Microsoft releases a new Windows 11 build to the Windows Insiders in the Dev (Preview) Channel. The latest update comes as "Windows 11 Insider Preview Build 25145.1000", and contains plenty of new features and improvements along with several bug fixes.

One of the highlights of this build is the inclusion of "OneDrive storage alert and subscription management in Settings", whereas the other is "Local Administrator Password Solution (LAPS)". To know more about this feature, continue reading further.

We all use external storage devices like a USB mostly because of moving data from one device to another. USB flash drives are very common for their ease of use, portability, and additional storage they offer for a not-so-high price.

But at the same time, they are vulnerable to minor problems. One of the common USB errors is getting the message “please insert a disk into USB drive” when you plug it into the computer.

In this post, we will discuss how to fix this problem all by yourself, even if you’re not a tech geek. Let’s dive in!

One of the most irritating experiences is learning that your hard drive containing important data is dead. A hard drive can die for a myriad of reasons including a damaged file system, corrupt firmware, IC malfunction, or faulty controller board.

Often, you hear a booming sound when you try to boot a computer with a dead drive. And soon after, the booting stops. It also makes your data stored on the drive virtually inaccessible.

Because of this, we will teach you how to recover data from a dead hard drive in its original condition. All you need to do is read the guide thoroughly to get the job done.

Microsoft has asked all Windows users to update Windows immediately. In fact, Microsoft wants all Windows users around the world to install the latest security updates released this June. One of the reasons is that, according to the reports, the other versions of Microsoft Windows operating systems have already been hacked. As a result, Microsoft has warned those who are using Windows 8, Windows 10, or Windows 11 to install the June update immediately.

Microsoft releases a new update for Windows 11 users on the Release Preview Channel. The latest update is rolling out as KB5014668 and has the build number 22000.776. With this update, Microsoft added four new improvements and a list of fixes.

One of the highlights of this build is the inclusion of the search highlights feature, which adds notable and interesting moments of what’s special about each day on your search dialog. For more information, continue reading further.

Last week, Microsoft PowerToys version 0.59.0 came out with several improvements that include native support to ARM64, Power Rename running on WinUI 3, Windows App SDK runtime 1.1.0, and more. Now, the company released a patch (v0.59.1) that fixes issues found in the previous version (v0.59.0).

The latest patch release of Microsoft PowerToys v0.59.1 includes bug fixes related to FancyZone, PowerToys Run, and OOBE windows rendering. This patch also includes Windows App SDK runtime 1.1.1 to have the latest fixes.

Google has recently announced that it will be launching what it has called Assured Open Source Software via the Google Cloud. The assured software is what Google already uses internally; it has simply upgraded it and created a package it can release to the public. The company announced the release of the new software on its blog, stating that it should be available in the last quarter of 2022, at least in preview form.

As it is the second Tuesday of the month, it's time for patching all supported versions of Microsoft Windows operating systems. Being the sixth patch of the year, Microsoft now started rolling out the Windows 11 June 2022 Patch Tuesday (KB5014697) update for Windows 11 version 21H2.

Windows 11 Patch Tuesday (KB5014697) update contains all fixes from the previous optional updates and also includes a few security fixes. To know more about the fixes in this build, and to download the Windows 11 KB5014697 update offline installer, continue reading further.

Last week Microsoft released Windows 11 Build 25136 to the Windows Insiders in the Dev Channel, that includes the File Explorer Tabs and some navigational changes to the File Explorer window. Now the company is rolling out these File Explorer Tabs and Navigation updates to the insiders in the Beta Channel too.

The latest Windows 11 update comes as KB5014770, with build number 22621.160, and is now rolling out to the Windows Insiders in the Beta Channel.

On the hunt for the best SurveyMonkey alternatives around? Worry not because we’ve got you covered with some of the top SurveyMonkey competitors in the market. Being one of the leading online survey tools, SurveyMonkey’s features are worth checking out. But so are its alternatives.

Here we bring you the top 4 SurveyMonkey alternatives and their features that can save your day. We're hoping you'll love each of these alternatives to SurveyMonkey as they are definitely easier to use and cheaper.

Microsoft releases the first build of Microsoft Office version 2207. This build is currently available to the Office Insiders who are on the Windows Beta Channel. The key importance of this build is a few new features that the company added to the Office Suite. This includes 3D SketchUp file support and transcribing images into data in Excel.

For further details about the features and improvements added to Microsoft Office version 2207, build 15402.20002, continue reading further.

Microsoft released a new update for Windows 11 users that adds a long waiting feature called "Tabs Layout" in the File Explorer window. The latest update is rolling out as Windows 11 Build 25136 to the Windows Insiders in the Dev Channel. This update also brings a refreshed layout of the left navigation pane.

If you want to try this feature now, you need to register as a Windows Insider and switch to the Dev Channel. For more information about the File Explorer improvements in this build, continue reading further.

The macOS provides users with built-in word-processing software, Pages, however, for most users, Microsoft Word is their top pick when it comes to dealing with editorial paperwork on Mac. Trouble emerges when you forget to save the doc, delete the doc either intentionally or accidentally, or simply have no clue where to find the missing files.

There are multiple scenarios where people lose a Word document, luckily, a list of methods to get the docs back at the same time. This post will illustrate certain situations as well as methods to recover a Word document on Mac. Read on to see which situation fits you.

Microsoft announces the release of Windows 11, version 22H2 Build 22621 to the Release Preview Channel for Windows Insider Program for Business participants. This build can now be validated by the organizations on devices ahead of the general availability of the next feature update. Last month this build was rolled out to the insiders in the Beta channel.

Microsoft releases a new update for PowerToys. The latest update comes as Microsoft PowerToys version 0.59.0 for Windows 11 and Windows 10 users. Though it is in public preview, comes with a bunch of new improvements. The company says that this release is focused on wrapping up building for native ARM64 and releasing the first experimental build.

According to a report from WABetaInfo, an online platform that keeps a tab on the latest updates in all things WhatsApp, WhatsApp is going to introduce a layout for profile cover photos very similar to that seen on Facebook very soon. The wildly popular instant messaging service WhatsApp is testing out the functionality with enterprise users.

WhatsApp is reportedly working on a feature that would let WhatsApp Business users set a cover photo for their profiles (via WABetaInfo) WhatsApp Business users their. WhatsApp is said to be currently working on a new feature, Cover Photos, which will let users set cover photos for their WhatsApp profiles users their.

WhatsApp has updated its UI for its "Linked new devices" function, as well as for its "Storage usage" section in the app. WhatsApp is also rolling out the revamped interface of the Linked Devices feature to iOS and Android, which is available to Business accounts. The catch, though, is that this revamped functionality will be accessible to only business account holders on both Android and iOS.

The latest release of the WhatsApp Business beta allows business users to rename linked devices with a business account using the latest WhatsApp Business beta version, ver.2.22.13.7 on Android, and 22.12.0.73 on iOS.

Microsoft recently published a blog post where the company claimed that the Teams app has recently made a significant performance boost. They have come with some data, as highlighted below, that showed notable improvements in messaging and meeting experiences as seen today vs. August 2021. And this is based on the data from the 95th percentile of all desktop users in the world.

After the redesigned dictation toolbar was added to Microsoft Office version 2206 last week, Microsoft pushed a set of new fixes to its Office products. If you are following us on Office Insider Channel, the company releases a new Office build every Friday and there is no exception this week. The latest build 15330.20004 has been released to the insiders who are in the Windows Beta Channel, and it adds the following fixes.

Microsoft releases another cumulative update (preview) for Windows 10 versions 20H2, 21H1, and 21H2. The update (KB5014023) build 19044.1741 is part of the monthly "C" release updates which will allow the users to validate the build ahead of the general availability of the June Patch Tuesday Update, scheduled to be released on the 14th of this month.

Microsoft releases a new update build for the Windows 11 insiders in the Dev Channel, which will eventually become available to all users once the company releases the next feature update globally in 2023. The latest Windows 11 build 25131 adds no new features, but a set of bug fixes. It also includes a new Microsoft Store experience that comes with build 22205.1401.3.0.

In the month of May 2022, Microsoft released a set of new features and improvements for its popular collaboration platform "Microsoft Teams". The latest update includes the ability to choose refinement to the way you look on the video to further enhancements to customization options, says Microsoft in the announcement post. For more details, continue reading this post.

Almost four weeks after releasing Microsoft Edge version 101 to the stable channel, Microsoft has now released Edge version 102. The latest build version 102.0.1245.30 in the stable channel adds no new features. But the latest version is packed with four new policies and the latest security updates of the Chromium project. For a detailed list of changes, continue reading further.

The massive shift from monolithic to microservices architecture has caused a considerable demand for distributed tracing. Traditional monitoring tools were designed for monolithic applications, so they primarily provide insights into application performance rather than how a request flows through the application.

However, if you are working with a microservices architecture, it is crucial to track every user request and the path of the request flow across multiple applications.

iQOO Neo 6 5G smartphone has been launched in India today, the 31st May 2022, and is now available to purchase from Amazon. The phone is targeted at power users and gamers. At a glance, it comes with the Snapdragon 870 processor, up to 12GB RAM and 256GB storage variants, 64MP main camera setup with a 16MP selfie camera.

Here’s all you need to know about the iQOO Neo 6 5G smartphone, including price, features, and availability in India.

Just like all other Fridays, Microsoft released a new Office build (15321.20000) to the insiders who are on the Windows Beta Channel and running Microsoft Office version 2206. The latest Office build adds a couple of improvements and fixes, among which the redesigned dictation toolbar for Word and Outlook is the key new change. Want to know what are the new improvements part of this build? Continue reading further.

Smartphone maker Oppo has recently launched their new Oppo Reno 8 series of smartphones. These include the Oppo Reno 8, Oppo Reno 8 Pro, and Oppo Reno 8 Pro Plus. Oppo's new Reno 8 Pro smartphone has Qualcomm's latest Snapdragon 7 Gen 1 chipset, up to 6.7" FHD+ AMOLED display with 120Hz refresh rate, and more.

You need to continue reading further to find out the complete specifications and price of different variants of Oppo Reno 8 Series smartphones.

Google's security group has recently reported a series of problems that could lead to spyware attacks on Android smartphones. At least five "zero-day vulnerabilities" have been identified that could be used to install spyware called Predator. Google's own Threat Analysis Group (TAG) has identified multiple threats that may have occurred from various locations.

It is thought that the Predator spyware may have been backed by a commercial company called Cytrox, which is used for surveillance.

Microsoft released Windows 11 Dev Build 25126 to the Windows Insiders. This build is rolling out to the Dev Channel insiders which is most likely to be for Windows 11 version 23H2 (Sun Valley 3) release. The latest build includes several improvements and fixes to Windows 11, including an improved Account Settings page.

The latest build also fixes high CPU usage by the Program Compatibility Assistant Service, Task Manager improvements, explorer crash, and more. For details (changelog) about Windows 11 Preview Build 25126, continue reading further.

Microsoft releases the final build of Microsoft Edge version 103 to the Edge Insiders in the Dev Channel. The latest update has been released as build number 103.0.1264.2 and includes several new features, and improvements to enrich the desktop experiences and reach of the web. For a complete list of changes, continue reading below.

Last week only Microsoft released Windows 11 Build 22000.706 as a cumulative update (KB5014019) to the Windows Insiders in the Release Preview Channel. This build adds two new features including Windows Spotlight to Windows 11 along with other improvements and fixes.

Now the company has promoted it to the mainline users as an optional update (build 22000.708) with the exact list of changes, improvements, and fixes.

Zoom has launched a bunch of new features to its platform. With all these new features of Zoom, everyone can participate more during any meeting; making the meetings not monotonous anymore. Since the inception of the Work From Home culture, the dominance of the Zoom app has grown. This video calling app brings a new collaboration mode and breakout room. Through this, collaboration and creativity can be improved in meetings.

Microsoft announces the general availability (GA) of Visual Studio 2022 v17.0 for Mac OS. That means you can now download and install Visual Studio 2022 on your macOS to start building production-ready applications. This is the fastest Visual Studio for Mac version yet with an all-new native macOS UI, fully running on .NET 6, and optimized for Apple Silicon (ARM64) processors, says Jordan Matthiesen, Senior Program Manager for Visual Studio for Mac team.

During the BUILD 2022 Conference, the Uno Platform team released version 4.3 of its product. The focus of this release was on enhancing our Figma plugin which generates your app XAML directly from Figma designs, as well as advancing Uno Extensions to help bootstrap your apps faster, says the Uno Platform team in an announcement.

Microsoft released a new cumulative update for Windows 10. The Windows Insiders running Windows 10 version 21H2 under Release Preview Channel will receive this update (KB5014023) as build 19044.1739. Though the company made this update optional, it includes several non-security fixes that make Windows 10 more stable.

With this new Windows 10 build 19044.1739, Microsoft fixed several bugs in part of the previous build(s). Here's the full changelog for your reference.

Over the past few weeks, Microsoft added several new features to Microsoft Office version 2206. For example, Office Build 15227 introduces voice dictation to take notes, an optimized recalculation in Microsoft Excel, and optimized Auto filter in Excel, faster formula entry in a cell, and shared documents access to guest users. In addition to these, Office Build 15310 extends the maximum number of form responses to 5 million.

And now a new update (build 15313.20000) for Microsoft Office version 2206 is rolling out to the Office Insiders in the Windows Beta Channel (Fast Ring) with several bug fixes.

Microsoft recently announced a big feature update for Windows Subsystem for Android. This update comes as version 2204.40000.15.0 and includes several exciting features and improvements. The most notable changes in this build include support for Android 12.1, a redesigned settings app, better integrations with Windows 11, and other improvements.

Just two days after releasing Windows 11 Build 25120, Microsoft now released a cumulative update to test the servicing pipeline. The latest Windows 11 Build 25120.1010 comes as a KB5015039 update and includes all the features, improvements, and fixes that were released with Windows 11 Build 25120 to the insiders in the Dev Channel.

Microsoft has released a new build for Windows 11 insiders on the Release Preview Channel. The latest Windows 11 Build 22000.706 (KB5014019) brings two new features that will improve the Family Safety verification experience and the Windows spotlight on the desktop.

This build also adds a long list of fixes that adds more stability and improvements to Windows 11 ahead of the general availability of the next feature update.

Last week, Microsoft released the first build (103.0.1253.0) of Microsoft Edge version 103 to the Edge Insiders in the Dev Channel. Now the company has released another update to Microsoft Edge version 103 that adds a few new features, improvements, and bug fixes.

About the latest update, Microsoft said that it’s a smaller update this week, but an important one! To know more about this build, its features, and other improvements, continue reading further.

Microsoft released Windows 11 Build 25120 to the Windows Insiders in the Dev Channel. The latest build doesn't bring any key new features but enables support for a new experimental "search bar" on the desktop. Not only this, there are several quality improvements and bug fixes in this build.

If you are an insider in the Dev Channel, you would like to update this build to try and provide feedback to Microsoft related to the "Search Bar" feature on the desktop. The company also released an ISO image of Windows 11 Build 25120. For more details, continue reading further.

If you are a Microsoft Teams user, good news! "Microsoft Teams" has now finally landed on Microsoft Store. Mik Chernomordikov, Microsoft Group Program Manager, has revealed the news in a tweet. So, what are you waiting for? You can now navigate to Microsoft Store on your Windows 10 or Windows 11 to directly download and install the Microsoft Teams app.

Microsoft released a new update of Office build to the insiders in the Windows Beta Channel, formerly known as Fast Ring. The latest Microsoft Office Insiders Preview Build 15310.20004 adds an improvement to Microsoft Office Suite and a list of bug fixes.

The latest build adds the ability for users to collect form responses from 5 million users in a single form. Earlier it was limited to only 50,000 responses. For further information (official changelog), continue reading further.

Last Month, Microsoft Edge build 102.0.1227.0 was released to the Dev Channel insiders promising that one more update will come from version 102 before the company shifts the development to 103. Later, Microsoft Edge Build 102.0.1235.1 was released and the company said that the insiders will see a few more updates before getting Microsoft Edge version 103 in the Dev Channel.

Now it's time to get Microsoft Edge version 103. Microsoft now releases Edge Dev build 103.0.1253.0. Being the first build from version 103, Microsoft Edge gets a few new features and improvements as listed here.

Microsoft releases Visual Studio 2022 version 17.2, the second supported long-term servicing channel for Visual Studio 2022. This version of Visual Studio will be supported with fixes and security updates for 18 months through January 2024. Visual Studio 2022 version 17.2 adds new improvements to the C# and .NET experiences, new Git performance and experiences, updates for C++ developers, and new Azure tools for local development and deployment.

Microsoft releases a new update to the Dev Channel insiders. As the latest Windows 11 Insider Preview Build 25115 is now rolling out to Dev Channel only, this closes the window for you to be able to switch from the Dev Channel to the Beta Channel. This build will not be offered to ARM64 PCs, says Microsoft.

The latest build comes with a new feature for making everyday tasks quicker in Windows 11 through inline suggested actions. Apart from this new feature, the Windows 11 build 25115 also includes a good set of general improvements and fixes.

As it is the second Tuesday of the month, it's time for patching all supported versions of Microsoft Windows operating systems. Being the fifth patch of the year, Microsoft now started rolling out the Windows 11 May 2022 Patch Tuesday (KB5013943) update for Windows 11 version 21H2.

Windows 11 Patch Tuesday (KB5013943) update contains all fixes from the previous optional updates and also includes a few security fixes. To know more about the fixes in this build, and to download the Windows 11 KB5013943 update offline installer, continue reading further.

Just like all other Fridays, a new update build of Microsoft Office is now available to the insiders in the Windows Beta Channel. Being the first build of MS Office version 2206, the latest update adds several new features to the Office Suite.

Continue reading further to know what's new and improved in Microsoft Office version 2206, build 15227.20000, released to the Office Insiders in the Windows Beta Channel.