Researcher exposes Microsoft's flawed code that lets attackers access files on your computer - Neowin
Microsoft rolled out the NLWeb framework at Build 2025. Now, a new report shows it can be exploited to gain unauthorized file access.| Neowin
Microsoft rolled out the NLWeb framework at Build 2025. Now, a new report shows it can be exploited to gain unauthorized file access.| Neowin
The KDE team just dropped their weekly update, with bug fixes for Plasma 6.4.2, upcoming scaling tweaks in 6.4.3, and a bunch more improvements.| Neowin
KDE Plasma on Wayland is tightening its grip on focus stealing, with developers preparing the system for stricter enforcement.| Neowin
Microsoft has not been able to resolve a new issue related to BitLocker encryption reporting on Intune on Windows 11 and Windows 10 enterprise PCs. Thankfully, the company has issued a workaround.| Neowin
Windows 11 used to come out on top but is handily beaten by Linux distro Ubuntu again in the latest set of tests. In some of these benchmarks, the performance gap is especially large.| Neowin
Microsoft has backtracked and restored the official guide which it removed from its website for some reason. The guide details how users can switch from a Microsoft account to a local account.| Neowin
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Following the major Crowdstrike fiasco, Microsoft has now confirmed a new problem Windows users are up against. After installation of the latest Patch Tuesday, they are stuck on BitLocker recovery.| Neowin
AMD has officially unveiled its next-gen desktop processor lineup, the Ryzen 9000 series, powered by Zen 5 architecture. The company is claiming an impressive 16% IPC gain compared to Zen 4.| Neowin
Earlier this year, Microsoft promised it was working on fix for "0x80070643 - ERROR_INSTALL_FAILURE that was happening when trying to install Windows 10 KB5034441 update. However, that's not to be.| Neowin
Here is a closer look at Windows 11's redesigned setup experience, which is the first major update to the process since the Windows Vista era. The new variant is now available for public testing.| Neowin
Microsoft has confirmed that it had resolved the "65000" BitLocker encryption bug that was affecting almost all Windows 11 and 10 client systems. Interestingly, the fix wasn't deployed recently.| Neowin
Here's a friendly reminder that Rufus can still help you bypass Windows 11's MSA and internet requirements as the app receives its latest update with more refinements.| Neowin
Users have found an official Microsoft bypass that can work around Windows 11 installs so that you can do so without internet and a Microsoft account.| Neowin
While Microsoft is bloacking the popular BYPASSNRO method of bypassing the internet and MSA requirements, a new way to do so had already existed but flew under the radar.| Neowin
Following a recent widespread BitLocker issue that caused the "65000" error code which was mostly a reporting bug, it has been found that the default software BitLocker is causing real impact on SSDs.| Neowin
Microsoft has added new BitLocker encryption guides on its official website. These are meant to explain to users what BitLocker does and how to recover and/or back up the necessary BitLocker keys.| Neowin
A new report suggests Microsoft may be enabling BitLocker encryption by default on Windows 11 24H2 PCs. What's interesting is that the report suggests that this may happen on Home editions too.| Neowin
Microsoft recently removed one of the most popular methods for bypassing Windows 11 requirements of internet connectivity and Microsoft Account. Users are quite annoyed.| Neowin
Microsoft made a big change regarding BitLocker encryption on Windows 11 24H2 and apparently it is leading to users losing data.| Neowin
Microsoft has explained why TPM, which is a system requirement for Windows 11, is so beneficial for users and why it makes Windows 11 better.| Neowin
Microsoft is ending support for Windows 10 later this year, and that means millions of unsupported PCs will be dumped. Seagate has published a new report considering the e-waste aspect of that.| Neowin
Bluesky, the decentralized social network, is working on a new verification system, and users are not happy.| Neowin
Microsoft has released Patch Tuesday updates for Windows 11 (KB5050009, KB5050021) for January 2025.| Neowin
One of Windows 11's exclusive gaming features is now causing troubles for its target audience, forcing Microsoft to block the upgrade path to version 24H2 for more users.| Neowin
Microsoft has brought some improvements to Windows 11 24H2, 23H2, and 22H2, recovery with new updates.| Neowin
The latest Windows 11 build from the Beta Channel makes it easier to check PC specs with new cards in the Settings app.| Neowin
Microsoft has announced that users with Windows 11 versions 23H2 and 22H2 are now getting auto-upgraded to version 24H2 as it enters a new rollout stage.| Neowin
