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Windows 11 24H2 reduces BitLocker eligibility, turns on automatic encryption for more PCs
A Microsoft support representative explained that Windows 11 24H2 reduces BitLocker encryption requirements, allowing more PCs to be eligible for automatic and manual encryption. Internally, this is known as Auto_DE, with "auto" referring to automatic and DE likely standing for Device Encryption.
Microsoft is killing off Paint 3D after failing to replace classic Paint on Windows...
Microsoft plans to put Paint 3D to rest in 2024 after slowly fading it from the spotlight in both Windows 10 and 11.
Windows 11 KB5041869 beta update explores compact taskbar interface
Windows 11 KB5041869 update readds shortened date/time, layout taskbar jumplists and fixes a few existing bugs.
The new Sticky Notes (preview) rolls out on Windows 11 with mixed reviews
In June, Windows Latest reported that Microsoft plans to automatically install a new Sticky Notes app, which will eventually replace the current Sticky Notes. Microsoft has started installing the new Sticky Notes (preview) regardless of user preference, but it does not replace the old Sticky Notes.
Windows 11’s Microsoft Store now gives you better control over downloads, installed apps
Windows 11 Insiders gets a much-needed design update for Microsoft Store which separates the Library and Downloads section.
Microsoft is convinced Windows 11’s Outlook web is the future, renames original Outlook to...
Windows 11's new Outlook, which is based on Outlook.com, is a downgrade in many ways, but Microsoft does not want to give up. In...
Microsoft: Windows 11 will no longer support Adobe Type 1 fonts
Microsoft: Windows will no longer support Adobe Type 1 fonts and you must remove them using the settings app or File Explorer.
Microsoft may let you turn off taskbar jump list on hover in Windows 11
In a recent update, Microsoft introduced a new "show jump list on hover" feature in Windows 11, currently available to Beta Channel testers and soon to be released to the public. A future release will let you turn off the feature after users protest the update.
Windows 11 KB5040557 (preview) brings more Control Panel features to Settings
Windows 11’s KB5040557 update for Dev channel adds scrolling direction support, Energy Saver improvements and more.
Windows 11 24H2’s new feature could help some apps run faster
Windows 11 24H2 is expected to be released in September or October for AMD and Intel PCs. Despite common belief, the update includes features beyond AI, such as a new API for faster app performance.
NVIDIA driver loses POPCNT support, causing BSODs on Windows 11, Windows 10
NVIDIA’s latest display driver ends support for CPUs without POPCNT, causing BSODs on Windows 10 and 11 PCs.
Windows 11 24H2 WDDM 3.2 ships with big upgrades for GPU, NPU as Microsoft...
In Windows 11 24H2, version 3.2 of the Windows Display Driver Model (WDDM) will have significant gaming improvements and NPU optimization for Copilot and Recall. WDDM 3.2 is available for Copilot PCs only, but it ships with 24H2 on Intel and AMD PCs in late September or early October.
Hands-on: Windows 11’s new Recovery Tool that clean installs the OS using Windows Update
Here's a hands-on experience of using the “Fix problems using Windows Update” Recovery Tool in action on any Windows 11 PC with 22H2 update or later.
Microsoft details Windows 11 24H2’s new Energy saver, which replaces Battery saver
In a recently updated support document discovered by Windows Latest, Microsoft has quietly shared information about the new Energy Saver feature in Windows 11 24H2 and how it differs from Battery Saver.
Windows 11: Microsoft wants to integrate Copilot into the Start Menu
Microsoft wants to integrate Copilot into Start Menu. The AI assistant's omnipresent in Windows 11 and you can't do anything about it.
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