Microsoft is retiring a lesser-known API that allows Windows 11 to maintain your location history. The API was only used by Cortana, and third-party apps never had access to it. While Cortana is gone for good, it seems that some . . .
Windows 11 KB5051987 breaks File Explorer, install fails on Windows 11 24H2
Windows 11 KB5051987 February 2025 update is one of the biggest releases in the past few months, but it’s not installing for some users and causing other problems. In our tests, when we updated our Windows 11 24H2 installation to . . .
No, Microsoft is NOT dropping Windows 11 support for Intel 8th, 9th, and 10th...
A quick search on Bing and Google has news articles claiming that Microsoft has dropped Windows 11 24H2 support for Intel 8th, 9th, and 10th Gen chips. This is not true. In a statement to Windows Latest, Microsoft confirmed that . . .
Remove “Try the new Outlook” toggle in Outlook classic for Windows
When you open the Outlook Classic (Win32) app, you will notice a “Try the new Outlook” button in the app’s title bar. If you click the button, you’ll end up downloading and installing new Outlook. To remove the “Try the new Outlo . . .
Windows 11 File Explorer UI drops cluttered content in EU due to privacy reasons
On February 14th, Microsoft released Windows 11 24H2 Build 26120.3281 (KB5052086) to the Dev and Beta Channels. As usual, this week’s update has new features, changes, improvements, and bug fixes. In addition, it removes organiza . . .
Windows 11 KB5052084 tests “Ask Copilot” for Spotlight desktop personalization feature
Last year, Microsoft added a Spotlight feature for Windows 11. This allows you to personalize your desktop with Bing’s curated wallpapers. At the same time, Spotlight lets you learn more about the wallpaper, including its histori . . .
Microsoft’s secret Windows 11 tool lets you move data between two PCs
Windows users can use the Backup app to save their personal data on the C drive to OneDrive, device settings, and credentials, and restore them while setting up their new PC. But uploading and moving large files on limited cloud . . .
Microsoft 365 price hike email rolls out, but Microsoft won’t admit it’s because of...
Windows Latest spotted that Microsoft has begun sending emails to existing subscribers about the Microsoft 365 price hike due to Copilot, but in a surprising move, the company won’t admit it’s because of Copilot integration.The s . . .
Microsoft confirms Windows 11’s Notepad does not require a Microsoft account to work
Do not fall for social media influencers falsely claiming that the Notepad app on Windows 11 requires a Microsoft account to work. That’s not the case. In a statement to Windows Latest, a Microsoft support official clarified that . . .
Microsoft Paint’s AI features for Windows 11 out in more regions, including Image Creator
Microsoft is rolling out a new update for MS Paint on Windows 11 that allows more people to try Paint Creator mode, among other features. Previously, Paint’s AI features were not widely rolled out to everyone outside the United S . . .
Microsoft Edge tests “Get VPN for free” button to lure users on Windows 11
Microsoft Edge’s Secure Network hub is probably making a comeback. This feature is currently being tested on the Canary channel of Edge. The comeback of Edge’s Secure Network hub could help Microsoft advertise the feature easily . . .
Windows 11 24H2 RDP hangs on login, RDP session connecting issues reported
Windows 11 has a bug where the RDP session hangs on login. It’s unclear if the Windows 11 24H2 base release is at fault or two of the recent security updates (KB5050094, KB5051987), which were also released for version 24H2. Eith . . .
Microsoft removes “Save emails to OneNote” feature, offers workaround
Remember the “Save emails to OneNote” feature that allowed you to forward emails to your OneAccount? It even supported sending the email to a Notebook section. All you had to do was connect your account and then forward the mail . . .
Microsoft confirms Windows 11’s new iOS like Start menu layout for “All” apps view
Windows 11 24H2 and even 23H3 are getting a new Start menu layout for the “All” apps page that organizes apps or games based on their category. There are two new ways to organize your apps on the Start menu. The first option allo . . .
Windows 11’s Subsystem for Android gets updated ahead of removal
Windows Subsystem for Android is going away, but it’s still a part of the operating system, and you can use it without the Amazon AppStore. But in a surprising move ahead of the official retirement, Microsoft released an update f . . .
Microsoft Edge to get faster, declutter settings to take on Chrome on Windows 11
Microsoft Edge is a nice browser, and it’s my default preference on all my devices—Windows 11, iOS, and Android. But if you use Edge on Windows, you might have noticed that the Settings page is a mess. It’s cluttered and slow to . . .
Windows Server 2022 KB5051979 released, direct download .msu
The February 2025 security patch for Windows Server 2022 is here and packed with a lot of changes. Last month’s update introduced quite a few issues, including the problem with DAC and other USB devices, which stopped working and . . .
Windows 11 will finally let you unlink Android, iPhone without removing it from Microsoft...
Some changes are nice, and some are just bad that cannot be justified. As you know, Windows 11 allows you to use Android and iPhone to access some features of your phone directly from the desktop. While it’s good as long as it wo . . .
Windows 11 gains 2% share, thousands quit Windows 10 as end-of-support looms
Windows 11 has gained nearly 2.53% market share as more and more users are realizing that Windows 10 is now less than 7 months away from reaching the end-of-life period. On October 14, 2025, Windows 10 support will end, and you’l . . .
Microsoft explains what is going on with paid Windows 10 updates plans
Microsoft’s firm stance on Windows 10 retirement hasn’t changed and the company has updated a support document to divulge more details about the Extended Security Updatesprogram. For those unaware, this program offers up to three . . .