• Neowin

    Windows 11 gets more ads in its latest update

    Microsoft is rolling out new updates for Windows 11. The good thing is that they fix bugs and improve security. The bad thing is that they introduce more ads, namely in the Start menu.

    • Neowin

    KB5037864: Microsoft fixes a Windows 11 Modern Standby bug and more with build 26120.470

    Microsoft has released the latest Windows 11 update for members flighting the Insider Program in the Dev Channel. This new build, 26120.470, (KB5037864) adds several new features and improvements.

  • Here's how to get Microsoft Office and Windows 11 Pro for under $50

    TL;DR: Prep your computer for work or school when you get Microsoft Office Pro 2019 for Windows and Windows 11 Pro. You'll get them for life for only $49.97 when you check out now! Upgrading your software is expensive, especially if you have to get a monthly subscription like Microsoft 365. — Read the rest

    • ZDNet

    If you've had VPN problems since the April Windows update, here's your fix

    Windows users who ran into VPN connection issues following a faulty update in April can now fix the problem courtesy of the May update. On Tuesday, Microsoft rolled out its Patch Tuesday update designed to eliminate the VPN hiccups. In one of its support notes, the company said: "This update addresses a known issue that might cause your VPN connection to fail. This occurs after you install the update dated April 9, 2024, or later."Also: The best VPN services of 2024: Expert tested and...

  • Microsoft rebuilt Windows 11 around AI and Arm chips

    Windows' Arm woes may finally be over. As part of the company's new Copilot+ AI PC initiative, which includes new Surfaces and partner systems running Qualcomm's Snapdragon X Elite chips, Microsoft says it has rebuilt core components of Windows 11 to better support Arm-based hardware and AI. That includes a new kernel, compiler, and most importantly, an emulator named "Prism" for running older x86 and x64 apps. You'd be forgiven for being skeptical, though. Since the launch of the Windows...

  • Microsoft nudges closer to releasing new AI features for Windows 11

    Microsoft seems to be preparing to release a slew of new AI features for Windows 11 users as a new test build adds a designated section in Settings. Continue reading at TweakTown >

  • What to expect from Microsoft Build 2024: The Surface event, Windows 11 and AI

    If you can't tell by now, just about every tech company is eager to pray at the altar of AI, for better or worse. Google's recent I/O developer conference was dominated by AI features, like its seemingly life-like Project Astra assistant. Just before that, OpenAI debuted GPT 4o, a free and conversational AI model that's disturbingly flirty. Next up is Microsoft Build 2024, the company's developer conference that's kicking off next week in Seattle. Normally, Build is a fairly straightforward...

    • Neowin

    Windows 11 is getting a dedicated update history page for AI components

    The latest Windows 11 Canary build, which was released earlier this week, brings a new Settings section where users will be able to see the history of AI updates alongside regular system updates.

  • Latest Microsoft Mesh update brings professional wardrobe styles for Avatars and more

    Last night, Microsoft released a new update for Microsoft Mesh with some new features. This Version 5.2405.0 update for Mesh brings professional wardrobe styles for Avatars, Action groups in the event or template customization flow and more. You can read more about the new features below. Avatars: Avatars are getting more professional wardrobe styles. Using the […]

    • Neowin

    Microsoft fixes broken VPN in Windows 10 and 11 in KB5037771 and KB5037768

    Last month, Microsoft confirmed that cumulative updates for Windows 10 and 11 had broken VPN connections. Now, affected customers can download the latest cumulative updates to resolve the problem.

  • Get Microsoft Office Plus Windows 11 Pro for $70 This Week Only

    Use Microsoft Office to streamline productivity and Windows 11 Pro for security, collaboration, and more.

  • Windows 11 new wallpaper leaked just before the Microsoft Surface and AI event

    Microsoft and Qualcomm are collaborating to launch the next iteration of Windows on ARM PCs, powered by Qualcomm’s latest Snapdragon X Series processors. This launch is happening today, on May 20th, 2024, alongside a potential update to the default wallpaper for Windows 11. Leaked information reveals a new default wallpaper design named “Bloom” may be […]