1 week Ago By Taras Buria
In this episode of Microsoft Weekly, we look at quite a lot of new bugs in Windows 11 version 24H2, fresh Windows 11 preview builds, new stuff for Windows 10, upcoming games, driver and app updates, and more. Table of contents: Here we talk about everything happening around Microsoft's latest operating system in the Stable channel and preview builds: new features, removed features, controversies, bugs, interesting findings, and more. And of course, you may find a word or two about older but still supported versions.
This week, Microsoft acknowledged quite a few bugs in Windows 11, especially version 24H2. These include on drive C, , blue screens of death , , , and more. Those bugs block the upgrade to Windows 11 version 24H2, but if your system is unaffected and you want to get the update right here and right now, check out .
As for more positive news, customers with certain WD and SanDisk SSDs can now download to fix blue screens of death on Windows 11 version 24H2. Microsoft also new Windows Recovery updates. Here is what Microsoft Released this week for testing in the Windows Insider Program: The newly released builds for Windows 10 turned out to pack some interesting changes.
Although Windows 10 is less than a year from its inevitable end of mainstream support, Microsoft still adds new features to the aging operating system. This time, the "About" section received . As for Windows 11 Insiders, of some features to users with Windows 11 version 23H2 in the Release Preview Channel.
Those features include the Phone Link Start menu integration and some updates to the out-of-box experience. Besides new builds, with revamped app and game pages. Speaking of the Windows Insider Program, here are .
Ten years after the initial launch, the program is in dire need of some changes to reignite the excitement and make things less confusing. To finish the Windows 11 section, here is what happens when you mix nostalgia with a modern operating system. Someone on Reddit applied an old-school coat of paint to Windows 11, turning it into capable of running modern apps.
It looks very cool. However, if you would like something more modern, check out , which promises a complete overhaul of the stock Windows UI. This section covers software, firmware, and other notable updates (released and coming soon) delivering new features, security fixes, improvements, patches, and more from Microsoft and third parties.
This section kicks off with . Earlier this week, someone in China listed a Surface Laptop prototype with Intel's latest Core Ultra 7 268V processor for sale. The computer is almost identical to the current-gen Surface Laptop 7, and it packs 32 GB of RAM and 1 TB SSD.
The asking price was roughly $2,600 before the listing was taken down. If you use Office 2016 or Office 2019, it is time to plan upgrades to newer versions. These apps have slightly less than one year of support ahead of them.
To help users migrate to supported suites, Microsoft published a detailed guide with all the available options for different customers. Check it out . One way to ensure your Office apps are always supported is to move to the Microsoft 365 subscription, where Insiders can try a new tool for Excel and PowerPoint.
Soon, those two apps thanks to the Draw and Hold gesture, which came straight from OneNote and Word. Oracle shipped , a popular cross-platform hypervisor. The latest version features various TPM improvements, fixes for Windows 11 version 24H2, Linux 6.
12 support, and other changes. Mozilla released a small update for Firefox. delivers fixes for YouTube playback issues, crashes on Windows, and other bugs.
In addition, the latest Firefox Nightly versions finally let you on Windows 11. Microsoft Edge has been updated to . It packs an updated Settings section and a big list of various changes under the hood.
Microsoft also released for Edge Insiders on the Dev Channel. Other notable updates include the following: And here are the newest drivers released this week: What will no longer receive firmware updates is the original Surface Laptop Go. This entry-level laptop on October 13, 2024.
Another dead Windows device is Qualcomm's Snapdragon Dev Kit. The company and refunded orders, allegedly due to a faulty HDMI port. Finally, here is this week's , where we track upcoming features for Microsoft's productivity apps, such as Teams, Outlook, Excel, Word, OneDrive, etc.
The latest additions include for the new Outlook on Windows, , , and more. Here is the hardware and software we reviewed this week. Steven Parker , a powerful 4-bay NAS with a 10-core Intel processor, 10 Gb Ethernet, DDR5 memory, and quiet cooling.
It is not perfect, so prepare for having just 8 GB of RAM, a bit lacking OS, and odd quirks with native apps. Learn about upcoming game releases, Xbox rumors, new hardware, software updates, freebies, deals, discounts and more. Microsoft's latest Xbox consoles are now available.
On October 25, three new versions: the 1 TB Xbox Series S Robot White, the 1TB Xbox Series X all-digital, and the 2 TB Xbox Series X Galaxy Black Special Edition. revealed interesting hardware changes, such as a reworked cooling, a new 6nm chip, lower energy consumption, and heavily redesigned motherboards. Playground Games released for .
The latest content update delivers Drift Mode, a new track (Sunset Peninsula), a bunch of new Mustangs, and plenty of under-the-hood (get it?) changes to improve different aspects of the game. Update 13 is available on Xbox and PC via Steam and the Microsoft Store. Xbox Cloud Gaming is getting more titles.
Starting October 25, Xbox Game Pass Ultimate subscribers , and the upcoming on all supported devices. By the way, the latter received and a dedicated trailer. Microsoft also announced for Game Pass subscribers.
They include and a lot more. Interestingly, ahead of the release, . Therefore, if you are a newcomer to the service, you can no longer (temporarily) get access to the catalog for just $1.
Now, the only way to play is to pay $11.99 for PC Game Pass, $19.99 for Xbox Game Pass Ultimate, or $69.
99 for the game itself. To finish with here are the that Microsoft announced this week. You can now spec a themed Xbox Wireless Controller or Xbox Elite Series 2 gamepad.
Plus, Microsoft is now selling a console wrap for Xbox Series X. GSC Game World revealed of , revealing how choices you make affect the storyline in the upcoming game set in the Chernobyl exclusion zone. The game is launching on November 20, 2024, on Xbox Series X|S and PC (including Game Pass).
This week's feature plenty of demos, early Halloween sales, deals on Atari classics, and a lot more. Nvidia also has for potential GeForce NOW subscribers: buy six months of GeForce NOW Ultimate and get for free. Also, (ends on October 21), so check it out if you want to try free demos of some of the upcoming titles, such as and more.
If you are on Xbox, you can check out during the Xbox Shocktober Sale. Other notable gaming stories from this week include the following: To finish this week's Gaming section, check out of the latest Xbox Partner Preview showcase, where Microsoft revealed , , and more. Every week, we cover many deals on different hardware and software.
The following discounts are still available, so check them out. You might find something you want or need. Here are the deals that may still be live on Amazon and other stores: will take you to other issues of the Microsoft Weekly series.
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