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Windows 11 is here: Key points to know as Microsoft rolls out its new operating system

GeekWire

Checking Windows 11 compatibility on a Windows 10 PC using Microsoft’s PC Health Check App. Microsoft is beginning the global rollout of Windows 11 this afternoon, starting in New Zealand and Australia, where it’s already Oct. Windows 11 offers a clean and modern user experience, with some thoughtful touches.

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Create a bootable USB drive with multiple operating systems using YUMI

TechSpot

YUMI is a USB boot tool that can create a multi-purpose bootable USB drive containing several operating systems including Windows and Linux installers, antivirus utilities, diagnostic tools and many more.

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Microsoft set to change the Print Screen button so it opens the Snipping Tool in Windows 11

TechSpot

The Print Screen button has performed the same function in the Windows operating system since Windows 95: taking a screenshot of the current screen and copying it to the clipboard, usually so it can be edited in another program. Read Entire Article

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Microsoft rolls out fix for Windows 11 File Explorer bug after 15-month wait

TechSpot

It was September 2022 when the 22H2 update for Windows 11 was released, bringing several changes and new tools to the operating system. One of these was the tabs feature within File Explorer, though it arrived a month later due to pre-launch issues. Read Entire Article

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Windows 11's snipping tool to receive screen recording function

TechSpot

Windows 11 dev channel insiders will see a screen recording function in the Snipping Tool app. The feature lets users record all or part of the screen to make video clips of anything they do in the operating system. Starting with build 11.2211.35.0,

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Microsoft’s new Windows Copilot will offer ‘centralized AI assistance’ in desktop sidebar

GeekWire

Microsoft says the new Windows Copilot will be available as a preview starting in June. Microsoft Image) Microsoft will incorporate generative artificial intelligence into its widely used PC operating system with a new feature called “Windows Copilot.”

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Microsoft warns Windows 11 features are failing due to its expired certificate

The Verge

Microsoft has started warning Windows 11 users that certain features in the operating system are failing to load due to an expired certificate. The certificate expired on October 31st, and Microsoft warns that some Windows 11 users aren’t able to open apps like the Snipping Tool, touch keyboard, or emoji panel.

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