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5 hidden features to boost your productivity in Windows 11 Pro
Winsage
March 17, 2026

5 hidden features to boost your productivity in Windows 11 Pro

Windows 11 Pro includes several features that enhance productivity for users, particularly freelancers, hybrid workers, and small businesses. - BitLocker To Go: This feature encrypts removable storage devices, protecting sensitive data on USB drives and external hard drives, which is crucial for users who transfer client documents and backups. - Remote Desktop: It allows users to access a central machine remotely, providing a familiar workspace and reducing setup time when switching devices. - Windows Update for Business Controls: This feature gives users control over the timing of updates and restarts, minimizing disruptions during work hours. - Dev Drive: A specialized feature for developers that creates a dedicated volume for development activities, improving organization and potentially enhancing performance. - Provisioning Packages: This feature simplifies the setup of multiple devices by allowing users to apply a bundle of settings and configurations at once, saving time during the setup process.
Windows Server 2025 Native NVMe: Storage Stack Overhaul and Benchmark Results
Winsage
March 6, 2026

Windows Server 2025 Native NVMe: Storage Stack Overhaul and Benchmark Results

On December 15, 2025, Microsoft announced native NVMe support in Windows Server 2025, marking a significant evolution in data management and access. The new architecture replaces Disk.sys with NVMeDisk.sys, allowing direct communication from the filesystem to hardware via StorMQ, eliminating latency and enhancing performance. Testing revealed increased read speeds, particularly in random 4K and 64K benchmarks, with significant reductions in average read latency and lower CPU usage during sequential operations. Write operations showed modest improvements. A registry modification is required to enable this feature, and caution is advised due to potential complications with NVMe drives when deduplication is enabled.
Microsoft forced slow software-accelerated BitLocker on Windows, but will nearly double storage performance with new CPU hardware-accelerated crypto — will improve battery life also, but feature requires new CPUs that aren't available on the market yet
Winsage
December 25, 2025

Microsoft forced slow software-accelerated BitLocker on Windows, but will nearly double storage performance with new CPU hardware-accelerated crypto — will improve battery life also, but feature requires new CPUs that aren’t available on the market yet

Microsoft has introduced hardware-accelerated BitLocker encryption in Windows 11 (25H2) and Windows Server (2025 with the September Update), enhancing performance and efficiency. This feature, revealed at Ignite 2025, utilizes UFS Inline Crypto Engine technology to address performance issues associated with software-based encryption, which historically reduced SSD performance by up to 45%. The new technology can deliver up to twice the storage performance in certain workloads and is compatible with TCG Opal-compliant storage devices. Future implementations will use Intel Core Ultra series 3 CPUs with crypto offloading capabilities. Supported devices with NVMe drives will use hardware-accelerated BitLocker with the XTS-AES-256 algorithm by default, resulting in up to 70% fewer CPU cycles for BitLocker workloads and improved battery life for mobile devices. Performance tests show significant improvements, with read speeds increasing from 1632 MB/s to 3746 MB/s and write speeds from 1510 MB/s to 3530 MB/s.
If you regret not living through the floppy disk era why not try this 3D printed Linux project that uses the cartridges to launch games
AppWizard
October 17, 2025

If you regret not living through the floppy disk era why not try this 3D printed Linux project that uses the cartridges to launch games

RFIDisk is an open-source project that allows users to insert a floppy disk into a device functioning as an RFID scanner, which scans an RFID code to boot applications on a connected PC. The project requires a 3D printer to create components and is designed for Linux users. It represents a trend of merging vintage computing with modern technology.
Microsoft denies allegations of recent Windows security update corrupting PC storage: ‘After thorough investigation…’ - The Times of India
Winsage
September 2, 2025

Microsoft denies allegations of recent Windows security update corrupting PC storage: ‘After thorough investigation…’ – The Times of India

Microsoft stated that the Windows 11 24H2 security update (KB5063878) is not linked to reported failures of SSDs and HDDs. After investigating user complaints about data corruption and drive malfunctions, Microsoft found no connection between the update and hard drive failures. Their telemetry data and internal testing showed no increase in disk failures or file corruption since the update's release. Japanese users initially reported SSD failures during intensive write operations on drives over 60% full. Similar issues were reported with various storage devices, including Corsair Force MP600, Maxio SSDs, SanDisk Extreme Pro, Kioxia Exceria Plus G4, Kioxia M.2, and drives with InnoGrit and Phison controllers. Some affected drives regained functionality after a restart, while others remained inaccessible. Phison acknowledged the situation and is working with Microsoft to resolve the issue. Users with drives over 60% capacity are advised to avoid downloading, copying, or writing large files until the cause is identified.
Windows 11's SSD breaking bug just got more mysterious - and I really hope Microsoft can clear this up swiftly
Winsage
August 29, 2025

Windows 11’s SSD breaking bug just got more mysterious – and I really hope Microsoft can clear this up swiftly

A bug in Windows 11's August update is causing issues with certain solid-state drives (SSDs), particularly those using Phison controllers, which may be more susceptible to the bug. Phison has spent over 4,500 hours testing potentially impacted drives and conducted more than 2,200 test cycles without reproducing the issue. Neither Phison's partners nor customers have reported experiencing the glitch. A false document claiming to list affected Phison controllers was debunked by the company. Microsoft is still investigating the bug, and while SSD malfunctions seem infrequent, the situation remains uncertain. Phison advises users of high-performance storage devices to use heatsinks or thermal pads to prevent overheating during demanding tasks, although this advice is not directly related to the Windows 11 bug.
Phison Dismisses Reports of Windows 11 Updates Bricking SSDs, Runs Rigorous Tests Involving 4500 Hours on Drives But Unable To Reproduce Errors
Winsage
August 27, 2025

Phison Dismisses Reports of Windows 11 Updates Bricking SSDs, Runs Rigorous Tests Involving 4500 Hours on Drives But Unable To Reproduce Errors

Phison conducted over 4,500 hours of testing and more than 2,200 test cycles on SSDs potentially impacted by Windows 11 updates 'KB5063878' and ‘KB5062660’, finding no evidence of issues. Neither partners nor customers reported problems related to these updates. Phison has released a "Best Practices" guide recommending the use of appropriate heatsinks and thermal pads to maintain optimal operating temperatures for SSDs. Additionally, there are concerns about a counterfeit document circulated among customers, which may have contributed to misinformation regarding the impact of the updates on Phison SSDs.
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