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Microsoft lifts two-year-old block that prevented some users from upgrading to Windows 11 — fix finally arrives after a long wait for Rocket Lake CPUs
By Dallin Grimm published
Microsoft fixes a bug preventing PCs with specific Intel drivers from using Windows 11 without crashes and allows affected PCs to upgrade from Windows 10.
How to identify which application is hogging your camera in Windows 11 and 10
By Les Pounder published
Lights, camera, in-action?
Ex-Windows developer calls Windows 11 Start menu performance 'comically bad'
By Aaron Klotz published
Ex-Windows developer Andy Young published an X post showcasing horrendous performance issues he's been experiencing on Windows 11, specifically related to the start menu.
Windows 11's 24H2 block list contains more than just customization apps
By Aaron Klotz published
A new report has revealed that Microsoft has a pretty substantial hardware ID, software, and driver block list in place that will block users from upgrading to Windows 11 24H2 if necessary.
Windows Copilot key is secretly from the IBM era — but you can remap it with the right tools
By Avram Piltch published
The Copilot key comes on brand new AI PCs but it actually outputs as an ancient keyboard combo from 122-key terminal keyboards of the 1980s or 1990s.
The next Cortana: Copilot on Windows is no reason to buy a new PC
By Avram Piltch published
Microsoft keeps trying to make Copilot happen, but it just isn’t useful.
New Windows Insider build gets rid of annoying watermark, adds Copilot support for local accounts
By Avram Piltch published
Build 26090 removes the watermark that inside builds have while adding limited access to copilot for non-Microsoft accounts.
How to Add Custom Shortcuts to the Windows 11 or 10 Context Menu
By Avram Piltch published
Add links to your favorite programs or sites to the right-click menu.
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