windows 11
Microsoft rolls out BIOS update that fixes ASUS blue screen issues
More ASUS customers can now install Windows 11 24H2 after applying a BIOS update that resolves blue screen of death (BSOD) issues acknowledged in October. As Microsoft revealed last year when it added a compatibility hold blocking the Windows 11 2024 Update on affected systems, these problems occur when trying to update to Windows 11 24H2 on […]
Windows 11 KB5051987 & KB5051989 cumulative updates released
Microsoft has released Windows 11 KB5051987 and KB5051989 cumulative updates for versions 24H2 and 23H2 to fix security vulnerabilities and issues. Both KB5051987 and KB5051989 are mandatory cumulative updates as they contain the February 2025 Patch Tuesday security updates 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 […]
Microsoft shares workaround for Windows security update issues
Microsoft has shared a workaround for users affected by a known issue that blocks Windows security updates from deploying on some Windows 11 24H2 systems. As the company explained when it acknowledged the bug in December, it only occurs when installing Windows 11 from CDs and USB flash drives that also install the October 2024 or […]
Microsoft has finally fixed Date & Time bug in Windows 11
Windows 11’s January 28 optional update has fixed a long-standing issue in Windows 11 24H2 that prevents non-admin users from changing their time zone in Date & Time Settings. Windows 11 24H2 has a bug that prevents regular users from accessing the Date & Time page of the Settings. The issue was first confirmed by Microsoft in […]
Microsoft lifts Windows 11 update block for PCs with gaming issues
Microsoft has removed a safeguard hold that prevented devices with Auto HDR enabled from installing the Windows 11 2024 Update due to gaming issues. Throughout December, gamers complained on Microsoft’s community website and other online platforms that the feature made game graphics look high-contrast and oversaturated. The company confirmed these issues last month and acknowledged that turning on Auto HDR, a Windows […]
Windows 11’s Start menu is getting iPhone and Android integration
Windows 11’s Start menu is getting a big update with full-fledged Android and iPhone integration, allowing users improved access to users’ mobile texts and images from their computers. Previously, the feature was limited to Android phones, but now it works with iPhones too. According to Microsoft’s blog post, you’ll need Windows 11 Build 4805 or higher […]
Windows 11 KB5050094 update fixes bugs causing audio issues
Microsoft has released the optional KB5050094 Preview cumulative update for Windows 11 24H2 with 28 bug fixes and changes, including fixes for bugs causing audio playback issues on systems with USB audio device drivers. The KB5050094 update is part of Microsoft’s “optional non-security preview updates” schedule. These updates are pushed at the end of every month to […]
Microsoft: January Windows security updates break audio playback
Microsoft has confirmed that the January 2025 Windows security updates are breaking audio playback on some systems with external DACs (digital-to-analog converters). DACs are commonly used at home, in professional music studios, and in portable music players to improve audio quality, process signals, or convert digital audio into analog signals for playback through speakers or […]
Windows 11 24H2 preview brings new taskbar features
Windows 11 taskbar is testing a new feature that helps you understand the current power state of your laptop’s battery, including showing the battery percentage directly on the taskbar. Microsoft is testing the feature in Windows 11 24H2 Build 26120.3000, which is rolling out in the Dev Channel. As shown in the screenshot above, the battery icon […]
Windows 11 24H2 now also offered to all eligible Windows 10 PCs
Microsoft says Windows 11 24H2 has entered the broad deployment phase and is now available to all seekers via Windows Update. The latest Windows version (known as the Windows 11 2024 Update) has also begun rolling out to all eligible PCs running Windows 10 22H2 this Tuesday. “Starting this week, we are expanding this latest Windows version’s phased rollout. […]