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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 […]
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 […]
Hackers earn $1,078,750 for 28 zero-days at Pwn2Own Berlin
The Pwn2Own Berlin 2025 hacking competition has concluded, with security researchers earning $1,078,750 after exploiting 29 zero-day vulnerabilities and encountering some bug collisions. Throughout the contest, they targeted enterprise technologies in the AI, web browser, virtualization, local privilege escalation, servers, enterprise applications, cloud-native/container, and automotive categories. According to Pwn2Own’s rules, all targeted devices had all security […]
Windows 11 and Red Hat Linux hacked on first day of Pwn2Own
On the first day of Pwn2Own Berlin 2025, security researchers were awarded $260,000 after successfully demonstrating zero-day exploits for Windows 11, Red Hat Linux, and Oracle VirtualBox. Red Hat Enterprise Linux for Workstations was the first to fall in the local privilege escalation category after DEVCORE Research Team’s Pumpkin exploited an integer overflow vulnerability to […]
Windows 11 KB5058411 and KB5058405 cumulative updates released
Microsoft has released Windows 11 KB5058411 and KB5058405 cumulative updates for versions 24H2 and 23H2 to fix security vulnerabilities and issues, including 134 flaws. Today’s updates are mandatory as they contain the May 2025 Patch Tuesday security patches for vulnerabilities discovered in previous months. Windows 11 users can install today’s update by going to Start > Settings > Windows Update and clicking on ‘Check for Updates.’ You can also manually download […]
Windows 11 upgrade block lifted after Safe Exam Browser fix
Microsoft has removed an upgrade block that prevented some Safe Exam Browser users from installing the Windows 11 2024 Update due to incompatibility issues. Safe Exam Browser is an open-source software used by schools, professional certification bodies, and enterprises to transform computers into secure workstations during online exams, preventing cheating by restricting access to unauthorized […]
Microsoft pushes fix for Windows 11 24H2 update failures
Microsoft has fixed a known issue preventing Windows 11 24H2 feature updates from being delivered via Windows Server Update Services (WSUS) after installing the April 2025 security updates. WSUS was introduced as Software Update Services (SUS) almost twenty years ago, and it is designed to help IT admins defer, approve, and schedule updates for Microsoft […]
Microsoft: Windows 11 24H2 now ready to rollout to everyone
Microsoft announced over the weekend that the Windows 11 24H2 update is ready to roll out to all compatible PCs, excluding those with safeguard holds. Also known as the Windows 11 2024 Update, this release will now be offered to all Windows devices that aren’t configured to defer feature updates. “We have reached the last […]