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Microsoft Teams users are outraged at a new 'Unlock Premium' banner, raising questions about Microsoft's UX designs: "This seems really unprofessional"

Teams users worldwide are unhappy with a new “Unlock Premium” banner, accusing Microsoft of using misplaced upselling tactics and other poor design choices.

Windows Central

A critical Windows 11 bug has locked some users out of the C: drive, Microsoft admits — here's what you can do if you're affected

We've got another significant Windows 11 bug to report, which seems to be mostly impacting Samsung laptops.

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Microsoft Copilot is getting its own "Snipping Tool" for sharing screenshots directly to the AI in Windows — and it's more privacy-friendly than Windows Recall

Microsoft is developing a screenshot tool for Copilot to help users "communicate visual context more easily and receive more accurate, actionable assistance."

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Rufus developers have been blocked from downloading Windows ISOs, and believe there to be 'active intentional involvement from Microsoft'

Microsoft has yet to comment on the issue.

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Rufus devs blame Microsoft for blocking latest Windows 11 ISOs, resulting in IP bans — Windows Insiders can't download latest Insider ISOs and are met with IP bans

Multiple Windows Insider users and one of Rufus' developers reveal that they can't download any of Microsoft's latest Insider Preview ISOs. Users who try to are met with an IP block.

Tom’s Hardware

Microsoft admits Windows 11 update is nuking system drives, albeit there's a 'limited number of reports' of these disasters

Windows 11 runs into another disastrous bug with its latest update — Microsoft admits an 'issue in which devices are failing to boot', worryingly.

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Working on the go? You can no longer activate Windows with your phone

By all accounts, Microsoft isn't letting you activate Windows from your phone anymore, so make sure you have an internet connection.

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Windows 11 SSD failures could be caused by glitchy drive firmware – here's what you need to know

Mystery around SSD failures takes another twist, but we shouldn't be leaping to any conclusions here.

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Report suggests Windows 10's Game Bar is crashing with some high-end AMD Ryzen CPUs - and I hope Microsoft will investigate soon

The Game Bar has a crucial feature for some Ryzen X3D CPUs - and it's now broken, which is seriously bad news.

TechRadar

Some Windows 10 PCs are reportedly being offered a Windows 11 upgrade even though they don't support the OS – here's what to do if this happens to you

There are scattered reports of a Windows 11 upgrade popping up on Windows 10 PCs that aren't eligible for the OS, and it looks like a bug.

TechRadar

Windows 11 24H2 updates are still failing on Western Digital's SN770, despite the fact that a fix came out 8 months ago — here's what to do if you're stuck

Microsoft is blocking Windows 11 version 24H2 on systems with WD Black SN770 SSDs due to a firmware issue, yet offers no clear guidance to users despite a firmware fix having been available since October 2024.

Tom’s Hardware

Windows 11’s new webcam settings will make adjusting resolution a breeze — no extra software needed

Windows 11 will soon let users adjust webcam resolution directly from Settings, offering easier customization without needing extra software.

TechRadar

Oops! Windows 11 update is reportedly telling users their PC is outdated – even if it's not

A recent Windows 11 update is causing confusion by incorrectly warning some users that their OS version has reached its end of service.

TechRadar

Voicemeeter app sets off Blue Screen of Death woes — here’s what you need to know

Microsoft’s Windows 11 24H2 update causes Blue Screen of Death crashes for users running Voicemeeter, prompting a block on updates.

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Fed up with Windows 11’s look? New mod lets you revamp the desktop, including the floating taskbar once seen in a Windows 12 leak

Want to have Windows 11 your way? A freshly released mod promises a ‘fully customizable desktop’ and it looks pretty nifty.

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Bored of Windows 11? This app could modify the OS and take you back to Windows 10 with a single click (kind of)

A clever new app lets you run Windows 11, but with the interface of Windows 10, so you can have the best of both worlds.

TechRadar

Next Windows 11 update might include a new PC optimization app - and a sneaky way for Microsoft to introduce ads

Windows 11 24H2 is introducing Microsoft’s PC Manager app, at least in China, but there are concerns further afield here.

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Windows 11 is getting a new look according to a leak - but it might be exclusive to AI-powered PCs

As Microsoft Build 2024 quickly approaches, leaks reveal a new colorful Windows 11 wallpaper and hints at exciting new AI-powered hardware announcements.

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Windows 11 24H2 blanket-bans some desktop customization apps in test builds – and a lot of folks aren’t happy

This is a controversial move with the 24H2 update, and Microsoft is catching some flak here.

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Whatsapp hits fast forward (and rewind) with a new video feature, rolling out to iOS and Android users very soon

WhatsApp introduces a feature to fast forward and rewind more easily, enhancing the user experience, as part of a larger set of new features.

Windows Central

Microsoft Edge is getting better and worse all at the same time — Here's why

Microsoft is working on incorporating a new search bar in Edge, which will complement the address bar, ultimately improving the browsing experience. However, users are infuriated with the addition of a new sidebar button in Edge, which can only be removed by turning on the Copilot button.

TechRadar

There’s now an app to ditch Copilot AI from Windows 11 – but we wouldn’t recommend doing that

Copilot isn’t popular with some – so much so that there’s already an app to strip out AI features from Windows.

TechRadar

Microsoft Edge might have just been caught red-handed helping itself to Google Chrome user data

Microsoft faces backlash for possibly taking user data from Google Chrome without permission, testing user patience and privacy boundaries.

Windows Central

Microsoft Graveyard: Microsoft’s missed opportunities with products that showed great promise but lacked proper execution

Microsoft Graveyard was recently launched to help users keep track of all deprecated Microsoft products and those set to hit their end-of-support date soon.

Windows Central

Microsoft now shakes you down if you try to quit OneDrive on Windows 11

Windows 11 will now ask you why you want to quit OneDrive before letting you close the app.

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