Microsoft has published a detailed blog post on why Windows users should not use the iPerf3 tool for network benchmarking and testing. The company recommends ntttcp and ctsTraffic instead.
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You probably heard of PowerToys, but what about WinToys? This neat app offers various tweaks to make the best of your computer, and it has just been updated with new features and improvements.
Microsoft is rumored to introduce AI File Explorer in the upcoming Windows 11 version 24H2. While details about the thing are scarce, Windows enthusiasts already dug out alleged system requirements.
A new Windows 11 build 26100.2 has been quietly released to the Insider channels, Dev and Canary, under KB5037941. The build has no changelog as it is not meant for the regular branch.
Along with new performance improvements, the Microsoft Store app now has a new feature that makes any apps and games you have already installed from the store less visible on the home pages.
Renders of an alleged upcoming Lenovo notebook that will have the Qualcomm Snapdragon X Elite CPU have hit the internet, as we await the official reveal of these Windows 11-based laptops.
Microsoft has acknowledged that a recent Edge update bug led to the installation of a Copilot app on Windows 11, 10 and Server PCs. The company has assured the intent wasn't to steal user data.
Some members of the Windows Insider Program in the Canary and Dev channels can get a new version of the Microsoft Photos app that adds support for editing images in the AI-based Designer app.
AMD has unveiled today its Ryzen PRO desktop and laptop CPU lineups that are going to be powering the new Microsoft Windows 11 AI PCs. The latter is excited about Pluton security in these PCs.
Windows 11 is getting a big update later this year. While it is too early to discuss a complete list of changes, here are five cool features that are coming soon to the operating system.
Microsoft is rolling out a new update for the Microsoft Store app to all users in the Stable Channel. The highlight of the update is the big performance upgrades across different parts of the app.
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The Windows Registry is a cool thing to play around with provided you know what you're doing. This little trick helps to switch editions and upgrade from Windows 11 and 10 Home to Professional.
Microsoft has blocked Secure Boot mitigations for the BlackLotus (CVE-2023-24932) vulnerability on some PCs. The block affects Windows Server 2012 and 2012 R2 systems due to incompatibilities with TPM
Microsoft released patches for a couple of Kerberos authentication vulnerabilities tracked under CVE-2024-26248 and CVE-2024-29056. Details about its enforcement timeline have been shared.
Windows 11 is about to get a new Settings page where you can track and manage your computers and other devices with your account. It was spotted in the latest Beta build, and you can try it yourself.
Microsoft recently got slammed by an ex-engineer for the "comically bad" performance of Windows 11. Following that, another former Windows guru has now criticized the company with a dose of sarcasm.
The recently announced Surface Pro 10 for Business comes with a few new stock wallpapers. They are all alternative versions of Windows 11's default "Bloom," and you can download them in high-res.
In late 2021, Microsoft placed an upgrade block on systems with a specific Intel driver, preventing them from upgrading to Windows 10. More than two years later, the company finally marked it fixed.
Microsoft released Windows 10 and 11 Patch Tuesdays for the month of April 2024 this week. Users, however, across both operating systems, are reporting problems, like PC performance slowdown.
Microsoft has started testing ads in the Windows 11 Start menu. Notably, the Start menu shows ads in the form of app recommendations and comes hot off the heels of the latest insider build update.
Microsoft won't launch new Windows Insider Program builds this week for the members of the Canary or Dev Channels, as it offered Beta Channel members a pretty big update earlier today.
Microsoft has dropped the latest Windows 11 22635.3495 build for members of the Windows Insider Program in the Beta Channel It adds recommendations to the Start menu among other changes.
The official one may be dead and gone forever, but the unofficial Clippy inside Windows debloater app Winpilot (formerly called BloatyNosyAI) has received several improvements and fixes.
A new Windows 11 Release Preview Channel Build 22631.3520 and 22621.3520 under KB5036980 is now available. With this latest build, Microsoft has listed a huge list of improvements and changes.
Microsoft reportedly started displaying full-screen Windows 11 ads with a notification about the upcoming end of Windows 10. And of course, even users with unsupported hardware are getting the banner.
One of the promises Microsoft made about Windows 11 was about the performance benefits it had. A former Microsoft engineer, however, has called Windows 11 out on its "comically bad" performance.
Intel Wireless Bluetooth Driver 23.40.0 is out with Bluetooth LE improvements in various scenarios. It is now available for download on supported systems with 64-bit Windows 11 and 10.
Stardock has released a new update for Start11 v2 with better animations and other changes. In addition, it improves compatibility with Windows 11 24H2 as the latter breaks other UI customization apps
PowerToys is next in line to receive AI treatment. A session scheduled at the upcoming Build 2024 conference revealed a new AI-powered feature coming to PowerToys on Windows 11 soon.
Windows 11's built-in screenshot-taking app, Snipping Tool, is getting a bunch of new features. Look out for the ability to add emojis to your screenshot, QR code detection, and HDR correction.
Microsoft has been making lots of changes to the recommended section where it promotes apps and websites. The company may now be looking to add a dedicated button on Windows 11 just for that.
AMD and Intel modern processors just got big boosts in performance thanks to various implementations of AES-XTX that help in disk encryption. For example, Windows BitLocker uses AES-XTX-128.
The Windows 11 "Moment 5" Update is now rolling out to all users. It is part of April 2024 Patch Tuesday updates, which means you will get new features automatically whether you like it or not.
Acer has announced its new Nitro 14, Nitro 16, and Predator Helios Neo 14 Windows 11 gaming laptops. All of the new computers from Acer are scheduled to go on sale in May in North America.
Intel has released a new Wi-Fi driver for PCs with Windows 10 and 11. Version 23.40.0 is now available for download with fixes for blue screens of death, yellow exclamation in Device Manager and more.
Microsoft has released Patch Tuesday updates for Windows 11 (KB5036893, KB5036894). You can download them from Windows Update or get them from MIcrosoft Catalog if installing on an offline machine.
Asus is offering a 3.9-pound 15.6-inch Vivobook Go Windows 11 notebook with an AMD Ryzen 3 processor, 4GB of RAM, and 128GB of SSD storage for just $269.99 right now at Amazon for a limited time.
IDC has reported positive PC shipments for the first time in years. It also said that shipment volumes have reached levels not seen since 2019. It comes as firms begin to push AI PCs.
Microsoft and its partners are getting ready to ship the first wave of next-gen Windows on ARM PCs, and the software giant is reportedly pretty confident that those devices can beat MacBooks.