Windows 11

Microsoft is getting ready to add a new Copilot key to the Windows keyboard. The company announced today that the new Copilot key will be available on new Windows 11 PCs later this month, including on upcoming Surface devices. Microsoft introduced its new Copilot AI assistant on Windows 11 back in September 2023. It lives…

Microsoft has disabled the MSIX ms-appinstaller protocol handler by default due to active exploitation by financially motivated threat groups. The Windows feature, intended for installing applications directly from web servers, now acts as a pathway for deploying malware on Windows systems. The ms-appinstaller protocol is a Windows feature that allows users to install applications directly…

Microsoft is planning to add a new single sign-on (SSO) option to Windows 10 and Windows 11 in January 2024. This update aims to make the operating system compliant with the European Union’s Digital Markets Act (DMA). Single sign-on (SSO) is an authentication service that allows Windows users to access multiple apps or services with…

Microsoft is planning to introduce a new Windows Protected Print Mode in Windows 11. The new feature eliminates the need for third-party printer drivers and brings several security enhancements for Windows PCs. The Microsoft Offensive Research & Security Engineering (MORSE) team has collaborated with the Windows Print team to make the built-in printing experience more…

Microsoft has acknowledged an issue with the most recent Windows 11 updates, which cause Wi-Fi connectivity issues on public, enterprise, and education networks. The problem happens after installing the Patch Tuesday updates released on December 12, and it affects Windows 11 versions 23H2 and 22H2. According to multiple reports on Reddit and Microsoft community forums,…

Microsoft recently acknowledged an issue where the HP Smart App was being installed, and printers were getting renamed on Windows 11 and Windows 10 PCs. Now, the company has released the Microsoft Printer Metadata Troubleshooter Tool, providing an easy solution for affected users to fix the printer bug on their Windows devices. Last month, many…

Microsoft released its monthly Patch Tuesday updates for Windows 11 and Windows 10 yesterday. The company rolled out 33 new patches to fix several vulnerabilities in Windows, Microsoft Office, Windows Defender, and other components. The December Patch Tuesday release is usually small, and this month follows suit with fewer security patches compared to recent months….

In this episode of First Ring Daily, Brad Sams and Paul Thurrott discuss what to expect from the next Windows release coming next year, how Microsoft could use AI across “Windows 12”, and more.

Microsoft has acknowledged a new issue plaguing Windows PCs, where the HP Smart App is being automatically installed without user consent. Simultaneously, a separate bug that renames all the installed printers as HP LaserJet M101-M106 has emerged. Microsoft detailed on the Windows release health dashboard that the problem is caused by a bug that incorrectly…

PowerShell is a command-line tool developed by Microsoft for automating common administrative tasks. A script is a collection of PowerShell commands, stored into a text file, with a *.ps1 file extension. When executing a PowerShell script, the interpreter reads the file and runs the commands sequentially. You can create a PowerShell script using any text…