Microsoft recently added support for opening RAR files on Windows 11. Following that, ZIP, which is also a similar format, gets installation support on Winget, alongside native PowerShell support.
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Microsoft is working on allowing Edge users to control the browser using various mouse gestures. Although the company has yet to announce the feature, it is already available for testing.
Microsoft recently revealed that more than one billion computers run its operating system. But how many of those are using Windows 11? The latest Statcounter report has the answers.
Rufus, a popular third-party tool for creating bootable USB drives, has been updated to version 4.1. The latest release brings back some previously missing features and improves compatibility.
Tiny10 23H1 is now available in the x64 variant for those needing a lightweight Windows 10 experience. The main highlight is support for the component store that lets you install cumulative updates.
This week gave us tons of various Microsoft news ranging from new Windows 11 features to AI, improvements for developers, and more. Here is your weekly recap highlighting the most exciting events.
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Right as Microsoft resolves the SMB file copy bug on Windows 11 22H2 and 21H2, a new copy issue has been confirmed by the tech giant. The issue is affecting 32-bit apps on Windows 10 as well.
Microsoft is working on making the Edge sidebar detachable and making it attachable to the Windows desktop. We have already known about this from a previous Canary update but now have more details.
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Microsoft has released a new update that slightly improves the Windows OOBE process. These new updates apply to only Windows 11 version 21H2. Perhaps the other versions will receive it later.
StopUpdates10 is a useful utility that takes control over Microsoft Windows 11/10/8/7 updates.
Newly updated ISOs are heading for Windows 11 22H2, as well as Windows 10. The new Windows 11 ISO brings Moment 1 and 2 updates, among other features. These are available via the Media Creation Tool.
Microsoft has released KB5026435 (OS Build 19045.3031) Preview for Windows 10 22H2 systems. The update is classified as a non-security optional preview update that comes with several new features.
Microsoft has revealed the winners of the Microsoft Store App Awards event that highlights the best Windows apps in five categories: tools, productivity, creativity, audio/video, and personalization.
At its Build 2023 event today, Microsoft is sharing details on the progress and headway it has made in terms of Arm64 support on Windows. A bunch of applications are getting native Arm support.
Microsoft has unveiled a new set of AI-powered capabilities for the Microsoft Store—Windows 11's app marketplace to get AI-generated review summaries, keywords, and a dedicated AI Hub.
Microsoft's latest KB5026361 Patch Tuesday update is giving Windows 10 users all sorts of headaches. According to reports, BSOD, error messages, and update failures are happening on those systems.
Microsoft has confirmed that a rather ancient firmware-related SATA disk drive bug, that affected Windows 10, Windows 8.1, Windows 8 and Windows 7, will haunt computers running Windows 11 too.
Microsoft opened an issue related to Office APIs and Windows Shell four months ago in January. The company has finally updated the issue with a workaround, confirming it hasn't managed to fix it yet.
Samsung has unveiled the KMC-W kiosk. It's a version of the Samsung Kiosk for businesses that runs Windows. Its use of Windows should mean that it supports a wider variety of software.
Several weeks ago, Microsoft released a redesigned Weather app infested with MSN News and ad banners. After an outbreak of criticism, the software giant gave in and removed news and ads.
By popular demand, Vivaldi Technologies has brought its Chromium-based browser to the Microsoft Store, giving customers an alternative method to download Vivaldi on Windows 10 and 11.
Those daring to swap Android with Windows on the original Surface Duo can download another set of drivers. Version 2305.45 brings Surface app support, improved temperature sensors, and more.
Microsoft has again reminded users about the end of life date for Windows 10 21H2 that is coming up next month. The company will force-update devices to 22H2 and has reminded about Windows 11.
Winaero Tweaker is essential software for every Windows 10, 11, Windows 8 and Windows 7 user. It allows you to customize the appearance and behavior of the operating system in a flexible way.
The Windows 10 Insider Release Preview Build 19045.3030 includes a number of improvements for Windows 10, version 22H2. They include an improved search box experience and many, many more.
Microsoft has released a useful tool for users so that they can check for compatibility issues with memory integrity or HVCI (hypervisor-protected code integrity), a key security feature in Windows.
Microsoft Edge 114 Beta is now available for public testing. The latest feature release adds the Workspaces feature (in preview) and an extra taskbar (detachable sidebar) for your Windows PC.
Stardock has announced Groupy 2—an app that brings tabbed experience to Windows 10 and 11 apps. It has a modern Windows 11-like user interface, new features, and various improvements.
Microsoft has detailed how it plans to deliver .NET Framework version 4.8.1 updates via Windows Update channel and Microsoft Update Catalog on older Windows 11 and Windows 10 versions.
Microsoft has released new Patch Tuesday updates today for May 2023 on Windows 10 versions 21H1, 21H2, and 22H2 under KB5026361. There are also updates for older Windows 10 versions too.
May 9, 2023, marks the end of servicing for the remaining SKUs of Windows 10 version 20H2. Starting today, Microsoft no longer provides support for Enterprise, Education, and IoT editions.
Get your hands on the 4TB SanDisk Extreme PRO Portable SSD today because Amazon is offering a 67% discount on it. Or, check out other SSD deals from Western Digital, Crucial, and Silicon Power.
It is time to recap everything that happened in the world of Microsoft during the week of April 30, 2023. Windows concept, new Microsoft Edge controversies, app and build updates, and more.
This is another reminder that unofficial apps can cause issues on Windows sometimes. Following a popular debloater app being removed from Store, Defender Remover was also found to be breaking UWP.
The latest stable version of Microsoft Edge has landed. The new version brings improved Enhanced Security mode, new policies for PDF viewing, a new updater on macOS, and many more policy updates.
Microsoft has released a special Defender update for Windows 11, Windows 10, and Windows Servers This update is meant to bring improved security and performance to Windows install images.
Valve's monthly Hardware & Software Survey results are out, showing the latest (and a bit confusing) operating system stats: after taking a massive nosedive, Windows 11 is back to its all-time high.
Microsoft Store App Awards 2023 community choice voting is now open to everyone, allowing users to vote for the best applications for Windows 10 and 11 in five distinct categories.
Slow but steady, Windows 11 continues growing and gaining more users. Statcounter's latest report shows that the latest Windows instalment has just crossed its all-time high mark of 23%.
Although Microsoft is winding down support for Windows 10, the vast majority of its customers still use the OS. Based on the lukewarm response to Windows 11, it's unlikely that this will change soon.
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