Microsoft has a history of backtracking on statements. With the upcoming scheduled end-of-support for Windows 10, the company recently posted a blog titled “Free Upgrade to Windows 11 (For a Limited Time Only)” while talking abou . . .
No, Microsoft 365 Office will not stop working on Windows 10
Credit: Windows on Unsplash | Free use under the Unsplash License Well, no. Despite what you might read on the internet today, Microsoft is not killing off Microsoft 365 Office apps on Windows 10. Windows 10 support will end on Oc . . .
Microsoft Edge is redesigning Vertical tabs on Windows 11, and it looks really nice
Vertical tabs have been a feature in Edge for quite some time. It lets you move the tab bar to the left side in a vertical orientation. I don’t use it most of the time, but it must have a niche following because Microsoft hasn’t . . .
Microsoft begins auto updating PCs to Windows 11 24H2 (forced download phase)
Windows 11 24H2 shipped on October 1, 2024, as an optional upgrade for all existing users whether you meet system requirements or not. Starting January 16, 2025, Microsoft has begun automatically downloading Windows 11 24H2 on fu . . .
Microsoft just renamed Office to Microsoft 365 Copilot on Windows 11 for everyone
Once again, Microsoft has proven its knack for rebranding and sometimes complicating its product lineup. They recently announced that they’ll be rebranding the Microsoft 365 app to Microsoft 365 Copilot. And today, we noticed tha . . .
Bing Image Creator rolls back DALL-E 3 PR16 after complaints of unrealistic images
Windows Latest recently reported that Copilot’s image creator and Bing Image Creator were performing really poorly after Microsoft “upgraded” the DALL-E 3 model to PR16 from PR13. Bing Image Creator with DALL-E 3 PR16 has been pr . . .
Microsoft confirms Windows 11 24H2 File Explorer issues, including content overlap in full screen
Have you ever switched to the full-screen mode in your File Explorer and noticed the address bar overlapping with content? Well, yes, we have tested it ourselves, and this bug is there. Just open the File Explorer, press F11 to s . . .
Microsoft fixes Windows 11’s two years-old security bug that turns off Phishing protection
Phishing Protection in Windows 11 used to turn off on reboot, especially when using a PIN, but this week’s security release fixes it.One of the most reported and frequently observed issues in Windows 11 is a bug where phishing pr . . .
Microsoft really wants you to use Alt+Space to open Copilot anytime on Windows 11
Windows 11’s “native” Copilot app is now deploying a new shortcut keyboard combination and it’s not what you think. Most of us would have assumed it using the Win + C, the Cortana shortcut, but in reality, it is the Alt + Space k . . .
Microsoft Edge’s ‘Phoenix’ UI/UX overhaul on Windows 11 tested bit by bit
Microsoft Edge has an internal project codenamed Phoenix, which is supposed to be part of the tech giant’s broader goals of reimagining Windows 11’s default browser. The idea of Project Phoenix is to make Edge feel more modern an . . .
Microsoft won’t really let you block new Outlook on Windows 10 (auto-install)
Microsoft will begin auto-installing new Outlook on Windows 10 with the January 2025 optional update. Then, it’ll be auto-installed with the February 2025 update, which is a mandatory patch. According to the support document we s . . .
Windows 11’s Microsoft 365 app is taking a new AI-first approach with Copilot
In a previous post, we covered Microsoft’s plans to rebrand the Microsoft 365 app to Microsoft 365 Copilot. It’s obvious that Copilot will take center stage in the upcoming version, and a recent Microsoft 365 roadmap seen by Wind . . .
Windows 11 KB5048667 install fails, performance, gaming issues. Windows 11 24H2 affected
Windows 11 KB5048667 is turning out to be a disaster for some people, and we can confirm that there’s an issue where the update could fail to install. It’s also making some PCs run slower than usual, and we think it’s related to . . .
Ineligible Windows 10 PCs shouldn’t upgrade to Windows 11, Microsoft warns
Microsoft has made up its mind about Windows 10’s retirement and won’t make it easy to transition to Windows 11 PCs as well. It’s not budging from the complex system requirements to upgrade to Windows 11 and recently updated a th . . .
Microsoft confirms Windows 11 24H2 now rolling out to more PCs despite major issues
Windows 11 24H2 is now rolling out to more PCs today. In an update to its support documentation, Microsoft quietly confirmed that the Windows 11 2024 Update entered the “next stage of rollout” on December 4. This means more eligi . . .
Celebrating 9 years of WindowsLatest.com
I’m thrilled to announce that Windows Latest turns 9 years old today (December 5). I never imagined that something I started in a small room at my house in a small town in India would grow big enough to be featured by major media . . .
Microsoft halts Skype Number service, users cannot buy credits anymore
Skype Number is a great way to purchase a number in any location, receive calls, and even forward it to another number. However, it’s unavailable now. Users are also unable to purchase new Skype Credits anymore, and the official . . .
Microsoft Edge is getting really faster on Windows 11. Menus, elements load instantly
Microsoft Edge is faster and more responsive than before with the introduction of WebUI 2.0. It’s a new framework implemented in the recent versions of the browser, which makes it astonishingly faster in loading UI elements.Micro . . .
Windows 11’s Store uses Winget to update Win32 apps with custom installer (Discord, OBS)
Microsoft Store is about to get more powerful with full-fledged support for Win32 apps updates. While Store has always supported updating Win32 apps on Windows 11, we’re talking about a new feature that integrates Winget (Windows . . .
Asus, Dell confirm new issues in Windows 11 24H2 update, including shutdown bug
Windows 11 24H2 has more issues, including compatibility problems with Dell and Asus PCs, which might also affect users with other hardware. According to Dell, Windows 11 24H2 causes a problem where shutdown does not work correct . . .