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Optional cumulative update for Windows 11 KB5023778 for 22H2 systems is now available for download. This is a significant release because it adds new functionality to the operating system. The offline installers for Windows 11 KB5022913 are now available for public download from Microsoft's Update Catalog. The KB5023778 update for Windows 11 is completely voluntary. Unless you specifically instruct Microsoft to download and install the update, it will not be applied to your computer. The "Moment 2" features in Windows 11 22H2 were enabled by the previous optional update. The optional March 2023 update is smaller than the February 2023 update, but it still includes a lot of cool features. For instance, the company is integrating Start menu notifications for Microsoft accounts. The Start menu will display a notification advertising Microsoft accounts and OneDrive. The tech giant said a small number of users would get the notification at first, but that numb...

Following Consolidation Bing.com chat GPT. Microsoft has recently confirmed it will implement this innovation into its productivity offerings for the workplace. The "Copilot" feature was recently added to Microsoft 365. Microsoft 365 Copilot is similar to OpenAI's ChatGPT in that it uses prompts to guide users through tasks such as document creation, data analysis, report creation, and presentation creation. Microsoft held a virtual press conference on March 16 to announce Office 365 Copilot and showcase the new AI technology with videos. It was unclear when Microsoft 365 Copilot would be released, but the company appears to be hard at work on the necessary integration. In Windows 10 and Windows 11, we were able to try out an early build of "Copilot for Word," but it was only for a small group of beta testers. This functionality is currently broken and only available in the most recent version of Office Word for Insiders (Beta Channel). New stra...

One of the major new features in the upcoming fall update to Windows 11, Snap, is expected to be powered by artificial intelligence. There will soon be an AI-powered revamp of the snapping and windowing user experiences. Smart Snap, which intends to modify the OS's snap assist behavior, is one of the first new features to be implemented. A smart snap layouts feature powered by artificial intelligence has been spotted in Windows 11 preview builds, suggesting a release later this year. Microsoft has been quietly developing Smart Snap internally, and it has recently begun to show up in the preview. It's still obscured and seemingly inoperable in most circumstances. The Snap feature in Windows 10 allows you to arrange your app windows in a variety of sizes and shapes, increasing your productivity by making it easier to switch between them. This facilitates the efficient use of screen real estate during targeted tasks. After snapping the first window in Windows 11, ...

The update to Windows 10 (KB5025221) has been released. Not much appears to have changed with the April 2023 cumulative update for Windows, but the update does include numerous bug fixes. If you'd rather not use Windows Update and instead perform a manual installation of Windows 10, Microsoft has provided download links for offline installers of KB5023696. KB5025221 for Windows 10 is a safety update that will be downloaded and installed automatically unless the Windows Update settings have been altered. You shouldn't expect any major changes or additions in this release, as these'security' updates don't include any of that. Officials from Microsoft have confirmed that printing features will undergo significant revisions in the Windows 10 April 2023 Update. The patch eliminates the problem with USB-based devices. The system incorrectly identifies USB printers as multimedia devices, leading to user confusion because printers are not multimedia devices. ...

Users of Windows 11 are skeptical of Microsoft's decision to add more "badging" to the Start menu, which they see as advertisements. The purpose of the company's badge system is to alert users to tasks they should complete. Users are understandably alarmed by the appearance of these badges in the power menu action of the Start menu, which houses the Shutdown and other critical buttons. Microsoft is trying out badges on the Start menu as part of an effort to encourage users with local user accounts to switch to Microsoft accounts (MSAs). Users who see these badges in the Start menu have been asked for their thoughts by the company. Microsoft is introducing sign-up recommendations for Microsoft 365 in addition to the OneDrive and Start menu badges. Users' worries about the proliferation of ads within the operating system have been amplified by this development. There are a number of reasons why it might be bad for Windows 11 users if ads were...

The list of known issues with the taskbar's auto-hide feature now includes a new one KB5025239 Windows 11 Bugs, the newest OS upgrade available. Some users have reported that the latest cumulative update has broken the taskbar in addition to the autohide feature not working properly. OS X Eleven Customers have reported  that the operating system update in April 2023 seems to have messed up the taskbar autohide functionality. For those who are unaware, the desktop and tablet versions of Windows 11 include an option that automatically hides the taskbar. This setting is located in the Windows Settings app's Taskbar section. The taskbar disappears from the desktop and any open programs when it is hidden. Simply moving your cursor or tapping the bottom of your screen will reveal the taskbar. Some users have complained that the update made the autohide taskbar less reliable, saying that it now frequently fails to hide and remains visible. Although this has been inco...

The company Microsoft has Currently implementing major changes to the File Explorer which will likely go live sometime in 2023. The next major upgrade to Windows 11 will include a number of changes to File Explorer, including a more modern look, a new details pane, deeper integration with Microsoft 365, and more. The new "Gallery" feature, available in Build 23435 (Dev channel), makes it easier for users to view their photo libraries. This new option is very much like the "All Photos" section of The Microsoft Camera App, making it easy on the user's eyes. What you see in the Photos app is, essentially, the same thing. When using OneDrive's Camera Roll Backup on a mobile device, Gallery View will automatically prioritize the most recent photos. Images uploaded to OneDrive from the Samsung Gallery app will be displayed in File Explorer's Gallery tab. In addition, a new "Collection" pull-down menu allows you to select the image fo...

Microsoft has released KB5025299, a new update to Windows 11, to members of the Windows Insider Program's beta channel. Although this update doesn't add many new features, it does allow for more stringent privacy controls. This update includes a new preference for adjusting the behavior of Windows 11's proximity sensors. Microsoft has modified Windows 11 so that users' images and metadata are not gathered in an effort to protect their privacy. Instead, the user's own hardware will process all data. Settings > Privacy & Security > Presence sensing is where you'll find the new options for controlling the privacy of your device's presence sensor. Microsoft is also working on providing new APIs for developers to use with the presence sensor feature and understand data regarding the physical locations of users' devices. This new option in Windows 11 may provide users with more fine-grained control over sensors, opening up the possibili...

The April 2023 updates for Windows 11 have been released and include a number of fixes and enhancements. The list of improvements in this month's update is quite long. If you haven't installed, you're going to see a lot of differences. Released as a supplementary update in March of 2023. To Upgrade to Windows 11 Service Pack 3 (April 2023) follow these directions: Open Settings via Search in Windows or The Beginning of the Program . Go to System Restore . View the latest changes . Download and restart when prompted by the system. Windows 11 users will soon receive two new updates. Windows 11 (21H2), the first major update to the operating system, is currently KB5025224 The Operating System Version Was 22000.1817. However, Microsoft is releasing KB5025239 System Software Version 22621.1555. Then why are there two variants, and what are their differences? Oh, quite a bit. This isn't a quantitative issue. The 22H2 release of Window...

Microsoft would like to update the Steam Deck so that it is compatible with Windows 11, as it is a popular and intriguing portable console PCD. The tech giant is considering a new user interface for Windows 11 called "Handheld Mode," which would be designed specifically for laptops used for gaming. Each year, Microsoft hosts an event called Hackathon, where employees and teams can get together to try out new, unorthodox ideas discussed  the "Windows Handheld Mode" initiative, etc. Even though not all ideas conceived at Hackathons end up being commercialized, some do. Microsoft employees will be challenged to work together across departments and think creatively during the event. One such idea that came out of the Windows team's cross-functional approach was "Handheld mode for Windows," which has the potential to be a very successful product. Windows 11's Gaming User Interface (Image: Microsoft) Some of the features of the handheld ...

It has been reported by some users that the Windows Security app displays " The local police and military have been disarmed. Your gadget could be at risk. " alerts when the function is activated. The Windows Defender (KB5007651) flaw is a part of the required security update The March 2023 Update for Windows 11. Code injection can be avoided, and credentials are less likely to be compromised, thanks to Local Security Authority protection. Windows' ability to verify user logins is dependent on the Local Security Authority feature. If you enable this setting in the Settings app, LCA will be more resistant to code injection, which could compromise your credentials. Microsoft's goal with LCAP is to stop the unintentional spread of confidential data like passwords, tokens, certificates, etc. After the latest app update, you'll be prompted to turn on Local Security Authority protection and restart your device, despite the fact that this setting is alre...

Instead of being coerced into using Microsoft's products and services, the company has announced a new user-friendly approach with Windows 11. This includes allowing users to choose their own default apps. Microsoft has gone too far in trying to compel people to use its products. Future Microsoft updates will include planning  to allow for more customization options for installed programs and user settings in Windows 11. Microsoft says the upcoming update will be based on four principles: privacy, security, customization, and user autonomy. The company hopes to make Windows 11 more user-friendly and protective of personal data. Using this method, you can be more selective about which programs are pinned to the taskbar. Equally convenient is the ability to manage default apps for both actions and file types. Settings deep link URI The first new feature is "Settings deep link URI," which, when clicked in a third-party app, will take the user directly to the...

A "System requirements not met" watermark now appears on the desktops of unsupported or ineligible Windows 11 devices from Microsoft. Although the watermark has been around for some time, it has only recently begun appearing on mass-produced gadgets. Microsoft claims, however, that it is possible to turn off these watermarks. TPM 2.0 (Trusted Platform Module), 8th generation or newer processors, and more are just some of the advanced system requirements that were introduced with Windows 11. It is still possible to install Windows 11 on unsupported hardware, and Microsoft provides a help file detailing how this can be done. Windows 11 updates will continue to be made available for unsupported devices. However, the company plans to publicly embarrass those installations by placing the watermark in the Windows Settings app and on the desktop. The intention is that the watermark will be intriguing enough to some laypeople that they will decide to upgrade their hardw...

Windows Subsystem for Android is the technology that allows Windows 11 to run Android apps natively. Many advancements have been made to the underlying technology since the WSA was first introduced with Windows 11 in 2021. The most recent update concentrated on bug fixes and quality enhancements, such as the ability to zoom out with a touchpad or mouse. This week, Microsoft announced in the Windows Insider Program channels that a new version of the Windows Subsystem for Android had been released. There are no major additions or changes with this update, but Microsoft has addressed a number of bugs, including one that negatively impacted audio performance and other functions. As released on the Github website by Microsoft.  We noticed today that WSA had been updated to version 2302.4000 on the Dev and Beta channels; the official release notes confirmed this, saying that it includes stability improvements for graphics card selection. Even though it's not clear how th...

Microsoft has announced a shift in how often it will release Windows 11 and Windows 10 optional non-security updates. The third week of the month will no longer be the time when optional updates, which can include new features and major improvements, are made available to users. This change will take effect in April 2023. Microsoft recommends that users update to the latest version of Windows 10 or Windows 11 with the latest features and bug fixes (non-security changes) during the fourth week of each month. According to the new schedule, voluntary updates will become available two weeks after the monthly security patches and two weeks before they become part of the next mandatory update. Feature updates, quality updates, and Moments/Continuous Innovation are all terms that help us make sense of the transformations that have taken place. Microsoft refers to its monthly updates as "quality updates," differentiating them from the once-yearly Windows 22H2 Update ...

Microsoft released comprehensive security updates for Windows 11 and 10 last Tuesday. It has been reported that Users of Windows 11 have reported serious problems (SSD slowdown, installation failures, etc.). Moreover, after installing the March 2023 Patch Tuesday updates, some Windows 10 users have also reported experiencing complications. Although it does not appear that the problems are widespread, we have received a small number of reports from users who say that the update cannot be installed on their computers. Windows 10 March 2023 Update ( ) was released by Microsoft KB5023696) for 22H2 and earlier with updated security patches. This is an important security update that will immediately download and install itself. With the default configuration, the update is either already installed or will be installed shortly. Windows 10 AIO March 2023 Update Several users have contacted Microsoft to complain about problems with the Windows 10 March 2023 update, including sl...