Mozilla Ships WebGPU in Firefox 141, Unlocking a New Generation of Web Graphics
Markus Kasanmascheff / winbuzzer - Mozilla has shipped WebGPU support in Firefox 141 for Windows, a major step in bringing high-performance graphics and computation to the open web.The post Mozilla Ships WebGPU in Firefox 141, Unlocking a New Generation of Web Graphics appeared first on Wi…
Back to Top / Wednesday, July 16, 2025, 9:21 am / permalink 10183 / 2 stories in 7 months
This battery-boosting Windows 11 feature is long overdue
Craig Donaldson / pocket-lint - This new Windows 11 feature aims to save battery life by adaptively using energy saver mode.
Back to Top / Tuesday, July 15, 2025, 10:21 am / permalink 10102 / 2 stories in 7 months
Microsoft to stop adding new features to Office apps for Windows 10 users
Sofia Elizabella Wyciślik-Wilson / betanews - As we are being reminded on a near daily basis, Microsoft is ending support for Windows 10 in mid-October. The company has made it clear that the end of support means the end of security updates, but this does not mean that all Windows 10 users will take …
Back to Top / Tuesday, July 15, 2025, 4:20 am / permalink 10074 / 1 stories in 7 months
Microsoft to Freeze Microsoft 365 Features on Windows 10 in 2026, Pushing Users to Windows 11 Upgrade
Markus Kasanmascheff / winbuzzer - Microsoft will stop delivering new features for Microsoft 365 Apps on Windows 10 in August 2026, a strategic move to accelerate user migration to Windows 11.The post Microsoft to Freeze Microsoft 365 Features on Windows 10 in 2026, Pushing Users to Window…
Back to Top / Monday, July 14, 2025, 9:21 am / permalink 9995 / 4 stories in 7 months
Windows 11 Build 27898 introduces taskbar icon scaling and system recovery improvements
Wayne Williams / betanews - Microsoft has released Windows 11 Insider Preview Build 27898 to the Canary Channel. This update introduces features aimed at improving usability and recovery, including taskbar icon scaling, quick machine recovery, and enhancements to accessibility tools…
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Apple updates iCloud Passwords extension for Windows with support for Firefox web browser
Anthony Bouchard / idownloadblog - Apple's iCloud Passwords extension for Windows now supports the Firefox web browser to auto-filling iCloud Keychain data.
Back to Top / Wednesday, July 9, 2025, 8:20 pm / permalink 9751 / 2 stories in 7 months
Windows 12 release is pushed back at least another year as Microsoft announces Windows 11 version 25H2
tomshardware - The next version of Windows is now confirmed to be Windows 11 25H2, and since it's built on the same codebase as its predecessors, it will install much faster on 24H2 systems.
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Microsoft Evicts Antivirus From Windows Kernel After 2024 Crowdstrike Outage
Markus Kasanmascheff / winbuzzer - In response to the 2024 CrowdStrike crisis, Microsoft is overhauling Windows security by forcing antivirus software out of the kernel to boost stability. This major architectural shift, part of the 'Windows Resiliency Initiative,' redefines platform secur…
Back to Top / Friday, June 27, 2025, 12:21 pm / permalink 8995 / 4 stories in 8 months
Windows Blue screen of death axed after 40 years, but BSOD still remains — will be replaced by new black Windows 11 'unexpected restart screen'
tomshardware - After 40 years, Microsoft is replacing its iconic blue screen of death with a simpler black screen that displays the stop code and faulty driver error message.
Back to Top / Friday, June 27, 2025, 8:21 am / permalink 8974 / 8 stories in 8 months
Windows is getting rid of the Blue Screen of Death after 40 years
Tom Warren / theverge - The Blue Screen of Death (BSOD) has held strong in Windows for nearly 40 years, but that’s about to change. Microsoft revealed earlier this year that it was overhauling its BSOD error message in Windows 11, and the company has now confirmed that it will s…
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Microsoft Pivots, Offers Free Windows 10 Updates after End-Of-Life Deadline with a Strategic Catch
Markus Kasanmascheff / winbuzzer - Microsoft is now offering free Extended Security Updates for Windows 10 users who sync their PC with the Windows Backup app, a strategic move to avert a security crisis and deepen integration with its cloud services ahead of the 2025 deadline.The post Mic…
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Microsoft has introduced an AI agent to the Windows Settings menu
Jonathan Kemper / the-decoder - Windows is getting a new AI assistant that can change system settings through natural language commands. The new language model, called "Mu," runs entirely offline on specialized AI chips, but for now, it's only available to a small group of users.The art…
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Microsoft extends free Windows 10 security updates into 2026, with strings attached
Andrew Cunningham / arstechnica - End-of-support date isn’t changing, but extra year will be functionally free.
Back to Top / Tuesday, June 24, 2025, 1:21 pm / permalink 8718 / 7 stories in 8 months
Microsoft’s June Patches Unleash a Cascade of Critical Failures
Markus Kasanmascheff / winbuzzer - Microsoft's June 2025 Patch Tuesday for Windows Server has introduced a critical bug, breaking the DHCP service and forcing administrators to choose between applying vital security fixes for zero-day exploits and maintaining network stability. The update …
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Microsoft’s Windows Recall Feature Gets Export Tool in the EU Amid Ongoing Privacy Concerns
Markus Kasanmascheff / winbuzzer - Microsoft is updating its controversial Windows Recall AI with a new export tool for European users, a full data reset option, and new storage limits, addressing ongoing privacy concerns and regulatory pressure.The post Microsoft’s Windows Recall Feature …
Back to Top / Monday, June 16, 2025, 10:21 am / permalink 8062 / 2 stories in 8 months
Microsoft's Copilot Vision AI helper is now available on Windows in the US
Igor Bonifacic / engadget - Microsoft has begun rolling out a major update for Copilot. Starting today, Windows 10 and 11 users in the US can try out the assistant's Vision feature. The tool allows you to share up to two apps with Copilot, so that you can then chat about what it see…
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Microsoft adds rich formatting to Notepad in Windows 11
In an unexpected twist for the classic text editor, Microsoft is injecting modern formatting options into Notepad, sparking grumbles from purists and a few reluctant smiles from users craving a little more flair in their simple notepad experience.
Back to Top / Friday, May 30, 2025, 4:21 pm / permalink 6297 / 3 stories in 9 months
Microsoft shifts focus from Xbox handheld to Windows 11 gaming enhancements
Microsoft has abruptly hit pause on its long-anticipated first-party Xbox handheld. The company is redirecting efforts to boost Windows 11’s portable gaming performance, leaving gamers scratching their heads and wondering if handheld nostalgia will ever make the comeback.
Back to Top / Friday, May 30, 2025, 5:20 am / permalink 6207 / 8 stories in 9 months
Microsoft Broadens Windows Update to Third-Party App Developers
In a bold move, Microsoft is opening Windows Update to third-party developers, enabling them to push app updates directly through the system. The initiative promises to streamline the update process and boost overall system performance, leaving developers both amused and cautiously optimistic about the new digital ecosystem.
Back to Top / Thursday, May 29, 2025, 5:20 pm / permalink 6173 / 2 stories in 9 months
Microsoft Broadens Windows Update to Third-Party Apps
Microsoft is expanding its Windows Update platform to encompass third-party applications, aiming to streamline and secure the update process across all software on PCs. While the promise of unified update management sounds convenient, one might ask if a single update service can truly solve every compatibility headache.
Back to Top / Wednesday, May 28, 2025, 8:20 am / permalink 5919 / 8 stories in 9 months