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Windows 11's new ‘Never Combine’ icons feature is almost usable
2023-09-26 20:35

The combine taskbar items feature in Windows 10 allows you to show an icon for every open application in Windows, even if they are multiple instances of the same application. If you have ten instances of Notepad or a few browser windows open, the feature will allow you to see an icon on the taskbar for each open Windows rather than combining it into a single application icon.

Windows 11 23H2 now rolling out to Release Preview Insiders
2023-09-26 18:43

Microsoft has started rolling out the next major version of its operating system, Windows 11 23H2, to Insiders enrolled in the Release Preview Channel for enterprise testing before the general release later this year. "Today we are making Windows 11, version 23H2 Build 22631 available in the Release Preview Channel for Windows Insider Program for Business participants to validate on devices in their organizations," the Windows Insider Team said.

Windows 11 KB5030310 update adds recommended websites, fixes 24 issues
2023-09-26 18:01

Microsoft has released the September 2023 preview update for Windows 11, version 22H2, which adds frequently visited websites to the Start menu and addresses 24 issues. According to Microsoft, after this update is installed, links to your most "Important" websites will be added to the Recommended section of the Windows Start menu.

Windows 11 KB5030310 preview update released with 26 fixes
2023-09-26 18:01

Microsoft has released the September 2023 preview update for Windows 11, version 22H2, which adds frequently visited websites to the Start menu and addresses 24 issues. For those interested in installing KB5030310, there are two ways to go: you can go to Settings > Windows Update, where you have to click 'Download and install' after checking for updates, or you can download the update directly from the Microsoft Update Catalog and manually install it.

Microsoft is Rolling out Support for Passkeys in Windows 11
2023-09-26 17:04

Microsoft is officially rolling out support for passkeys in Windows 11 today as part of a major update to the desktop operating system.The feature allows users to login to websites and applications without having to provide a username and password, instead relying on their device PIN or biometric information to complete the step. Based on FIDO standards, Passkeys were first announced in May.

Windows 11 ‘Moment 4’ update released, here are the many new features
2023-09-26 17:00

Microsoft has released the Windows 11 22H2 'Moment 4' update, bringing 150 new features, including new AI-powered versions of Paint, ClipChamp, Snipping tool, and the new Microsoft Copilot. Once this setting is enabled, Windows 11 22H2 users can click on the 'Check for updates' button to receive a new Windows Configuration update or the KB5030310 preview update to enable the new features in the operating system.

Windows 11 22H2 adds a built-in passkey manager for Windows Hello
2023-09-26 17:00

Today's Windows 11 update includes several security improvements, including a new passkeys management dashboard designed to help users go passwordless more easily and tools to reduce the attack surface. The passkeys management dashboard was first introduced in June with the Windows 11 Preview Build 23486 release pushed to Insiders in the Dev Channel.

Microsoft Copilot rolls out with Windows 11 22H2 update next week
2023-09-21 17:23

Microsoft will start rolling out its Copilot digital assistant to all customers next week, on September 26th, together with a host of new AI-powered capabilities as part of a new Windows 11 22H2...

Windows Subsystem for Linux gets new 'mirrored' network mode
2023-09-18 21:52

Microsoft has released Windows Subsystem for Linux 2.0.0 with a set of new opt-in experimental features, including a new network mode and automated memory and disk size cleanup. This WSL update introduces "Mirrored mode networking," a new networking mode that not only brings new capabilities but also enhances network compatibility.

Kubernetes vulnerability allows RCE on Windows endpoints (CVE-2023-3676)
2023-09-18 11:31

Three high-severity Kubernetes vulnerabilities could allow attackers to execute code remotely and gain control over all Windows nodes in the Kubernetes cluster. "The Kubernetes framework uses YAML files for basically everything - from configuring the Container Network Interface to pod management and even secret handling," Peled explained.