➀ Windows 11 usage on Steam has surged, now leading Windows 10 by nearly 10%; ➁ The November 2024 hardware survey shows a significant rise in Windows 11 usage, up by 4.18% to 52.98%; ➂ Windows 10's market share dropped by 4.15% to 43.31%.

➀ Microsoft temporarily halts the Windows 11 24H2 update on PCs with select Ubisoft games; ➁ The issue is causing frequent freezing and black screen glitches in modern Assassin's Creed, Star Wars, and Avatar titles; ➂ Users are advised to avoid manual updates and wait for a fix from Microsoft and Ubisoft.

➀ Microsoft has released its controversial Windows 11 Recall feature in preview for Copilot+ PC owners; ➁ The feature is intended to help users 'recall' what they say on their screens by searching locally saved and analyzed snapshots of their desktop; ➂ Recall has faced criticism for security and privacy concerns, leading to its delayed release.

➀ Windows 11's Photos app has recently introduced two new features, Super Resolution and OCR, but OCR has been temporarily removed due to issues. ➁ Super Resolution, an AI-powered feature, also encountered problems when deployed on non-Copilot+ PCs. ➃ Microsoft plans to reintroduce OCR in a future update.

➀ Microsoft confirms issues with the latest Windows 11 24H2 update; ➁ Problems include USB audio, time and clock settings, and game playability; ➂ Some users report difficulties in changing the time zone.

➀ A UAE retailer lists an Asus Zenbook Duo laptop with the Intel Core Ultra 9 285H chip, 32GB RAM, and 2TB SSD; ➁ The laptop features Windows 11 Pro and has a dual-screen design; ➂ The Intel Core Ultra 9 285H is expected to have 24 cores and a max CPU frequency of 5.6 GHz.

➀ Windows 11 is slowly gaining market share from Windows 10 ahead of the official support cutoff next year; ➁ Users are not upgrading to Windows 11 as expected, leaving Windows 10 machines vulnerable to security breaches; ➂ Microsoft offers a $30 one-year extension for Windows 10 updates, but millions of machines may be rendered obsolete.

➀ Windows 11 has become the most popular operating system among PC gamers, with 51.97% of Steam users using it; ➁ This shift is attributed to Windows 11's better integration of DirectX 12 technologies and visual effects like ray tracing; ➂ Windows 10 still holds a significant market share among PC users, but is less popular among gamers.

➀ Microsoft's new AI-powered super resolution feature for Windows 11 Photos app faced issues during rollout; ➁ Initially appeared on unsupported devices; ➂ Now failing to come to Copilot+ PCs that should have it.

➀ Intel Arrow Lake CPUs with Z890 motherboards face issues with Windows 11 24H2; ➁ The conflict between integrated and discrete graphics causes crashes and reboots; ➂ ASUS provides a BIOS update or disabling integrated graphics as a workaround.

➀ Windows 11 introduces controller navigation for the on-screen keyboard, benefiting PC gaming handhelds; ➁ The update adds convenient shortcuts and vertical key alignment; ➂ This feature is a step towards better compatibility with PC gaming handhelds and may hint at more features to come.

➀ Microsoft has begun a phased rollout of Windows 11 2024 update, known as 24H2, aiming to introduce new foundational elements for AI experiences; ➁ The update includes several notable upgrades such as improved search, Wi-Fi 7 support, and a streamlined File Explorer; ➂ The update also brings new features like Recall, Energy Saver, and enhancements to the Microsoft Store.

➀ The Acer Swift 14 AI is powered by a Qualcomm Snapdragon X Plus chip, offering a new experience with Windows 11 on ARM; ➁ The review discusses the performance and testing of the device, highlighting its unique features and challenges; ➂ The article also covers the specifications and design of the Swift 14 AI, emphasizing its sleek and versatile design.

➀ Microsoft has made it easier to manage ads in Windows 11; ➁ The update involves a new 'Recommendation & Offers' page in the Settings app; ➂ The change aims to provide clearer options for users to control personalized ads and recommendations.

➀ The Radxa X4 attempts to be a Raspberry Pi alternative but falls short in unleashing the full power of the N100 CPU. ➁ It boasts a powerful x86 CPU and Pi-like form factor, but lacks full CPU power and requires more power. ➃ The board is too large for standard Raspberry Pi cases and has cooling and power consumption concerns.

➀ Windows 11 gained 3.36% market share in August, reaching 50.81% on Steam. ➁ The growth came primarily from users migrating from Windows 10. ➂ Windows 10 support ends in October 2025, prompting more users to consider upgrading.

➀ Microsoft introduces 'intelligent media search' in Windows 11 Insider Preview; ➁ Feature scans and transcribes media files for spoken word search; ➂ Currently unavailable for testing, future release expected.

➀ The upcoming Windows 11 24H2 update promises a 10% performance improvement for older Ryzen CPUs like the Ryzen 7 7700X in gaming scenarios. ➁ Newer Ryzen 9000 series CPUs, such as the Ryzen 7 9700X, also see an average performance boost of 11% with the update. ➂ Microsoft plans to release the 24H2 update in late September, with early access available through the Windows Insider program.

➀ AMD's Zen 4 and Zen 5 processors see performance boosts with Windows 11 24H2 update; ➁ Ryzen 7 7700X sees a 10% performance increase, while Ryzen 7 9700X sees an 11% increase; ➂ AMD's Ryzen 9000 series CPUs now meet expected performance levels with the update.

➀ Microsoft is reintroducing the controversial Recall feature to Windows Insiders in October, exclusively for Copilot+ PCs running Windows 11. ➁ The feature, which periodically captures and analyzes screenshots using an NPU and AI, faced security issues that led to its initial pause. ➂ Microsoft has implemented encryption and Windows Hello authentication to address these concerns before broader release.