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Winsage
July 23, 2025
Microsoft is integrating artificial intelligence into Windows 11 with new features, including Copilot Vision, which serves as a remote assistant processing information in the background. Windows 11 is positioned as the home for AI, offering features like Recall, Click to Do, and enhanced search capabilities. Copilot Vision captures continuous screenshots for analysis using optical character recognition and a large language model, with data processed on Microsoft servers. User data is not stored long-term, except for conversation transcripts with the Copilot assistant. The update introduces an "agentic" AI capable of adjusting system settings based on natural language commands, currently available on Copilot+ systems with Qualcomm Snapdragon hardware, with Intel and AMD support expected. Microsoft has also enhanced the "Click to Do" feature and introduced AI capabilities in applications like Photos, Paint, and the Snipping Tool. The traditional Blue Screen of Death has been replaced with a Black Screen of Death, which promises a more readable error message format. Additionally, Microsoft has unveiled the Surface Laptop 5G, featuring a 13.8" display, Intel Core Ultra processors with a neural co-processor, and optional 5G connectivity, expected to be available in 2025.
Winsage
July 23, 2025
Windows 11 KB5062660 is an optional update for Windows 11 24H2, introducing features like Recall AI for users in Europe. The update is approximately one gigabyte in size and upgrades the operating system to Windows 11 Build 26100.4770. Users can access it through Windows Update or direct download links from the Microsoft Update Catalog. Recall AI allows users to save screen snapshots but raises privacy concerns, which can be managed through settings. The update also includes Quick Machine Recovery (QMR) for efficient system recovery, improvements in system stability, and various enhancements such as inline messages in the Snap bar, streamlined Windows Search settings, enhanced controller navigation, and fixes for issues in the Settings app and File Explorer.
Winsage
July 23, 2025
Microsoft has released the KB5062660 preview cumulative update for Windows 11 24H2, introducing twenty-nine new features and changes, including the Black Screen of Death and the Quick Machine Recovery tool. This optional update is part of Microsoft's non-security preview updates, allowing users to test upcoming features before the next Patch Tuesday. Users can install the update via Settings > Windows Update or manually from the Microsoft Update Catalog. The update elevates Windows 11 24H2 systems to build 26100.4770. Key features include: - Recall functionality in the EEA for exporting snapshots. - Improvements in Reading Coach and Immersive Reader. - Draft creation in Word with Copilot. - New agent in Settings for easier navigation. - Quick Machine Recovery for automatic issue resolution. - Boolean option in Start menu configuration. - Enhanced Snap and Windows Search settings. - Gamepad layout improvements in the touch keyboard. - Various fixes for File Explorer, desktop icons, and notifications. The KB5058502 update also addresses issues related to authentication and system stability, with no known issues reported for KB5062660.
Winsage
July 22, 2025
Nearly 60% of individuals have used generative AI for work-related tasks in the past year, and 64% have used it for personal activities. Windows is introducing a new agent in Settings for Copilot+ PCs, allowing users to make changes using natural language. This feature is rolling out for English-speaking users on Snapdragon-powered devices, with support for Intel and AMD devices to follow. The Click to Do feature streamlines workflows by offering contextual actions related to text and images. The Photos app now includes a Relight feature for professional lighting controls, while Paint has added a sticker generator and object select tool. The Snipping Tool has been enhanced with a perfect screenshot feature and a color picker. Copilot Vision allows users to share their screen with Copilot for real-time assistance. Windows 11 is introducing a recovery mechanism that reduces recovery time from 40 seconds to 2 seconds. These features will be gradually rolled out to consumers.
Winsage
July 19, 2025
Windows 11 Insider Preview Build 26120.4741 (KB5062678) has been released to the Beta Channel for users on Windows 11, version 24H2. This update includes new features, enhancements, and fixes. Key features include the "Describe Image" action in Click to Do for AMD and Intel-powered Copilot+ PCs, which provides detailed descriptions of images to enhance accessibility. Additionally, Narrator now offers rich image descriptions on Copilot+ PCs. Changes include updates to lock screen widgets and a new settings page for viewing third-party applications using generative AI models. Known issues include installation rollback errors and problems with touch navigation in the Start menu.
Winsage
July 18, 2025
Windows 11 Insider Preview Build 26200.5710 (KB5062676) has been released to the Dev Channel. A new "describe image" action is now available in Click to Do for AMD and Intel-powered Copilot+ PCs, enhancing accessibility by providing detailed descriptions of images, charts, and graphs. This feature was previously available for Snapdragon-powered devices. Additionally, Narrator now generates richer image descriptions for blind and low-vision users on AMD and Intel-powered devices. Users can activate this feature using the Narrator key + Ctrl + D. Windows performance logs will be collected when PCs experience sluggish performance, and users are encouraged to provide feedback to help resolve issues. The Click to Do feature is undergoing a trial to remove the search box from its top bar. Lock screen widgets are being updated with widget suggestions, and users can view which third-party applications have recently utilized generative AI models in the Settings menu. There are known issues, including a rollback error (0x80070005) during the update installation and touch navigation problems in the new Start menu. Live captions may crash when using live translation, and some Xbox Controllers may cause a bugcheck when connected via Bluetooth. The Microsoft Changjie Input method is also experiencing issues with word selection.
Winsage
July 12, 2025
Windows 11 has settings that can impact user experience, performance, and security. The following settings are recommended to disable for improved performance and security: 1. Telemetry: Disable the "Send optional diagnostic data" setting in Settings -> Privacy and Security -> Diagnostics and feedback, and set Feedback frequency to Never to limit data sharing. 2. Windows Search: Disable the Windows Search service by searching for Services, locating Windows Search, and changing its Startup type to Disabled. 3. Location Services: Turn off Location Services and "Let apps access your location" in Settings -> Privacy & Security -> Location to enhance privacy and battery performance. 4. Network Discovery: Disable Network Discovery on both Public and Private networks in Settings -> Network & Internet -> Advanced Network Settings -> Advanced sharing settings to minimize security risks. 5. Connect automatically to a Wi-Fi network: Uncheck the "Connect Automatically when in range" option for public networks under Settings -> Network & Internet -> Wi-Fi -> Manage known networks to avoid connecting to potentially unsafe networks.
Winsage
July 9, 2025
A series of vulnerabilities have been identified affecting AMD and Microsoft products, with several classified as critical. For AMD: - CVE-2025-36357: A critical transient scheduler attack in the L1 Data Queue. - CVE-2025-36350: A critical transient scheduler attack in the Store Queue. For Microsoft Office: - CVE-2025-49697: A critical remote code execution vulnerability. - CVE-2025-49695: A critical remote code execution vulnerability. - CVE-2025-49696: A critical remote code execution vulnerability. - CVE-2025-49702: A critical vulnerability requiring urgent remediation. Additional important vulnerabilities in Microsoft components include: - CVE-2025-47988: A remote code execution vulnerability in the Azure Monitor Agent. - CVE-2025-49690: An elevation of privilege vulnerability in the Capability Access Management Service. - CVE-2025-48816: An elevation of privilege vulnerability in the HID Class Driver. - CVE-2025-47178: A remote code execution vulnerability in Microsoft Configuration Manager. In the Windows ecosystem: - CVE-2025-49685: An elevation of privilege vulnerability in the Windows Search Component. - CVE-2025-49666: A remote code execution vulnerability in the Windows Kernel. - CVE-2025-49688: A remote code execution vulnerability in the Windows Routing and Remote Access Service.
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