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Microsoft issues emergency Windows 11 update to fix its record-breaking patch
ClickFix attacks are tricking Mac and Windows users into hacking themselves
Microsoft patches Windows and Excel
Microsoft is rolling out big Windows 11 improvements in August and here’s everything you should know
Microsoft prepares a major Windows 11 update for August featuring accessibility enhancements and critical fixes following recent system outages.
Microsoft is using TPM chips to crack down on pirated Windows activations
Microsoft’s new TPM‑bound KMS feature sparks debate over whether it curbs all pirated Windows or only enterprise servers
Windows 11's File Explorer is now faster at deleting large files, in a rare speed win from Microsoft
Microsoft has improved the speed of large file deletions within Windows 11's File Explorer.
Microsoft rushes out Windows fix for Dell's hot and bothered PCs
Microsoft has released a critical Windows 11 update to resolve major reliability issues and unexpected shutdowns affecting certain Dell PCs.
I break down 6 new Windows 11 Insider features for July, including one that can save your PC
Microsoft is rolling out new Windows 11 Insider features for July, including a tool designed to save PCs.
Microsoft July 2026 Patch Tuesday fixes massive 570 flaws, 3 zero-days
Microsoft's July 2026 Patch Tuesday addresses 570 vulnerabilities, including three zero-day flaws.
Microsoft tests Windows Search without all the ads and fluff
Microsoft has introduced a streamlined, ad-free Windows 11 search interface designed to offer a faster and cleaner user experience.
Windows 11 is getting a 4-pixel upgrade. It sounds like a joke, but it actually matters.
Microsoft is rolling out an update to the Windows 11 search experience, featuring a 4-pixel increase and interface decluttering for test users.
Windows 11 Copilot now tells you what’s slowing down your PC, while using 1GB RAM itself
Microsoft is testing a new Copilot feature for Windows 11 designed to diagnose system performance issues, though its memory footprint is drawing scrutiny.
Microsoft may make big changes to bring Android and Windows 11 closer together
Microsoft is reportedly prototyping new features designed to deepen the integration between Windows 11 and Android mobile devices.
Microsoft wants to integrate your smartphone more natively across Windows 11's user experience
Microsoft is testing deeper native integration between Windows 11 and smartphones to create a more seamless cross-device experience.
Windows Is Tracking You? What You Missed in Cybersecurity This Week
A hacker's arrest has exposed how Microsoft uses Windows telemetry GDIDs to identify and track users, according to recent court filings.
Steam Machine Windows 11 drivers are here
Valve has released Windows 11 drivers for the Steam Machine, marking a shift in support for the hardware.
Microsoft announces new Cloud Rebuild recovery feature for Windows 11
Microsoft is introducing Cloud Rebuild for Windows 11, a new recovery feature designed to restore systems even when they fail to boot.
The Steam Machine costs $1,049, but Xbox Mode already proved you don't need to spend a dime
Valve's new Steam Machine arrives at a $1,049 price point, sparking comparisons with consoles and free alternatives like Xbox Mode.
DXVK 3.0.1 Released With More Game Fixes, Other Improvements
DXVK 3.0.1 has launched, introducing bug fixes and performance improvements for various Windows games running on Linux and SteamOS.
The easy, free way to get Windows 11 on your old computer
New updates to the free Rufus utility allow users to bypass Microsoft's hardware requirements to install Windows 11 on incompatible PCs.
7 Windows 11 features you’ll actually want to use in version 26H2
Microsoft is rolling out Windows 11 version 26H2 alongside an internal overhaul known as Windows K2.
Windows 11 is getting redesigned taskbar settings in new build
Microsoft is rolling out a redesign of the Windows 11 taskbar and Start menu settings in a new build.
Windows 10 support quietly extended until Oct 2027, as users reject Windows 11
Microsoft has extended free security updates for Windows 10 through October 2027 following user resistance to Windows 11.