NVIDIA driver loses POPCNT support, causing BSODs on Windows 11, Windows 10
NVIDIA’s latest display driver ends support for CPUs without POPCNT, causing BSODs on Windows 10 and 11 PCs.
Windows 11 24H2 WDDM 3.2 ships with big upgrades for GPU, NPU as Microsoft...
In Windows 11 24H2, version 3.2 of the Windows Display Driver Model (WDDM) will have significant gaming improvements and NPU optimization for Copilot and Recall. WDDM 3.2 is available for Copilot PCs only, but it ships with 24H2 on Intel and AMD PCs in late September or early October.
Hands-on: Windows 11’s new Recovery Tool that clean installs the OS using Windows Update
Here's a hands-on experience of using the “Fix problems using Windows Update” Recovery Tool in action on any Windows 11 PC with 22H2 update or later.
Microsoft details Windows 11 24H2’s new Energy saver, which replaces Battery saver
In a recently updated support document discovered by Windows Latest, Microsoft has quietly shared information about the new Energy Saver feature in Windows 11 24H2 and how it differs from Battery Saver.
Windows 11: Microsoft wants to integrate Copilot into the Start Menu
Microsoft wants to integrate Copilot into Start Menu. The AI assistant's omnipresent in Windows 11 and you can't do anything about it.
WhatsApp’s Windows 11 app now has full-featured Meta AI and it’s not a web...
WhatsApp (stable) for Windows 11 has turned on full-fledged "Meta AI" support for more people in a new server-side update rolling out via the Microsoft Store. This means you can now use Meta AI's...
Microsoft is reviving Skype on Windows 11 by removing ads, reducing clutter
Skype used to be popular for calls and video calls, but has struggled since Microsoft's focus on Teams. It now has ads, bugs, and unwanted features, but Microsoft wants to renew interest in Skype.
Spotify feels more native on Windows 11 with improved URL integration
Earlier this year, Spotify underwent a significant redesign for Windows 11. One of the recent updates improved how the music streaming platform handles links on Windows 11. After the update, the Spotify app now automatically opens open.spotify.com links.
Windows 11 now shows a full-screen pop-up to use OneDrive and protect your PC
Along with the monthly reminders to use Microsoft Edge and Microsoft 365, Windows 11 now also suggests utilizing OneDrive. A recent Windows Update prompts a full-screen pop-up for OneDrive, which resembles the OOBE that usually appears when you install Windows 11 for the first time.
Patent hints at Microsoft’s plans for Windows-powered AR glasses with advanced camera
Microsoft is still working on developing smart glasses running on Windows (or Windows Holographic OS). Despite the Windows Mixed Reality business being put on hold, Microsoft may still be interested in Windows-powered smart glasses with Copilot/AI.
Microsoft says black borders in Windows 11 File Explorer is a feature, not a...
Microsoft tests various features in Windows 11, including adding black borders around selected folders and files in File Explorer. This change has sparked debate among users, with some considering it a bug while Microsoft disagrees.
Windows 11 KB5040546 beta experiments with new widgets UI, custom feed
Windows 11 KB5040546 experiments with custom feed for widget board and improves the jumplists on the Taskbar.
Windows 11 24H2 KB5040529 fixes a bug that causes “Safely Remove” USB to fail
Windows 11 KB5040529 is now available for Windows 11 24H2 PCs in the Release Preview Channel. This update will begin shipping as an optional update on Copilot+ PCs later this month or early next month, but if you have an Intel or AMD PC, you either need to wait until the fall or join the Insider Program.
Windows 11 KB5040527 out with Start, taskbar features (direct download .msu)
Windows 11 update is now available as an optional update with Build 22631.3958 if you're on 23H2 and Build 22621.3958 on 22H2. This optional update improves the "end task" logic on the taskbar and fixes the File Explorer. Microsoft has posted direct download links for Windows 11 offline installers in .msu format on the Update Catalog.
Windows 11 24H2 lets you easily adjust the mouse scroll wheel direction
Windows 11 24H2 lets you adjust the mouse scroll wheel direction. Touchpad settings have had this option for years.