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Microsoft pulls Windows 11 update after widespread install failures
Microsoft paused rollout of optional KB5079391 update after users hit install error 0x80073712. The cause is currently being investigated.
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6 easy Windows 11 tweaks that help your SSD last longer
Follow these tips for a long-lasting SSD!
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Windows is finally fixing a years-old security hole in April
In April 2026, Microsoft is blocking old kernel drivers in Windows, closing a vulnerability that's been exploited for years. Here's what that means for you.
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March's optional Windows 11 update arrives with a key security feature
Windows 11's KB5079391 update is a win for gamers and power users, adding 1,000Hz display support, Smart App Control toggling, and more.
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Windows 11 users have heard Microsoft's promises before. That's the problem
Companies now often tell us they're listening and vow to do better. It's no longer enough.
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'Xbox Fullscreen Experience' is now 'Xbox mode' for Windows
The focused gaming UI gets a much better name and should be rolling out to most Windows 11 users now…or soon-ish.
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OneDrive's new image 'Restyle' feature is just more Microslop
Microsoft's OneDrive Photos Restyle is another AI tool that no one asked for, even if it ditches the controversial Copilot name.
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Windows 11 update kills hidden trick for faster NVMe driver
The latest update blocks a registry tweak that delivered a native NVMe driver for Windows 11, ported over from Windows Server.
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I use Windows 11 every day. These 6 issues need fixing ASAP
Microsoft has agreed to solve some of Windows' biggest problems, and identified some that it's working on. But let's not forget there are some other major problems with Windows that also need to be fixed.
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Microsoft VP hints at ending Windows 11's Microsoft Account requirement
A Microsoft VP says he's "working on" removing the mandatory Microsoft account requirement in Windows 11, a truly controversial "feature."
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Windows 11's emergency update fixes broken Microsoft app logins
After the March update for Windows 11, some users were unable to log in to apps like Teams, OneDrive, and the Microsoft Store.
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Microsoft wants to know what's wrong with Windows. Tell them!
Microsoft has released the new Feedback Hub app within Windows 11, giving users a complaint line that goes right to Microsoft.
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Windows 11 reset: Microsoft pledges more speed, stability, and control
Microsoft has renewed its push behind Windows, committing to "performance, reliability, and craft" with less of an emphasis on AI and more on the features customers have been asking for.
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Microsoft says Windows 11 will get faster as it scales back Copilot
Microsoft is trying to cut down on the resources Windows 11 uses, including the RAM requirement and even Copilot AI, in various Windows experiences. The goal: a leaner, more responsive Windows.
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Windows 11 is finally fixing two of its most hated design choices
Since launch, Windows 11 users have asked for a Taskbar that can be moved around the screen, a better Start menu, improved Search, and more. Microsoft is setting out to address Windows' user complaints.
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Microsoft tells Windows Update to chill after years of complaints
Tired of being hit with an unexpected Windows update? Microsoft is tweaking the Windows Update service to minimize reboots, and to allow users to even delay 'mandatory' updates.
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Windows 11 has finally taken over
Data from Statcounter shows that Windows 10 use is dying off in a big way, and leaving Windows 11 as the dominant version of Windows for the first time in history.
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Windows 11's free video editor Clipchamp now requires OneDrive
Previously, users could save project files locally on their PCs. Going forward, you'll have to sync to OneDrive if you want to keep using it for free.
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Windows PowerToys update brings 3 big changes and improvements
The Command Palette, Keyboard Manager, and CursorWrap features just got even better.
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Microsoft is halting forced installs of Microsoft 365 Copilot app
It comes at a time when Microsoft faces heavy backlash from users over its obsession with Copilot AI.
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New Windows 11 bug breaks Samsung PCs, blocking access to C: drive
After Microsoft's February update for Windows 11, a Samsung app is rendering certain Windows PCs unusable. A workaround has now been published.
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Windows 11 finally lets you name your own Home folder
It's currently only available in the latest preview build, and it's done via the Windows Setup Experience.
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Report: Microsoft rethinks AI ambitions in Windows 11 after pushback
Promised AI features are being put on hold while existing AI features are being reduced or removed.
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Windows 11 paves the way for eye-melting 1,000Hz monitors
A preview update for Windows 11 allows Windows to use 1,000Hz displays which largely don't exist yet, but could set the stage for ultrasmooth productivity and gaming.
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Microsoft Edge is getting desktop shortcuts for user profiles
Starting May 2026, you'll be able to easily launch Edge with a particular user profile in mind.
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Windows 11 just got a bunch of new features with March's update
Among other features, you can now use WebP images for your desktop background.
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Your Windows 11 PC is about to feel a lot more like an Xbox
Starting April 2026, Microsoft will roll out Xbox Mode to all Windows 11 PCs for console-like gaming, a full-screen interface, and easy controller use.
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Windows 11's new internet speed test is just a shortcut to Bing
If you were hoping for a local network speed test, you'll be sorely disappointed.
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Microsoft's March 2026 update fixes 80+ security vulnerabilities
This month's Patch Tuesday brings over 80 fixes for various security vulnerabilities. Fortunately, none are actively being exploited in the wild yet.
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Windows 11's File Explorer is getting rounded tweaks
The changes are small, but they bring File Explorer closer in line with the rest of the operating system's aesthetic.
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Microsoft extends support for the classic Outlook app again
The deadline has been pushed back to March 2027.
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Windows 11's Secure Boot fix update finally rolls out to more PCs
Important security certificates for Windows 11 will soon expire for many users. In some cases, you will need to take action to prevent this from happening. Here's what you need to do and why.
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Windows throttled my 4K webcam
My brand-new laptop's 4K webcam could only do 1440p. Here's why Windows sometimes holds back the full potential of a webcam.
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Forced Windows 11 updates? More users report unwanted installations
More and more users are reporting unexpected Windows 11 updates on their PCs, even though they did not agree to them.
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Copilot is now Microsoft's peanut-butter cup
Microsoft is adding an integrated Edge browser feature to the Copilot app that no one has asked for.
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The privacy nightmare hiding inside California’s new kid-safety rule
Governments want to help protect kids. But they keep opening new cans of worms.
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We messed up with the Windows 12 article. What we got wrong and how it happened
We published a Windows 12 article that did not meet PCWorld's editorial standards. We're sorry. Here's how we'll get better.
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DirectX updates could boost ray tracing performance up to 90%
Microsoft engineers testing Shader Execution Reordering (SER) saw boosts of 40 to 90 percent in some tests.
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Windows 10 ESU update fixes critical bug with recovery and restore
This issue has been around since Windows 10 support ended back in October 2025.
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What to expect from Windows 12
Here's what we know about Windows 12 based on all the rumors, leaks, and sources over the past few years, from "Hudson Valley Next" to "CorePC" and more.
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Get Windows 11's new battery icons with the latest optional update
The feature began rolling out last year but hasn't been widely available until February's optional update.
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Windows 11 will let you rebind the Print Screen key soon
If the latest preview version of Windows 11 is true, you'll be able to link Print Screen to any third-party screenshot app.
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Your PC and phone might start carding you this year
California signed into law new requirements for electronic devices like phones and PCs to ask for your age when you first log in—for safety's sake.
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Windows 11 market share keeps climbing despite all the issues
Dozens of high-profile bugs and problems from the start of this year haven't slowed down Windows 11's growth in adoption.
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Someone's Windows 10 PC upgraded to Windows 11 while showering
You look away for one moment and your Windows 10 PC is suddenly on Windows 11. It sounds unreal but it actually happened to one user.
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Microsoft says stop calling it Microslop, or you're banned
Microsoft is censoring the word "Microslop" on its official Copilot Discord server and reportedly even banning users for using it.
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Microsoft walks back its threat to older printers
Microsoft has tweaked a feature roadmap that implied older printers wouldn't be supported, and thus could cease to function. That's no longer the case.
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Microsoft adds setting to disable AI sharing in Windows 11 taskbar
AI sharing allows you to grant permission to AI assistants like Copilot to have access to entire app windows in your taskbar.
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Classic Outlook bug causes mouse pointers to randomly disappear
You may also notice this bug occurring in other Microsoft 365 apps, although to a lesser extent.
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