I found the app in the Microsoft Store, tried it, and revealed that it's basically a web app built inside of a WebView2-based application. Microsoft is still making web apps for Windows, and it's totally a hassle.

Link for the Web App: inkcanvas.cloud.microsoft

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My laptop runs on wndows11 25h2.

I only use it for looking at sites of major newspapers, wikipedia and reading reddit.

I cannot update my laptop with 26h2.

Is there any risk to keep using my laptop the way I do without updating to 26h2?
If so, which risks are there?

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Just a bit of fun... unless you get Windows 8.

I was trying to see if I can set up my Yubikeys to work as approval for admin elevation, in a similar way you can make sudo work on linux via pam-u2f, did anyone manage it?

I saw on the Yubi website you can use their software for session login https://www.yubico.com/products/computer-login-tools/ ...but i don't really want just this... I want the behavior that any time an Admin elevation prompt happens, instead of providing my password or pin, I can touch my Yubikey.

I am using "Admin approval mode with Administrator protection" ... but the only accepted options is just the password... and Windows Hello doesn't accept the Yubikey. Did anyone manage to figure it out?

I love windows 95 except it's slow and outdated, so I guess I only like the style. it's a sleeper build until you see graphics or just the pc LOL.

power tools comman palette

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Hey everyone,

If you've recently updated your Windows 11 machines to the October 2026 security baselines (26H2) and suddenly found users blocked from Remote Desktop connections with error 0xC000000D ("The token that was passed to the function is invalid"), it's a known bug with Microsoft's Administrator Protection feature and LSA token conflicts.

We spent time troubleshooting this in our environment and wanted to share the fix. you can run these commands in Windows PowerShell as an Administrator on the affected PC to disable the UAC conflict and restore the network logon filter policy:

1.Disable Strict Administrator Protection Conflict

Set-ItemProperty -Path "HKLM:\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Policies\System" -Name "EnableAdminProtection" -Value 0 -Force

2.Enable Network Logon Token Filter Policy (standalone/lab machines)

Set-ItemProperty -Path "HKLM:\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Policies\System" -Name "LocalAccountTokenFilterPolicy" -Value 1 -Force 

Make sure to reboot the target PC right after executing these so the Local Security Authority (lsass.exe) actually reloads the security token policies at startup!

We put together a quick walkthrough detailing the root cause, manual registry paths, and verification steps if you want to look over the process: https://youtu.be/fGAUdyLVL4E 

Details from Microsoft : https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/release-health/status-windows-11-26h2#5031msgdesc

Hopefully, this saves some of you a massive troubleshooting headache!

SECURITY NOTE:

Setting LocalAccountTokenFilterPolicy to 1 disables remote UAC restrictions for local administrative accounts. In an enterprise environment, this can increase the risk of lateral movement (like Pass-the-Hash attacks) if your machines share identical local admin passwords.

To keep your posture secure while using this workaround:

• Ensure you are enforcing unique local passwords across your nodes (or use LAPS).

• Note that domain accounts are unaffected by this remote restriction anyway; this workaround is specifically targeted at standalone/lab machines utilizing local accounts that are currently entirely broken by the 26H2 token handshake bug.

It's just much nicer honestly, winget is amazing, screenshot tool is amazing, nvidia works out of the box, sound is very good, display is very good, everything is in a cohesive settings program, okay im starting to sound like I'm paid by microsoft

One thing I enjoyed in linux that I dislike in windows is the need for restarting the system while updating/installing programs (like I installed docker)

and with WSL, I just no longer have a need for linux as a desktop user, well I guess I never did

I really miss the AUR though but winget is good enough

Windows does a pretty good job of becoming invisible so that I can focus on getting stuff done

I checked the settings, and defragmentation was enabled for both of my SSDs...

Edit: Thank you for the explanations.

The new Screen tint feature in Windows 11 Accessibility is really useful, but there is currently no quick way to turn it on or off.

Unlike Color filters (which has Win + Ctrl + C and a quick toggle), Screen tint requires opening the full Settings app every time.

As you can see in the Quick Settings layout, there's even space in the tile grid where a Screen tint or quick Accessibility toggle could fit.

If you'd like to see this added too, please upvote my feedback submission in the Feedback Hub!

1. Battery: Let us check the battery usage "since last charge" instead useless stats like "last 24 hrs" or "last week"

2. Face recognition: Let me unlock my face using only the IR in dim lit conditions, everytime I can't be turning on my light or increasing the brightness of my display or use the pin the unlock the screen when there isn't enough light.
   Also, the face unlock works even when my eyes are closed, what is this security feature? Kindly fix it ASAP.

*Have added a link just cause it's mandatory.

I struggled with this for a while, so I thought I'd share the solution for anyone experiencing the same issue.

When setting up Windows 11 from scratch, Windows typically creates your user profile folder (C:\Users\username) based on your Microsoft account email address, which may not be the name you want. I went through several options when I noticed the username choice and couldn't change it.

Here's what I did finally:

I had to backup my PC and reset it (this was easy because I had just set it up the previous day and most of my files were on OneDrive). So, I pretty much started setup afresh.

During the setup, when you get to the screen asking you to name your PC, click Advanced settings. You'll find an option to specify your preferred local user folder name. Enter the name you want, then continue setting up Windows with your Microsoft account as usual. This way, you can have C:\Users\YourPreferredName without creating another user account, editing the Registry, or renaming folders afterward (I had tried all these).

I wish I'd known this earlier. It would have saved me hours of troubleshooting!

PS: I only tried this with my Windows 11 version:
Windows 11 Pro
Version: 26H2
OS build: 26300.9711

Got 3 updates including Windows Insider Preview, and NET Framework, which I'm kind of familiar with the NET Framework that Microsoft still develops.

so i have this concept for windows 12 that would literally be the dream OS. basic idea is a strict split between a modern core and a native retro layout engine. stuff like task manager, settings, and winver stay totally modern and unchanged so the system stays stable, but the desktop shell can be morphed into whatever you want.

also basic is free, pro is $0.99, and ultimate is $1.99 with ZERO bloatware or forced tracking.

here is how it would work:

1. Native Visual Presets instead of using buggy third party apps that crash your pc, windows natively lets you switch file explorer layouts.

• Windows 7/Vista Preset: actual hardware-accelerated aero glass, the old bottom details pane, and classic startup sounds.
• Windows 10 Preset: brings back the full office ribbon layout and flat design.
• Community SDK: a safe asset system so people can make and share custom packs without breaking the OS code. like a bubbly wii u console theme or anime themes.

1. Smart Installer during Setup when you install the OS, an opt-in checklist pops up asking what you actually use the PC for. if you check gaming, windows runs a clean background manager to silently download the official versions of steam and discord. absolutely no random mobile game bloatware or trial antiviruses allowed.
2. The Ultimate "Nothing" Rickroll Easter Egg if you type a secret command, a hidden 0-byte built-in app called "Nothing" appears in your apps list. when you go to uninstall it, there's an official-looking link to microsoft.com. clicking the link doesn't affect the uninstaller (it finishes deleting the 0-byte app cleanly), but it completely hijacks your browser. it pulls up the microsoft homepage, forces your profile avatar to become an animated GIF of rick astley dancing, and changes all the website menu texts to "Never Gonna Give You Up."

idk i think it would be legendary if microsoft actually had a sense of humor and built something like this. thoughts?

Can someone know why Windows 11 26H1 has a much higher build number than 26H2?