Microsoft is not killing off the Blue Screen of Death, aka BSOD. Despite what you might read on the internet or watch on YouTube, BSOD is here to stay. Microsoft is only replacing the blue colour with black and changing its desig . . .
iOS 26’s Liquid Glass finger-light reflect looks like Windows 10 Fluent Design
What is old is new again, and that appears to be the case with Apple’s Liquid Glass Design, which has another feature that reminds me of Windows 10, particularly the Fluent Design System’s Reveal effect.This year’s Apple design r . . .
Windows 11 might get another AI feature. It’s called Wallpaper AI (Dynamic)
After Copilot, Windows AI Actions, and Recall, Windows 11 could be getting an AI-powered wallpaper feature. We don’t have the details at the moment, but Microsoft previously experimented with an AI-powered desktop background in 2 . . .
Windows 11 KB5062553 24H2 big update, direct download links
Windows 11 KB5062553 update is now available for Windows 11 24H2, and it comes with as many as five new features, including smaller icons in the taskbar. The July 2025 Patch Tuesday update is rolling out via Windows Update, but M . . .
Windows 11 KB5062552 adds PC-to-PC transfer, direct download links
Windows 11 KB5062552 for 23H2 is rolling out today with PC-to-PC file transfer and faster Search. Microsoft says Search was laggy and ended up displaying search results after a noticeable delay of up to 10 seconds. This is now pa . . .
Removing Microsoft apps could become easy in Windows 11 25H2
It’s an open secret that Microsoft includes multiple system or branded apps with the OS. Some are very useful, for instance, Snipping Tool, which is my go-to app for everything screenshot-related. However, I don’t care for severa . . .
Windows 11 KB5062553 install fails, issues cause Firewall error (July 2025 Update)
Windows 11 KB5062553 fails to install due to 0x8007371b, 0x800f0991, 0x80073712, 0x80071a2d, among other errors. In our tests, Windows Latest observed that the Windows 11 July 2025 Update has other issues, including a bug where W . . .
Windows 11’s handheld gaming UI references spotted ahead of Xbox Ally
Windows 11 will soon detect when it’s booted on a gamepad-based device, and if that happens, it’ll automatically switch to a new UI. The new UI is optimized for “handheld” gaming, particularly for products like ASUS Xbox Ally, wh . . .
Microsoft: Windows 11 24H2 installs 36 inbox apps, now fully up-to-date
Windows 11 24H2 fresh downloads now install 36 inbox apps, which do not require an update to work. Right now, when you clean install Windows 11 or buy a new PC, some of the 36 inbox apps do not work and immediately start download . . .
Windows 11 July 2025 update issues confirmed, Microsoft says it falsely claimed fixes
Windows 11 24H2 has a bug where Event Viewer flags a critical Firewall error (Windows Firewall With Advanced Security 2042 None). It’s a false, harmless error. But Microsoft incorrectly claimed the error is patched in Windows 11 . . .
Can you get HEVC codec for free on Windows 11?
Not really. While you might find an OEM version of the HEVC codec on the Internet Archive, it doesn’t work for everyone, and there’s a chance that Microsoft has patched the loophole that allowed the codec to work for free. Howeve . . .
Microsoft confirms Windows 10 KB5062554 breaks emoji picker’s search feature
KB5062554, the July 2025 security update for Windows 10, has wrecked some elements of the emoji picker for users. The issue doesn’t render the complete feature useless, but it partially affects it, notably the search feature.When . . .
Microsoft says it won’t change Windows 11’s system tray design after users feedback
Microsoft says it no longer plans to release a Windows 11 update with a new and simplified taskbar system tray as it originally intended. For those unaware, Microsoft announced last year that it was working on a new taskbar featu . . .
Microsoft says Office app (MS Word) will now launch faster on Windows 11
Microsoft says it’s now rolling out a new feature on Windows 11 that will allow Office apps to open faster. This feature started rolling out in late June, and it’s now expected to become available for everyone by the end of Septe . . .
Windows 11 offers stable and better system drivers, version 25H2 tightens rules
The last few Windows 11 releases have significantly improved the quality of drivers, and the trend is going to continue with version 25H2. In a support document, Microsoft confirmed that Windows 11 25H2 is stepping up the drivers . . .
Microsoft makes it easier to use Classic Outlook with new Outlook on Windows 11
The new Outlook feels like an imposition for many, who find the Classic one befitting for their use. Microsoft plans to make switching back and forth between the apps seamless. Currently, when you switch to the new Outlook app, t . . .
Microsoft wants Windows 10 users to get Windows 11 for speed, security, AI
Windows 10’s demise is pretty obvious at this point, and even if you wish Microsoft to keep it alive, it’s time to move on. As part of its migration efforts, Microsoft says Windows 10 users should get Windows 11 because it’s fast . . .
Microsoft wants you to use Windows 11 Search to download Store apps directly
In a move that might upset some of you, Microsoft is looking to integrate Windows Store directly into Windows Search. Right now, you can use Windows Search to search for installed apps, local files or photos, items in OneDrive, a . . .
Microsoft confirms Offline Calendar for New Outlook on Windows 11
The new Outlook was in the spotlight last week when Microsoft announced two new changes regarding the switch behaviour with the old Outlook. Now, Microsoft wants to introduce offline support for Calendar, so you can change events . . .
Windows 11 Microsoft Store tests Copilot integration to increase app downloads
Microsoft Store is not missing out on the AI wave, and it’s deeply integrating Copilot. While the app store already has an AI-powered “Hub” section, Copilot integration makes it more interesting. In our tests, Windows Latest noti . . .