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Microsoft wants Windows to update all software on your PC
Microsoft has introduced a new update orchestration platform built on the existing Windows Update infrastructure, which aims to unify the updating system for all apps, drivers, and system components on Windows systems. The company explained that developers and IT product teams can onboard their updates to this new orchestration platform via Windows Runtime (WinRT) APIs […]
Windows Server emergency update fixes Hyper-V VM freezes, restart issues
Microsoft has released an emergency update to address a known issue causing some Hyper-V virtual machines with Windows Server 2022 to freeze or restart unexpectedly. These problems mainly impact Azure confidential VMs, which are designed to protect data while being processed, not just when it’s transmitted or stored. Redmond has addressed this issue with the […]
Windows 11 Notepad gets AI-powered text writing capabilities
Microsoft is testing a new AI-powered text generation feature in Notepad that can let Windows Insiders create content based on custom prompts. Dubbed “Write,” the new Notepad feature is rolling out to Windows 11 Insiders in the Canary and Dev Channels, who have upgraded to Notepad version 11.2504.46.0. “The new write feature helps you quickly […]
Signal now blocks Microsoft Recall screenshots on Windows 11
Signal has updated its Windows app to protect users’ privacy by blocking Microsoft’s AI-powered Recall feature from taking screenshots of their conversations. This new privacy feature, dubbed “screen security,” is now enabled by default on all Windows 11 devices, where Recall continuously takes screenshots of all active windows every few seconds and analyzes them to […]
Windows 10 emergency updates fix BitLocker recovery issues
Microsoft has released out-of-band updates to fix a known issue causing Windows 10 systems to boot into BitLocker recovery after installing the May 2025 security updates. To fix systems stuck at a BitLocker recovery prompt, install today’s KB5061768 emergency update, available exclusively through the Microsoft Update Catalog. This is also a cumulative update, meaning you won’t have […]
Microsoft unveils Windows AI Foundry for AI-powered PC apps
Microsoft is replacing ‘Copilot Runtime’ with Windows AI Foundry to help developers build, experiment, and reach users with AI experiences in their apps. Windows AI Foundry will not only include Microsoft’s model but other open-source models as well, including those from Nvidia, such as NVIDIA NIM. With these models, developers can integrate new AI experiences […]
Microsoft confirms new “Advanced” Settings for Windows 11
At the Build 2025 developer conference, Microsoft announced a new ‘Advanced Settings’ feature to help users and developers personalize the OS experience. With ‘Advanced’ settings, you can customize several features of Windows 11, such as File Explorer and Virtual Machines. The new ‘Advanced’ Settings page can be accessed from Settings > System > Advanced. It […]
Microsoft open-sources Windows Subsystem for Linux at Build 2025
Microsoft has open-sourced the Windows Subsystem for Linux (WSL), making its source code available on GitHub, except for a few components that are part of Windows. This marks a milestone for a project that started as an experiment almost a decade ago but has grown to become a very popular tool in Windows. WSL was first […]
Windows 10 KB5058379 update triggers BitLocker recovery on some devices
The Windows 10 KB5058379 cumulative update is triggering unexpected BitLocker recovery prompts on some devices afters it’s installed and the computer restarted. On May 13, Microsoft released the Windows 10 KB5058379 cumulative update as part of their May 2025 Patch Tuesday updates. This is a mandatory update as it contains security updates for vulnerabilities fixed by Microsoft, which included five […]
Microsoft fixes Linux boot issues on dual-boot Windows systems
Microsoft has fixed a known issue preventing Linux from booting on dual-boot systems with Secure Boot enabled after installing the August 2024 Windows security updates. The list of affected systems includes those running client (Windows 10 and Windows 11) and server (Windows Server 2012 and later) OS versions. This issue is triggered by a Secure Boot Advanced Targeting (SBAT) […]