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Windows 11 December 2025 patch is now live!

#Windows #Microsoft #MicrosoftWindows #Computers #Laptops #TechNews #TechUpdates

https://officialaptivi.wordpress.com/2025/12/14/windows-11-december-2025-patch-is-out/

Windows 11 December 2025 patch is out!

Microsoft have recently released this month’s Patch Tuesday for Windows 11 computers and laptops, and they usually contain new features that the normal patches will include. These new features, along with many improvements and bug fixes, will enhance your user experience by making some of the features easier to use. The official changelogs for this month’s patch is:

[Copilot] Fixed: This update addresses an issue where Ask Copilot didn’t activate the Click to Do window as expected. The window now appears in the foreground when you share data with Copilot.
[File Explorer (known issue)] Fixed: This update addresses an issue where File Explorer briefly flashes white when you navigate between pages. This issue might occur after you install KB5070311 .
[Networking] Fixed: This update fixes an issue where external virtual switches lose their physical network adapter (NIC) bindings after a host restart. When this happens, the switches revert to internal mode, resulting in loss of network connectivity for virtual machines and blocking normal server operations.
[PowerShell 5.1] Invoke-WebRequest now includes a confirmation prompt with a security warning of script execution risk. You can choose to continue or cancel the request. For additional details, see CVE-2025-54100 and KB5074596: PowerShell 5.1: Preventing script execution from web content.
This update addresses security issues for your Windows operating system.

To install this update, you can just click on a big Check for updates button in the Windows Update settings. Usually, Windows 11 automatically updates your computer to this patch update. Installation of updates on an SSD should not take more than 10 minutes, but performing the same update on an HDD may take more than 30 minutes.

Enjoy the new features!

#2025 #microsoft #microsoftWindows #patch #preview #previewPatch #previewUpdates #updates #windows #windows11

This video by #ColdFusion shows why #Windows11 has become trash.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zKjo8Oc2qLk

Essentially, Windows no longer reflects its users, but shareholder priorities.

Unless Windows collapses, the #enshittification will continue until it's forgotten, replaced by alternatives.

#Software #Microsoft #YouTube #Windows #MicrosoftWindows #OS #SatyaNadella #Cloud #MicrosoftCopilot #Copilot #AI #Computer #Computers #PC #PCHardware #PCSoftware

RE: https://mastodon.social/@itsfoss/115689141691257709

I guess I'm at the point of being comfortable using #Linux that I could 'technically' be considered a 'Power User'. I can confidently say that I am comfortable doing all 5 bulletin points noted by @itsfoss. There is one thing I want to note. These 'general' tasks will be a big hurdle for anyone transitioning from the #MicrosoftWindows OS, without help from someone who has gone through the different phases of becoming a Linux user. It took me many years to get comfortable. Just a thought.

#Windows :windows: : Weitere Lösungen für unerwartete Benutzerkontensteuerungs-Prompts | Security https://www.heise.de/news/Windows-Weitere-Loesungen-fuer-unerwartete-Benutzerkontensteuerungs-Prompts-11096041.html #Microsoft #MicrosoftWindows

Windows 11 November 2025 preview patch is out!

Microsoft have recently released this month’s preview patch for Windows 11 computers and laptops, and they usually contain new features that the normal patches will include. These new features, along with many improvements and bug fixes, will enhance your user experience by making some of the features easier to use. The official changelogs for this preview patch is:

[Agent in Settings]
- New! The search results menu displays more available results, making it easier to quickly find and modify your settings. A scroll bar lets you view all search results.
- New! Recommended settings now makes changes faster by showing an inline agent option for recently modified settings.
- New! A dialog now appears when settings can’t be adjusted further. It explains why and provides an option to modify the settings as needed.
[Click to Do]
- New! The Click to Do context menu now has a streamlined design that makes it easier to access frequently used actions such as Copy, Save, Share, and Open. You can quickly find what you need.
- New! Whenever a large image or table appears on your screen, the context menu automatically opens so you can quickly access actions and view results.
[Camera] New! You can use Windows Studio Effects, which provides AI-powered camera enhancements, on an additional camera such as a USB webcam or your laptop’s built-in rear camera. To get started, go to Settings > Bluetooth & devices > Cameras, and select your preferred camera from the connected cameras list. Then, open Advanced camera options and turn on Use Windows Studio Effects. After you turn it on, you can adjust Studio Effects from the camera settings page or the quick settings menu in the taskbar.
[File Explorer]
- New! The File Explorer Search Box placeholder text has been updated to highlight the enhanced Windows Search experiences.
- New! File ExplorerHome on-hover actions for faster file management (previously released in KB5067036) is now available for enterprise customers.
[Windows Search] New! You can now find your AI-categorized photos from the Microsoft Photos app using Windows Search with semantic search.
[Advanced Settings] New! You can now turn on Virtual Workspaces in Advanced Settings. Virtual Workspaces allow you to enable or disable virtual environments such as Hyper-V and Windows Sandbox. To access Virtual Workspaces, go to Settings > Systems > Advanced.
[Desktop Spotlight] New! When Windows Spotlight is set as your desktop background (Settings > Personalization > Background), the context menu now includes two options: Learn more about this background and Next desktop background.
[File Explorer]
- New! File Explorer now offers a more consistent dark mode experience. Key actions such as copy, move, and delete dialogs have been updated in both default and expanded views. Progress bars and chart views now align with the dark theme to improve readability. Confirmation dialogs for actions like skip, override, and file selection, along with multiple error dialogs, have also been refreshed for a cohesive look.
- New! The simplified File Explorer context menu for easier navigation. Common actions like Share, Copy, and Move now appear in a single organized menu. This change removes clutter and makes commands easier to find, whether you use a mouse, keyboard, or assistive technology. This change will initially be available to a small group of devices as we evaluate the best approach.
- Fixed: File Explorer might unexpectedly not show thumbnails for video files containing certain EXIF metadata.
- Fixed: A toolbar might sometimes appear unexpectedly in File Explorer.
- Fixed: When you right-click a file, the app icon next to the Open option might appear generic instead of showing the default app for that file type.
[Gaming] New! The full screen experience (FSE) is now available on more Windows 11 handheld devices after its initial launch on ASUS ROG Ally and ROG Ally X. FSE gives you a console-style interface with theXbox app, making handheld gaming clean and distraction-free. It improves performance by minimizing background tasks, so gameplay stays smooth and responsive. To turn it on, go to Settings > Gaming > Full screen experience, and set Xbox as your home app. You can open FSE from Task View or Game Bar, or configure your handheld to enter full screen experience on startup.
[Input] New! Pens that support haptic feedback—small vibrations that simulate touch—now provide tactile responses when you interact with the Windows interface. For example, you might feel vibrations when hovering over the close button or when snapping and resizing windows.
[Keyboard] New! Keyboard backlight performance has improved on supported HID-compliant keyboards. Compatible keyboards display keys clearly in low-light environments, and the backlight adjusts to help conserve power.
[Mobile Device Settings] New! You can add and manage your mobile devices in Settings under Bluetooth & Devices › Mobile Devices. On this page you can manage features such as using your device as a connected camera or accessing your device’s files in File Explorer.
[OneDrive] New! The new OneDrive icon now appears in Settings > Accounts > Homepage.
[Recovery] New! Quick Machine Recovery (QMR) now runs a one-time scan on PCs with settings quick machine recovery and automatically check for solutions are both turned on. If a fix isn’t available immediately, QMR directs you to the best recovery options to get your PC running again
[Settings]
- New! Keyboard settings for “character repeat delay and rate”, and “cursor blink rate”, have moved from Control Panel to Settings. You can now find “character repeat delay and rate” under Settings > Accessibility > Keyboard, and “cursor blink rate” under Settings > Accessibility > Text cursor.
- New! About in Settings now has an updated layout that organizes device details and related options in one place. You can quickly access features such as Storage settings for faster navigation.
- Fixed: Settings might become unresponsive when attempting to navigate to the Network & Internet section.
- Fixed: The search bar in Settings might become overlapped with the minimum and maximum buttons in the title bar.
[Taskbar & System Tray]
- New! Animations for app groups on the taskbar have been updated. When you hover over app groups on the taskbar, you can see the preview transition as you slide between apps.
- New! You can now share an open app window with Copilot directly from the taskbar. When you hover over an open app, you’ll see the option to share its window with Copilot—similar to sharing in Microsoft Teams. Hover over the app icon, select Share with Copilot to start a conversation. Copilot Vision will analyze the content you shared and provide insights based on what’s displayed in that app.
- Fixed: The Automatically hide the taskbar setting might unexpectedly turn off, after seeing a message saying a toolbar is already hidden on this side of your screen.
- Fixed: Voice access doesn’t work correctly when attempting to interact with the taskbar (calling out a number might not invoke that item).
- Fixed: The taskbar icons might automatically scale to be smaller, although there is enough room left without scaling changes.
[Widgets]
- New! You can choose a default dashboard in Widget Board settings. When live weather is showing, the Widget Board opens the first dashboard in your navigation bar instead of the most recently used one, making the experience consistent. To set your default dashboard, open the full-page Widgets Settings by selecting Settings in the navigation bar, then move your preferred dashboard to the top.
- New! Dashboard icons in the Widget navigation bar now show numbers that correspond to the number of alerts from that dashboard. Navigation bar badges clear automatically when you leave a dashboard, making it easy to track what’s new.
[Windows Share]
- New! Drag tray now supports multi-file sharing, shows more relevant apps, and makes it easy to move files to a chosen folder.
- New! You can now turn drag tray on or off from Settings > System > Nearby sharing.
- New! You can share OneDrive files through other apps. The options appear under Share using when you select the Copy link. You must be signed into your Microsoft account.
[Display and Graphics]
- Improved: Performance has been improved when apps query monitors for their full list of supported modes. When this happens it could previously lead to a momentary stutter on very high-resolution monitors. This work should help prevent and reduce stuttering in these scenarios.
- Fixed: All-in-one PCs might experience issues with their brightness slider, where it unexpectedly reverts to the original brightness when interacting with it.
- Fixed: Recently certain games might display the message Unsupported graphics card detected, although a supported graphics card is used.
[Game Pass] References to Game Pass in Settings are now modified to reflect updated branding and benefits.
[Start menu] Improved: For users with the new Start menu, the Windows Search panel now matches the new Start menu in size. This update aims to create a smoother transition when searching.
[Lock and Sign-in Screens]
- Fixed: It might be very slow the first time when signing into a new account.
- Fixed: When your lock screen is set to slide show, there might be a memory leak. Memory leaks can lead to performance or reliability issues over time.
[Smart cards] Fixed: You might unexpectedly see STATUS_NOT_SUPPORTED (0xc00000bb) during sign on when using ECC Smart Card Logon Credential.
[Prism] Windows on Arm devices now have emulation support for applications that use AVX and AVX2, as well as related extensions such as BMI, FMA, and F16C.

To install this update, you can click on the Download and Install button that shows up below the cumulative update preview version just like this:

Or, you can enable the faster update rollout option that shows up in the Windows Update page so that you’ll automatically get the preview updates without having to manually check for updates:

Please note that preview updates may have stability issues that are usually fixed in the final update release. Also, we recommend downloading such updates over non-metered connections to avoid extra charges. Installation of updates on an SSD should not take more than 10 minutes, but performing the same update on an HDD may take more than 30 minutes.

Enjoy the new features!

#2025 #copilot #february #february2025 #intune #microsoft #microsoftWindows #patch #preview #previewPatch #previewUpdates #security #updates #windows #windows11

Windows 11 December 1st, 2025, preview update is available!

#Microsoft #MicrosoftWindows #Windows #Computers #Laptops #TechNews #TechUpdates

https://officialaptivi.wordpress.com/2025/12/02/windows-11-november-2025-preview-patch-is-out/

True portability often sits in the 13 to 14 inch laptop space, but the 16 inch Acer Swift 16 AI makes the case for big and portable. https://www.pickr.com.au/reviews/2025/acer-swift-16-ai #computers #microsoftwindows #reviews #16inch #acer #ai #aipc #intel #intelcore #milstd #oled #recommended #thunderbolt4 #typec #wifi7 #windows11

Fun fact:

It takes 8 processes to run Microsoft's Bing Wallpaper auto-changer, a tool that has 1 thing to do per day and 1 pop-up window from a notification area button, and that in fact hands over opening WWW pages to a separate browser when one clicks on the hyperlinks in its window.

#MicrosoftWindows #Bing #BingWallpaper #ElectronApplications #WebView2 #MicrosoftEdge

A screenshot of a process tree in Process Explorer showing: BingWallpaper.exe, UnlnstDaemon.exe, msedgewebview2.exe, msedgewebview2.exe, msedgewebview2.exe, msedgewebview2.exe, msedgewebview2.exe, and msedgewebview2.exe.

#Microsoft will #Windows :windows: -Treiber sicherer machen | Security https://www.heise.de/news/Microsoft-will-Windows-Treiber-sicherer-machen-11085721.html #MicrosoftWindows #Crowdstrike

“'The new agentic OS features that allow AI agents to operate also open the door to malware,' as Windows Central puts it."
#ai #microsoft #microsoftWindows #agentic

https://www.overmorrow.tech/broken-windows-theory/

#Windows1022H2: Update außer der Reihe – korrigiert ESU-Probleme | Security https://www.heise.de/news/Windows-10-22H2-Update-ausser-der-Reihe-korrigiert-ESU-Probleme-11074832.html #Windows :windows: #Windows10 #Microsoft #Patchday #MicrosoftWindows

Sometimes fountains need to reboot.

#Chicago #CrownFountain #MicrosoftWindows

One of the pillars of the Crown Fountain displaying a Microsoft Windows boot animation instead of the usual parade of giant faces.

Photo taken the evening of 2025/11/20.

@clacke "flagship operating system" can't even rename folders correctly

#Microsoft #Windows #fail #MicrosoftWindows

#Patchday #Microsoft: Attacken auf #WindowsKernel beobachtet | Security https://www.heise.de/news/Patchday-Microsoft-Attacken-auf-Windows-Kernel-beobachtet-11074858.html #Windows :windows: #Windows10 #Windows11 #WindowsServer2025 #MicrosoftWindows #MicrosoftOffice #DirectX #MicrosoftDirectX #VisualStudio #MicrosoftVisualStudio

On this day, Windows 1.0 was released 40 years ago

As they say, the rest is… money printing

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Windows_1.0?wprov=sfti1
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En ce jour, il y a 40 ans, Windows 1.0 a été publié.

Comme ils disent, le reste est… de l’impression d’argent

https://fr.wikipedia.org/wiki/Windows_1.0?wprov=sfti1

#Windows #Microsoft #MicrosoftWindows #Windows1

A workstation made small with power for graphics making? The HP ZBook Ultra G1a makes the case, provided you don't mind a few compromises. https://www.pickr.com.au/reviews/2025/hp-zbook-ultra-g1a-14-inch #computers #microsoftwindows #reviews #14inch #amd #hp #thunderbolt4 #wifi7 #windows11 #workstation

Bleeping Computer: Microsoft November 2025 Patch Tuesday fixes 1 zero-day, 63 flaws. “Today is Microsoft’s November 2025 Patch Tuesday, which includes security updates for 63 flaws, including one actively exploited zero-day vulnerability.”

https://rbfirehose.com/2025/11/12/bleeping-computer-microsoft-november-2025-patch-tuesday-fixes-1-zero-day-63-flaws/