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Windows 11 Market Share Dips Below 50%: What the Numbers Really Mean for the Windows 10 End-of-Support Crunch
StatCounter's August 2025 figures show Windows 11 at 49.02%, a dip below 50% that's more about measurement noise than a reversal of migration trends. With Windows 10 support ending in October 2025, the numbers underscore a prolonged, hardware-constrained transition, compounded by Microsoft's Extended Security Updates. A layered, tested migration strategy remains critical for both consumers and enterprises.
KB5063878 Update Causing SSD Disappearances: How to Uninstall It Safely
Microsoft's August cumulative update KB5063878 for Windows 11 24H2 causes some SSDs to disappear during heavy writes, risking data loss. This article provides a detailed, safe guide to uninstall the update using Settings or DISM, repair the system, block reinstallation, and recover affected drives—while weighing the security risks of rollback.
Lenovo V15 Listing Claims 32GB RAM and Quad-Core CPU — But the Celeron N4500 Tells a Different Story
A suspicious Lenovo V15 listing from a third-party seller advertises 32GB of RAM and a quad-core processor, but the Celeron N4500 inside is actually a dual-core chip. Official specs show the V15 G2 typically supports up to 16GB of RAM, and any upgrades should be disclosed. Buyers must verify serial numbers, CPU details, and warranty status to avoid misleading claims.
Borderlands 4 Launches September 12, Demands 8-Core CPUs and Up to 32GB RAM on PC
Borderlands 4 arrives on September 12, 2025 with steep PC requirements: minimum 8-core CPU, 16GB RAM, and an RTX 2070, while recommended specs demand a 12th-gen i7, 32GB RAM, and an RTX 3080. The 100GB SSD install and lack of official performance targets leave many PC gamers facing potential upgrades. DLSS 4 with Multi Frame Generation offers a lifeline for NVIDIA users, but older systems will struggle.
Windows 11 Finally Gets Native Em Dash and En Dash Keyboard Shortcuts — But There’s a Caveat
Microsoft has added system-wide keyboard shortcuts for en and em dashes in Windows 11 Insider builds, finally giving users a numpad-free method to insert proper typographic dashes. The Win + - and Win + Shift + - combos work across all apps, but Magnifier takes priority for the en dash shortcut, creating an accessibility trade-off. The feature is currently rolling out gradually in Dev and Beta channels, and can be enabled early via ViVeTool at the user's own risk.
Liquid Glass Windows 12.2: Designer's Dream Meets Microsoft's Reality Check
AR 4789’s Windows 12.2 concept video showcases a polished liquid-glass-inspired UI that has captivated enthusiasts, but fundamental engineering hurdles—legacy compatibility, accessibility, enterprise management—mean it’s not a blueprint for the real OS. Microsoft’s incremental approach in Insider builds highlights the careful balance needed between visual ambition and practical constraints.
Uncovering Every Windows Server Logon: A Practical Guide to Tools, Automation, and Forensic Auditing
This guide breaks down every tool Windows Server offers to track logged‑in users—Task Manager, command‑line utilities, Sysinternals PsLoggedOn, Event Log auditing, and PowerShell automation. It provides step‑by‑step triage recipes, forensic techniques, and monitoring strategies so admins can quickly identify active sessions, troubleshoot resource issues, and maintain a secure, auditable environment.
Tiny11 Brings Windows 11 25H2 to Aging Hardware — But Security and E-Waste Tensions Simmer
Tiny11's newest release adds support for Windows 11 25H2, enabling stripped-down installations on unsupported hardware. The tool removes dozens of apps and services, but its experimental Core variant sacrifices security updates, raising e-waste and sustainability concerns as Windows 10's end-of-support deadline approaches in October 2025.
Microsoft’s Copyright Gambit Could End the Resale of Used Office and Windows Licenses
Microsoft is arguing before the UK Competition Appeal Tribunal that reselling used Office and Windows licenses is unlawful because copyright in non-program elements like UI graphics falls outside the Software Directive's exhaustion rules. This novel legal theory could retroactively destroy the European second-hand software market, threatening resellers and buyers who rely on discounted perpetual licenses. The preliminary issues trial will determine whether the long-established UsedSoft precedent continues to protect software resale or whether Tom Kabinet-style differentiation of digital content will now be applied to carve up the anatomy of software itself.
Azure Communication Services Adds Two-Way SMS in 100+ Countries Through Infobip Integration
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Unexpected UAC Prompts Flood Windows Users After MSI Hardening in August 2025 Patch
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Phison Debunks Windows 11 SSD-Killing Bug; Pre-Release Firmware Now Prime Suspect
After extensive testing, Phison found no evidence that Windows 11 update KB5063878 causes widespread SSD failures, pointing instead to a small subset of drives possibly running pre-release firmware. Independent researchers have not confirmed this theory, and Microsoft’s telemetry shows no systemic disk errors, but data corruption risks remain for certain users. The incident highlights the fragile interdependence between OS changes and storage firmware.
Phison Links KB5063878 SSD Failures to Pre-Release Firmware, Yet Retail Drives Remain a Mystery
Phison has confirmed that pre-release engineering firmware, not a Windows 11 bug, caused NVMe SSD failures linked to update KB5063878. The revelation shifts the focus to supply-chain leaks, but the lack of serial-range advisories and public forensic evidence leaves users uncertain. Practical guidance includes backing up data, avoiding large sequential writes, and verifying firmware until vendors clarify the scope.