Compression
The latest Compression coverage — news, analysis, and updates from the WindowsNews.AI desk.
Linux Kernel Adds Per-Cgroup zswap Writeback for Fine-Grained Memory Control in Containers
The Linux kernel is receiving a significant enhancement to its memory management capabilities with the introduction of per-cgroup writeback for the zswap compressed swap subsystem. This subtle but...
Windows 11 Delivery Optimization Memory Leak: Microsoft's Fix & User Impact
Microsoft's Delivery Optimization service, designed to accelerate Windows updates and Microsoft Store downloads through peer-to-peer sharing, has been causing significant system performance issues...
Windows 11 File Compression Guide: Native Tools vs Third-Party Solutions
Windows 11 has significantly evolved its file compression capabilities, offering users multiple pathways to manage their storage and file transfer needs. While the operating system includes robust...
Nano11 Downsizes Windows 11 to a 2.29GB ISO — Here’s What You Lose
A new script called nano11 can compress a full Windows 11 installation into a 2.29GB ISO — a fraction of the original 7GB — by surgically removing everything from Xbox games and Solitaire to...
NTDEV's Nano11 Builder Produces 2.29GB Windows 11 ISOs – But Removes Windows Update
A new open-source tool called Nano11 Builder can compress a standard Windows 11 installation image down to a mere 2.29 GB, a 67% reduction from the original 7.04 GB ISO. The builder, created by...
Microsoft's .NET 10 RC Arrives: LTS, 65% Faster Compression, and No-Code Performance Gains
Microsoft’s .NET 10 has reached its first release candidate with a go‑live license, giving enterprises the green light to deploy the upcoming Long‑Term Support (LTS) release in production while...
At 2.2 GB, Nano11 Is the Tiniest Windows 11 Ever—But Security and Updates Are Stripped Away
A community developer has created the smallest Windows 11 desktop environment yet: a 2.2 GB ISO that installs to just 2.8 GB on disk. Dubbed Nano11, this script-based project builds on earlier Tiny11...
Screen Recording on Windows 10 for Free: The Complete Guide to Tools, Tips, and Security
Windows 10 users can capture anything from quick app clips to multi-camera productions without spending a penny—if they know which tool to use and how to avoid the pitfalls. The operating system...
NanaZIP 6 Preview Brings Windows 11 XAML Overhaul and a Risky Auto-Extract Feature
NanaZIP’s latest preview release, version 6.0, tears up the 7-Zip fork’s playbook by swapping its Zstandard decoder for a hardened alternative while simultaneously introducing a feature that...
KB5064080 Mends Broken Explorer Views and Brings Backup to the Enterprise
Microsoft shipped an optional preview cumulative update for Windows 11 23H2 in the Release Preview Channel that tackles a string of reliability bugs—from File Explorer showing only a single folder...
KB5064080: Microsoft Fixes ReFS Hang and Rolls Out Enterprise Backup in Windows 11 Preview
Microsoft has pushed a Release Preview update for Windows 11 that eliminates a severe storage bug and introduces a new enterprise backup service. KB5064080, published on August 26, 2025, advances OS...
Hitachi Vantara VSP One SDS Lands on Azure Marketplace, Promises Up to 40% Storage Savings
Hitachi Vantara has made its Virtual Storage Platform One Software-Defined Storage (VSP One SDS) available directly within the Microsoft Azure Marketplace, a move aimed at simplifying hybrid cloud...