Microsoft rolls out Windows 11 MSN lock screen features to everyone
Interactive lock screen widgets and account manager arrive in Windows 11. The latter is dormant for now and will be enabled in June's update.
Microsoft pulls Windows 11 24H2 for Release Preview testers, likely due to issues
Microsoft has stopped offering Windows 11 24H2 to testers in the Release Preview Channel due to potential performance issues. The rollout may have been paused to fix bugs causing problems for some users.
Windows 11 Build 26231 tests AI integration for your profile pictures
Windows 11 build 26231 tests AI integration for your profile pictures and more granular customization in the Settings app. Some other improvements include a new copy button in Windows share, auto-save clips in Snipping Tool, and revamped dialog boxes.
Microsoft is still trying to make Windows 11’s new Outlook web work offline
The official roadmap page lists that the new Outlook web app will soon roll out additional functionalities. These features will let you access your Outlook data even when your PC isn’t connected to the internet.
Microsoft AI scientist responds to privacy issues with Windows 11 Recall
Speaking at Stanford Institute for Human-Centered Artificial Intelligence, Microsoft's chief research scientist Jaime Teevan defended the privacy of Windows 11 Recall, stating that the AI feature operates locally with no data...
Microsoft may allow installing fonts using WinGet on Windows 11, Windows 10
If you're an experienced user who is familiar with the command line, you likely use a Windows package manager like WinGet. Microsoft's open-source WinGet simplifies the management of apps on Windows, and Microsoft is now thinking about adding support for fonts.
Microsoft is auto-installing new Sticky Notes on Windows 11, Windows 10
Microsoft is auto-installing new Sticky Notes on Windows 11 & 10 with a fresh redesign and handful of useful features like OCR, source mapping, and more.
Windows 11 to remove more old features, including Driver Verifier GUI and psr.exe
In a future release of Windows 11, Microsoft is discontinuing several legacy features and services. The list of discontinued features is extensive and includes well-known applications such as WordPad, Steps Recorder, and Windows Driver Verifier GUI.
Windows 11’s Photos app now uses more web tech, but opens slowly
After updating to version 2024.11050.3002.0 of the Photos app, Microsoft has switched from UWP (Universal Windows Platform) to Windows App SDK, a modern development framework that fully supports WinUI 3. But the app now opens slowly... like every other WinAppSDK app.
Windows 10 nags users with full-screen end-of-life and Get Windows 11 banners
Microsoft is currently displaying two full-screen pop-up banners encouraging users to upgrade to Windows 11, regardless of whether their PCs meet the system requirements. I encountered these pop-ups on two of my devices.
