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Windows 11 gains highly requested Taskbar feature in new update

Windows 11 gains highly requested Taskbar feature in new update

It feels like a feature that users have been requesting for years, and it’s finally now rolling out with the latest Windows 11 update. Microsoft is adding the ability to open the notification center from the Taskbar on any monitor you like, regardless of if it’s set as your primary display. Believe it or not, but up until now, users …

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Microsoft is plugging more holes that let you use Windows 11 without an online account

Microsoft is plugging more holes that let you use Windows 11 without an online account

Microsoft is cracking down on bypass methods that let Windows 11 installs use a local account, and avoid an internet requirement during the setup process. In a new Windows 11 test build released today, Microsoft says it’s removing known workarounds for creating local accounts as they can apparently cause issues during the setup process. “We are removing known mechanisms for …

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Microsoft released Windows 11 KB5066683, KB5066687 Setup, Recovery updates

Microsoft released Windows 11 KB5066683, KB5066687 Setup, Recovery updates

This past week Microsoft released Windows 11 25H2 under KB5065789 as build 26200.6725 which is also the latest available build, 26100.6725, for Windows 11 24H2. The company shared a full list of the major features in the new yearly feature update and also explained how easy it is to upgrade from 24H2 to 25H2 using the eKB5054156. Alongside that the …

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Popular Windows 11 requirements skip app gets new Windows Update controls and 25H2 tweaks – Neowin

Popular Windows 11 requirements skip app gets new Windows Update controls and 25H2 tweaks  Neowin How to get the Windows 11 2025 Update  Windows Blog Microsoft Releases Windows 11 25H2… With Zero New Features?  TechPowerUp Don’t install Windows 11 25H2 if these four known bugs affect you  pcworld.com Windows 11 version 25H2 has only just launched, but there’s already issues to be aware of  Windows …

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Windows tweaking app Wintoys gets Windows 11 25H2 support and many new features – Neowin

Windows tweaking app Wintoys gets Windows 11 25H2 support and many new features  Neowin How to get the Windows 11 2025 Update  Windows Blog Microsoft Releases Windows 11 25H2… With Zero New Features?  TechPowerUp Don’t install Windows 11 25H2 if these four known bugs affect you  pcworld.com Windows 11 version 25H2 has only just launched, but there’s already issues to be aware of  Windows Central …

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Microsoft ‘Security Disaster’—400 Million Windows PCs Now At Risk

Microsoft ‘Security Disaster’—400 Million Windows PCs Now At Risk

Are you now at risk? NurPhoto via Getty Images Microsoft has a “security disaster” on its hands. Up to 400 million Windows users must now brace for a “uniquely troubling” threat that leaves their PCs suddenly at risk. If this warning affects you, you’re running out of time to act. Do not leave it too late. New data suggests Windows …

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5 Windows 11 services I disabled to give my PC a performance boost

5 Windows 11 services I disabled to give my PC a performance boost

Summary Disabling Windows services and apps you don’t need can free up your PC’s resources and improve performance. Turn off Connected User Experiences and Telemetry along with Remote Desktop services. Free up system resources by disabling Microsoft’s AI features, like Copilot and Recall. If there’s one thing that frustrates me about my Windows PC, it’s when it suddenly slows down …

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Windows 11’s annual ’25H2′ update arrives, and it’s a weird one

Windows 11’s annual ’25H2′ update arrives, and it’s a weird one

Windows 11’s annual “big” update is here! But while the “25H2 update” (dubbed so because it’s being released in the second half 2025) builds the foundation for a year of new Windows features, you might not even notice when it slips onto your computer. That’s because Windows 11 25H2 is a so-called “enablement package.” Here’s how Microsoft VP John Cable …

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Windows 10 end of life is almost here — what you need to know

Windows 10 end of life is almost here — what you need to know

Windows 10 is now in its very final days of support. From October 14, Microsoft will no longer supply Windows 10 PCs with new features, security updates, or bug fixes. That means users still on the platform after October 14 will be left in an unsecure state unless you take action. ALL Windows 10 users across Home, Pro, and Enterprise …

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