Tag:Windows 11

Microsoft’s latest Windows 11 update breaks audio on some PCs, but there is a workaround

Microsoft has confirmed multiple audio-related bugs caused by its Windows 11 KB5124008 update, resulting in audio loss on some USB devices.

Windows 11 trials new privacy features, with per-app control for camera, microphone, and location access

Windows 11 may soon allow you to authorise or block camera, microphone, and location access on a per-app basis for non-store apps.

Windows 11 weather app takes 1.2GB of RAM, 5x more than macOS equivalent

Windows 11's built-in weather app wastes loads of RAM, even before any user interaction, due to its web-based design, on top of showing ads.

How to debloat Windows 11 for max performance, and stop it spying on you

We show you how to remove Windows 11’s unwanted pre-installed apps and features, and improve your privacy as well.

Microsoft reportedly has a secret project to make Windows 11 as fast as SteamOS in games

It looks as though ads are going from the Start menu too, and File Explorer is getting loads of improvements. Is Microsoft finally listening?

Microsoft may remove the annoying online login requirement for Windows 11

Windows 11 could soon be freed of the mandatory Microsoft account authentication during installation, allowing fully local setups as before.

Microsoft blocks the registry hack boosting NVMe SSD performance on Windows 11

Microsoft silently disables the Windows 11 registry entry that boosts NVMe SSDs' IOPS performance, but a workaround may still be possible.

Microsoft is adding image and AI text support to Notepad in Windows 11

Microsoft is rolling out image integration to Windows 11’s Notepad, adding yet another WordPad feature to the beloved text editor.

85% of Game Pass titles on Xbox App are now compatible with Windows 11 on Arm

Windows on Arm now has an Xbox App with Game Pass, and Microsoft says it supports a huge number of games, with more to follow.