Hands on with Windows 11 Build 27686: 2TB FAT32, better Sandbox and more
Windows 11 Build 27686 boosts FAT32 size limit, improves Sandbox and migrates a Dev Drive option to the Settings app.
Microsoft pulls Windows 11 and Windows 10 updates failing with 0x80070643
Microsoft has pulled the problematic Windows updates that caused the 0x80070643 error for thousands. It took them seven months to acknowledge that updates for Windows 10 KB5034441, Windows 11 KB5034440, and Windows Server 2022 KB5034439 were faulty.
Windows 11 KB5041585 IPv6 patch slows down PCs, breaks Vanguard, fails to install
The Windows 11 update KB5041585 is causing installation failures and performance issues for some users. Additionally, it's leading to problems with Valorant's anti-cheat feature Vanguard, resulting in a "A driver cannot load on this device" error.
Microsoft’s PowerToys feature creates app layouts to easily set up Windows 11 desktop
Microsoft is testing a new feature for PowerToys called "Workspaces," which is similar to Microsoft Edge's Workspaces. It allows you to set up a layout of apps that will automatically launch and spread across your desktop on Windows 11 and Windows 10.
Windows 11 KB5041585 brings new features (direct download .msu)
Windows 11 KB5041585 brings new features for the File Explorer, Taskbar and Start menu (direct download .msu).
Windows 11’s new Start menu design is a lot like grouped live tiles
Windows 11's new Start menu design is a lot like live tiles and wants to group apps in blocks for easier access.
Windows 11 24H2 reduces BitLocker eligibility, turns on automatic encryption for more PCs
A Microsoft support representative explained that Windows 11 24H2 reduces BitLocker encryption requirements, allowing more PCs to be eligible for automatic and manual encryption. Internally, this is known as Auto_DE, with "auto" referring to automatic and DE likely standing for Device Encryption.
Microsoft is killing off Paint 3D after failing to replace classic Paint on Windows...
Microsoft plans to put Paint 3D to rest in 2024 after slowly fading it from the spotlight in both Windows 10 and 11.
Windows 11 KB5041869 beta update explores compact taskbar interface
Windows 11 KB5041869 update readds shortened date/time, layout taskbar jumplists and fixes a few existing bugs.
The new Sticky Notes (preview) rolls out on Windows 11 with mixed reviews
In June, Windows Latest reported that Microsoft plans to automatically install a new Sticky Notes app, which will eventually replace the current Sticky Notes. Microsoft has started installing the new Sticky Notes (preview) regardless of user preference, but it does not replace the old Sticky Notes.
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