What you need to know July 19, 2024 marks the biggest global IT apocalypse in recent history, as a CrowdStrike update to a popular corporate Windows security solution triggers “Blue Screen of Death” crashes. CrowdStrike’s CEO initial statement made no mention of an apology, leading to a backlash. Microsoft has also responded to the outages, […]
On Windows 11, if you’re experiencing unwanted problems with the current setup, you have multiple ways to restore the system’s health, and in this guide, I will show you five ways to complete this task. Although you can rely on the operating system for virtually any task, sometimes you may encounter problems with performance, startup, […]
Read MoreWhat you need to know NordVPN will make an Arm-native version of its application in the near future. The company confirmed that the Arm-native version of NordVPN is in its final stages. Being optimized for Arm should make NordVPN perform better and have better efficiency when running on devices powered by the Snapdragon X Elite […]
Read MoreWhat you need to know Huawei will reportedly unveil a Windows competitor later this year. HarmonyOS Next emulates Apple’s macOS style across its status and dock bar. The operating system is Android-free and uses its own microkernel. If Microsoft won’t give users what they want, Huawei may do so. While it might seem like a stretch, […]
Read MoreWhat you need to know The latest Windows 11 preview builds include early work for a new “all apps” grid layout. The layout takes inspiration from iOS’s App Library, which groups apps into categories. Users will be able to choose between the traditional apps list or this new categorized grid view. Microsoft looks to be […]
Read MoreWhat you need to know AI posts exceptional results and performance when handling everyday tasks versus a new and complex one. MIT researchers claim AI tools heavily rely on memory rather than reasoning, which negatively impacts its performance when handling new tasks. Human intervention remains critical for AI-generated outputs. The rapid growth and adoption of […]
Read MoreWhat you need to know Microsoft shipped a new update for its Photos app in Windows 11 which featured a bug preventing users from launching it. The company recently issued a temporary workaround, allowing users to access the Photos app. The bug impacts devices running Windows 11 22H2 and Windows 11 23H2 with the “Prevent […]
Read MoreWhat you need to know In a 40-year-old radio interview, Microsoft co-founder Bill Gates talked about his plan to get PCs to every home and the possibility of getting computers to learn. Bill Gates indicated that making computers easy to use and fun would help make his dream a reality, including bringing better graphics to […]
Read MoreWhat you need to know OpenAI’s GPT-4o launch was seemingly rushed, leaving the safety team with little time to test the model. Sources disclosed that OpenAI had sent invitations for the product’s launch celebration party before the safety team ran tests. An OpenAI spokesman admits the launch was stressful for its safety team, but insists […]
Read MoreWhat you need to know Opera has requested the EU General Court to annul the European Commission’s decision not to designate Microsoft Edge as a gatekeeper under the Digital Markets Act. The company claims Microsoft has made it difficult for users to use third-party browsers as the system default on Windows devices. Despite the EU […]
Read MoreWhat you need to know Microsoft is testing a new feature in OneNote that uses AI to analyze your hand-written notes. OneNote Copilot can already analyze typed notes, but it will soon be able to do the same for written notes. The new feature is currently in testing among Insiders running the latest version of […]
Read MoreWhat you need to know Microsoft released Windows 11 Builds 22621.3951 and 22631.3951 to the Release Preview Channels this week. The builds include a few new features, including an option to duplicate a tab in File Explorer with a right-click shortcut. Following the update, it’s possible to drag apps from the Pinned section of the […]
Read MoreWhat you need to know OpenAI was previously placed under fire for prioritizing shiny products over safety. A former employee has corroborated similar sentiments while referring to the company as the Titanic of AI. The ex-employee says OpenAI’s safety measures and guardrails won’t be able to control and prevent AI from spiraling out of control […]
Read MoreOn Windows 11, in addition to signing in with your Microsoft or local account password, you can also configure one of the Windows Hello authentication methods for a more secure experience. Windows Hello is a feature that allows you to use biometric authentication (such as fingerprint or face recognition) or a PIN instead of a […]
Read MoreWhat you need to know Microsoft 365 Insiders can now upload and use custom emojis within Microsoft Teams. Each tenant can upload up to 5,000 custom emojis, adding a personalized layer of communication. Custom emojis are already available on competing platforms, such as Slack, so Teams is playing a bit of catch up with the […]
Read MoreWhat you need to know Microsoft will discontinue the receipt scan feature within the Start and Bing apps that allows users to earn cash back on any purchase. The receipt scan feature will stop working on July 25, 2024, after which users will no longer be able to scan receipts to earn cash back. The […]
Read MoreWhat you need to know Microsoft just shipped Windows 11 Build 26252 to Insiders in the Canary Channel. The update rolls out “Weather and more” on the lock screen, which shows widgets with information on the lock screen of your PC. A new option to pin apps to the taskbar by dragging an item from […]
Read MoreWhat you need to know Windows Notepad now supports autocorrect and spellcheck. The features entered testing among Windows Insiders in March 2024 and have since started rolling out to general users. Notepad remains largely unchanged compared to earlier versions and has been around since 1983, but Microsoft has added some new features recently. Notepad on […]
Read MoreWhat you need to know A recently leaked “Government Edition” of Windows 11 has been making the rounds. It reportedly includes zero telemetry tracking and no in-box apps, designed exclusively for government use. Unsurprisingly, the leaked edition is seemingly a fake, created by a third-party using custom tools. In the last couple of weeks, a […]
Read MoreWhat you need to know A Microsoft support document now lists steps on how to switch from a Microsoft account to a local account on Windows 11. The support page briefly did not include the guide or information on how to switch account types. Microsoft pushes Microsoft accounts on Windows 11 and recommends them over […]
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