#Windows 11

#Windows 11

Tools for Windows 11 and macOS record desktop actions in a searchable log, similar to Microsoft Recall but immediately available. [ more ]

Windows 11 to introduce modern Settings interface for mouse settings. [ more ]

Recall feature leverages AI for enhanced memory on Windows 11 PCs. [ more ]

Testers can access near-final version of Windows 11 24H2 update early through the Release Preview testing channel. [ more ]

Windows 11 24H2 released with new features and VBScript beginning deprecation journey as an on-by-default Feature On Demand. [ more ]

Microsoft launched Copilot Plus PCs with AI features integrated into Windows 11. [ more ]

Windows 10 security support will end on October 14, 2025

Extended Security Updates (ESU) will be available for a fee [ more ]

The end-of-support date for Windows 10 is October 14, 2025, but Microsoft is offering three additional years of security updates through the Extended Security Updates (ESU) program for those who need to stay on Windows 10.

Microsoft is encouraging users and businesses to upgrade to Windows 11 rather than staying on Windows 10, either by updating their current computers, upgrading to new PCs, or transitioning to a Windows 365 cloud-based PC. [ more ]

Microsoft is bringing its Copilot AI to Windows 10, starting with a release for Windows Insider users in a forthcoming update.

Windows 10 still accounts for the majority of Windows installations, with 69% of the market compared to Windows 11's 26%.

The move to bring Copilot AI to Windows 10 is likely due to its larger user base and the potential to reach more devices. [ more ]

Microsoft is launching its Cocreator image-generating AI feature in the Paint app for Windows 11.

The Cocreator feature uses OpenAI's DALL-E 3 model to generate images based on user descriptions.

Microsoft is integrating DALL-E 3 into its other services like Bing search chatbot and Copilot. [ more ]

Microsoft is complying with the EU's Digital Markets Act by offering Windows 11 versions that allow users in the EU to uninstall built-in apps like Bing and Edge.

Interoperability features are being added to Windows 11, allowing third-party vendors like Google to provide alternatives to Bing's web search.

Data synchronization options will be available for EU residents, giving them control over how their data syncs with Microsoft accounts. [ more ]

Microsoft is making changes to Windows 11 in order to comply with the European Commission's Digital Markets Act.

These changes include making apps easier to uninstall, default settings easier to change, and avoiding attempts to steer users towards Microsoft services. [ more ]