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Windows 11's Latest Cumulative Update Breaks AMD Adrenalin Control Panel
By Aaron Klotz published
Windows 11's latest cumulative update is reportedly breaking AMD's Radeon Adrenalin control panel, causing it to not save user-customized settings after a reboot.
Windows 11's RGB Control Software Is Finally Here
By Aaron Klotz published
Microsoft's new Windows 11 RGB control software is finally out of testing and can be downloaded by anyone with Windows 11.
Microsoft Says the Days of Free Windows 7 to 10 or 11 Updates Are Over
By Mark Tyson published
Microsoft has issued a statement marking the end of free updates from Windows 7 and 8.X to Windows 10 and 11, but free upgrades from Windows 10 to 11 are still encouraged.
Windows Paint Gets Layers, Transparency, and Auto Background Removal
By Avram Piltch published
Windows 11 users in the Dev or Canary channels can get a new version of Windows Paint with some powerful added features.
Windows File Explorer Bug Ironically Boosts Browsing Performance
By Aaron Klotz published
A new bug has been found that conversely boosts File Explorer performance providing basically instantaneous refreshes when flipping between folders.
Winception: Running Microsoft’s Last Five OSes Simultaneously
By Mark Tyson published
Winception escapade by NTDEV shows Windows 11, 10, 8.1, 8, and 7 running together via nested virtualization.
I’m Sticking With Windows 10, but Microsoft Won’t Stop Nagging Me to Upgrade
By Avram Piltch published
I want to keep my desktop PC on Windows 10, but Microsoft’s attempts to convince me to upgrade to Windows 11 keep getting more aggressive.
Windows 11 to Enhance Refresh Rate Support for Multi-Monitor Configs
By Brandon Hill published
Microsoft makes some slight tweaks to refresh rates for multi-monitor setups.
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