Category: Windows

September 30, 2022

I’ve been following Windows since the 1980s. I was one of the designated launch analysts during the Windows 95 launch and in some ways, I owe my success as an analyst to that launch. It put me on the map […]

September 26, 2022

Microsoft has rolled out ‘Enhanced Phishing Protection’ in Windows 11, version 22H2, which automatically detects when you type a password into an unsafe app or site and then reports it to admins via Microsoft Defender for Endpoint. The feature is […]

September 20, 2022

Microsoft today announced the rollout of the first major feature upgrade to Windows 11. Many of the changes are incremental and focus on user interface and productivity enhancements, but there are some useful additions — including a new password security […]

September 19, 2022

If you’re an IT professional, you are likely still focused on Windows 10. Your network is mostly running it, Windows 11 is still in testing and you aren’t really sure when you’ll deploy the year-old OS. If this sounds like […]

September 15, 2022

A better view for your widgets in Windows 11 is finally happening thanks to a recent Insider build that’s available to download. If you’re a member of the Windows Insider program(opens in new tab) on the Dev Channel (which allows […]

September 14, 2022

As people use Windows 10 or 11 in their daily work, problems, issues, and outright errors will sometimes occur. Then, it may be necessary to engage in troubleshooting exercises to attempt to diagnose underlying causes. Sometimes such identification can lead […]

September 14, 2022

Microsoft is apparently again changing the way it updates Windows 11, after having said the platform would receive just one major service upgrade per year in the fall, according to various reports. The company is also expected to announce the […]

September 6, 2022

The redesigned taskbar in Windows 11 has had its fair share of praise and criticisms since the update arrived in October 2021, but a year on, Microsoft is working on some improvements. While a new (much requested) drag and drop […]

September 1, 2022

Jensen Harris, the former director of user experience (UX) at Microsoft, has taken issue with the design of Windows 11’s Start menu – the flagship of Microsoft’s UX. Harris, who played a key role in the design of the Windows […]

August 30, 2022

Task Manager in Windows 11 has always been a last resort for users trying to troubleshoot their PCs, me included, but it’s been left by the wayside by Microsoft for years. Yet with the upcoming Sun Valley 2 update, it’s […]

August 29, 2022

Last week, I wrote about a survey I’m using to ask PC users about their plans for Windows 11. With the 22H2 release just around the corner — and with Windows 11 now a year old — the operating assumption […]

August 26, 2022

Windows 11 has seen the Settings panel decorated with fresh animations in a new preview build of the operating system. As Rafael Rivera, a Microsoft MVP, pointed out on Twitter (via XDA Developers(opens in new tab)), the animated navigation icons […]

August 24, 2022

Microsoft has rolled out Windows 11 Build 22621.457 (KB5016695) to Insiders in the Release Preview Channel. This build is for insiders on Windows 11, version 22H2, which is tipped for a mainstream release on September 20 — a week after […]

August 22, 2022

Are you already using Windows 11? If not, are you planning to move to Windows 11 this year?I want to know — so I have two unofficial, unscientific surveys asking what you are most excited about when it comes to […]

August 16, 2022

It looks like the upcoming Windows 10 22H2 update will finally make switching from the default web browser, Edge, to rival Chrome easier.Microsoft has been desperate to get more people to use its Edge web browser, and has been using […]

August 15, 2022

The development of Windows 11 22H2 is in the home stretch, which means as an IT admin, I’m paying attention to some of the features and technologies it brings with it and planning ahead for deployment. Like many users, I’m […]

August 12, 2022

The Windows 11 POST (Power On Self-Test) process happens quickly for improved startup times, leaving little room to hit the designated setup key and access the BIOS menu. For that reason, booting to BIOS in Windows 11 is slightly different […]

August 10, 2022

Microsoft has confirmed that a high-severity, zero-day security vulnerability is actively being exploited by threat actors and is advising all Windows and Windows Server users to apply its latest monthly Patch Tuesday update as soon as possible. The vulnerability, known […]

August 10, 2022

Planning to buy Windows 11? Here’s a step-to-step guide for you. Windows 11 is the latest Operating System developed by Microsoft and represents a big step forward compared to the previous version, both in terms of UI, functionality, and performance. […]

August 8, 2022

Windows 10 22H2 and Windows 11 22H2 are in the final stretches before they are officially released. While Windows 11 22H2 may have a few cool features that I’m looking forward to, including additional protection against ransomware (more about this […]