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Microsoft refuses to permit removal of Windows Backup application
Microsoft has announced that it will not allow users to remove the Windows Backup app, stating that it is a ‘system component’. However, the company will hide the app on unsupported Windows 11 and 10 PCs, particularly on enterprise systems or LTSC machines. Despite being hidden, the app will remain in the operating system as…
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Installation guide for Windows 11 Moment 4 update incorporating exciting new features
To download and install the Windows 11 Moment 4 (22H2) feature update, you must first obtain the September optional update or a newer version. Then, toggle on the “Get the latest updates as soon as they’re available” option. It’s important to note that the Windows 11 Moment 4 (22H2) update is separate from the Windows…
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Microsoft employee confidently denies existence of Windows 12 before removing their tweets
Microsoft is currently working on the development of the next-generation of Windows, code-named “Windows 24H2,” which is expected to be called “Windows 12.” The company has returned to a three-year development cycle for this new version. However, a Microsoft employee publicly denied the existence of “Windows 12” on X (formerly Twitter) and quickly deleted their…
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Windows 11: A Comprehensive Guide to Obtain Free Updates for 23H2
I will be updating my Windows 11 Field Guide to fully document all the new features in Windows 11 version 23H2. This will include new content and screenshots to cover the top-level user interface changes, such as Copilot and Windows Backup. The timing of this update is a challenge due to the numerous features to…
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Getting Hands-On with Windows 11 Paint’s DALL-E Image Creator
Windows Paint, now equipped with AI-powered image creation capabilities, is now available for a select group of users within the Windows Insider Program. Microsoft announced the integration of DALL-E, an AI model, into the Paint app during its Surface event. The rollout of this feature is happening gradually, starting with those who signed up for…
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Microsoft Developing Windows 12, Designed to Outshine Chrome OS
Microsoft is reportedly working on a web-focused version of its upcoming Windows release, potentially named Windows 12, that bears similarities to Chrome OS. This cloud-powered edition of Windows is being positioned as Microsoft’s response to Chrome OS, with a particular emphasis on catering to specific markets, including the educational sector. However, it should be noted…
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Windows 11 Dev Channel Receives Insider Build 23555
The Windows 11 Insider build 23555 is now available for testers on the Dev Channel. Although this build does not introduce any new features, it includes important bug fixes for Copilot and Task Manager that are worth noting. The Windows Insider team has addressed an issue that was causing File Explorer to crash when attempting…
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Introducing AI Chat prompt in Windows Terminal: A Sneak Peek
Microsoft’s Windows Terminal on Windows 11 is getting an AI upgrade that will integrate AI into Command Prompt, PowerShell, and other command line features. This marks the second major AI upgrade following Windows Copilot. While it is unclear when this update will be released, Microsoft has been internally testing the integration of an “AI chatbot”…
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Launch of the Paint Cocreator Begins for Insiders
Windows Insiders on the Canary and Dev Channels can now begin testing a new AI-powered feature called Cocreator in Paint. Cocreator utilizes OpenAI’s DALL-E technology, allowing Paint users to create artwork from a simple text prompt. Insiders can describe their desired creation in Paint, and Cocreator offers the option to choose different art styles. It…
