Windows 11 Start menu ads arrive. How to turn them off.: That's annoying.
mashable.com/article/microsoft-windows-11-start-menu-ads-turn-off
New version of Tiny11 Builder lets you debloat any Windows 11 build or version: If you think the stock Windows 11 is cluttered too much and you want a more ...
neowin.net/news/new-version-of-tiny11-builder-lets-you-debloat-any-windows-11-build-or-version/
Microsoft really does not want Windows 11 running on ancient PCs: Even tighter requirements, so it's time to put old hardware out to pasture.. ...
theregister.com/2024/04/23/windows_11_cpu_requirements/
Microsoft raising Windows 11 24H2 system requirement to block CPUs without SSE4.2 and PopCnt
neowin.net/news/microsoft-raising-windows-11-24h2-system-requirement-to-block-cpus-without-sse42-and-popcnt/
Ubuntu outperforms Windows 11 on the Framework Laptop 16 with Ryzen 7 7840HS: Phoronix tested two versions of Ubuntu Linux against Windows 11 on the latest ...
tomshardware.com/laptops/ubuntu-outperforms-windows-11-on-the-framework-laptop-16-with-ryzen-7-7840hs
Recently discovered Windows 11 system requirements bypass trick works on non-LTSC PCs too
neowin.net/news/recently-discovered-windows-11-system-requirements-bypass-trick-works-on-non-ltsc-pcs-too/
Microsoft: Windows Copilot app we quietly installed is harmless and doesn't steal your data
neowin.net/news/microsoft-windows-copilot-app-we-quietly-installed-is-harmless-and-doesnt-steal-your-data/
Is the Arm version of Windows ready for its close-up?: Checking back in with Windows 11 on Arm on the eve of the Snapdragon X Elite.
arstechnica.com/gadgets/2024/04/is-the-arm-version-of-windows-ready-for-its-close-up/
Microsoft Displaying Full Screen Windows 11 Ads in Windows 10
extremetech.com/computing/microsoft-displaying-full-screen-windows-11-ads-in-windows-10
More PCs Can Upgrade to Windows 11 After Microsoft Drops 'Compatibility Hold': Certain Windows 10 PCs have been unable to upgrade to Windows 11 since late 2021 ...
pcmag.com/news/more-pcs-can-upgrade-to-windows-11-after-microsoft-drops-compatibility
Ex-Microsoft veteran calls out Windows 11's "comically bad" performance, 'unfinished' state
neowin.net/news/ex-microsoft-veteran-calls-out-windows-11s-comically-bad-performance-unfinished-state/
Quick Glance: Performance issues with the Windows 11 Start Menu
- A former Microsoft engineer has noticed the slow and laggy nature of Windows 11 and criticized the Redmond giant.
- Users and enthusiasts have found ways to fix performance problems with simple tweaks.
- Windows 11 performance may be impacted by ads and promotions in the Recommended section.
- It remains to be seen if the upcoming version 24H2 will bring any improvement.
Microsoft cannot keep its own security in order, so what hope for its add-ons customers?
theregister.com/2024/04/24/microsoft_security_addons/
End of support notice: Windows 10 users receive full-screen ads for Windows 11 - Golem.de
golem.de/news/hinweis-auf-supportende-windows-10-nutzer-erhalten-vollbildwerbung-fuer-windows-11-2404-184104.html
Asus ROG Ally Review: The Asus ROG Ally is not an outright Steam Deck killer, but smart hardware, software, and design decisions make for a fun ...
pcmag.com/reviews/asus-rog-ally
Microsoft is testing out start menu ad placement in Windows 11: What stage of enshittification is this?
mashable.com/article/windows-microsoft-testing-ads-in-windows-11
Grab a copy of Windows 11 Pro for just $20: Woot has both Windows 11 Home and Windows 11 Pro (get Pro, seriously) for more than $100 off the retail price
pcworld.com/article/2308011/grab-a-copy-of-windows-11-pro-for-just-20.html
How to reinstall Windows 11 without losing your data using Windows Update: Are you facing some issues with Windows 11 and want to fix it but fear data loss? ...
neowin.net/guides/how-to-reinstall-windows-11-without-losing-your-data-using-windows-update/
Upcoming Windows 11 'AI Explorer' Feature to be Limited to Arm CPUs: This is really going to piss off AMD and Intel.
extremetech.com/computing/upcoming-windows-11-ai-explorer-feature-to-be-limited-to-arm-cpus
KB5036985: Microsoft wants to make Windows 11 Start menu design even better: Microsoft recently made an effort to redesign the Windows 11 Start menu due to an ...
neowin.net/news/kb5036985-microsoft-wants-to-make-windows-11-start-menu-design-even-better/
Microsoft's New AI Tool Can Create Realistic Deepfakes Using Just a Photo: VASA-1 might potentially be used for companionship bots in the future.
pcmag.com/news/microsofts-new-ai-tool-can-create-realistic-deepfakes-using-just-a-photo
Qualcomm unveils Snapdragon X Plus for Windows 11 ARM PCs: Qualcomm has a new chip for upcoming Windows on ARM PCs. The Snapdragon X Plus is a ten-core ARM ...
neowin.net/news/qualcomm-unveils-snapdragon-x-plus-for-windows-11-arm-pcs/
Tiny11 Builder trims Windows 11 fat with PowerShell script: The Reg accepts no responsibility for borked installations
theregister.com/2024/04/22/tiny11_builder_update/
Microsoft tests a handy Windows account summary - and another ad: Microsoft is rolling out proposed changes to Windows 11, including a nice little synopsis of ...
pcworld.com/article/2310013/microsoft-tests-a-handy-windows-account-summary-and-another-ad.html
5 outdated security practices you shouldn’t use anymore: Don't blindly follow these old security tips.
pcworld.com/article/2304346/5-outdated-security-practices-you-shouldnt-use-anymore.html
Windows: "Update and Shutdown" is broken: The "Update and Shutdown" option that is offered to the user after downloading a Windows update on Windows 11 and ...
pcgameshardware.de/Windows-Software-277633/News/Aktualisieren-und-Herunterfahren-1445576/
Microsoft wants to hide the 'Sign out' button in Windows 11 behind a Microsoft 365 ad
neowin.net/news/microsoft-wants-to-hide-the-sign-out-button-in-windows-11-behind-a-microsoft-365-ad/
Windows 11 retains most of the vast feature set of Windows 10 and enhances the operating system with more attractive, modern interface touches and new ... Show more
Microsoft Windows 11 Review: A radically modernized, more consistent design for Windows 11 belies what is really more of an evolutionary update ...
pcmag.com/reviews/microsoft-windows-11
Dell Inspiron 14 Plus (7440): A capable contender in the 14-inch slimline crowd
uk.pcmag.com/laptops/152002/dell-inspiron-14-plus-7440
Windows' AI-powered future could feature 'Qualcomm Inside': Microsoft's plans for Windows 11 and AI seem increasingly centered around ...
pcworld.com/article/2307031/windows-ai-future-may-have-qualcomm-inside.html
Windows 10 will start pushing users to use Microsoft accounts. How to turn it off.
mashable.com/article/windows-10-microsoft-account-shut-off-notifications
Microsoft lifts two-year-old block that prevented some users from upgrading to Windows 11 — fix finally arrives after a long wait for Rocket Lake CPUs
tomshardware.com/software/windows/microsoft-lifts-block-that-prevented-some-users-from-upgrading-to-windows-11-fix-finally-arrives-after-a-two-year-wait-for-rocket-lake-cpus
Five cool features coming soon to Windows 11: Windows 11 is getting a big update later this year. While it is too early to discuss a complete list of changes ...
neowin.net/news/five-cool-features-coming-soon-to-windows-11/
KB5037941: Microsoft quietly releases Windows 11 build 26100.2 for Windows 11 24H2 PCs
neowin.net/news/kb5037941-microsoft-quietly-releases-windows-11-build-261002-for-windows-11-24h2-pcs/
Quick Glance: New Windows 11 Build 26100.2 Released for Windows 11 24H2 PCs
- Reports suggest that the RTM (Release to Manufacturing) is set to occur this month, coinciding with the release of a Windows Insider build for HLK (Hardware Lab Kit).
- Speculation hints that the latest Insider build 26100.1 may be part of the RTM branch.
- Microsoft has quietly released a new build 26100.2 under KB5037941, seemingly targeting OEM PCs.
- This build is built upon the previous 26100.1 version, indicating possible persistence of issues from that release.
Latest ExplorerPatcher update removes old Windows 10 taskbar in Windows 11 24H2: ExplorerPatcher has been updated to a new version with one important change: it ...
neowin.net/news/latest-explorerpatcher-update-removes-old-windows-10-taskbar-in-windows-11-24h2/
Microsoft tests advertising in the Start menu: In the current Insider build of Windows, US users are shown ads for apps. This can be switched off and is only ...
heise.de/news/Microsoft-testet-Werbung-im-Startmenue-9684480.html
Windows 11 won't update with some apps installed : A preview version of this year's big Windows 11 update has a list of apps that block its ...
pcworld.com/article/2290190/windows-11-wont-update-if-you-have-some-apps-like-startallback.html
Microsoft shares official Windows Registry tweak as the Spectre still haunts Intel in 2024
neowin.net/news/microsoft-shares-official-windows-registry-tweak-as-the-spectre-still-haunts-intel-in-2024/
AI PCs are here but a killer application for biz users? Nope: Resist the pressure to jump on the bandwagon just yet warns, warns Forrester
theregister.com/2024/04/18/analysts_2024_ai_pcs/
Windows 11 is finally getting a Settings page for managing your PCs and consoles: Windows 11 is about to get a new Settings page where you can track and manage ...
neowin.net/news/windows-11-is-finally-getting-a-settings-page-for-managing-your-pcs-and-consoles/
New bypass trick makes Windows 11 installation on unsupported systems a breeze: A recently discovered trick for bypassing the Windows 11 system requirement check ...
techspot.com/news/102707-new-bypass-trick-makes-windows-11-installation-unsupported.html
Windows 11: Microsoft lifts two-year-old upgrade ban: After two years, Microsoft has now decided to allow users who were affected by a driver error to upgrade to ...
pcgameshardware.de/Windows-Software-277633/News/Microsoft-hebt-zwei-Jahre-alte-Upgrade-Sperre-auf-1445301/
Alleged 'AI Explorer' system requirements spotted inside Windows 11 version 24H2 code
neowin.net/news/alleged-ai-explorer-system-requirements-spotted-inside-windows-11-version-24h2-code/
Microsoft and AMD announce Windows 11 AI PCs running Ryzen 8000 PRO and Pluton: AMD has unveiled today its Ryzen PRO desktop and laptop CPU lineups that are ...
neowin.net/news/microsoft-and-amd-announce-windows-11-ai-pcs-running-ryzen-8000-pro-and-pluton/
Microsoft Weekly: even more Windows 11 ads, Start menu updates and Windows 10 MSA prompts
neowin.net/news/microsoft-weekly-even-more-windows-11-ads-start-menu-updates-and-windows-10-msa-prompts/
Quick Glance: Microsoft Annoys Users Again: A Better Approach
- Microsoft is testing displaying ads for recommended apps in the Windows 11 Start menu, causing annoyance among users.
- Rather than forcefully implementing new ideas, Microsoft could use charm and humor to engage users in a more appealing manner.
- It's crucial to introduce changes that customers will genuinely appreciate, instead of solely focusing on profit-making.
- Microsoft has recognized the value of human warmth, which should be reflected in all communications, even the most potentially irritating ones.
Open source versus Microsoft: The new rebellion begins: Neither side can afford to lose, but one surely must
theregister.com/2024/04/15/opinion_microsoft_sovereignty/
KB5036985: Microsoft Account manager, MSA recovery are part of Windows 11 build 22635.3500
neowin.net/news/kb5036985-microsoft-account-manager-msa-recovery-are-part-of-windows-11-build-226353500/
Multiboot vs. virtual PC vs. live DVD: Which is best for multiple OSes?: Two Windows and maybe one Linux. There is room for more than one OS on the PC ...
pcworld.com/article/2284395/multiboot-vs-virtual-pc-vs-live-dvd-which-is-better.html
Microsoft is sure its new Windows 11 AI PCs will deliver better performance than MacBooks
neowin.net/news/microsoft-is-sure-its-new-windows-11-ai-pcs-will-deliver-better-performance-than-macbooks/
Windows 11: The Control Panel is becoming increasingly less important: The move of Windows 11 functions from the Control Panel to Settings continues to progress ...
pcgameshardware.de/Windows-Software-277633/News/Win-11-Fonts-Systemsteuerung-1445886/
Microsoft dramatically shrinks sizes of Windows 10 monthly updates, down like in Windows 11
mspoweruser.com/microsoft-dramatically-shrinks-sizes-of-windows-10-monthly-updates-down-like-in-windows-11/
Upcoming Windows 11 24H2 Might Disable Some Third-Party UI Apps: The company says these apps cause 'security or performance issues.'
extremetech.com/computing/upcoming-windows-11-24h2-might-disable-some-third-party-ui-apps
Surface Pro 10 benchmark & SoC leaked, minor change from previously-launched business version
mspoweruser.com/surface-pro-10-benchmark-soc-leaked-minor-change-from-previously-launched-business-version/
Microsoft adds some Widgets improvements as part of Windows 11 Canary Channel Build 26200
neowin.net/news/microsoft-adds-some-widgets-improvements-as-part-of-windows-11-canary-channel-build-26200/
Acer TravelMate P6 review: Business on a budget: The Acer TravelMate P6 offers excellent value for a business laptop, with long battery life ...
pcworld.com/article/2306037/acer-travelmate-p6-review.html
Microsoft patch Tuesday: Windows 11 update fixes record-breaking 147 flaws: Microsoft fixes a record number of flaws with Tuesday patch.
mashable.com/article/microsoft-patch-tuesday-april
Windows 11 'Moment 5' Update is now rolling out to all users: The Windows 11 "Moment 5" Update is now rolling out to all users ...
neowin.net/news/windows-11-moment-5-update-is-now-rolling-out-to-all-users/
One-click Windows 11 system requirements bypass for TPM, CPU, uncovered for LTSC: There are multiple ways to bypass the system requirements check (those for CPU ...
neowin.net/news/one-click-windows-11-system-requirements-bypass-for-tpm-cpu-uncovered-for-ltsc/
Windows 11: New update with problems - white screens and installation errors: The latest update for Windows 11, version number KB5036893, is causing problems for ...
pcgameshardware.de/Windows-Software-277633/News/11-Neues-Update-Probleme-Whitescreens-Installationsfehler-KB5036893-1445246/
After months of preview, Copilot plugins on the web roll out by the end of the year
mspoweruser.com/after-months-of-preview-copilot-plugins-on-the-web-roll-out-by-the-end-of-the-year/
Windows 10 22H2 updates will now have a much smaller download size: Starting with this week's non-security preview release, updates for Windows 10 22H2 ...
neowin.net/news/windows-10-22h2-updates-will-now-have-a-much-smaller-download-size/
Golem.de: IT news for professionals: Golem.de - Constantly updated IT news for professionals and videos from politics, business and science about hardware ...
golem.de/
This $250 Asus laptop is a much better deal than a cheap Chromebook: The Asus Vivobook 14 laptop is on sale for just $249.99. That's great for a laptop that ...
pcworld.com/article/2307214/nab-this-asus-laptop-with-a-1080p-display-for-just-250.html
What’s new AI Explorer? Some more details found in recent Windows 11 beta build: Folks in the Windows 11 insider community have found several strings of codes ...
mspoweruser.com/whats-new-ai-explorer-some-more-details-found-in-recent-windows-11-beta-build/
KB503698: Microsoft fixes TCP, bootloader, DNS bugs and more with Windows 11 22631.3520
neowin.net/news/kb503698-microsoft-fixes-tcp-bootloader-dns-bugs-and-more-with-windows-11-226313371/
Start11 gets Windows 11 24H2 optimizations as the latter breaks other customization apps
neowin.net/news/start11-gets-windows-11-24h2-optimizations-as-the-latter-breaks-other-customization-apps/
Microsoft starts throwing full-screen Windows 11 ads on Windows 10, 18 months before EOS
mspoweruser.com/microsoft-starts-throwing-full-screen-windows-11-ads-on-windows-10-18-months-before-eos/
How to identify which application is hogging your camera in Windows 11 and 10: We’ve all been there. The pandemic forced many of us to work from home and that ...
tomshardware.com/software/windows/how-to-identify-which-application-is-hogging-your-camera-in-windows-11-and-10
Eww, Copilot AI might auto-launch with Windows 11 soon: Windows 11 Insider builds are now auto-launching Copilot when you boot the OS, and it's gross and I ...
pcworld.com/article/2301770/eww-copilot-might-auto-launch-with-windows-soon.html
Windows 11: Insiders get spell checker in Notepad: Minimalists who work with a Windows 11 Insider version now have a nice function in Notepad. As already ...
stadt-bremerhaven.de/windows-11-insider-bekommen-die-rechtschreibpruefung/
Microsoft may want to add a dedicated Windows 11 button for ads and promos: Microsoft has been making lots of changes to the recommended section where it ...
neowin.net/news/microsoft-may-want-to-add-a-dedicated-windows-11-button-for-ads-and-promos/
Windows 11: New edition of Tiny11 can now shrink all versions and builds: The tiny Tiny11 operating system from developer NTDEV has now been completely revised ...
pcgameshardware.de/Windows-Software-277633/News/Neue-Version-von-Tiny11-1445950/
Windows Update April 2024: Windows 10 and Windows 11 are supplied: The second Tuesday of the month is traditionally Patch Tuesday at Microsoft ...
stadt-bremerhaven.de/windows-update-april-2024-windows-10-und-windows-11-werden-versorgt/
Windows 11's 24H2 block list contains more than just customization apps — hardware ID, software, and driver blocks could keep you from getting the Microsoft's ...
tomshardware.com/software/windows/windows-11s-24h2-block-list-contains-more-than-just-customization-apps-hardware-id-software-and-driver-blocks-could-keep-you-from-getting-the-microsofts-ai-focused-os-update
The Best Laptops for 2024: Whether you want a simple budget PC, a productivity workhorse, or a screamer of a gaming notebook, our deep-dive guide has all the ...
pcmag.com/picks/the-best-laptops
Microsoft confirms next generation of "Windows on Arm": We previously reported that Microsoft plans to unveil its own so-called "AI PCs" in May this year ...
stadt-bremerhaven.de/microsoft-bestaetigt-naechste-generation-von-windows-on-arm/
Microsoft is, once again, testing launching Copilot in Windows 11 at start-up: Microsoft wants Copilot in Windows 11, AI assistant, to be a universal experience ...
mspoweruser.com/microsoft-is-once-again-testing-launching-copilot-in-windows-11-at-start-up/
This Registry trick lets you seamlessly upgrade to Windows 10/11 Pro from Home: The Windows Registry is a cool thing to play around with provided you know what ...
neowin.net/news/this-registry-trick-lets-you-seamlessly-upgrade-to-windows-1011-pro-from-home/
System requirements for Windows 11 "AI Explorer" leaked, could be exclusive to Arm devices
techspot.com/news/102665-system-requirements-windows-11-ai-explorer-leaked-could.html
Microsoft finally lifts two-year old block preventing Windows 10 users from upgrading to 11
neowin.net/news/microsoft-finally-lifts-two-year-old-block-preventing-windows-10-users-from-upgrading-to-11/
Snippng Tool is getting emoji, HDR, and QR code support: Windows 11's built-in screenshot-taking app, Snipping Tool, is getting a bunch of new features ...
neowin.net/news/snippng-tool-is-getting-emoji-hdr-and-qr-code-support/
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