Tag: Windows 11 Updates

Windows Recall Feature Delay Extended to October

All News, Software / By Giz / Privacy Concerns, Microsoft Recall, Windows 11 Updates

Microsoft's contentious Recall feature, designed to monitor user activity on Windows 11 Copilot+ devices, is facing another delay. Initially slated for a June launch with these laptops, Recall encountered significant privacy-related objections due to its comprehensive tracking functions. Changes and Delays In reaction to the criticism, Microsoft opted to shift Recall from being a default feature […]

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Access Android Phone Storage through Windows File Explorer

All News, Software / By Giz / Windows 11 Updates, Android Integration, Windows Insider Program

Microsoft is pushing forward with its integration of Windows and Android devices through a new feature currently being tested for Windows Insiders. This feature enables users to access their Android phone’s storage directly via the familiar File Explorer interface on Windows 11, offering a more seamless file management experience. In the past, integrating Android devices with

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How to Avoid Ads in Windows 11: Skip the Latest Update

All News, Software / By Giz / WhatsApp update, Windows 11 Updates, Advertisements

Microsoft continues to enhance Windows 11, refining the latest iteration of its widely-used operating system. Although these updates typically benefit users, this isn't always the case. For instance, the most recent Windows 11 update introduces new advertisements to your PC. Here are the details… Microsoft Inserts Ads in Latest Windows 11 Update – How to Turn

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Microsoft testing ads camouflaged as Recommendations in Windows 11

All News, Software / By Giz / Microsoft, Windows 11 Updates, Start Menu Recommendations, ads

Microsoft recently unveiled an update (KB5037000) for Windows 11 Insiders participating in its Beta Channel, providing new interactive components in Spotlight as well as increased app suggestions in Start menu. These recommendations, which resemble advertisements, appear in the "Recommended" section of your Start menu and display apps from Microsoft Store that may relate to recent app

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Microsoft ends support for Android apps on Windows 11

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In a surprising turn of events, Microsoft has revealed that it will cease its support for Android applications on Windows 11 starting March 5th, 2025. This decision specifically impacts the Windows Subsystem for Android (WSA), a crucial component for running Android apps on the Windows 11 platform. Introduction of WSA Feature Initially launched in 2021, the

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Windows Insiders: Use High-Quality Smartphone Cameras as Webcams on Windows 11

All News, Phones / By Giz / Android, Windows 11 Updates, Webcam Integration

Windows Insiders have even more reason to rejoice now! Microsoft is rolling out a feature that lets users transform their Android phone or tablet into a webcam for any video application on a Windows 11 PC. We previously talked about the speculation that this feature might be on its way. This means users can now ditch

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Potential Incompatibility: Older CPUs or PCs Could Miss Future Windows 11 Updates

All News, Computers / By Giz / Microsoft, CPU compatibility, Windows 11 Updates

Microsoft is considering preventing very old computers from running the next major Windows 11 update, known as 24H2, due to a newly discovered requirement for the POPCNT instruction. This instruction, used to count set bits in a value, has been present in CPUs for decades but is not supported by many older CPUs. Impact on Compatibility

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