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Microsoft Boosts Windows 11 File Explorer Performance
Microsoft is testing performance updates for Windows 11 File Explorer to improve startup speed and folder navigation for Windows Insiders.
Microsoft Announces Key Changes to Windows 11 Performance and Copilot
Microsoft updates Windows 11 to improve performance, reduce Copilot's presence, and offer more control over system updates. Discover what's changing.
Windows 11 Hits 1 Billion Users Faster Than Windows 10
Windows 11 reaches 1 billion users in 1,576 days, outpacing Windows 10 by four months. Discover why Microsoft’s latest OS is growing 45% year-over-year.
Microsoft Ends Windows Activation via Phone
Microsoft has discontinued Windows activation by phone. Users are now directed to the online Product Activation Portal, impacting offline system setup.
Windows 11 Update: BitLocker Now Uses Hardware Acceleration for Faster Performance
Microsoft introduces hardware-accelerated BitLocker for Windows 11, doubling storage performance and reducing CPU usage by 70% on compatible hardware.
Microsoft's Rust Revolution: C/C++ Out by 2030
Microsoft aims to replace all C/C++ code with Rust by 2030, using AI and code analysis to boost security and eliminate memory-related bugs.
Windows Update Boosts NVMe Performance by 80%
Boost your PC speed! Microsoft’s latest update adds native NVMe support to Windows 11, increasing file access by 80% and reducing CPU usage by 45%.
Windows Chief Admits System Issues Amidst AI Focus
Windows head admits system issues, as users demand fixes for reliability, performance, and usability amidst AI integration. Details from Neowin.
Microsoft Forced to Offer Free Windows 10 Extended Security Updates in Europe
Microsoft offers free Windows 10 extended security updates in Europe after consumer pressure, while other regions pay $30 or use rewards points.
Windows 10 End of Support: Costs and Challenges
Windows 10 support ends soon, but the Windows 11 transition struggles. Discover the high costs and challenges businesses face with outdated hardware and OS instability.
Microsoft Plans to Open-Source Windows 11's WinUI Framework
Microsoft plans to open-source Windows 11's WinUI framework gradually, addressing proprietary dependencies for broader developer community access.
Microsoft to Restrict Antivirus Access to Windows Kernel After Major Outage
Microsoft will move antivirus and security tools out of the Windows kernel to prevent future system crashes like the CrowdStrike outage in 2024. A safer, user-mode platform is on the way.