As we edge closer to Windows 10’s end-of-support date (October 14, 2025), Microsoft is seemingly getting more creative with its ploy to get users to upgrade to Windows 11. Unlike past attempts that included full-screen multipage pop-up ads, the tech giant shared its plans for a more subtle and sophisticated way to convince users to … Read more
In today’s digital world, software powers almost everything we do—from sending emails and creating documents to managing projects and running businesses. For many of us, Microsoft Windows and Office are at the heart of that workflow. But while it might be tempting to skip the licensing step or go for a cracked version, having a … Read more
Microsoft has started a gradual rollout of Windows Recall and other related AI features, including Click to Do and Semantic Indexing for Windows Search for Copilot+ PCs running the latest version of Windows 11. These features are coming out almost a year after several delays and security concerns. Originally, Windows Recall was supposed to be … Read more
Microsoft is launching a paid subscription for Windows security updates, but the cost will hit those running Windows Server 2025, not Windows 11. Hotpatching for Windows Server 2025 has been free while in preview, but when the option leaves preview in July, it will cost $1.50 per CPU core per month. I suspect many who … Read more
Having been first teased earlier this year, Arch Linux is now officially available to download and install on Microsoft’s WSL on Windows 11 (via It’s FOSS). It comes a couple of weeks on from another big name officially joining the WSL roster, when Fedora 42 officially became available, also. The project started after discussions with … Read more
One of the best tools for customizing Windows 11 is now optimized for Snapdragon PCs running on ARM64 processors. Windhawk just received an update to version 1.6, allowing the app to be installed on the best Windows on Arm laptops. Windhawk is a popular customization marketplace for Windows and other programs. It offers several Windows … Read more
Ads seem to be synonymous with Microsoft at this point, be it the OS, apps, or services. This time it’s PC Manager, which is showing ads. Windows Latest spotted ads related to Microsoft 365, the company’s cloud-based suite of apps for documentation and other organizational tasks. PC Manager is an app developed by Microsoft China, … Read more
It’s now easier than ever to switch between audio devices on Windows 11, though you’ll have to pay a bit for the privilege. A new app called SoundShift lets you control audio devices using shortcuts. “SoundShift is a modern app that lets you quickly switch audio input and output to your preferred connected devices using … Read more
Windows has a bug where users won’t be able to upgrade to Windows 11 24H2 when they’re using WSUS (Windows Server Update Services) to deploy updates. If you try to upgrade, Windows Update service host (svchost.exe_wuauserv) will crash with an access-violation fault and error code 0x80240069. This issue also affects System Center Configuration Manager (SCCM), … Read more
Readers help support Windows Report. We may get a commission if you buy through our links. Read our disclosure page to find out how can you help Windows Report sustain the editorial team. Read more Microsoft just confirmed that Windows 11 24H2 feature updates are being blocked if you’re using Windows Server Update Services (WSUS). … Read more