Windows 11
The latest Windows 11 coverage — news, analysis, and updates from the WindowsNews.AI desk.
How to Stop Copilot Training in Windows 11 and Protect Privacy
Microsoft's Copilot AI assistant in Windows 11 offers powerful productivity features, but its model training capabilities raise privacy concerns for some users. This guide explains how to opt out of...
Snipping Tool Now Reads Text: OCR & New Shortcuts Arrive
Microsoft has significantly upgraded the Windows 11 Snipping Tool with powerful new features and keyboard shortcuts that streamline screen capture workflows. The latest version (11.2308.33.0)...
Notepad Gets AI Upgrade: Smart Text, Summaries & More
Microsoft's Notepad, the quintessential text editor that has been a staple of Windows for decades, is undergoing a revolutionary transformation with the integration of AI features. This update marks...
Windows 11 Cursor Vanishes? Fix Driver Bugs, Settings & Glitches Now
Troubleshooting Missing Mouse Cursor in Windows 11: Simple Fixes and Insights Is your mouse cursor mysteriously vanishing on your Windows 11 device? This common yet frustrating problem can disrupt...
Microsoft Retires Windows 11 Mail and Calendar Apps, Shifts Users to Outlook
Microsoft has officially begun phasing out its legacy Mail and Calendar apps in Windows 11, marking a significant shift toward Outlook as the unified productivity hub. This strategic move aligns with...
The End of Windows Mail: Preparing for the Move to Outlook by 2024 Year-End
The End of an Era: Windows Mail Retires by December 31, 2024 Microsoft has announced that one of its longstanding applications, Windows Mail (officially known as the Mail and Calendar app), will be...
KB5046745 Beta Update Overhauls Windows 11 Context Menu Speed and Layout
Microsoft has rolled out Windows 11 Insider Preview Build KB5046745, bringing significant improvements to the context menu and File Explorer experience. This update demonstrates Microsoft's...
Microsoft lifts Windows 11 24H2 block for Voicemeeter after BSOD fix
Microsoft has resolved a critical compatibility issue between Voicemeeter and Windows 11 24H2, lifting the update block that affected thousands of audio professionals and streamers. This development...
Windows 11 Lock Screen Gets Interactive Widgets for Weather, Calendar & News
Microsoft is revolutionizing the Windows 11 experience with the introduction of customizable widgets for the lock screen, offering users unprecedented personalization options. This latest update...
64 Windows flaws fixed as Server 2025 adds TLS boost, Azure Arc integration.
Microsoft continues to push the boundaries of enterprise computing with the upcoming release of Windows Server 2025, while maintaining robust security through its monthly Patch Tuesday updates. This...
Windows 11's Default Apps Settings Overhaul: Enhancing User Control and Experience
Introduction Microsoft is set to introduce a significant redesign of the Default Apps settings in Windows 11, aiming to simplify the process of setting default applications and enhance user autonomy....
Windows 11 KB5053602 breaks OpenSSH service start on builds 22621.5039 and 22631.5039
Introduction As Windows 11 users progressed through 2024, the October Update brought with it a blend of performance improvements and frustrating issues — among the most notable being problems with...