#Windows 11

Hidden commands for remotely shutting down, restarting, and putting a PC into sleep mode, as well as "update and restart" and "update and shut down" scenarios, have been found in the code of Link to Windows for Android.

Microsoft added NPU and GPU load monitoring to Windows Task Manager: the "Processes" tab now shows neural engine activity alongside the CPU, while the overall summary is displayed in the "Performance" tab.

Microsoft has released a utility in the Microsoft Store that automatically makes Bing the default search engine in all third-party browsers and offers Microsoft Rewards bonuses for changing the settings.

An experimental Windows 11 build (26340.9212) from August 17, 2026, was found to include a feature for per-app camera and microphone blocking for Win32 applications. Microsoft has not officially announced the change.

Microsoft's attempt to patch the ShieldBreak zero-day vulnerability in Windows Defender led to a failure: quick, full, and offline scanning stopped completing on certain module versions.

Microsoft is optimizing Windows 11 for devices with 8 GB of RAM, but this will not provide access to Copilot+, which requires a minimum of 16 GB of memory. Users of budget laptops will get smooth performance but will remain without AI features.

🚀 **Has Ubuntu on Windows Overtaken Native Linux?** Canonical reported that in 2026, the number of Ubuntu users via WSL (Windows Subsystem) is growing faster than installations on "bare metal". 👨‍💻 **Why is this happening?** Developers are forced to use corporate PCs with Windows but need Linux for AI and ML. WSL has become the ideal solution. 📉 **Forecast:** Canonical VP Jon Seager stated that in the future, WSL users will outnumber native Ubuntu owners. This changes the paradigm of Linux usage. #Ubuntu #Linux #WSL #TechNews #Canonical

🔥 Microsoft finally gives control over the Windows 11 context menu! Now you can customize commands, return the vertical format, and remove the unnecessary. 🖱️ #Windows11 #Microsoft #Technology

🚀 Microsoft has released the August Windows 11 update (KB5121003)! 🔒 **Security:** Windows Hello now supports external fingerprint scanners with ESS protection. 📂 **File Explorer:** Files are displayed in MB/GB, and middle-click to open a new tab has been added. 🔍 **Search:** Typo tolerance improved and application launch speed increased. 🗣 **Voice Access:** New "Voice Isolation" mode removes background noise. ⚠️ Important: Support for Windows 11 24H2 Home/Pro ends on October 13, 2026!

🚀 Microsoft officially confirmed the full transition of Windows 11 to WinUI 3. 🛠️ The File Explorer properties window has already been rewritten from scratch. 🚫 End of the era of "patches" over Windows 95. ⚠️ Risk: WinUI 3 currently consumes more memory. Read the full analysis of Microsoft's strategy in our article! 👇 #Windows11 #WinUI3 #Microsoft #TechNews

🚨 Microsoft Silently Removed the 32GB RAM Recommendation for PCs! Global memory shortages and rising prices have forced the giant to reconsider standards. Now 8 GB is back in fashion, and Windows 11 is being optimized for modest hardware. What does this mean for gamers? 🎮💻 #Microsoft #Windows11 #RAM #Technology #Gaming

Rumors of hidden spying in Windows 11 have erupted online, but Microsoft has refuted them. 🚫👁️ Company Vice President Scott Hanselman explained that the new service is a diagnostic tool to combat hangs, not a spy. Data does not go to the server without the user's knowledge. 🛡️💻

Microsoft has unveiled an updated improvement plan for Windows 11. 🖥️ Preparations are underway for memory optimization on PCs with 8 GB of RAM, the return of taskbar flexibility, and File Explorer refinements. 🚀 The mass release of these innovations is expected this autumn.

🚨 A critical zero-day vulnerability named LegacyHive has been discovered in Windows 10/11 and Server. The exploit allows a standard user to gain administrator privileges through an error in the profile service. No patch is available yet; Microsoft has started an investigation. ⚠️

Microsoft has set a new Patch Tuesday record by patching 570 vulnerabilities in Windows 10 and 11. 🔒 Among them are 3 zero-day errors, 2 of which are already being used by hackers to attack corporate networks. The update is already available, and installation is critical for security. 🛡️