… The topic of using Windows Update has always been a tug-of-war between the user and Microsoft. Users would prefer to update Windows at their own whim, while Microsoft would prefer everyone to download updates as soon as they are released, to access the new fixes and features. …
… Windows 8's loading circle is getting a lot smoother A small change, but a welcome one This change was spotted by PhantomOfEarth over on X , who dug through Windows 11 preview builds for hidden work-in-progress features. …
… Windows has the best software support and gaming experience, but when my system becomes unusable, all these features make no sense. If Windows updates continue to be half-baked, I don’t see myself sticking with Windows as a primary system in the near future. …
… Related Do these 6 things instead of using a "light" Windows build Don't take any extreme steps just yet Every version of Windows 11 introduced by a feature update has a support period of two years for Home and Pro editions, meaning it can get security updates for exactly that long. …
… Lastly, Image Resizer now features WinUI 3 design, moving it in line with Windows 11's overall look. A few weeks ago, Microsoft confirmed plans to migrate legacy Windows 11 features , such as the Control Panel, to WinUI 3. …
… Related 4 Windows 11 startup apps I disabled to instantly speed up my PC One bold move to instantly speed up an aging PC Microsoft says it aims to "raise the bar on Windows 11 quality" Several other new features and updates are on the way Along with the above updates, Microsoft says it plans to red… …
… Widget and update control Long overdue I cover Windows Insider builds and run multiple virtual machines to check for upcoming features. Reinstalling, clean installing, and updating Windows is a big part of my workflow, and Microsoft’s idea of Windows updates isn’t the best . …
… In a lengthy blog post, Pavan Davuluri, the EVP of Windows and Devices at Microsoft, outlined that the company plans to dial back Copilot AI features, improve file explorer, and bring back taskbar customization features like vertical orientation, an often-requested Windows 11 feature that was part … …
… It only ships security updates and doesn't add any new features because Microsoft wants to focus on Windows 11. If you use Windows 10 and your PC supports Windows 11 requirements, you can manually check for the 25H2 update via the Settings app. …
… Until now, the company has been using controlled feature rollouts to A/B test experiences or simply to stagger the availability of new featurees, which becomes incredibly frustrating for Windows Insiders, who have signed up to get new features earlier and end up having to wait for completely arbitr… …