Windows 11

Microsoft is investigating a newly discovered bug that’s prompting unexpected Windows 11 upgrade offers for some enterprise users due to an issue with Microsoft Intune. The company has acknowledged the issue on the Microsoft 365 admin center and is actively deploying a code fix to affected devices. Microsoft Intune is a cloud-based endpoint management solution…

Microsoft released the April 2025 Patch Tuesday updates for Windows 10 and Windows 11 yesterday. This month, Microsoft fixed more than 120 security vulnerabilities, with one of them already being exploited by attackers. On the quality and experience updates front, Microsoft released a new patch (KB5055523) for Windows 11 version 24H2. The latest update addresses…

Microsoft has announced that hotpatch updates are available for Windows 11 Enterprise version 24H2 PCs with Intel and AMD processors. This feature enables users to apply OS security patches in the background, eliminating the need for device reboots. How does the hotpatch feature work? According to Microsoft, hotpatch updates follow the same ring deployment schedule…

Microsoft is testing a new Quick Machine Recovery tool for Windows 11, designed to remotely restore devices that fail to boot. This feature allows IT administrators to recover Windows systems, reducing downtime and ensuring seamless operations. Microsoft first announced the Quick Machine Recover tool last year as part of its Windows Resiliency Initiative. This initiative…

In this episode of First Ring Daily, Brad Sams and Paul Thurrott discuss upcoming Windows 11 updates and the new Startup Boost task that will soon make Office apps launch faster on Windows PCs.

Imagine hitting print and instead of your document, your printer spits out a cryptic mix of random symbols and network commands—frustrating, right? Microsoft has now fixed this bizarre USB printing bug with a new patch (KB5053657) that affected PCs running Windows 11 version 22H2 and 23H2. Microsoft released the Windows 11 preview update (KB5050092) on…

This article delves into the Internet Printing Protocol (IPP) and its implementation in Microsoft Windows. We’ll explore what it is, the fundamental concepts, functionality, advancements in Windows 11, and essential troubleshooting techniques. It aims to offer you a comprehensive understanding of IPP. Introduction to Internet Printing Protocol (IPP) Microsoft announced support for the Internet Printing…

Microsoft has released the February 2025 Patch Tuesday updates for Windows 11 and Windows 10. This month, there are 57 new patches to address vulnerabilities in Windows, Office, Azure, Visual Studio, and Remote Desktop Services. On the quality and experience front, Microsoft has released a couple of new features and improvements for Windows 11 versions…

Microsoft has announced a major change that will give organizations greater control over how updates are installed on new Windows 11 devices. A new policy will soon allow administrators to decide whether quality updates are applied during the out-of-box experience (OOBE). Previously, users had to manually check for updates through Windows Update after setting up…

Microsoft has started testing a streamlined approach to enable the Administrator Protection feature in Windows 11. The latest Windows 11 Canary builds introduce a new setting that allows users to turn on this security feature without needing IT administrator approval. What is Administrator protection? Microsoft first introduced the Administrator protection feature in the Windows 11…

Microsoft has officially declared 2025 the “year of Windows 11 PC refresh.” The company is urging customers to prepare to upgrade as Windows 10 approaches its end-of-support deadline in October 2025. “We believe that Windows 11 is available at a time when the world needs it most – providing advanced AI capabilities and modern security…