is currently restricted to Copilot+ PCs.
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A Windows 11 bug (v. 24H2/25H2) prevents Task Manager from closing, causing multiple background processes to multiply and drain system resources. Fix coming soon.
Meta Description: Microsoft released the KB5067036 preview fix for a two-year-old bug where "Update and Shut Down" unexpectedly caused a reboot instead of powering off.
The Windows 11 26H1 update is expected to be a Copilot+ PC exclusive for Qualcomm's Snapdragon X2
Microsoft’s latest Bing Wallpaper update covertly launches Bing Search when users click the desktop, appearing to artificially inflate the search engine’s traffic.
Microsoft disabled File Explorer previews for web-downloaded files to block an NTLM hash leak vulnerability, prioritizing security over convenience.
A critical Windows 11 update bug is causing Kerberos and NTLM authentication to fail due to a new, strict SID verification mechanism.
Microsoft released emergency update KB5070773 to fix a critical bug where USB keyboards/mice failed in Windows Recovery Environment (WinRE).
Microsoft's new PowerToys "Light Switch" feature, designed for automatic theme switching, is causing systems to rapidly flicker between light and dark modes.
Microsoft released an emergency update for Windows 11 (24H2/25H2) to fix the critical bug that broke localhost/127.0.0.1 authentication for developers.
Microsoft's latest Windows 11 update, KB5066835, broke USB keyboard/mouse input in the critical Windows Recovery Environment (WinRE).
A Reddit user lost 3TB of data after a Windows reinstall and automatic BitLocker encryption locked their drives without saving the recovery key.
Microsoft rolls out “Hey, Copilot” voice activation and visual context features in Windows 11. The assistant can now analyze your screen and automate system actions with optional Copilot Actions.
Microsoft patched 193 vulnerabilities this month, including six zero-days (four exploited) and issued the final update for Windows 10 (KB5066791).
Windows Copilot's new Connector feature allows users to link Google (Gmail, Drive, Calendar) and Microsoft cloud accounts, enabling cross-platform AI search and document generation.
Microsoft offers Windows 10 ESU free for one year, but users must enroll via a Microsoft account and enable OneDrive cloud backup, signaling a push toward cloud integration.
Microsoft Finally Fixes Windows 11 Bug Causing PCs to Auto-Restart Instead of ‘Update and Shut Down’
Microsoft is patching a Windows 11 bug that caused PCs to automatically restart after selecting "Update and shut down" instead of powering off. The fix is rolling out now to Insiders.
Microsoft blocked all known commands to skip login during Windows 11 OOBE. Users must now sign in with a Microsoft Account to complete setup.
New experimental flags in Microsoft Edge suggest that Microsoft may soon allow Windows Search results to open in your default browser and search engine.
Microsoft is testing a new Photos app update for Copilot+ PCs that uses on-device AI to automatically categorize images like screenshots and receipts, keeping data private.
Microsoft is offering Windows 10 Extended Security Updates (ESU) for free in the European Economic Area (EEA), removing conditional requirements after regulatory pressure.
Microsoft has fixed a long-standing bug in Windows Hello, removing the upgrade block that prevented affected devices from installing Windows 11 version 24H2.