Latest about Windows 11
Microsoft's draconian Windows 11 restrictions will send an estimated 240 million PCs to the landfill when Windows 10 hits end of life in 2025
With too many outdated PCs afloat, Windows 10 EOL in late 2025 could generate massive amount of e-waste.
Security patch breaks Wi-Fi on Windows 11 PCs with Qualcomm 802.11r Wi-Fi module
Due to a security patch update deployed via Windows Update, notebooks with 802.11r are unable to use WiFi.
Microsoft to offer Windows 10 subscriptions for post-2025 support
Microsoft plans to offer Windows 10 updates for paid subscribers after its official end of support on October 14, 2025. The service will be made available to both businesses as well as individuals.
Windows update renames every installed printer to HP LaserJet
Microsoft has been quiet as HP says it's trying to get to the root of the problem. Users reported their installed printers were renamed to HP LaserJet and HP app installed after updating Windows.
Windows 11 Adds Support for 11 Additional Zip and Archive Formats
Windows 11 gets support for more archive formats at last. It has been decades since zip support was added.
Tiny11 Core Shrinks Windows 11 ISO to 2GB, Installation to 3.3GB
Windows 11 has never been more compact, with NTDEV's ‘tiny11 core’ shrinking the ISO to 2GB and the install footprint to 3.3GB.
Tested: Windows 11 Pro's On-By-Default Encryption Slows SSDs Up to 45%
BitLocker software encryption slows performance. Here's how to fix it.
Microsoft Says the Days of Free Windows 7 to 10 or 11 Updates Are Over
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.
