Windows App now available on all major platforms
https://techcommunity.microsoft.com/t5/windows-it-pro-blog/windows-app-now-available-on-all-major-platforms/ba-p/4246939
Windows App is now generally available on Windows, macOS, iOS, iPadOS, and web browsers, and in preview on Android.
Anyone else getting warnings for the latest ExplorerPatcher?
seems microsoft flagged it as malware https://github.com/valinet/ExplorerPatcher/issues/3670
Release Release v0.84.0 · microsoft/PowerToys
https://github.com/microsoft/PowerToys/releases/tag/v0.84.0
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...
Microsoft says its Recall uninstall option in Windows 11 is just a bug
https://www.theverge.com/2024/9/2/24233992/microsoft-recall-windows-11-uninstall-feature-bug
Recall won’t be available until October for Windows testers.
Windows 11 is now the most popular OS for PC gaming
Windows 11 is now the most popular OS for PC gaming
https://www.theverge.com/2024/9/2/24234091/microsoft-windows-11-popular-steam-pc-gaming-survey
Windows 11 usage is heading in the right direction, finally.
Microsoft backtracks on deprecating the 39-year-old Windows Control Panel
https://arstechnica.com/gadgets/2024/08/microsoft-formally-deprecates-the-39-year-old-windows-control-panel/
The Settings app has taken over, but Control Panels aren't going anywhere yet.
Microsoft to host CrowdStrike and others to discuss Windows security changes
https://www.theverge.com/2024/8/23/24226638/microsoft-windows-security-summit-crowdstrike-partners
Microsoft’s Windows security summit kicks off next month.
[META] This community's direction, moderators
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.
Microsoft finally officially confirms it's killing Windows Control Panel sometime soon
https://www.neowin.net/news/microsoft-finally-officially-confirms-its-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.
Windows Critical Vulnerability: CVE-2024-38063
Windows Critical Vulnerability: CVE-2024-38063
https://www.cybermaxx.com/resources/cve-2024-38063/
Threat Alert: A critical vulnerability has been identified in the Windows TCP/IP Stack that allows for unauthenticated RCE.
