Windows 11 cleanup is finally simple with this powerful open‑source tool that strips bloat, boosts speed, and gives you real control

by nouman | Jul 14, 2026 | Microsoft, Windows, Windows 11

Windows 11 includes several built-in tools to help keep storage usage under control on your computer. Features like Storage Sense, the Temporary Files settings page, and Storage Recommendation can help you reclaim storage with ease, making third-party cleanup...

How to Dual Boot Windows and Linux on the Same SSD

by nouman | Jul 13, 2026 | Blog, Boot, Linux guide, Windows

Installing Windows and Linux on the same SSD allows you to leverage the strengths of both operating systems on one machine. This guide walks you through the complete dual boot setup process. The post How to Dual Boot Windows and Linux on the Same SSD appeared first on...

Microsoft Confirms Windows GDID Device Identifier That Cannot Be Disabled, Documented in FBI Case Filing

by nouman | Jul 13, 2026 | Security, Windows

Microsoft has publicly acknowledged the existence of the Global Device Identifier (GDID), a device-specific ID assigned to Windows installations, in a federal complaint filed by US prosecutors against an alleged member of the Scattered Spider hacking group. The ID is...

Microsoft Confirms Windows 11 Bug That Can Consume Over 500GB of Storage Through Permission Log File

by nouman | Jul 13, 2026 | Windows, Windows 11

Microsoft has confirmed a Windows 11 bug that causes the Capability Access Manager write-ahead log file to grow continuously without being compacted, which can lead to the use of over 500GB of drive space on affected systems. The fix is included in update KB5095093,...

Microsoft Tests Cloud Rebuild Recovery Option in Windows 11 Insider Builds

by nouman | Jul 13, 2026 | Windows, Windows 11

Microsoft is testing a new Cloud Rebuild recovery option in the Windows Recovery Environment (WinRE) on Windows 11. This was identified through strings found in recent Insider builds by XenoPanther and reported by PureInfoTech. The feature appears under Advanced...

Windows 11 Emoji Panel Loses GIF Support Until Users Install June Update That Replaces Tenor With GIPHY

by nouman | Jul 13, 2026 | Windows

Microsoft has confirmed that Windows 11 users running versions 24H2, 25H2, and 26H1 will see a “GIF service is not available” error in the emoji panel unless they install a recent update. This information comes from a Windows release health dashboard...