Device Settings
The latest Device Settings coverage — news, analysis, and updates from the WindowsNews.AI desk.
Microsoft Teams Web Unifies Audio & Video Settings: A Complete Guide
Microsoft is fundamentally redesigning how users configure their audio and video devices in Teams on the web, consolidating previously separate menus into a single, streamlined \"Device settings\"...
KB5067106 Preview Adds Drag Tray Lock, Redesigned Mobile Devices Page
Microsoft's latest Windows 11 Insider Preview update, KB5067106, brings several noteworthy enhancements to both the 24H2 and 25H2 development branches, signaling continued refinement of the operating...
Insider Build 26120.6972 fixes File Explorer dark mode, adds mobile settings, and squashes bugs.
Windows Insiders on the Beta Channel are receiving a significant checkpoint cumulative update with Windows 11 Insider Preview Build 26120.6972 (KB5067106), marking another step forward in Microsoft's...
Microsoft to Automatically Install Copilot App on All Windows 365 PCs in October, EEA Excluded
Microsoft will begin automatically installing the Microsoft 365 Copilot app on Windows devices running the M365 desktop apps starting early October 2025, a move that thrusts the company’s AI...
Silent Copilot Push: Microsoft’s 365 AI App Auto-Installs on Windows, But You Can Block It
Microsoft plans to quietly push the Microsoft 365 Copilot app onto Windows devices starting in the fall of 2025—a move that will affect millions of business and consumer machines, but one that...
Windows 11 Adds a Speed Test Button to Network Flyout, But It’s a Bing Web Shortcut
Microsoft is quietly testing a one-click internet speed test shortcut in Windows 11, placed directly inside the network flyout and taskbar context menu. The feature, unearthed by sharp-eyed Insiders...
Critical Remote Access Vulnerability in Güralp FMUS Seismic Monitoring Devices: Risks, Mitigations, and Industry Lessons
Industrial control systems (ICS) security has become a linchpin issue for organizations safeguarding critical infrastructure—ranging from power grids to seismic monitoring networks. Each disclosure...
The Case for a Universal Device Settings Standard: Enhancing Personalization and Accessibility
In the fast-evolving world of consumer technology, where innovation often focuses on making devices faster, thinner, and smarter, a remarkably basic yet critical aspect frequently gets sidelined:...
Mastering Windows Autopilot: Streamlined Deployment and Advanced Endpoint Management
Windows Autopilot has emerged as a transformative force, promising IT professionals an era of streamlined, automated deployment for Windows devices. As the rapid pace of hybrid work, cloud-driven...
Adaptive Energy Saver in Windows 11: Revolutionizing Battery Life and Sustainable Computing
Microsoft's push for more sustainable and energy-efficient computing took a significant leap forward with the introduction of the Adaptive Energy Saver feature in Windows 11. This innovative system...
Microsoft Intune Security Baseline Flaw Exposes Critical Cloud Management Risks
A recently acknowledged flaw in Microsoft Intune's security baseline customization has sent shockwaves through IT departments worldwide, raising urgent questions about cloud-based device management...
Device Stage's 2009 debut in Windows 7 faded as ecosystem support collapsed
When Microsoft introduced Device Stage with Windows 7 in 2009, it promised to revolutionize how users interacted with their peripherals. This ambitious hardware management platform aimed to create a...