Windows 11 is getting a new recovery feature lets you repair with losing files, apps or settings. Microsoft is currently testing the "Fix problems using Windows Update" option in preview builds of Windows 11.

The feature is an alternative to completely reinstalling Windows 11 from scratch and having to reconfigure all of your software and settings. It is also more advanced than a typical in-place reinstallation of the operating system and is -- in theory, at least -- more likely to fix issues. Here's everything we know about the upcoming "Fix problems using Windows Update" recovery feature.

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Friday is here, and if you were looking for something fun to do this weekend, I have some exciting news. You see, MX-23 RC1 is finally here and ready for us to test! It's like a breath of fresh air, blending the stability of Debian 12 "Bookworm" and MX repositories.

True to its roots, MX-23 sticks with sysVinit by default. But for those of us who like to have options, it still keeps systemd in the mix for installed systems. This RC1 release is more than just a polished version of the beta -- it brings a whole bunch of bug fixes, new wallpapers, themes, translations, and updated apps to the table.

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Tech accessory manufacturer Satechi is expanding the capabilities of Microsoft’s Surface Pro 9 with the all-new Dual USB-C Hub. Lightweight and compact, this portable device is designed for work on-the-go, weighing just 40 grams and measuring less than 4.5 inches.

Specifically designed to enhance the functionality of this Windows 11 tablet, the hub boasts six powerful ports, including a USB4 pass-through port supporting 100W power delivery, USB-C and USB-A 3.2 Gen 2 ports, an HDMI 2.0 port, and SD/microSD UHS-I card slots.

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The rollout of Windows 11's Moment 3 update may only just have made its way to most users, but Microsoft already has other updates in the pipeline. Coming up later this year is Windows 11 23H2. We've come to expect that this will not be an update that's packed with new features, but that's not to say that it is not significant -- expect to see the update enabling Windows Copilot as Windows 11 enters the AI era.

Microsoft has now revealed more information about the upcoming release, including the fact that it is scheduled to rollout to users in the fourth quarter of the year -- effectively making it Windows 11 23Q4. What's important, though, is that users have to prepare for the launch.

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Five-hundred-and-fifty-one in a series. Welcome to this week's overview of the best apps, games and extensions released for Windows 10 and 11 on the Microsoft Store and elsewhere in the past seven days.

Microsoft released cumulative security updates for Windows 10 and 11 this week. The Windows 11 update adds the long-awaited features of the Moment 3 update to the operating system.

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Serious gaps in digital rights management could expose private and public sector organizations to security and compliance risks.

A new 'Sensitive Content Communications Privacy and Compliance' report from Kiteworks finds many organizations lack unified tracking, control, and security of private data that is sent, shared, and transferred with third parties, which creates significant risk of unauthorized access, both malicious and accidental.

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As the pandemic forced many businesses to adopt remote work, IT departments had to quickly adapt to new infrastructures and tools to support their employees from a distance.

But as hybrid working starts to become permanent businesses are reviewing their tech investments and seeking to provide a better remote user experience.

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Earlier today, BIOSTAR unveiled the M800 Series PCIe Gen4x4 2280 M.2 solid state drive. The company’s latest storage offering is designed to enhance the PC experience for a broad range of users, including enthusiasts, gamers, and streamers.

The M800 Series SSD promises excellent performance and high-speed data transfer; an ideal combination for gaming streamers and content creators seeking smoother gameplay and rapid load times. The drive delivers a read speed of up to 5,000MB/s and a maximum write speed of 4,450MB/s, exceeding the performance of many competitors.

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Calibri, Microsoft's main font for the last 15 years, is stepping aside. Our tech has changed, and so have our tastes in fonts, apparently. So, Microsoft went looking for a new default font.

The Windows-maker picked five new fonts: Bierstadt, Grandview, Seaford, Skeena, and Tenorite, and hoped one would be the next go-to font for Microsoft 365. Users got to try these out, and the most liked one was Bierstadt, which is now called Aptos.

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In recent months, the buzz surrounding AI technology has grown rapidly, due in large part to the release -- and subsequent zeitgeist moment -- of ChatGPT. A chatbot fueled by language modeling AI technology that is free to the public, ChatGPT has been the subject of seemingly endless discourse regarding its implications since its launch last November.

This type of AI technology is convincing and well… intelligent. It’s almost like a contemporary iteration on the concept of a search engine -- you can type in a prompt, and within moments you’ll receive a well-articulated, seemingly accurate response pulling from sources all over the web.

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Today, CORSAIR unveiled two new PC gaming accessories -- the NIGHTSABRE Wireless Gaming Mouse and K65 PRO MINI Optical-Mechanical Gaming Keyboard.

The NIGHTSABRE wireless gaming mouse, with its symmetrical design, satisfies all gamer preferences while providing comfortable, pro-player performance. Complete with 11 customizable buttons, it lets you swiftly switch between different games, without any delay thanks to its sub-1ms SLIPSTREAM WIRELESS or Bluetooth capabilities.

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Today's typical large organization is holding 35 petabytes of data across its systems and this is expected to double by 2025. But 75 percent of IT leaders are concerned that their current infrastructure won't be able to scale to meet this demand.

A new report, from infrastructure specialist Hitachi Vantara, shows that while technologies like generative AI are spurring a goldrush to greater insights, automation, and predictability, they are simultaneously putting pressure on the already-strained infrastructure and hybrid cloud environments on which they run.

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The latest Windows 11 development build includes a new TPM Troubleshooter tool designed to help administrators fix TPM related issues. The tool may help fix TPM related issues automatically and it may also be used to reset TPM.

Microsoft made TPM a requirement when it released Windows 11. The company claims that it improves overall security and ensures that certain features are supported on all Windows 11 devices.

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KYOCERA today unveiled the ultra-rugged DuraForce PRO 3 Android 13 smartphone. This device is designed to serve enterprises, small businesses, and first responders who rely heavily on durable, high-performing mobile tech. It’s also 5G-ready and available from Verizon, providing reliable, lightning-fast connectivity.

As more businesses operate on the go, durability and reliability are paramount. KYOCERA addresses these needs with quality rugged products, backed by a 2-year warranty and a growing ecosystem of accessories, services, and solutions. This strategy has led to rugged smartphones delivering a significantly lower total cost of ownership than non-rugged devices when deployed in frontline operations.

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Imagine a hidden system that tracks and scores you based on every phone call you make or take. It might sound like something straight out of a Black Mirror episode and remind you of China's controversial social credit system. But surprisingly, half of the world's mobile phone users are already part of a similar system, and many of them are Europeans, who are supposed to enjoy the strongest privacy protections.

NOYB, a privacy advocacy group, has filed a lawsuit against the US company TeleSign, a Belgian telecom provider BICS, and their mutual parent Proximus. They claim these companies are unauthorizedly profiling billions of phone users to assign them a 'reputation' or 'trust' score.

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