Microsoft is following through on a previous announcement with a new optional update for Windows 11 that makes the operating system genuinely faster, especially in certain situations. It’s called update KB5089573 and it includes the…
Microsoft has acknowledged issues with the taskbar freezing or the desktop remaining blank for a long time. The cause is said to be a faulty taskbar. A known issue in Windows 11 apparently causes the…
Over the past few days, some users have noticed that a new folder appears after installing May’s Windows 11 update (KB5089549), the same update that’s failing to install on some machines. This new folder is…
Windows’ built-in network protection is like a front door that is locked from the outside, but through which any resident can carry valuables outside without being checked. By default, Microsoft allows almost any program to…
You might be inclined to blame insufficient graphics performance for a Windows system’s failure to hit its limit during gaming. But often it’s memory and file access that slow things down. This is precisely where…
Windows 11’s File Explorer finally features a file size display that’s easily readable at a glance. Additionally, two important menu items are returning to the right-click menu in File Explorer. There are also plans to…
Microsoft’s big April patch (update KB5083769) has been causing numerous problems on Windows 11 machines these past few weeks, including BitLocker lockouts, reboot loops, and breakage of third-party backup apps. Now another issue has surfaced:…
Microsoft is working on a new way to make Windows 11 PCs faster. But instead of tackling performance through additional tools or upgrades, the company is relying on a trick that affects the CPU. With…
A few weeks ago, Microsoft released KB5083769, an update containing several important security fixes for Windows 11. Unfortunately, it’s also been problematic for some, causing issues like BitLocker lockouts, unexpected boot loops, and a Remote…
The Night Light feature in Windows, which protects your eyes from blue light to help you sleep better, has been available in Windows 10 and 11 for quite some time. But it now appears that…