Microsoft promises Windows updates without system reboot
According to an announcement in Windows Central, Microsoft is testing a new way of installing updates in Windows 11. This new method, called “hot patches” will not require a system reboot, and all innovations in the OS will be implemented instantly. “Hot patches” allows updates in memory, allowing operating system to update without requiring a […]
How to disable or enable Windows Copilot
Windows Copilot, a new AI assistant that was introduced in the latest Windows 11 update was designed to help with tasks like finding information, scheduling events, and managing files. Some usersmay not want to use Copilot, or they may simply want to disable it for certain tasks. To disable Copilot, users should remove the icon […]
Windows 11 struggles to gain traction
According to a leaked internal Microsoft document, the number of active Windows 11 devices has topped 400 million, which is in contrast to the figures achieved by Windows 10 at the same stage of its lifespan. Microsoft has yet to formally comment on the number, but it follows the same trend seen in other usage […]
Microsoft’s Surface and Windows chief Panay leaves for Amazon
Panos Panay, the longtime head of Microsoft’s Surface hardware and the more recent head of the Windows operating system, is leaving the company for Amazon. At Amazon, he will run the team that builds the Alexa voice assistant, Echo smart speakers, Kindle e-readers and Fire tablets and streaming sticks. Panay announced his departure in a […]
Microsoft to axe third-party printer drivers in Windows
Microsoft has announced that it will phase out third-party printer drivers in Windows by 2027, and will replace the drivers with its own universal class driver, designed to be more reliable and easier to use. According to Microsoft, the universal class driver will work with all printers that support the Mopria standard, which is a […]
Windows ‘blue screens’ not caused by August 2023 updates
Microsoft has acknowledged that the recent wave of blue screens affecting some Windows users is not caused by issues in its August 2023 optional updates. In a statement, Microsoft explained that the ‘UNSUPPORTED_PROCESSOR’ error wasn’t linked to KB5029351 and is isolated to a specific subset of processors. It is collaborating with device manufacturers and will […]
Microsoft revamps File Explorer in Windows 11
Microsoft is updating File Explorer in Windows 11 with new tools. The changes include a redesigned Home, address bar, and search box. They are also introducing a feature to improve file search. These updates are available to some developers for feedback before a wider release. The new File Explorer aligns with the Windows 11 design […]
Threat actor trying to exploit old Windows weakness
What’s called the Bring Your Own Vulnerable Driver tactic is still being used to compromise Windows, s
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