Category: windows
Microsoft has fixed a bug in Windows 10 that broke part of the Start menu – and the reason why this happened might annoy you
A bug that broke jump links in the Start menu was previously flagged up with Windows 10’s April update That glitch was actually floating about in earlier updates (going back to February) Microsoft has fixed the problem, which related to a change to bring a Microsoft account-related panel to the…
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Warning: check your PC’s Windows 11 encryption feature to make sure your data is not at risk
Concerns have been raised around the default drive encryption applied with Windows 11 24H2 This is put in place when setting up new PCs, or with fresh installs of Windows 11 24H2 on existing devices The encryption recovery key is tied to a Microsoft account, and if that account is…
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Copilot+ PCs with Snapdragon CPUs can now install popular tool that lets you customize Windows 11 and improve the Start menu in ways that Microsoft won’t entertain
The latest version of Windhawk, a popular customization tool, supports Arm That means those with Snapdragon PCs can use it to put their own stamp on Windows 11 There are some catches here, though, including that not every Windhawk mod will work on Arm PCs right out of the gate…
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Microsoft finally fixes Windows 11’s folders so they open much faster with new update – but it’s still not quick enough for my liking
Microsoft has made a hidden change in the latest Windows 11 update File Explorer now opens a lot faster than it did previously However, it’s gone from super-sluggish to now just plain slow, and Microsoft still needs to pep up its performance Windows 11 has received a hidden perk with…
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Tiny11 strikes again, as bloat-free version of Windows 11 is demonstrated running on Apple’s iPad Air – but don’t try this at home
Tiny11 has been successfully installed on an iPad Air M2 The lightweight version of Windows 11 works on Apple’s tablet via emulation However, don’t expect anything remotely close to smooth performance levels In the ongoing quest to have software (or games – usually Doom) running on unexpected devices, a fresh…
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Microsoft is working on some seriously exciting Windows 11 improvements – but not everyone will get them
Windows 11 has a new preview build in the Beta channel It offers new Click to Do features for Copilot+ PCs, including Reading Coach integration Search has also been pepped up with AI, and Voice Access has got a handy new addition too Windows 11’s latest preview version just arrived…
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