Microsoft continues the rollout of the new Copilot app in the Beta and Release Preview Channels. The Beta Channel updates the Start menu with a new mobile sidebar to access your phone features. This wave of updates also rolls out new fixes and improvements for the different Insider channels. UPDATED 6/24/2024: Microsoft has made available … Read more
UPDATED 6/25/2024: In computing, NPU stands for “Neural Processing Unit,” a piece of hardware that speeds up AI tasks better than a GPU and CPU. As the world rapidly advances AI, the need for an NPU on computers will become necessary. In this guide , I’ll explain what you need to know about NPUs, breaking … Read more
To disable OneDrive folder backup, open OneDrive Settings > Sync and backup , click on “Manage backup,” turn off the folders, and click on “Stop backup.” You can also remove the OneDrive app from Settings > Apps > Installed apps . On Windows 11 , during the initial setup, the system now automatically turns on … Read more
To create a backup of the Windows 10 Registry, open System Restore and click on Create . (The restore point will include a copy of the Registry.) To restore the Registry form backup, open the System Restore wizard and select the restore point. Changes to the Registry on Windows 10 can cause issues and prevent … Read more
To reset the “windows.db” indexing database, open Settings > Privacy & security > Searching Windows > Advanced indexing options , click on “Advanced,” click “Rebuild,” click “OK,” click “Modify,” clear “Microsoft Outlook,” click “OK,” and click “Close.” On Windows 11 , the “Windows.db” is the database containing the indexing information for Windows Search to provide … Read more
Microsoft pushes build 19045.4598 for Windows 10 22H2 in the Stable Channel. The update brings improvements for Windows Backup and Search. The preview update KB5039299 also ships various non-security fixes. This update was previously available in the Release Preview Channel as build 19045.4593. UPDATED 6/26/2024: Microsoft has made available the preview update KB5039299 (build 19045.4598) … Read more
Microsoft pushes two new previews, including Windows 11 build 26244 and build 22635.3858 in the Canary and Beta Channels. These previews roll out several changes for the Settings app, Windows Backup feature, File Explorer, and more. Microsoft is now rolling out Windows 11 build 26244 in the Canary Channel, as well as build 22635.3858 as … Read more
Windows 11 build 22635.3785 (KB5039319) pushes several interesting tweaks for the Start menu, Spotlight, and Share in the Beta Channel. In the Start menu, the update adds a jump list, drag-and-drop support, and the most used ground section for All Apps. Microsoft also releases Windows 11 build 26120.961 in the Dev Channel with changes with … Read more
Windows Copilot Runtime is a three-layer system on Windows 11 24H2 that combines more than 40 AI models, APIs, and other tools to power AI features, such as Windows Recall, Studio Effects, Auto Super Resolution, and more. On Windows 11, the Windows Copilot Runtime is a new system that is part of version 24H2 (2024 … Read more
To upgrade from Windows 10 Home to Pro, open Settings > Update & Security > Activation , click “Change product key,” and confirm the Windows 10 Pro key to switch editions. Alternatively, open Settings > Update & Security > Activation , click “Go to the Store,” purchase a Windows 10 Pro product key, and switch … Read more