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Windows 11's new PowerToys app is giving me Asteroids flashbacks from the '80s
Microsoft's PowerToys for Windows adds CursorWrap, a cursor-warping plugin that will be instantly familiar to anyone who grew up in a 1980s arcade.
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Microsoft tests a better image format for Windows 11 backgrounds
Microsoft is also thought to be testing video backgrounds, but that's still missing from the latest preview build.
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Are you still on Windows 10? You should install the latest update
Windows 10 users should install update KB5073724 immediately, which fixes several security vulnerabilities in the operating system.
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Some Windows 11 PCs aren't shutting down anymore after the latest update
Since the January update from a few days ago, some PCs running Windows 11 are reportedly unable to shut down properly. Microsoft is aware of the issue.
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Make Microsoft's CEO cry by installing Chrome's 'Microslop' extension
This Chrome extension, which works fine on Microsoft Edge, replaces "Microsoft" with "Microslop" all over the web.
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Windows 11 26H1 preview build gets missing features from 25H2
If you're an Insider, you can test the new features of the next version of Windows 11. Here's what's new and what to expect.
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Windows 11 update fixes battery life issue on laptops with NPUs
Your NPU might be powered on while your PC is idle, costing you battery life. Microsoft says the latest Windows 11 patch fixes it.
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Microsoft plans to clarify confusing Windows 11 driver names
In the future, Microsoft will make it clearer which component any given driver is intended for.
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The official launch date for Windows 11 26H1, confirmed
A new update to Windows 11 (version 26H1) is set to be released, which will be specially adapted for new Snapdragon X2 systems.
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Windows 11's Phone Link now lets Android apps run 'almost' full-screen
The new feature, which is being rolled out via Microsoft Store, requires a compatible Android phone to work.
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Copilot Vision gains ability to analyze apps in the Windows 11 taskbar
Microsoft's Copilot AI assistant can now analyze apps in the taskbar and offer assistance—only when you explicitly ask for it.
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Windows 11's growth was a fluke as market share falls again in December
Some of it was picked up by Windows 10 and Windows 8, but it seems users are starting to leave the Microsoft platform.
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These Windows and Office versions will be discontinued in 2026
Microsoft will discontinue support for the following Windows and Office versions in 2026.
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Microsoft silently kills the last way to activate Windows without internet
Microsoft has unexpectedly removed the last remaining method for activating Windows without an internet connection.
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While Microsoft is obsessed with AI, Valve is stealing PC gaming away
Valve has spent the last decade tunneling into Microsoft's vault. Now, the heist is on.
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Did Microsoft do anything right in 2025? Wins, fails, and WTF moments
We continue our annual tradition of looking back at Microsoft's wins, fails, and WTF moments: its victories, failures, and things that left you shaking your head. There's no other way to say it: Microsoft had a bad 2025.
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Raycast is finally on Windows, and it totally changed how I use my PC
Raycast is a superpower once you get comfortable with it—and its best features are completely free!
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I can’t believe I’m saying this, but I would buy DLC for Windows 11
No hate mail please—I mean a specific kind of additional content that would be worth everyone’s time.
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I'm in love with an ultra-specific Windows Copilot+ feature
Microsoft bundles numerous features with Copilot+ PCs that you won't see if you don't own one. Here's a list, including the one I use most.
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10 hidden Windows features that will blow your mind
These quick tips will help you save time and get organized, on Windows 10 and 11 alike.
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The best free software for your PC
These are the best free programs that any PC needs: solid security tools, productivity software, and more.
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Copilot+ laptops can now automatically create captions in Word and PowerPoint
Now you don't have to describe everything that appears in the images in your documents.
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Hey Microsoft! You could print money with this holiday sweater idea
I hate most holiday sweaters, but multiple PCWorld staffers would instantly buy one based on this vintage Windows game.
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Windows drive X: Unleash ferocious speed by using RAM as storage
A RAM disc can be used to integrate part of the main memory as a very fast drive in Windows. The article shows the background and how this works.
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This Windows feature secretly eats up RAM and slows your PC over time
If you never take advantage of Delivery Optimization, it might be a good idea to turn it off.
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Microsoft clarifies Windows 11 AI agents need permission to read your files
AI agents in Windows 11 won't be able to access your files and folders without explicit authorization.
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Google flags Windows 11 security fix as incomplete. Microsoft ignores it
Microsoft claimed to have fixed security vulnerability CVE-2025-60718, but it can still be exploited by hackers according to Google.
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Is Windows 11's built-in antivirus security enough for normal people?
See where Windows Security stands tall and where it falls short for regular, daily use.
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Solve Bluetooth problems in Windows with these Microsoft instructions
Take advantage of Microsoft’s series of free guides to help you solve various Bluetooth problems with Windows.
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If Windows 11’s new Outlook app refuses to open, try this
Fortunately, this can be fixed relatively easily by deleting two folders.
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35 gorgeous new Windows PC themes appear in the Microsoft Store
There is now a new section for themes in the Microsoft Store. This allows you to give your Windows PC a personal touch. 35 themes are completely new.
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16 genuinely useful changes in Windows 11’s big December update
The December update for Windows 11 will be huge. 16 new functions are to be included, including both visual changes and completely new features. It's all in there.
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Sick of Windows 11's bloat? These open-source tools fix it
To uninstall unwanted apps from Windows 11, you can use a mixture of on-board resources and free tools. We show you how.
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Google issues urgent Chrome update to fix a mysterious 0-day exploit
Google has provided an urgent security update for its Chrome 143 browser. The developers have fixed a vulnerability that is already being exploited.
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Can't recognize a bad app on your PC? It's not your fault
But malware still wreaks havoc no matter who’s to blame.
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Microsoft fixes critical Office zero-day security flaw. Update ASAP!
Microsoft fixed over 50 security vulnerabilities with December's big Patch Tuesday. One of them is already being actively exploited in the wild.
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Microsoft says Windows 11 will be better for gaming in 2026, pinkie swear
Microsoft seems a little hot under the collar over the upcoming Steam Machine, but a year-end summary says it will keep working on Windows to make it better for gamers.
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Windows 11's big December update fixes AMD GPU crash issues and more
With yesterday's big Windows 11 patch, Microsoft resolved lots of security issues and fixed a huge graphical bug with certain AMD systems.
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Discord admits Windows 11 app hogs RAM, tries solving it with auto-restarts
The popular chat and voice/video call platform is testing a crude solution: self-restarting the app when it uses too much memory.
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Don't want AI Actions in File Explorer? Windows 11 will let you disable them
Microsoft seems to have heard the criticism against AI Actions in File Explorer and will let users turn them off if desired.
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Windows 11's newly revamped Start menu design is annoyingly large
The new Start menu is being rolled out to all users on Windows 11 25H2 with no option to keep using the old design.
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Microsoft is testing a new version of Windows Run
The old version of the Run command originated in Windows 95.
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Linux founder Linus Torvalds defends Windows' Blue Screens of Death
Linus Torvalds believes that Windows doesn't deserve jokes about the Blue Screen of Death. He argues that the reasons for the infamous BSOD often don't lie with Microsoft.
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Windows 11's December update fixes taskbar crashes and app stutters
Microsoft confirms several Windows 11 errors that affect the taskbar, app launches, and more. But the update also brings its own problems.
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Optional Windows 11 update causes glitchy File Explorer in dark mode
Users report that File Explorer has started flashing and blinking while in dark mode. Microsoft confirms.
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Windows 11 adds 'streaming' to Notepad: Watch AI type letter by letter
The feature will at first only be available on Copilot+ PCs, but will later come to regular AMD and Intel PCs.
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Microsoft's latest ugly sweaters are selling out fast
Microsoft is advertising its Windows ugly sweater as the one to buy, but there's also a Zune sweater, and Xbox sweater, and even a Halo bathrobe to buy as a nerdy gift for Cyber Monday.
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Microsoft offers mysterious Windows 11 upgrade on incompatible PCs
But don't be fooled! The TPM 2.0 hardware requirement for Windows 11 still stands.
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'No one asked for this': Microsoft's Copilot AI push sparks social media backlash
Microsoft thinks everyone is begging for more AI in their software. User reactions on social media beg to differ.
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