Old BitLocker vulnerability exploited to bypass encryption on updated Windows 11
Secure Boot? TPM? Full-disk encryption? All useless against resourceful hackers
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Microsoft now allows Windows 11 installations on unsupported hardware, devices
But with several caveats
What just happened? It's not even been a week since Microsoft reiterated that needing a TPM 2.0 chip to officially use Windows 11 was "non-negotiable." But in a surprising reversal, the Redmond giant has posted a page on installing the latest OS on devices that don't meet its minimum system requirements, though there are caveats.
Intel and AMD PCs are finally getting Copilot+ features, including Recall
AI image generation comes to Paint and Photos
Microsoft Store expands to update all Win32 apps, but users remain skeptical
Third-party developers are now allowed to manage their own updates
Microsoft: Windows 11 requirement for a TPM 2.0 chip is "non-negotiable"
Redmond isn't at all interested in lamentations coming from Windows 10 users
Market share surprise: Windows 10 popularity is increasing
A hot potato: Windows 10 is approaching the end of its lifecycle, with security and stability updates set to stop soon. However, many users seem reluctant to move on. In fact, the operating system has grown even more popular compared to a month ago. Could Windows 11 risk becoming Microsoft's next major headache?
Windows 11 24H2 is now incompatible with USB scanning devices, too
Editor's take: Windows 11 24H2 increasingly shows how the Windows Insider program does nothing to improve Windows security and reliability. The number of show-stopper bugs experienced by customers who updated to the latest OS version is staggering. Meanwhile, Microsoft is just saying that they're working on (yet another) fix with no specific release date in sight.
Only around 720,000 Snapdragon X laptops sold in Q3, less than one percent of PC market
About one out of every 120 laptops sold
Windows 11 24H2 update breaks Ubisoft games, fix still pending
The latest Windows 11 upgrade is buggy, and gamers are fuming
The official "Bing Wallpaper app" does some nasty, malware-like things to Windows
Microsoft is back to exploiting not-so-nice tactics
Microsoft pushes Windows 11 upgrade with full-screen prompts on Windows 10 users
But the campaign doesn't mention the other options for Windows 10 users
Microsoft to integrate AI into Windows 11 for smarter search and taskbar functionality
The new features will roll out in early 2025
Microsoft confirms mistake in Windows 11 update causing false "end-of-support" alerts
Windows 11 23H2 is still supported until November 2025, Windows 11 24H2 goes until Oct 2026
Microsoft releases Windows 11 Arm ISO for easy installation
Microsoft has released the ISO file for Windows 11 Arm, making it easier for users to perform clean installations on newer Snapdragon X PCs. However, older Snapdragon PCs may require additional drivers.
Android gaming on Windows 11 returns thanks to Tencent
Recap: When Microsoft initially unveiled Windows 11, the ability to run Android apps was one of its more interesting features. Unfortunately, the idea failed to launch beyond a public preview with a limited software selection. However, Tencent has revived the functionality for beta testers in China.
"Windows Intelligence": Microsoft may drop Copilot in major AI rebranding
Copying Apple for marketing's sake, as usual
CrowdStrike part 2 crashes Microsoft Office on Windows 11 24H2
Luckily, the problem hasn't crashed millions of computers worldwide
Windows 11 reaches 35% market share, but Windows 10 still leads by a wide margin
It took three years, but users are warming up to Microsoft's latest OS
New integration lets Windows manage Android files wirelessly
Wireless Android file access for Windows 10 and 11 is rolling out in stages
Microsoft says OS updates are 45% faster starting with Windows 11 24H2 release
It's an issue that has been very frustrating for users
In brief: Microsoft's latest update to Windows 11, version 24H2, began rolling out earlier this month. Chief among the improvements is a speedier update process. The new version is a significant step forward in the Redmond firm's ongoing efforts to improve the Windows experience as slow updates have long been a source of frustration among users.
Microsoft Photos app gets AI super resolution upscaling in Windows Insider build
Free upscaling software for Windows users, but only if you run a Snapdragon Copilot+ PC
New Flyby11 tool bypasses Windows 11 hardware restrictions
The tool has just been released and may need more polish
Tiny 11 can shrink Windows 11 24H2 installation from 30GB to less than 4GB
Windows 11 made to fit on a single DVD, using all kinds of tricks
Windows 11 24H2 is causing headaches, BSODs for some Western Digital SSD owners
A registry hack can restore order
Third-party tool "Rebound 11" aims to improve the Windows 11 UI, while keeping system files intact
Making the Windows experience more cohesive thanks to modern UI programming