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Windows Hello no longer works in the dark, Microsoft confirms
By Zac Bowden published
A recent Windows update has changed how Windows Hello face unlock works, now requiring a color camera in addition to IR sensors to authenticate you. That means it no longer works in the dark.

Windows Vista's boot sound has returned to Windows 11 thanks to funny bug
By Zac Bowden published
Windows Windows Vista's iconic boot chime has made a surprise return in the latest Windows 11 preview builds.

It's the year of Linux... at least for Denmark — here's why the country's government is dumping Windows and Office 365
By Sean Endicott published
Windows Denmark is replacing Office 365 and Windows with Linux and LibreOffice in a move toward digital independence and data control.

Podcast: Xbox Ally is official, and Aero Glass is back?
By Zac Bowden published
Podcast Daniel and Zac discuss the new Xbox Ally and major changes to Windows for gaming handhelds.

Windows MR is alive again, thanks to one Microsoft engineer
By Cale Hunt published
Hardware Expected to arrive in Fall 2025, a new driver created by a Microsoft engineer will bridge Windows Mixed Reality headsets and SteamVR for continued use.

The refreshed Windows 11 Start menu is more than a fresh coat of paint
By Sean Endicott published
Windows 11 Windows 11’s new Start menu adds grid and category views, screen scaling, and the option to disable recommendations entirely for a cleaner experience.

Windows 11 news and updates for June 2025
By Ben Wilson last updated
LIVE Windows 11 is constantly updating as Microsoft tweaks its operating system and the first-party apps installed by default, so I'm tracking the latest news happening in June 2025.

90% of time is now spent in native Arm apps on Windows on Arm PCs
By Zac Bowden published
Arm A blog post from Arm states that 100 of the most popular Windows apps are now Arm-native, and users are spending upwards of 90% of their time in non-emulated apps, marking a significant milestone.
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