Microsoft has released security updates, KB5037771 for Windows 11 and KB5037768 for Windows 10, to address VPN connection problems caused by the previous April updates. Affected versions include Windows 11 23H2, 22H2, and 21H2, and Windows 10 22H2 and 21H2. The updates also fix a Bitlocker error and an issue affecting the Copilot app in Microsoft Edge settings.
Learn how to personalize your Windows 11 Start Menu by adjusting its appearance, location, color, and more. This guide covers basic settings and toggles, as well as additional options available through third-party programs like Start11.
Windows 11’s AI integration, rumored to launch soon, named Recall, has raised privacy concerns due to its ability to record everything on a user’s screen. The privacy toggle feature allows users to turn off the recording, but it may be enabled by default. The specific name of the feature remains unclear, with rumors suggesting Recall AI or AI Explorer.
The latest Windows 11 Canary build 26212 introduces ‘Start Menu Companions,’ small apps resembling the former Live Tiles feature. These companions provide quick access to information like weather, stocks, and more, and can be customized through Windows Settings. While not officially announced by Microsoft, their discovery suggests upcoming enhancements to the Start Menu experience, reminiscent of the Windows 10 era.
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The latest Windows 11 update, KB5036980, introduces ‘recommendations’ for Microsoft Store apps that appear in the Start Menu. While this feature is being widely distributed to users, it is possible to disable these ads with a simple setting. This process is straightforward and can be completed during the initial setup of the OS or at any time afterward. The update is currently optional but is expected to roll out to all Windows 11 PCs over time. Fortunately, users do not need to resort to registry edits to remove these ads.
Microsoft is introducing ads to the Start menu in its latest Windows 11 update. These ads are displayed as part of the “Recommended” section and are intended to promote Microsoft Store apps. While some users may find these ads helpful for discovering new apps, others may find them intrusive. Fortunately, there is an easy way to disable them.
Microsoft’s upcoming Windows 11 24H2 update will require CPUs with SSE4.2 support, a component crucial for modern processors. This requirement extends previous mandates for Secure Boot and TPM support, making it harder for users with older hardware to run the latest version of Windows 11. The update is expected to focus on AI integration and gaming enhancements, including performance improvements and new features like Super Resolution.
Just two weeks after rolling out a preview build to Windows Insiders, Microsoft is pushing out an update to Windows 11 that adds advertisements to the Start menu. Build KB5036980, which is now slowly rolling out to the wider Windows 11 user base, includes recommendations in the Start menu, and they sneakily sit beside your real apps. These apps come exclusively from the Microsoft store, and they sit in the Recommended section of the Start menu. This section includes recently used, frequent, and new apps, but one (or more) slots will now be dedicated to an ad.
Despite negative user feedback, Microsoft is implementing Start menu advertisements in Windows 11. The ads appear in the Recommended section, promoting curated apps from the Microsoft Store. While the ads can be disabled, their inclusion highlights Microsoft’s desire for more Windows apps in its store. The update also includes various improvements, such as enhanced Start menu recommendations and better Widgets performance.
