Do Son Windows 11 Insiders are testing a new local network migration feature for user files and settings, simplifying PC setup. However, installed applications still require manual reinstallation.
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WhatsApp's Windows 11 app beta has reverted from native UWP to a WebView2 web wrapper, leading to noticeable performance degradation and increased resource consumption.
Windows 11 is testing a new "shared audio" feature in Insider builds, allowing users to play sound through multiple connected audio output devices simultaneously.
Windows 11 is testing new OOBE features to restore data from the cloud to new PCs, but manual backup/migration for Win32 applications and their data remains a limitation.
Microsoft admitted it prematurely marked a Windows 11 firewall configuration error (Event ID 2042) as "Resolved." The issue persists, and a fix is still weeks away.
Microsoft's Startup Boost preloads 365 apps for faster launch. Initially default on some Win 11 versions, it now appears disabled. Check your Task Scheduler!
Microsoft introduces RedirectionGuard for Windows 11, a new mitigation feature designed to block filesystem redirection attacks using junctions, preventing privilege escalation.
Microsoft claimed showing seconds on the Windows clock drains battery. LTTLABS tested it on 3 laptops, revealing measurable impact, especially on high-performance devices.
Microsoft extends Windows 10 security updates via ESU until Oct 2028 and Microsoft 365 support, giving users more time to migrate to Windows 11.
Microsoft enables JScript9Legacy by default in Windows 11 24H2, replacing the deprecated JScript. This enhanced engine offers improved security against XSS and maintains backward compatibility.
Windows 11's new black BSOD is here, rolling out to Release Preview. It promises faster reboots and includes "Quick Machine Recovery" for enterprise users.
The MAS team suspended TSforge ZeroCID Windows activation, blaming a Microsoft coding error. While the bug persists, TSforge shifted to StaticCID, and other activation tools remain.
Intel's Arrow Lake Refresh desktop CPUs, expected H2 2025, will feature enhanced NPUs to meet Copilot+ PC specs, bringing advanced AI capabilities to more Windows desktops.
Microsoft revised KB5001716 to stop automatic Windows 11 upgrades, now only showing notifications about end-of-life or hardware issues for Windows 10/11 users.
Microsoft has officially removed the outdated and vulnerable PowerShell 2.0 from Windows 11 (starting with Build 27981), streamlining the OS and bolstering security.
Microsoft Edge continues to actively discourage Google Chrome downloads using ads and warnings, though these tactics have ceased within the EU due to regulatory pressure.
Google Chrome now collects hardware data to assess Windows 11 upgrade eligibility as Windows 10 nears EOL, informing Chrome's future support. ESU program offers one year of updates.
Microsoft's latest Windows 11 24H2 preview (KB5060829) causes ignorable firewall errors in Event Viewer due to an unfinished feature. It also brings PC migration and taskbar improvements.
Microsoft silently updated a blog post, correcting Windows' active user count back to 1.4 billion after an initial "over one billion" implied a 400 million user drop in 3 years.
Microsoft's active Windows device count has reportedly dropped by 400 million in three years, from 1.4 billion (2022) to just over 1 billion, signaling a shrinking user base.
Microsoft's claim that Windows 11 PCs are 2.3x faster than Windows 10 PCs is critiqued as misleading, stemming from a comparison of new hardware vs. old, not the OS itself.
Microsoft unveils Windows 11 25H2 as the 2025 annual update, offering seamless upgrades via Enablement Packages and extending support for consumer and enterprise editions