➀ Hacker Thomas Lambertz demonstrates the vulnerability of patched Windows 11 BitLocker; ➁ Attack can be executed with a single physical device access and network connection; ➂ Fix is only surface-level, with UEFI firmware storage limitations affecting future Secure Boot certificates.

➀ Microsoft aims to enhance file sharing between iPhone and Windows devices through Phone Link; ➁ Windows Insiders will soon be able to seamlessly share files between an iPhone and a Windows 10/11 machine; ➂ The new feature requires iOS 16 or higher and specific app versions.

➀ Windows 11 on Arm runs on selected Android smartphones but experiences rapid heating and significant battery drain; ➁ Despite performance issues, it can perform certain tasks and run older games; ➂ The experience is facilitated by Windows on Arm development focused on Qualcomm Snapdragon chips, with limitations due to incomplete driver support.

➀ Intel acknowledges the underperformance of the Core Ultra 200S series, including the Core Ultra 9 285K CPU, in gaming benchmarks; ➁ Intel plans to release updates by the end of November or early December to address the performance issues; ➂ Intel identifies multifactor issues at the OS and BIOS levels and will release a comprehensive update.

➀ Windows 11 24H2 is causing apps like Microsoft Office to hang or crash; ➁ The issue is linked to policy settings involving the CrowdStrike Falcon sensor; ➂ CrowdStrike has confirmed the issue is Windows-related and not related to its software.

➀ Microsoft is upgrading Notepad and Paint with new generative AI tools; ➁ Paint now includes generative fill and generative erase features; ➂ Notepad's AI can rewrite content, rephrase sentences, and alter tone.

➀ OpenAI has finally released a ChatGPT app for Windows, following its earlier release on macOS; ➁ The app is available for ChatGPT Plus, Enterprise, Team, and Edu users, but not for free users; ➂ The app supports Windows 11 and Windows 10 (version 17763.0 or newer), and offers various models including GPT-o1 and GPT-4o with Canvas; ➃ The app allows quick access via Alt+Space and supports file interaction and DALL-E image generation; ➄ However, the app lacks Standard or Advanced Voice mode, which may impact convenience and efficiency.

➀ Microsoft will end support for Windows 10 in one year; ➁ Users will no longer receive security updates or technical support; ➂ Users have options to upgrade to Windows 11, switch to Linux or macOS, or purchase extended support for Windows 10.

➀ Children and pets can easily press the power button; ➁ This can lead to data loss or unintended shutdowns; ➂ Learn how to disable the power button function in Windows 11 or 10 to prevent such incidents.

➀ Microsoft is reintroducing its controversial Windows AI feature, Recall; ➁ The new version emphasizes security and privacy; ➂ Recall now uses a secure VBS Enclave to store data.

➀ Misunderstanding led to the belief that 24H2 would arrive on October 8th; ➁ Microsoft clarified that the blog post was unrelated to 24H2's general availability; ➂ Original article was worded differently, now clarified that it was not related to 24H2's release.

➀ Learn how to identify the program using your hotkey; ➁ Use the free utility Spy++ to trace hotkey conflicts; ➂ Follow a step-by-step guide to resolve conflicts and find out which application is using the hotkey.

➀ The Advanced Startup menu in Windows provides essential tools for troubleshooting and repairing the OS. ➁ It allows access to BIOS/UEFI, system reset, and booting from alternate drives. ➂ The menu offers options like Startup Repair, Command Prompt, and System Restore for deep system recovery.

➀ This article provides a detailed guide on how to perform an in-place upgrade reinstall to fix various Windows 10 issues. ➁ It explains the steps for both Windows 11 and Windows 10, highlighting the ease of the former and the more involved process for the latter. ➂ The process involves creating a Windows install ISO, mounting it, and running the setup to replace all OS files while preserving other data.

➀ Microsoft introduces more detailed Power Modes in Windows 11 Settings, allowing different settings for charging and battery modes. ➁ This update simplifies the process of changing power settings directly from the Settings menu, enhancing user-friendliness. ➂ The changes are part of the Canary Channel preview build and may not be guaranteed for the final Windows 11 update.

➀ Understand the BSOD display and common stop codes; ➁ Manage crash dumps and use tools like BlueScreenView; ➂ Follow Microsoft's troubleshooting steps to resolve BSOD issues.

1. Check if your PC supports Modern Standby; 2. Disable device-initiated sleep resumption in device properties; 3. Adjust power options to prevent event-triggered sleep resumption; 4. Review and modify settings in Task Scheduler to prevent unwanted wake-ups; 5. Configure automatic maintenance settings to avoid sleep interruption.

❶ Microsoft's agreement with the EU prevents it from blocking kernel access to third-party developers, which could have avoided the recent CrowdStrike outage. ❷ The agreement requires Microsoft to make Windows APIs available to other developers, fostering a competitive market for security products. ❸ The inability to restrict kernel access may lead to future similar incidents, highlighting the importance of thorough testing and safe deployment practices.

1. CrowdStrike's faulty driver update caused a global Windows outage affecting millions of PCs. 2. The outage impacted various sectors including emergency services, hospitals, and stock exchanges. 3. Microsoft estimates that less than 1% of all Windows machines, specifically 8.5 million, were affected.