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Microsoft has recently released the Windows 11 preview build 25947 for Insiders on the Canary Channel. This latest build focuses on fixing bugs and improving reliability, rather than introducing new features. One of the issues that has been addressed in this build is the File Explorer crashing problem when accessing the Gallery view. Additionally, a…

Users are expressing discontent with Microsoft’s announcement to remove WordPad in a future release of Windows, potentially Windows 12. Many users have reached out to Microsoft through its Feedback Hub, with one user highlighting that WordPad loads RTF files faster than MS Word on Windows 11 and other Windows versions. In an update to the…

In August 2023, an optional update for Windows 11 has been causing numerous issues for users. However, one specific problem reported with the update was not caused by Microsoft. MSI, a hardware manufacturer, has confirmed that some users encountered the Blue Screen of Death (BSOD) error after installing the update. Nevertheless, MSI has provided a…

The Windows 11 Insider Preview Beta channel showcases Windows 11 version 23H2, making each build noteworthy at this stage. Today, Microsoft released build 2631.2271, bringing us closer to the final release. This release includes updates to the Microsoft Store, featuring a new Game Pass page that allows users to explore and subscribe to PC Game…

Microsoft is planning to remove WordPad from future versions of Windows, potentially starting with Windows 12, which is expected to be released in the fall of 2024. WordPad, which has been a part of Windows for 28 years, hasn’t received any updates since Windows 7. The last major update occurred in October 2009 with the…

Microsoft has made a subtle announcement that WordPad, the basic word processor included with Windows since 1995, will no longer receive updates and will eventually be retired. This information was added to the Deprecated features for Windows client page on Microsoft Learn on September 1, 2023. According to the page, Microsoft recommends using Microsoft Word…

Microsoft has announced the availability of new versions of Notepad and Snipping Tool for Windows 11. These updates come with exciting new features and can be accessed through the Dev and Canary channels of the Windows Insider Program. One notable enhancement in Notepad is the introduction of auto-saving for text files. This much-awaited feature has…

Microsoft has recently released three new Windows 11 Insider builds. These builds are available for Insiders on the Canary, Dev, and Beta Channels, and although the changes are relatively minor, they are still noteworthy. Starting with the Canary Channel, the Windows 11 build 25841 introduces modifications to the Dynamic refresh rate feature. This feature allows…

Microsoft announced today that it has discontinued the display of intrusive Bing pop-ups to Chrome users on Windows 11, which suggested they switch their default search engine to Bing. These pop-ups were particularly bothersome as they appeared above full-screen apps and games, which is not an ideal user experience. The Verge’s Tom Warren discovered the…