Upgrade your OS to Windows 11 Pro for only $10
TL;DR: Windows 11 Pro is normally $199, but through May 3, you can get it for only $10. Windows 11 Pro retails for $199, but through May 3, you can lock in a lifetime license for just…
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Microsoft’s faster, less annoying Windows 11 is coming into focus
This is the new, more productive Windows 11. On Friday, Microsoft said that it has begun making improvements to File Explorer, speeding up Windows under the hood, and minimizing distractions from the Windows widgets, all…
Windows 11’s April update is now breaking third-party backup apps
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…
Samsung is reportedly ditching Windows on its Galaxy Book laptops
It appears that Samsung is considering dropping the Windows 11 operating system on its future Galaxy Book laptops. SamMobile reports that the company is working on Galaxy Book laptops that will instead run Android 17…
Intel’s latest Windows 11 drivers fix Wi-Fi and Bluetooth issues
Intel is now rolling out its latest drivers for Windows 11, reports Windows Latest. The new drivers are intended to fix various Wi-Fi and Bluetooth issues, resulting in more stable connection speeds and less interference…
Microsoft open-sources 86-DOS 1.00, the ancestor of Windows
Microsoft just released the source code for 86-DOS 1.00, made available as an open-source project on GitHub. The release marks the 45th anniversary of 86-DOS 1.00, created by Tim Paterson, which would later be licensed…
Why Windows updates keep getting bigger and more bloated
Over time, Windows updates have become increasingly comprehensive and much larger in file size. The monthly cumulative updates that Microsoft releases every Patch Tuesday now regularly exceed 4 to 5 GB each, and in some…
Can a photo fool Windows Hello face ID? I tested it on my laptop
Long ago, I had an Android phone with an early facial recognition sign-in feature… and someone could unlock my phone just by holding up a photo of me. Yeah, it was bad. Fast forward to…
Microsoft’s secret ‘Windows K2’ project aims to fix what users hate most
Back in March, Microsoft promised to make fundamental changes to Windows 11 to make the operating system faster and better. It was reported that, in order to regain users’ trust, the company even intended to…
Microsoft confirms Remote Desktop bug in April’s Windows 11 update
Following the latest security updates for Windows 11, users are reporting issues with the Remote Desktop feature. Microsoft has now officially confirmed the bug and has outlined some initial workarounds. Updates KB5083769 and KB5082052, which…