Stop Windows 11’s most intrusive ads with these 9 easy tweaks
Remember back when Windows 11 first came out and Microsoft gave everyone a free pass to upgrade? On the surface, it was a generous move; in actuality, it was a ploy to lure us away…
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Windows 11’s built-in screen recording can target specific windows soon
If you want to record what’s on your screen, you probably know that you can use a Windows keyboard shortcut to launch the Snipping Tool in Windows 11. That’s Windows key + Shift + R…
Windows 11’s August update fails to install on some PCs. Here’s what you can do
Earlier this week, Microsoft released the mandatory Windows 11 update KB5063878 for August, which included some improvements and new features like Quick Machine Recovery, which allows IT administrators to remotely troubleshoot and reboot faulty PCs.…
Windows 11’s August patch fixes hiccups and rolls out remote recovery
Remember the summer of 2024 when a faulty CrowdStrike update crashed millions of Windows PCs around the world, resulting in chaos and scrambling IT departments? Microsoft has taken steps to avoid and mitigate similar incidents…
Windows 11’s annoying post-installation prompts are being simplified
In the latest beta version of Windows 11 (via Neowin), Microsoft has simplified the installation process and, in doing so, addressed one of the most annoying aspects of the operating system’s setup. We’re talking about…
Windows 11’s “Companion” feature suggests deeper AI integration
Microsoft is reportedly testing a new feature in the taskbar called “Companions.” According to Windows Latest, it seems to be about support for AI agents, but exactly how it all works, well, it’s too early…
Microsoft kills Windows 11’s cut-down Chromebook rival
Remember Windows 11 SE? I didn’t, until I made my regular news rounds this morning. But it looks like the stripped-down, low-power version of Windows, originally intended to counter Chromebooks in the lucrative education market,…
How to declutter Windows 11’s Start menu recommendations
When you use Windows, the operating system quietly takes note of your habits to help streamline your experience. It customizes the Start menu so you can reach your most used apps and files more quickly.…
Revealed: How Windows 11’s new Start menu auto-categorizes your apps
As we’ve previously covered, Microsoft is working on another redesign of the Start Menu in Windows 11, and one of the new features is that apps will be divided into different categories automatically. According to…
How to secure your printer with Windows 11’s new Protected Print mode
The printer manufacturers’ proprietary drivers have been a thorn in Microsoft’s side for some time now. According to the company, nine percent of Windows security problems are caused by the printing system. In 2021, for…