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Microsoft has introduced a new feature flags page in the Windows 11 Insider Program. This update allows users to enable or disable announced experimental features directly through Windows Settings, removing the need for third-party tools like ViveTool. This feature only applies to officially announced features, while those that are hidden or not tested may still […]

Microsoft is testing Point-in-Time Restore, a new recovery feature for Windows 11 that provides a more comprehensive system snapshot than traditional system restore. The feature was first seen in the Windows 11 Insider Experimental preview released on April 24, 2026, and was originally announced for 2025. Microsoft states that the goal of point-in-time restore is

Microsoft has confirmed that it is included in a security update released in April 2026. psmounterex.sys driver in its vulnerable driver blocklist. This change causes some third-party backup programs to fail that rely on the driver to mount images and create VSS snapshots. The block was introduced to fix CVE-2023-43896, a high-severity buffer overflow vulnerability

NTLighta free Windows optimization tool, has released version 2026.04.10936, which now includes the option to remove AI features like Copilot and Windows Recall from Windows 11 25H2 installation images. The update also introduces faster, multi-threaded extraction, reducing the time required to process and rebuild Windows images. Removing AI components reduces the overall installation size. NTLite

build windows 11 26300.8289 In addition to the Windows Update improvements announced by Microsoft on the experimental channel, four unknown changes are included. These updates were identified by Windows Central and leaker @PhantomOfEarth. They include a long-requested taskbar restore feature and a modern Run dialog that has remained largely unchanged for nearly 30 years. Movable

Microsoft has released a new policy setting that enables IT administrators to remove the Microsoft Copilot app from managed enterprise devices. The “Remove Microsoft CoPilot app” policy is accessible as a CSP and Group Policy after the April 2026 Windows Security Update is deployed to managed endpoints through Microsoft Intune or System Center Configuration Manager.

Microsoft is releasing the update to Windows Insiders in the Dev and Experimental channels, with plans to make these changes more widely available later. The update aims to give users more control over when updates are installed and reduce the number of restarts required each month. This update comes after a review by Microsoft 7,600

Samsung has released an update to its Galaxy Connect app, which brings it to version 2.1.6.0. The update extends compatibility from Samsung’s own Galaxy Book laptops to any Windows 11 PC running Intel or AMD x64 processors. This enables Galaxy smartphone users with third-party laptops from brands like Lenovo, ASUS, and Dell to access the

Google has introduced a physical ChromeOS Flex USB Kit In partnership with refurbished tech retailer Back Market, it’s priced at $3. The kit is aimed at users who are still running Windows 10 on hardware that does not meet Windows 11’s system requirements. Windows 10 reached end of support in October 2025, with Extended Security

Microsoft has confirmed that the April 2026 security update for Windows 11, KB5083769Released on April 14, is causing some devices to boot directly into the BitLocker recovery screen instead of the desktop. Affected users must enter their BitLocker recovery key before the system can start normally. Microsoft says this is a one-time issue and future

Microsoft has fixed a known issue that caused Windows Server 2019 and 2022 systems to automatically upgrade to Windows Server 2025 without user approval. The fix was confirmed in a Windows Release Health Update on Tuesday, more than a year after the issue was first acknowledged in September 2024. “This issue has been resolved and

Microsoft has introduced a change to the Windows 11 out-of-box setup experience that lets users skip the update installation step during initial PC setup. The option is now generally available after months of testing with select groups, according to Aria, a Microsoft engineer working on Windows Update. Previously, Windows 11 setup forced users to wait

Microsoft has announced an update windows insider programStreamlining your channels into two main options and giving Insiders more direct control over the features they access. The company says these changes respond to feedback from Insider participants, including from their first in-person meeting, where users expressed confusion about how the current channels work. Two primary Windows

Microsoft has begun removing the CoPilot branding from Notepad in Windows 11, with a new preview build now available to all Windows Insiders. In the update, the Copilot icon has been replaced with a pen icon and the AI ​​menu has been renamed “Writing Tools”. The core functionality remains the same. Updated Notepad version included

Microsoft has released a server-side fix for a known issue that affected the Start menu search on some Windows 11 23H2 devices. problem started 6 April And it was linked to a Bing update aimed at improving search performance. Microsoft has withdrawn the update and reports that search failures are becoming less frequent as the