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March 11, 2025

Microsoft will soon phase out this popular Windows app, and here is what it means for you

Microsoft is phasing out its Remote Desktop app for Windows, which will no longer be available for download from the Microsoft Store after May 27, 2025. Users can still install the app until that date, but key features, such as connections to Windows 365, Azure Virtual Desktop, and Microsoft Dev Box, will be disabled afterward. Microsoft encourages users to switch to the Windows app, which provides unified access to multiple Windows services and can be downloaded from the Microsoft Store. However, the Windows app currently lacks the ability to connect to remote desktops and Remote Desktop Services, features expected to be added in future updates. Users can still use Remote Desktop Connection and RemoteApp and Desktop Connection during this transition.

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March 2, 2025

How to Manually Disable Windows Update Service on Your PC

Windows automatic updates can sometimes cause system crashes or performance issues, particularly if the computer's RAM or capabilities are insufficient. To prevent updates from occurring at inconvenient times, users can disable the Windows Update Service by following these steps: 1. Press the Windows key + R to open the Run box. 2. Type services.msc and press Enter or OK to access the Services window. 3. Find Windows Update in the list and double-click to open its properties. 4. In the Startup type dropdown menu, select Disabled, then click Apply and OK. Disabling updates means users will not receive automatic security patches, so it is advisable to check for updates manually. To re-enable updates, follow the same steps and select Manual or Automatic under the Startup type.

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October 16, 2024

5 ways to stop Windows Update from rebooting your PC

The latest enhancements to Windows Update include the Active Hours setting, which allows users to specify times when reboots will not occur, helping to avoid disruptions. Notifications from Windows Update inform users about pending updates, enabling them to choose convenient times for restarts. Users can also enable a metered connection to stop automatic updates, giving them control over when updates are applied. Additionally, users can temporarily pause updates, although this option is limited to a few weeks.

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October 9, 2024

10 tweaks you didn’t know you can make in Windows 11 with the Group Policy Editor

Windows 11 Pro editions and above include access to the Group Policy Editor, allowing users to modify various settings that enhance their experience. Users can disable Microsoft Defender Antivirus, bypass Windows Update safeguards, disable USB drives, disable OneDrive, stop automatic driver updates, stop toast notifications, block software installations, prevent unexpected restarts, disable Command Prompt and PowerShell, and block access to the Control Panel and Settings apps. Each of these adjustments can be made by navigating through specific paths in the Group Policy Editor and applying the necessary changes.

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August 10, 2024

Microsoft: Windows 11 22H2 reaches end of support in 60 days

Microsoft will end servicing for Windows 11 21H2 and 22H2 editions on October 8, 2024, meaning users will no longer receive security updates. Affected editions include Windows 11 22H2 Home, Pro, Pro Education, Pro for Workstations, and SE, released on September 20, 2022, as well as Windows 11 21H2 Enterprise, Education, and IoT Enterprise editions. The last security update for these versions will be released on October 8, 2024. Microsoft will automatically initiate a feature update for Windows 11 Home and Pro devices not managed by IT departments as they approach their end of servicing. Microsoft has started rolling out Windows 11 23H2, also known as the Windows 11 2023 Update, which began in September for Release Preview Insiders and will be broadly deployed in late October. Starting in February, Microsoft began force-installing the 2023 Update on eligible systems nearing or past their end-of-service date. Users can check their eligibility for the Windows 11 2023 Update using the PC Health Check app.