Windows 11 KB5039302 out with native archive (direct download .msu)
Windows 11 optional update is now available for everyone with several new features. To install the update, go to Settings > Windows Update, click "Download and install." If you can't install the update, Microsoft has direct download links for offline installers.
A Windows 11 bug is incorrectly nagging users to change their time zone
Microsoft is aware of a bug in Windows 11 (and Windows 10) that could spam notifications asking for permission to change your time zone. If you're affected, you'll get a notification...
Google Chrome to offload audio to save battery on Windows 11 and Windows 10
Google Chrome to offload audio to dedicated hardware and increase CPU's idle time in Windows 11 to increase the battery life.
Microsoft wants to modernize more Windows 11 apps, improve performance
Windows Presentation Foundation (WPF) is a subset of the .NET framework exclusive to Windows and Microsoft has some plans to update it.
Microsoft wants you to ditch Mail & Calendar on Windows 11 for better security
Microsoft wants you to ditch Mail & Calendar on Windows 11 for better security and better features like rich messaging and Copilot.
Microsoft removes “Copilot provider” app mistakenly added to Windows 11 by Edge
Microsoft added the Copilot chat provider to all editions of Windows through Microsoft Edge 123, but has now removed it. After installing Microsoft Edge 123.0.2420.65 on March 28, 2024, a suspicious 8KB Copilot entry was spotted under installed apps.
You can restore WordPad in Windows 11 24H2
Windows 11 24H2 wipes all the deprecated apps including Wordpad. But you can bring the good-old text editor back and run it on 24H2.
Windows 11 KB5039307 tests new features and clutter-free UI for taskbar
Windows 11 build 22635.3790 has many hidden settings related to the Taskbar like shortening the date/time and hiding the notification bell. Previously, it debuted with the Start menu companion feature for Phone Link, which lets you quickly check phone stats and conversations in the sidebar.
Windows Update will include more Microsoft products, including Visual Studio
Starting from the August 2024 security patch for Windows 11, Microsoft will include security updates for Visual Studio in addition to the regular OS and driver updates offered through Windows Update.
Microsoft is killing off Windows 11’s Win + C shortcut as Copilot becomes a...
Microsoft is releasing new updates to disable the Win + C keyboard shortcut in Windows 11 22H2 or newer versions and Windows 11 24H2 will ship without this keyboard shortcut.
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