Windows 11 kernel-mode hardware-enforced stack protection is off error spotted
You're not alone if you're getting a "Kernel-mode Hardware-enforced Stack Protection is off. Your device may be vulnerable" warning when you open Windows Security in Windows 11 version 22H2 or 22H1.
After the latest Windows...
Hands on: Microsoft leaks Windows 11’s first AI feature smart snap layouts
Windows 11 is set for a significant upgrade in the fall, and one of the new features could be AI-powered Snap. The snapping and windowing experiences are due for an AI upgrade to revamp...
Microsoft is testing more Microsoft 365, OneDrive ads in Windows 11 Start menu
Microsoft is experimenting with adding more "badging" to the Windows 11 Start menu, a move that has been met with skepticism from users who view them as advertisements.
The company's intention behind badging is to...
Windows 11 update is causing issues with taskbar, autohide feature for some users
Add a new bug affecting taskbar auto-hide functionality to the list of issues in Windows 11 KB5025239, the latest update for the operating system. In addition to buggy autohide functionality, it appears the cumulative...
Windows 11 File Explorer’s new feature makes it easier to access your photo collection
Microsoft has been working on a significant File Explorer overhaul which is expected to begin rolling out at some point in 2023. As part of the next big Windows 11 upgrade, Microsoft plans to...
Windows 11 KB5025299 beta unlocks new privacy and Windows Update settings
Microsoft is rolling out Windows 11 KB5025299, a new update for users in the beta channel of the Windows Insider Program. This update doesn't have many new features but supports enhanced privacy settings. In...
Windows 11 April 2023 updates overview, everything you need to know
Windows 11 April 2023 updates are now available for download with several bug fixes and improvements. This month's update comes with something for everyone, and the changelog is pretty long. You'll notice many changes...
Microsoft explores ‘Handheld Mode’ gaming UI on Windows 11, similar to Steam Deck
The Steam Deck is a hit, and it's one of the most interesting portable console-style gaming PCds, but it doesn't run on Windows 11, and Microsoft wants to change it. The tech giant is...
KB5025239 is causing major Windows 11 issues for some users
Windows 11 KB5025239, a mandatory security patch, is causing issues for some users. The problems range from File Explorer (explorer.exe) crashes to icons disappearing from the desktop to performance issues and even SSD slowdown.
This...
Microsoft is integrating ChatGPT into Windows 11 & Windows 10 via PowerToys
ChatGPT has dramatically impacted the tech industry since it debuted in late 2022 and started rolling out to more users in early 2023. AI is a big deal for Microsoft. The tech giant has...
Microsoft fails to fix “Local Security Authority protection is off” in Windows 11
Local Security Authority protection is off. Your device may be vulnerable bug is still causing a headache for Windows 11 users. This bug was first flagged up in March 2023, and it remains broken...
Windows 11’s Android subsystem gets a new feature (PiP mode), faster performance
Microsoft has just published April 2023 update for Windows Subsystem for Android on Windows 11 with one new feature and a couple of bug fixes. This month’s update introduces support for one prominent feature,...
Windows 11 KB5025224 released – here’s what’s new and fixed
Windows 11 KB5025224 is now rolling out to PCs on version 21H2 (the original version of the OS). This is a mandatory update with many bug fixes, and Microsoft has published direct download links...
Windows 11 KB5025239 is out with new features (direct download links)
Windows 11 KB5025239 can now be downloaded on PCs running version 22H2. It is now heading to PCs via Windows Update, with many minor tweaks. Microsoft says update can be downloaded from Settings, but...
Windows 10 KB5025221 released, how to download the major bug fixes
Windows 10 KB5025221 is now available for everyone! This update is part of April 2023 cumulative updates for Windows, and it doesn't change anything on the surface, but there are plenty of fixes. Microsoft...