Windows
seems microsoft flagged it as malware https://github.com/valinet/ExplorerPatcher/issues/3670
- github.com Release Release v0.84.0 · microsoft/PowerToys
In the v0.84 release cycle, we focused on adding a new utility (PowerToys Workspaces), Advanced paste custom actions feature, stability, and improvements. Installer Hashes Description Filename s...
> ## Highlights > > * New utility: PowerToys Workspaces - this utility can launch a set of applications to a custom layout and configuration on the desktop. App arrangements can be saved as a workspace and then relaunched with one click from the Workspaces Editor or from a desktop shortcut. In the editor, app configuration can be customized using CLI arguments and "launch as admin" modifiers, and app window sizes and positions can be updated as desired. This is our first public version of Workspaces and we are excited for you to try it out for yourself! Make sure to file issues you encounter on our GitHub so the team can continue to improve the utility. > > * Known issues - the team is actively working on fixing these: > > * Apps that launch as admin are unable to be repositioned to the desired layout. > * Border of "Remove" / "Add Back" app button in editor is not clearly visible on light themes. > > * Added Awake --use-parent-pid CLI argument to attach to parent process. Thanks @dend! > > * Added custom actions - user-specified pre-defined prompts for the AI model. Additionally, actions (both standard and custom) are now searchable from prompt box and Ctrl + number in-app shortcuts are now applicable for first 9 search results. > > * Ported all C++/CX code to C++/WinRT as part of a refactor and upgrade series aimed at enabling AOT (Ahead of Time) compilation for enhanced performance and reduced disk footprint.
- • 100%www.theverge.com Microsoft says its Recall uninstall option in Windows 11 is just a bug
Recall won’t be available until October for Windows testers.
- www.theverge.com Windows 11 is now the most popular OS for PC gaming
Windows 11 usage is heading in the right direction, finally.
> Microsoft’s Windows 11 operating system has passed Windows 10 usage for Steam users for the first time since its launch in 2021. Windows 10 has been holding strong in recent years, despite Microsoft’s plans to end support for Windows 10 in October 2025. There are now signs that Windows 11 adoption is finally heading in the right direction for Microsoft.
> Steam hardware survey data for August puts Windows 11 usage at 49 percent, an increase of more than 3 percent over the previous figure in July of nearly 46 percent. Windows 10 usage has dipped by around 3 percent to 47 percent, while macOS and Linux Steam usage has largely remained the same during August.
- • 100%arstechnica.com Microsoft backtracks on deprecating the 39-year-old Windows Control Panel
The Settings app has taken over, but Control Panels aren't going anywhere yet.
- • 85%www.theverge.com Microsoft to host CrowdStrike and others to discuss Windows security changes
Microsoft’s Windows security summit kicks off next month.
Hello! I created this community with the thought of posting all things Windows. After switching to Linux full-time on May 2022 my interest to post Windows-related things obviously waned. Interesting to see how this community has become more active in the recent months.
I am regardless interested about the direction of this community. Do you think this community requires some rules? If there are any users interested in becoming moderators, they can also apply here. I have been thinking of making a meta post about this community for some time.
- • 98%www.neowin.net Microsoft finally officially confirms it's killing Windows Control Panel sometime soon
After mulling over it for close to 14 years, it seems Microsoft is finally ready to kill off the Windows Control Panel soon. An official confirmation has been posted on its website.
- • 100%www.cybermaxx.com Windows Critical Vulnerability: CVE-2024-38063
Threat Alert: A critical vulnerability has been identified in the Windows TCP/IP Stack that allows for unauthenticated RCE.
> A critical vulnerability has been identified in the Windows TCP/IP Stack that allows for unauthenticated RCE. No user interaction is required, making this a zero-click vulnerability. This vulnerability affects all supported versions of Windows and Windows Servers.
> This remote code vulnerability enables an unauthenticated attacker to repeatedly send IPv6 packets, that include specially crafted packets, to a Windows machine which could enable remote code execution. Microsoft has released urgent security patches and recommends to install these asap.
> It has been assigned a CVSS score of 9.8. With a low complexity to exploit, can be performed unauthenticated and exploited remotely. Successful exploitation leads to SYSTEM level execution on the target endpoint.
From CVE 2024 38063
> The following mitigating factors might be helpful in your situation: Systems are not affected if IPv6 is disabled on the target machine.
- github.com GitHub - eythaann/Seelen-UI: The Fully Customizable Desktop Environment for Windows 10/11 with a windows tiling manager included.
The Fully Customizable Desktop Environment for Windows 10/11 with a windows tiling manager included. - eythaann/Seelen-UI
cross-posted from: https://lemm.ee/post/39812390
- www.theverge.com Microsoft is finally removing the FAT32 partition size limit in Windows 11
The arbitrary limit is finally being removed.
> Microsoft is planning to remove the 32GB size limit for FAT32 partitions in Windows 11. While FAT supports volumes up to 2TB, Windows has had a 32GB arbitrary limit in place for nearly 30 years.
> The limit is only being removed from the format command line right now, so the existing format dialog box will continue to have the FAT32 size limit unless Microsoft finally decides to update this Windows feature it has forgotten about for decades.
Announcement: Announcing Windows 11 Insider Preview Build 27686 (Canary Channel)
- www.ghacks.net Windows 11 Start Menu is getting a new layout to list your apps - gHacks Tech News
Windows 11 Start Menu will soon get be updated to automatically place your apps in folders on the All Apps page.
- • 100%www.xda-developers.com Microsoft to retire Paint 3D, plans to remove the app from Store across Windows devices
Microsoft bids farewell to Paint 3D.
- • 91%www.neowin.net Microsoft Store is finally getting proper app changelogs, separate downloads page, and more
Microsoft announced a big update for the Store app on Windows 11. It finally has proper changelogs for app updates, separate downloads and library pages, new badges, and other changes.
- • 100%www.neowin.net PowerToys 0.83 is out with big updates for Awake and improvements for other modules
PowerToys 0.83 has just landed. The latest update for Microsoft's set of advanced tools for Windows 10 and 11 users features a reworked Awake module and plenty of fixes for other utilities.
- defrag98.com Windows 98 Disk Defrag Simulator
A simulator of the classic Windows 98 Disk Defragmenter tool. Relive the nostalgia of defragmenting different disk drives!
Loving this simulator, feels really nostalgic. I could use this as a replacement for the Pomodoro technique.
- • 93%www.theverge.com Microsoft calls for Windows changes and resilience after CrowdStrike outage
Microsoft drops subtle hints about the future direction of Windows security.
- • 95%www.theverge.com Windows 11 will soon add your Android phone to File Explorer
Your Android phone will show up just like a USB storage device.
- • 100%techcommunity.microsoft.com New Recovery Tool to help with CrowdStrike issue impacting Windows endpoints
Steps for how to access and use the recovery tool Microsoft created to generate a USB recovery drive to expedite the repair process from the CrowdStrike issue..
- • 50%techcommunity.microsoft.com Introducing Windows 11 checkpoint cumulative updates
Preview enhancements to Windows 11, version 24H2 servicing technology.
- • 80%www.bleepingcomputer.com Microsoft shares temp fix for Windows 11 Photos not launching
Microsoft has provided a temporary workaround for a known issue preventing the Microsoft Photos app from launching on some Windows 11 systems.
- • 80%www.bleepingcomputer.com June Windows Server updates break Microsoft 365 Defender features
Microsoft has confirmed that Windows Server updates from last month's Patch Tuesday break some Microsoft 365 Defender features that use the network data reporting service.
- • 96%www.windowscentral.com Opera says the EU Commission's DMA regulation grip should extend to Microsoft Edge’s 'privileged' position on Windows devices to foster fair competition
Opera wants the EU to reconsider its decision and designate Microsoft Edge as a gatekeeper service under the DMA.
- www.theregister.com Windows 11 adoption starting to pick up pace
Market share increases for Microsoft's latest operating system
- • 66%www.bleepingcomputer.com Microsoft fixes Windows 11 bug causing reboot loops, taskbar freezes
Microsoft has fixed a known issue causing restart loops and taskbar problems on Windows 11 systems after installing the June KB5039302 preview update.
- • 99%www.windowscentral.com Leaked Windows 11 "Government Edition” that has no telemetry tracking or bloatware is actually FAKE
A leaked ISO that included a "Government Edition" of Windows 11 has been discovered to be fake. Shocker.
- • 89%www.tomshardware.com After 41 years Microsoft quietly adds spellchecking and autocorrect to Windows Notepad
Feature rolled out to insiders back in March, now available to the masses.
- • 100%www.pcworld.com Windows 11 starts forcing OneDrive backups without asking permission
Microsoft really, really wants you to back up files and folders to OneDrive.
- • 100%www.techradar.com Microsoft has gone too far: including a Game Pass ad in the Settings app ushers in a whole new age of ridiculous over-advertising
Ads in Windows 11 settings are coming next month