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Microsoft fixes Windows Vista boot sound bug in latest Windows 11 Insider Build — adds Recall Homepage and customizable system indicators
By Kunal Khullar published
Build 26200.5661 also adds Recall Homepage, customizable system indicators, and key stability fixes

Windows updates might finally be getting better — Microsoft to remove legacy drivers from Windows Update to boost security
By Aaron Klotz published
The new cleanup strategy won't be a one-time deal; it'll be a regular occurrence with more driver types involved in future driver sweeps.

Microsoft has broken Windows Hello facial recognition — it no longer works in the dark
By Sunny Grimm published
The newest revision of Windows Hello Face requires a color camera to authenticate logins in addition to the use of IR sensors, somewhat limiting the function's usability in low-light scenarios.

Windows 11 Insiders surprised by return of Vista startup sound — it’s a bug not a feature, says MS exec
By Mark Tyson published
The latest Insider Build in the Windows 11 Beta and Dev channels plays the Windows Vista startup sound as it boots to the desktop.

Copilot Vision is live on Windows in the US — AI companion can see two apps at once
By Andrew E. Freedman published
Copilot Vision is live on Windows in the United States for Windows 10 and 11.

If you deleted that mysterious Windows file Microsoft told you not to, there's a new script to restore it
By Kunal Khullar published
The company warns against deleting the ‘inetpub’ folder used in security patch deployment

Ancient CD ripping tool updated for the first time in 16 years, now supports Windows 11
By Mark Tyson published
CD ripping tool CD2WAV32 has just been updated to version 4.00jp after 16 years in stasis, but Windows 11 was updated to rip CDs back in 2022.

Microsoft promises it is 'ending USB-C port confusion' with updated Windows 11 certified program
By Mark Tyson published
All USB-C ports need to support data, charging, and display functionality.
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