Windows 11 may not start correctly because of third-party customization apps. This problem occurs with the update KB5022913 or higher releases. The company notes apps like ExplorerPatcher and StartAllBack are affected. The workaround is to remove the app before installing the KB5022913 update. Microsoft discloses that after installing the update KB5022913 or later versions, third-party … Read more
Intel s internal documents make reference to Windows 12. The documents say that Windows 12 will be supported on the Meteor Lake processors. Windows 12 is also likely to focus on AI features among other changes. It appears that Microsoft and Intel are already working together to develop Windows 12. Some information on the Meteor … Read more
To add a password to a PDF document, open Word > File > Export , select Create PDF/XPS Document, and click Create PDF/XPS, click Options, check Encrypt the document with a password, click OK, create a password for the PDF, and click Publish. You can use Microsoft Word to password-protect a PDF document without the … Read more
Windows 11 22H2 receives build 22621.1391 and 22624.1391 (KB5023011) in the Beta Channel. This update rolls out new Voice Access improvements. Also, it includes various fixes and improvements for the operating system. For devices in the Beta Channel, Microsoft is currently releasing Windows 11 build 22624.1391 (KB5023011) with new features enabled by default and the … Read more
This article will show you how to enable an early peek of the new volume mixer in the Quick Settings flyout on Windows 11 build 25309. An improved version of the volume mixer that lets you adjust the volume for each app separately and control audio output straight from the Taskbar using the Quick Settings … Read more
This article will show you how to enable an early version of the new Auto Color Management (ACM) feature on Windows 11 build 25309. The hardware-accelerated system-level color control (Auto Color control) feature is being extended by Microsoft to all SDR monitors (via @PhantomOcean3). (Previously, only certain qualifying and specially provided SDR displays could use … Read more
The Master Boot Record (MBR) or GUID Partition Table (GPT) are the two styles that a partition on Windows 11 might utilize. This post will teach you how to find out which style your installation is using. A partition stores the instructions to make the partition bootable (active) and specifies the area on the hard … Read more
On Windows 11, an upgrade means switching from an older to a newer version of the operating system and preserving your files, settings, and apps. A clean install means erasing the hard drive and installing a fresh copy of Windows 11 without preserving settings, apps, and files. Usually, a clean installation is better than an … Read more
Microsoft announces big changes coming to the Windows Insider Program. The program now includes a fourth channel known as Canary. The new channel will includes major new features and changes to the operating system. Presumably, the company will use the Canary Channel to test changes for Windows 12. Following reports that Microsoft and Intel were … Read more
In Windows 11, when a new input or output device is connected, the system gives it a generic name. When you have a single microphone or a pair of speakers, this is usually not an issue, but when you have several devices, it can occasionally become perplexing. Using the Settings app or Taskbar Quick Settings … Read more