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Bugs and Issues

Microsoft Windows phone activation not working? It seems to have been killed

Microsoft’s decades-old Windows phone activation service seems to have been quietly killed off, and users aren’t happy about it. If you try calling the activation...

Dec 22, 2025 2 Min Read

Apps

WhatsApp desktop app updated with RAM-guzzling web wrapper? Here’s what to do

WhatsApp’s controversial Windows update is now rolling out to more users, and the complaints are piling up fast. We first reported on the high RAM usage issues plaguing...

Dec 18, 2025 1 Min Read

Apps

Microsoft Outlook app not opening on your Windows machine? Try this

Microsoft Outlook is refusing to open for a growing number of Windows users, and it’s been causing headaches since around December 5. If you’ve tried clicking...

Dec 09, 2025 1 Min Read

Apps

WhatsApp for Windows 11 very slow after latest update? Here's why

If WhatsApp on your Windows 11 PC suddenly feels slow or sluggish after the latest update, you are not alone. Over the past few days, some reports have been popping...

Nov 13, 2025 1 Min Read

Microsoft

Microsoft's President for Windows is getting cancelled on social media - here's why

Pavan Davuluri probably expected a routine promotional moment when he posted about Windows becoming an “agentic OS” and invited people to tune into Microsoft Ignite. Instead, he walked straight into...

Nov 13, 2025 2 Min Read

Bugs and Issues

Windows 11's Snipping Tool is picking up a useful feature

After years of user requests and workarounds, Windows 11’s Snipping Tool is finally getting the ability to insert text directly when editing screenshots. The feature, which was spotted...

Nov 10, 2025 2 Min Read

Bugs and Issues

Windows keeps switching theme to light mode after latest update? Here why and how to fix it

Getting blasted by a bright screen when you’re expecting dark mode is frustrating enough, but when Windows keeps forcing you back into light mode seconds after you change...

Oct 18, 2025 1 Min Read

Bugs and Issues

Windows 11 update is breaking Advanced Startup, leaving keyboard and mouse unresponsive [U: Fixed]

Update 21/10/25 – 03:05 pm (IST): Microsoft rolled out the KB5070773 update yesterday, which fixes the bug that caused USB devices like mice and keyboards from not...

Oct 17, 2025 3 Min Read

Bugs and Issues

Latest Windows 11 update broke taskbar and search for some users

If your Windows 11 computer started acting weird after the latest update, you’re not alone. Microsoft’s October 2025 patch (KB5066835) has left some users staring at...

Oct 17, 2025 2 Min Read

Bugs and Issues

Windows 11 25H2 update breaks File Explorer Preview for PDFs and Office files for some

Update 30/10/25 – 05:00 pm (IST): A fresh Preview build just dropped, but there’s still no indication if this fixes the problem. It seems Microsoft...

Oct 16, 2025 3 Min Read

Bugs and Issues

Windows 11 KB5066835 update knocks out localhost IIS for many, but there are workarounds

Update 17/10/25 – 12:49 pm (IST): Microsoft has now officially confirmed the connection issues following the installation of updates released on or after October 14, 2025 (KB5066835...

Oct 16, 2025 2 Min Read