Software
Not the first month: mandatory Windows 11 updates significantly slow down the speed of the PC
Microsoft regularly updates Windows 11 PCs, and not all of these updates can be opted out. Beginning in March 2023, users who installed the monthly mandatory updates began experiencing slowdowns in their computers, including longer boot times and slower SSDs.
Complaints about the problem appeared on forums, social networks, Microsoft support and other online platforms. It is noted that the PC may run slower when you are trying to perform SSD-intensive tasks, such as copying large files from one place to another or playing a large game.
Some users have reported a drastic drop in SSD speed from 7000MB/s to 3000MB/s, and in special cases down to 1000MB/s.
The problems started with the launch of the March update KB5023778, and they are also observed in the most recent, mandatory June update KB5027231. As noted by WindowsLatest thematic resource, which conducted its own investigation, the problem will be present in the upcoming traditional July “update on Tuesdays” (Patch Tuesday), as it remains unresolved in the optional June 2023 update (numbered KB5027303).
Uninstalling updates starting with the March 2023 Patch Tuesday restores the SSD speed to its previous 7000 MB/s. This means that the problem may be directly related to the latest updates.
Phones
More than 120 models of Xiaomi, Redmi and Poco smartphones will receive MIUI 15. Detailed list
The XiaomiUI resource, which constantly monitors the release of new firmware for Xiaomi smartphones, has published an up-to-date list of models that will receive MIUI 15.
The list was compiled as of October 2. It is emphasized that the data is unofficial, but XiaomiUI has internal sources both in Xiaomi itself and in the MIUI development department. The list looks like this:
Xiaomi smartphones and tablets:
- Xiaomi 13T Pro;
- Xiaomi 13T;
- Xiaomi 13 Ultra;
- Xiaomi 13 Pro;
- Xiaomi 13;
- Xiaomi 13 Lite;
- Xiaomi 12T Pro;
- Xiaomi 12T;
- Xiaomi 12 Lite 5G;
- Xiaomi 12S Ultra;
- Xiaomi 12S Pro;
- Xiaomi 12S;
- Xiaomi 12 Pro Dimensity;
- Xiaomi 12 Pro;
- Xiaomi 12;
- Xiaomi 12X;
- Xiaomi 11T Pro;
- Xiaomi 11T;
- Xiaomi 11 Ultra;
- Xiaomi 11 Pro;
- Xiaomi 11;
- Xiaomi Mi 11X;
- Xiaomi Mi 11X Pro;
- Xiaomi Mi 11i;
- Xiaomi 11i/11i Hypercharge;
- Xiaomi 11 Lite 4G;
- Xiaomi 11 Lite 5G NE;
- Xiaomi 11 Lite 5G;
- Xiaomi 10S;
- Xiaomi MIX FOLD;
- Xiaomi MIX FOLD 2;
- Xiaomi MIX FOLD 3;
- Xiaomi MIX 4;
- Xiaomi Civi;
- Xiaomi Civi 1S;
- Xiaomi Civi 2;
- Xiaomi Civi 3;
- Xiaomi Pad 6 / Pro / Max;
- Xiaomi Pad 5;
- Xiaomi Pad 5 Pro 5G / Pad 5 Pro WiFi.
Redmi smartphones:
- Redmi K40;
- Redmi K40S;
- Redmi K40 Pro / Pro+;
- Redmi K40 Gaming;
- Redmi K50;
- Redmi K50i;
- Redmi K50i Pro;
- Redmi K50 Pro;
- Redmi K50 Gaming;
- Redmi K50 Ultra;
- Redmi K60E;
- Redmi K60;
- Redmi K60 Pro;
- Redmi K60 Ultra;
- Redmi Note 10 5G / Redmi Note 11SE / Redmi Note 10T 5G;
- Redmi Note 10 Pro 5G;
- Redmi Note 10T;
- Redmi Note 10S / Redmi Note 11SE India;
- Redmi Note 10 Pro;
- Redmi 10 / Redmi 10 2022 / Redmi 10 Prime / Redmi Note 11 4G;
- Redmi Note 11E / Redmi 10 5G / Redmi 11 Prime 5G;
- Redmi Note 11R;
- Redmi 10C / Redmi 10 Power;
- Redmi 11 Prime 4G;
- Redmi Note 11 4G / 11 NFC 4G;
- Redmi Note 11 5G / Redmi Note 11T 5G;
- Redmi Note 11S;
- Redmi Note 11S 5G;
- Redmi Note 11 Pro 4G;
- Redmi Note 11 Pro 5G / Redmi Note 11E Pro;
- Redmi Note 11 Pro+ 5G;
- Redmi Note 11T Pro / 11T Pro+;
- Redmi Note 12 4G / 4G NFC;
- Redmi 12C;
- Redmi 12;
- Redmi Note 12 Turbo;
- Redmi Note 12T Pro;
- Redmi Note 12 Pro Speed;
- Redmi Note 12 Pro 5G / Pro+ 5G / Discovery;
- Redmi Note 12S;
- Redmi Note 12R / Redmi 12 5G;
- Redmi Note 12 5G / Note 12R Pro;
- Redmi Note 13 4G / 4G NFC;
- Redmi Note 13 Pro 5G;
- Redmi Note 13 Pro+ 5G;
- Redmi Note 13R Pro;
- Redmi 13C.
Poco smartphones:
- Poco F5 Pro;
- Poco F5;
- Poco F4 GT;
- Poco F4;
- Poco F3;
- Poco F3 GT;
- Poco X6 Pro 5G
- Poco X6 5G;
- Poco X5 Pro 5G;
- Poco X5 5G;
- Poco X4 GT;
- Poco X4 Pro 5G;
- Poco M6 Pro 5G;
- Poco M5s;
- Poco M5;
- Poco M4 Pro 5G;
- Poco M4 Pro 4G;
- Poco M4 5G;
- Poco M3 Pro 5G;
- Poco C55.
In total, MIUI 15 should receive 126 Xiaomi, Redmi and Poco devices.
Software
You can’t get rid of it, you can only hide it: Microsoft imposes controversial Windows Backup on users
Like it or not, the Windows Backup app installed in Windows 10 and Windows 11 is here to stay, with Microsoft calling it a “system component” that can’t be removed.
Users who did not have the application installed began receiving it automatically on August 22, 2023. The Windows Backup app has become a must-have for all Windows 10 and Windows 11 users, even those who can’t actually use it.
Because Windows Backup requires a Microsoft account, Azure Active Directory (AAD) and (Active Directory) AD users cannot use the application to back up their data.
Windows Backup saves specific files and folders, as well as settings, account information, and applications. All this information is stored in the cloud, so the device can be easily restored by connecting to the Internet. An additional problem is that using Windows Backup can quickly require you to upgrade to a more expensive Microsoft cloud storage plan.
In response to negative reviews, Microsoft stated that “because Windows Backup is a system component, it cannot be removed.” However, the company has promised to release an update to prevent the app from appearing in the interface, specifically on Windows 10 Pro, Education and Enterprise editions, as well as Windows 11 that use AAD and AD. Simply put, the application will continue to be present in the system, but will be hidden and no longer noticeable.
Microsoft’s latest operating system is quite popular among gamers. However, according to recent statistics published by Valve on the digital distribution platform Steam, the popularity of Windows 11 is declining.
Windows 10 has recovered from falling below 56% in August 2023. Microsoft’s not-so-new operating system now holds nearly 57.97%, up 1.99 percentage points from the previous month.
At the same time, the share of Windows 11 fell from 39.22% in August to 37.43%. Windows 11 and 10 together account for more than 95% of all Steam users. However, the situation will soon change, as Valve plans to stop supporting OS versions released before Windows 10 in January 2024. This step will be taken due to the recent end of support for Chromium in Windows 7 and 8.
So, the full rating looks like this:
- Windows 10 64-bit – 57.97%
- Windows 11 – 37.43%
- Windows 7 64-bit – 1.23%
- Windows 8.1 64-bit – 0.18%
- Windows 7 32-bit – 0.06%
The market shares of other operating systems on Steam are similar to Windows 7. 1.43% use macOS and 1.63% use Linux.
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