In 2024 Netflix retired their native Windows application and started to use a Edge based web application (PWA). Eventhough previously Edge was able to play Netflix in 5.1 surround sound, during this ...

Members of the Windows 1.0 team at their 40-year reunion this week. L-R, kneeling/sitting: Joe Barello, Ed Mills, Tandy Trower, Mark Cliggett, Steve Ballmer (holding a Windows 1.0 screenshot) and Don ...

If you’re one of the many users who want to upgrade to Windows 11 but aren’t eligible due to outdated hardware, then you might be familiar with a free tool called Flyby11. That nifty little app lets ...

Microsoft has released the optional KB5050094 Preview cumulative update for Windows 11 24H2 with 28 bug fixes and changes, including fixes for bugs causing audio playback issues on systems with USB ...

Microsoft has confirmed that its latest security patch has a bug. The bug can cause your PC’s audio to stop working, particularly if you’re using a USB audio DAC. The issue is affecting versions 24H2, ...

Windows 11 received a security update earlier this month. As is often the case, Microsoft has discovered some issues with its monthly security update. While known issues are common, they can cause ...

Microsoft has confirmed that a recent bug that has been affecting several Windows OS versions will be addressed with a fix; however, users can tackle the issue with a manual stopgap. The bug is ...

Microsoft has confirmed that the January 2025 Windows security updates are breaking audio playback on some systems with external DACs (digital-to-analog converters). DACs are commonly used at home, in ...

At this year’s Qualcomm Snapdragon Summit, Microsoft introduced a range of new features designed to improve audio creation on Windows, targeting musicians and audio pros. The key highlight? Windows ...

In Windows, the name (or "FriendlyName") of a device is stored in the registry, like for instance: HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Control\DeviceClasses ...