Microsoft is internally testing a big upgrade for Windows 11’s Start menu that combines all sections into one scrollable layout. It also means you can FINALLY turn off the most hated Recommended section and only have your pinned . . .
Nvidia driver 572.83 is causing a black screen on Windows 11, Windows 10
Nvidia Driver 572.83 was released on March 18 and is turning out to be a disaster for some users on Windows 11 (and Windows 10). In our tests, Windows Latest observed that Driver 572.83 causes a black screen out of nowhere during . . .
After ads, Microsoft Copilot on Android is testing “MSN feed” to make some money
AI isn’t profitable yet, and it’s one of the reasons why the experts in the industry often compare it to the Dot-com bubble. OpenAI makes money by selling subscriptions to users like you, me, and businesses. But how does Microsof . . .
Windows 11’s Start menu redesign almost covers the full screen, but you can disable...
The Start menu is getting its biggest upgrade since Windows 11’s launch in 2021. We have been sharing details of the Start menu’s changes for a while now. This includes the company’s efforts to declutter the Start menu’s All Apps . . .
KB5055625 tests Windows 11’s Show smaller taskbar buttons feature
Windows 11 KB5055625 is now available on the Dev Channel, and it has a lot of interesting features. One is a redesigned Start menu without Recommended, and another is the ability to automatically scale taskbar icons. This feature . . .
Windows 11 24H2 April 2025 Update fixes File Explorer menu opening in opposite direction
Patch Tuesday will begin rolling out on Tuesday morning, and it will finally patch most of the major annoying issues in Windows 11 24H2. This includes a fix for a bug where the menu (three dots) will open in the opposite directio . . .
Windows 11 KB5055523 24H2 adds AI features, direct download links (.msu)
Windows 11 KB5055523 is now available for Windows 11 24H2 as part of April 2025 Patch Tuesday. Build 26100.3775 is a mandatory security update, so you’ll get it via Windows Update automatically. Microsoft has also posted direct d . . .
Windows 10 KB5055518 tests removing seconds from the clock, following Windows 11
Windows 10 KB5055518 is now available for everyone not using Windows 11, but it begins testing the removal of one basic feature from the operating system: clock with seconds in the Calendar. This change isn’t live for all users y . . .
KB5002700 crashes Office 2016 Word, Excel, Outlook on Windows
Microsoft has published a new security update, KB5002700, for Office 2016 on Windows 11 (and Windows 10). Unfortunately, it looks like KB5002700 is completely botched up because it not only breaks Outlook Calendar but also crashe . . .
Microsoft 365 teases new 3D Office icons for Windows 11, revamp to reflect AI
It’s been over seven years since Microsoft refreshed the Office (Microsoft 365) icons with Fluent Design in 2018. Time certainly flies, and Microsoft is preparing another refresh, according to screenshots seen by Windows Latest. . . .
Windows 11 KB5055523 creates “inetpub” folder out of nowhere
After installing the Windows 11 KB5055523 (24H2) update for Windows 11, Windows Latest noticed that an unexpected “inetpub” folder is being created in the Windows installation drive. Based on our tests, this folder appears even o . . .
Microsoft Edge 135 breaks with ERR_INVALID_URL on First-Run Experience on Windows
Microsoft released Edge version 135 for the stable channel recently, causing pandemonium amongst admins and users. Especially users in a workplace or enterprise that use a managed PC are getting a broken First Start Wizard page w . . .
Microsoft urges users to ditch Windows 10 for Windows 11 because it’s better in...
In about 187 days, Windows 10 support ends, and Microsoft will begin force upgrading supported PCs to Windows 11. Those with unsupported PCs will see full-screen banners to recycle their PCs and buy Windows 11, but why should you . . .
Microsoft tests Windows 11 24H2 update with new image editing, Start menu changes
Windows 11 Build 26100.3902 is being tested with users in the Release Preview Channel of the Insider Program ahead of the public roll out in the last week of April. Windows 11 24H2’s Build 26100.3902 adds quite a few changes, inc . . .
Windows 11: Microsoft warns do not delete inetpub folder after causing confusion
Microsoft has warned that users must not delete “inetpub” folder on Windows 11 after the April 2025 Update created it. This folder was initially assumed to be a bug in Windows 11 KB5055523 and other April 2025 cumulative updates, . . .
Windows 11 KB5053656 24H2 adds a gaming feature, direct download .msu
Windows 11 KB5053656 is now available on Windows 11 24H2, and it’s one of the biggest feature drops in 2025. The March 27 update is shipping via Windows Update, but Microsoft has also posted direct download links for KB5053656 of . . .
Windows 11 is not killing off hack that lets you bypass Microsoft account, but...
Despite what you might read on the internet today, it’s still possible to install a fresh copy of Windows 11 without a Microsoft account. Microsoft has made the process slightly more complicated, as Windows 11 now requires you to . . .
Microsoft redesigns Windows 11 24H2’s BSOD, drops QR code, frowning face, blue colour
Old/current BSOD in Windows 11 Microsoft is killing off the Blue Screen of Death… and replacing it with Black Screen of Death. It’s also dropping the frowning face for some reason, and I am not sure I like it because the updated s . . .
Google code confirms Gemini in Chrome copies Edge’s Copilot sidebar idea on Windows 11
I previously reported that Gemini is coming to Chrome, and we speculated that it will be integrated into a sidebar, and you’ll be able to decouple it. We now have reasons to believe that Gemini will definitely appear in a sidebar . . .
Windows 10’s “update” turns off seconds on the taskbar’s Calendar flyout
Windows 10’s April 2025 update, which is set to release on April 8, turns off seconds in the Calendar flyout. This change is already rolling out with Windows 10 KB5053643, an optional update (no automatic installation).I still us . . .