The Framework Laptop 13 Pro is in the hands of major YouTubers and technology publications, running the latest notebook through its paces. From modularity, repairability, and battery life to performance and build quality, there’s a lot to love about this machine, but there’s one frustrating part that DIY buyers will have to deal with: manually downloading and installing the correct drivers. Not anymore, because Framework has addressed this annoyance, which other notebook brands have ignored for years. A single executable helps install all drivers for Windows 11, with Framework saving tons of time for DIY buyers Different notebook brands are […]
The upcoming Halo game is receiving optimizations ahead of the official launch through the latest hotfix driver. NVIDIA Fixes Stability Issues in Halo: Campaign Evolved Through Hotfix Driver 610.82; Also Announces Bug Fixes for Path of Exile 2 Halo: Campaign Evolved is Halo Studios' upcoming title in the franchise, which is set to launch in the coming days. However, those who already have the game on their systems through early access are apparently having issues with the title. It's not a very common issue, and we haven't heard about it yet, but since NVIDIA has rolled out a driver update, […]
The first native NVIDIA driver arriving for Windows 11 ARM is here, as the company begins to optimize its RTX Spark for a future launch. However, one intrepid developer managed to run an RTX GPU on the aforementioned operating system, which might sound like an excellent way to run an amalgamation of hardware tailor-made for different platforms, unless you realize what you’re giving up in performance. A 24-core Huawei server processor was paired with an RTX 4060 GPU; the results will make you want to stick to the x86 version of Windows A video posted on Bilibili by an individual called VoidTech and […]
NVIDIA’s RTX Spark announcement revealed that the chipset’s 20-core CPU would be paired with a Blackwell GPU, but there were scarce details surrounding the graphics processor. Fortunately, a closer look at the latest Windows 11 drivers brings us one step closer to learning about the SoC, specifically its CUDA core count. Based on the latest findings, the RTX Spark will arrive in two versions. The less powerful RTX Spark will offer 5,120 CUDA cores, with the GPU possibly teaming up with an 18-core CPU The first GeForce graphics driver for the RTX Spark has been uploaded by NVIDIA, with version 616.00 […]
Microsoft has updated the Windows 11 search box for Windows Insiders on the experimental channel, reducing visual clutter and removing unwanted adverts.
According to the blog post, the search box now shows the exact source of a result, clarifying whether it originates from an application, setting, file, web result, or a Microsoft Store suggestion. Recent searches are also easier to find within the revised layout.
Promotional content has been entirely removed from the menu. Previously, Microsoft pushed related product promotions to the top of the results, but the update prioritises local matches like applications, settings, and files ahead of web results. If you don't want web or Microsoft Store results at all, you can completely disable them under Settings > Privacy & Security > Search.
File searching is also getting an overhaul to make finding data much faster and more reliable. The system will even find your applications if you make a spelling mistake.
KitGuru says: Cleaning up the Windows 11 Search Box by removing ads and focusing on local files is a long-overdue update. People have been complaining about the ads in Windows since Windows 8, maybe Microsoft is finally listening.
Valve has released an official Windows 11 driver package for the Steam Machine, allowing users to install Microsoft's operating system on the device. However, the company notes that the experience remains limited and currently lacks dual-boot support, meaning users must completely wipe SteamOS to install Windows.
Valve (via VideoCardz) confirms that concurrent support for both operating systems is still under development. Until this feature arrives, committing to a Windows installation means dedicating the entire storage drive to it. Furthermore, Valve clarifies that Windows setups fall outside its official technical support policy, meaning you are on your own if you hit any software conflicts or installation hiccups.
To get things up and running, the company published drivers covering AMD graphics and chipsets, Qualcomm Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, and the onboard SD card reader. There is a catch during the setup process, though. Because the wireless driver isn't active during the initial Windows installation wizard, you will need a wired Ethernet connection to complete the setup before you can update the wireless package.
KitGuru says: While it's good to see Valve providing the tools to turn the Steam Machine into a conventional Windows desktop, the lack of dual-boot support means most users will likely want to stick with SteamOS for the time being.
A Windows PC can look seemingly fine and yet still have some nagging issues. Your CPU usage may be low, your GPU may be running well, your gaming performance may be fine, and yet you may still get random audio crackles, mouse hitches, USB audio dropouts, or short system-wide freezes that seem to come out of nowhere. One possible culprit is high DPC latency. This is one of those technical problems that sounds obscure at first, but once you understand the gist of it, it becomes much easier to diagnose properly. More importantly, it is also one of those problems […]
Microsoft has released a new optional update for Windows 11 that brings noticeable improvements to File Explorer. The update, known as KB5095093, focuses on making one of Windows’ most important apps faster, smoother, and more reliable.
File Explorer is used every day by millions of Windows users to access files, folders, and drives. Over the years, many users complained that the app had become slow to open and less responsive. Microsoft previously tried to improve startup speed by preloading File Explorer in the background, but the latest update takes a different approach by improving the app itself.
One of the biggest changes is in the Home tab. Microsoft has redesigned the way files and information are loaded in this section. Since the Home page displays recent files, pinned folders, and content from connected cloud storage services, it often required extra time to gather data. The new design helps File Explorer load this information more efficiently, resulting in faster startup times.
The update also introduces several useful features. Users can now access new quick actions such as “Open file location” and “Ask Copilot” when interacting with files. Microsoft has also improved performance when mounting disk image files, making the process feel quicker and more responsive.
Another welcome improvement is better support for backslashes and quotation marks in the address bar. In addition, Microsoft says it has increased the overall reliability of the address bar, helping reduce issues and improve everyday usability.
Although KB5095093 is currently available as an optional update, these improvements will become available to all Windows 11 users through the mandatory July 2026 update.
With these changes, Microsoft is taking an important step toward making File Explorer faster and more dependable, giving Windows 11 users a smoother experience when managing their files and folders.
Microsoft has confirmed that it will support Extended Security Updates (ESUs) for Windows 10 until October 12th, 2027. This extension follows the conclusion of general support on October 14th, providing users and organisations with additional time to transition their devices over to Windows 11.
The company originally designed the ESU program as a temporary solution for managing complex migrations to Windows 11, but it has become a reason for users to postpone their Windows 11 upgrade. The company stated that relying on this programme long-term isn't recommended, as it leaves systems exposed to unsupported components and software incompatibilities, but many users seem to have been ignoring the company's recommendations.
With this new ESU policy update, many users will likely stay on Windows 10 for another year. According to Microsoft, European Economic Area (EEA) users will receive the ESU package for free for one year, though they'll need to sign in with a Microsoft Account. Those using a local account in EEA must pay a $30 fee to maintain ESU support.
In addition to the $30 fee, users can also enrol in ESU at no cost by syncing their PC settings via Windows Backup or by redeeming 1,000 Microsoft Rewards points. Microsoft is rolling out the new enrolment wizard to Windows Insiders today, with a wider release planned for July and broad availability expected by mid-August. Additionally, Windows 10 devices that access Windows 11 Cloud PCs via Windows 365 or virtual machines will receive ESUs at no extra cost.
KitGuru says: Are you still on Windows 10? Will you keep using it while Microsoft maintains ESU?
Windows 11 has been demonstrated running on a legacy DDR1 motherboard equipped with AGP graphics, bypassing modern hardware requirements. The system uses an early-2000s ASRock ConRoe865PE motherboard paired with an Intel Core 2 Quad Q6600 processor, demonstrating that Microsoft's latest operating system can still run on hardware from a vastly different era.
This unique setup, shared by Reddit user O_MORES (via Tom's Hardware), relies on the Intel i865PE chipset, which launched over two decades ago. While the board natively supports older memory and expansion standards, its LGA775 socket allows it to host a 65nm quad-core Q6600, offering significantly more processing power than a standard Pentium 4.
Graphics is handled by an ATI Radeon HD 4650 AGP card running with full AGP 8X support. The user achieved this by modifying older drivers, using either 64-bit Windows 7 drivers from 2012 or Windows 10 AGP drivers alongside a custom INF file. This configuration restores both 3D acceleration and H.264 hardware decoding, enabling the legacy system to run games like Half-Life 2 and Crysis.
The modded platform operates entirely without UEFI, relying solely on ACPI 1.1. Windows 11 IoT officially supports legacy BIOS systems, explaining why the OS functions here despite being far outside typical consumer support boundaries.
KitGuru says: Seeing Windows 11 function on a platform this old is an impressive feat of driver modification, even if it's completely impractical for daily use.
Microsoft has started rolling out its June 2026 update for Windows 11, introducing the new low-latency profile, Shared Audio, and improved search functionality. Security update KB5094126 updates the OS to build 26200.8655 or 26100.8655, bringing performance enhancements designed to make the core user interface feel more responsive.
According to Windows Latest, the new low-latency profile accelerates app launches and core shell experiences like the Start menu, Search, and Action Center. Microsoft achieves this by forcing CPUs to enter a brief boost state lasting between 1 and 3 seconds. This temporary spike improves UI responsiveness quickly without significantly impacting battery life for most users.
By default, this profile is disabled, but those who wish to test right away can use a CPU monitoring tool such as HWiNFO (the task manager is too slow to capture the usage spikes consistently). To enable the mode, download ViveTool, and use it to enable the profile via the feature ID (58989092). After that, restart your system and test whether the profile is enabled by opening the Start menu and checking the CPU frequency in the CPU monitoring tool to look for a spike.
The update also packages the new Shared Audio feature and general search improvements. Since Microsoft is rolling these features out gradually, they may not appear immediately after installing the package.
KitGuru says: In recent years, every major update has also had its share of issues, so let us know if you encounter anything.
Microsoft is working on its most powerful developer system, powered by NVIDIA, the Surface RTX Spark Dev Box. Microsoft Goes All-In on NVIDIA With RTX Spark-Powered Surface RTX Spark Dev Box At Build 2026, Microsoft is announcing its Surface RTX Spark Dev Box, which is built on the same foundation as its recently announced Surface Laptop Ultra. The machine harnesses the power of NVIDIA's RTX Spark SoC, which was announced a few days ago, bringing significant AI performance to developers locally. The difference between Microsoft's RTX Spark Dev box and other RTX Spark systems is that the developer system will […]
While the latest feature doesn't get enabled by default, users can still enable it manually from a workaround. Microsoft Rolls Out Low Latency Profile, A CPU Boost Feature That Accelerates App Launch and Core Shell Experiences It might seem small, but this will actually have an effect on your system's performance. As spotted by Windows Latest, Microsoft has rolled out a new feature in the new 2026 optional update, KB5089573/Build 26200.8524, as a part of the May update. The new feature is called "Low Latency Profile", which will temporarily push the CPU harder for short moments. It doesn't appear explicitly […]
Early testing of Microsoft’s new Xbox Mode for Windows has revealed that the interface does not support multi-monitor configurations. User reports suggest that activating the controller-friendly full-screen interface causes secondary displays to black out, restricting the user to a single-monitor experience.
As shown by KidSmoove (via Windows Central) int he video posted on X, enabling the game-optimised mode removes the video output to the second monitor. While this won't be a big issue for those with a single monitor, there are plenty of PC users with two or more monitors.
While Microsoft has not officially addressed multi-monitor functionality, the mode includes startup performance optimisations that prevent specific background programs from launching. These aggressive resource-saving measures suggest the single-display limitation is an intentional design choice aimed at maximising system performance for the active game, rather than a technical oversight.
Xbox Mode is designed to provide a “no compromises” handheld and console-like experience on PC, similar to Steam's Big Picture mode. However, the current implementation prevents the simultaneous use of secondary screens for applications such as Discord, YouTube, or web browsers, which are standard components of multi-monitor PC gaming setups.
User feedback following the discovery seems mixed, with some noting the lack of flexibility, and others supporting the focus on system resource optimisation. Microsoft has not indicated whether multi-monitor support will be introduced in future updates to the Xbox Mode interface.
KitGuru says: Do you have a multi-monitor setup? Have you already tried the new Xbox mode? Do you think Xbox mode should keep multi-monitor functionality?
Windows 11 will soon see boosted performance through a new feature that Microsoft is working on, called Low Latency Profile. Maxing Out CPU Clocks For Short Duration Could Help Speed Up Windows 11 Apps & UI Microsoft is actively working towards refining the user experience within its Windows 11 operating system. There have been talks about some major changes underway, which will help reduce bloat, cut back AI features, and also improve gaming performance. These changes are part of the "K2" project. While Microsoft hasn't shared any specific plans or timelines on when these improvements would roll out to end […]
Apple's MacBook Neo appears to have unleashed a litany of earthquakes within the fairly complacent Windows 11-based laptop sphere, so much so that Microsoft is now apparently paying third-party organizations to come up with favorable comparisons to downplay the MacBook Neo's utility. Signal65 concludes in a Microsoft-funded report that Windows 11-based laptops provide higher value than Apple's MacBook Neo In its latest Lab Insights report, which has been commissioned by none other than Microsoft itself, Signal65 notes: "[Across the segment targeted by Apple's MacBook Neo], many Windows 11 laptops are designed to target similar audiences with a differentiated value proposition […]
The bar has been raised and the 16 GB is no longer the "recommended" RAM capacity for PC gaming, at least as per Microsoft. Microsoft Recommends 32 GB for No-Compromise Gaming Experience; Calls 16 GB RAM as "Baseline" Nearly 10 years ago, 8 GB RAM would be sufficient for gaming systems, but as games, apps, and OS became more memory hungry, the bar was raised to 16 GB. 16 GB RAM is still a decent capacity for most gaming PCs, considering such systems don't have many problems with executing background tasks while more intensive tasks, such as games, are running […]
Microsoft has begun the rollout of Xbox mode to Windows 11, a feature designed to blur the lines between PC flexibility and console simplicity. Originally introduced and refined on Windows handheld devices under the title “Full Screen Experience”, this update is now expanding to the broader ecosystem of laptops, desktops, and tablets.
Xbox mode acts as a streamlined layer over Windows 11, offering a layout that will feel immediately familiar to anyone who has used an Xbox Series X|S. It serves as an aggregated library, pulling in titles not only from Xbox Game Pass but also from other PC storefronts, ensuring your entire collection is accessible from a single dashboard. Because it is built directly into Windows, players can switch between Xbox mode and the standard desktop whenever they need to handle non-gaming tasks.
The experience is focused on controller navigation, making it a perfect fit for couch gaming where a mouse and keyboard might be out of reach. By leveraging years of telemetry from Windows handhelds, Microsoft has tuned the interface to be responsive and clean, emphasising recently played titles and easy discovery within the Game Pass catalogue.
The rollout has already started in select markets and will gradually expand to more users over the coming weeks. To ensure you receive the feature as soon as it becomes available for your specific hardware, you should navigate to your Windows Update settings and toggle on the option to “Get the latest updates as soon as they are available”.
KitGuru says: With this new mode making the PC feel so much like a console, do you think this effectively eliminates the need for a standalone Xbox under the TV, or does the “plug-and-play” simplicity of dedicated hardware still have a place?
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