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Last chance! Get Windows 11 Pro for $70 instead of $200
The PCWorld Software Store is offering Windows 11 Pro licenses for $70 (was $200). Get 'em while they're hot!
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Microsoft teases transformative upgrade for Windows 11 multi-monitor users
New Powertoys tool adds context menu for multi-screen controls.
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ROG Xbox Ally's tuned performance profiles will extend battery life
Microsoft and Asus are hand-tuning the profiles of 40 games on the handheld PC, maximizing battery life and performance.
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Watch out for this fake 'Windows Update' malware scam that's going around
A genuine Windows Update will never ask you to perform this specific series of instructions.
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Microsoft rolls out emergency fix for Windows Update issue
Update KB5072753 replaces November's KB5068966 update and fixes a problem with Windows Update.
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Windows Notepad is testing advanced formatting options — like tables
Tables can be added to Notepad text documents via the formatting toolbar and Markdown syntax.
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Nvidia's latest driver patch restores FPS performance in Windows 11
If you're experiencing deteriorated FPS after Windows 11's October patch, the new driver should bring it back to where it should be.
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Microsoft is making 'Ask Copilot' more prominent in Windows File Explorer
The company is also testing a new AI-powered writing assistant for web text fields.
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Xbox Fullscreen Experience now available on 'all' Windows handhelds
The signature feature of the Asus ROG Xbox Ally is also coming to laptops and desktops soon.
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Window 11 pilots File Explorer access for AI apps like Claude
According to Microsoft, only the file contents are shared and not the files themselves.
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Microsoft Windows hits 40 years old: A visual walk down memory lane
Windows went on sale 40 years ago. Here's the whole history of the operating system, from Windows 1 to 11 and everything in between.
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Windows 11 is getting easier to fix, thanks to two new recovery tools
Point-in-Time Restore and Cloud Rebuild are expected to arrive sometime in the first half of 2026.
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Windows 11's calendar is finally getting this long-awaited feature soon
The new "Agenda view" in Windows 11's calendar will show upcoming events and let you jump into meetings directly.
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Microsoft slips up and highlights Windows 10 in a social media own goal
Microsoft is trying with all its might to convince users to switch to Windows 11. Then why does a recent promo show Windows 10?
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Windows 11's November patch brings new annoying issues with it
Like most Windows patches, update KB5068861 was supposed to fix stuff… but it introduced new bugs as well.
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Can't update Windows 10? Here's how to get extended support working again
Private users can get free Windows 10 updates, but errors may block the ESU registration option. We’ll show you how to fix these issues and keep Windows 10 secure for another year.
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Microsoft's own Windows ad shows Copilot giving wrong instructions
A recent video ad on Twitter showed Copilot helpfully telling a user to select a setting in the wrong menu.
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The first Windows 10 ESU update is failing on these PCs with no workaround
The KB5068781 update keeps Windows 10 PCs protected against threats, but some users are unable to install it. Here's what's going on.
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Don't want Windows 11 25H2? Too bad. Microsoft is forcing it on some PCs
Certain Windows 11 PCs running on Home or Pro editions will be forced to install the Windows 11 25H2 update.
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The first ESU update for Windows 10 arrives. Here's what's inside
Windows 10 has received the first of the long-awaited ESU updates.
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'Windows sucks': How the dev who created Task Manager would fix things
David Plummer, a veteran of Windows development, takes the OS to task in his latest YouTube video on how Microsoft could improve things.
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Microsoft fixes Windows 11 bug that kept Task Manager open
Following an October update, users were seeing Task Manager far too often in… Task Manager. The latest update makes the tool close properly instead of running silently in the background.
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Millions at risk of critical PC security vulnerability, Dell warns
A high-impact security vulnerability has been discovered in Dell's Display and Peripheral Manager app.
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This free tool enables Xbox Fullscreen Experience on your PC gaming handheld
A new GitHub project allows novice Windows tweakers to one-click enable the FSE, previously exclusive to the new ROG Xbox Ally.
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Microsoft releases emergency Windows 10 fix for blocked ESU updates
Some Windows 10 users haven't been able to register for extended security updates. This out-of-band update finally fixes the problem.
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Windows could get haptic trackpad feedback for more interactions
New options were spotted in the mouse menu that could add a little extra spice to the Windows Snap function and others.
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ViVeTool: Unlock Windows features Microsoft doesn't want you to see
With the ViVeTool program, you can unlock hidden Windows features and use them ahead of their rollout date.
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It's official: Windows 11 26H1 isn't for you
Microsoft's Build 28000 for Windows 11 is just for testing new silicon.
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Microsoft is removing one of the best features of Phone Link
Microsoft is removing the ability for you to view photos snapped by your phone within the Phone Link app, which feels unnecessary.
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Infostealers are making this old security practice new again
Malware that captures your most sensitive data—including passwords for your email and banking accounts—is on the rise. Here’s how to stay safe.
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Windows 11 is getting blurrier (in a nice way)
New options will bring the transparent effect of the Start Menu to portions of applications, instead of an all-or-nothing approach.
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Microsoft is working on a fix for Windows 11's cluttered right-click menu
With the new Split Context Menu, users will see a more streamlined design that's more context-aware and less cluttered.
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Microsoft takes on Ninite with easy batch multi-app installations
The Microsoft Store can now simultaneously download multiple apps in a batch file, a capability that Ninite has been providing for over a decade.
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BitLocker recovery bug in recent Windows updates could brick your PC
If you don't have your BitLocker recovery key backed up, you will lose all your files if you run into this issue.
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Microsoft finally fixes years-old bug that kept Windows from shutting down
The long-standing "update and shutdown" bug has finally been squashed in the latest Windows 11 update.
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Windows 10 falsely says your PC has reached end of support? Here's why
If you're seeing "end of support" messages even though your Windows 10 PC is enrolled in extended support, here's what's going on.
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Stop running these Windows commands (without knowing what they do)
Windows expert Mike Danseglio joins us in the lab, to explain what you're doing wrong with Windows troubleshooting.
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This 8-year-old Windows security flaw is still being exploited by hackers
A security vulnerability in Windows has been there since 2017, but Microsoft refuses to patch it.
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Hurry! Get Windows 11 Pro for a whopping 60% off with this special offer
The PCWorld Software Store is currently selling Windows 11 Pro licenses at bargain prices.
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Windows 11's VR workspace for Meta Quest is now available to everyone
Mixed Reality Link works with both standard Windows computers and cloud-based Windows environments.
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Windows 11 tests streaming audio to separate wireless headphones at once
Pretty soon you'll be able to listen to music or watch movies with someone else while you each wear your own set of headphones.
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Major bug in Windows 11 has users suddenly seeing red
A recently released Windows 11 update has users literally seeing red when playing games and watching videos.!['Dangerous' YouTube videos struck down for bypassing Windows 11 account setup [Update: Restored]](https://www.pcworld.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/how_to_install_windows_11_on_usb.jpg?quality=50&strip=all&w=300&h=200&crop=1)
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'Dangerous' YouTube videos struck down for bypassing Windows 11 account setup [Update: Restored]
A creator had two Windows guides taken down by YouTube's automated systems, allegedly in violation of the "harmful or dangerous content policy."
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I used to dread Windows updates. Then I took control of them
Windows updates are a necessary evil. If they're a source of stress and frustration for you, heed these quick tips to reclaim control.
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Relief for Windows 10 gamers! AMD apps and drivers will remain supported
In the wake of some rumors, AMD confirms that it will continue to make driver updates available for Windows 10 for the time being.
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Save me, AMD Ryzen 9000G, you’re budget PC gaming’s only hope
Is a new batch of supercharged AMD APUs real? I don’t know yet, but PC gaming needs it to be.
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Microsoft's newest AI agent lets you 'vibe code' apps and automations
It's all done using conversational language and the whole process should only take a few minutes.![[Update: Fixed] Windows 11's Media Creation Tool is busted at the worst possible time](https://www.pcworld.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/pexels-karolina-grabowska-5882581-2-1.jpg?quality=50&strip=all&w=300&h=200&crop=1)
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[Update: Fixed] Windows 11's Media Creation Tool is busted at the worst possible time
The easiest way to download and install Windows 11 is crashing on the latest version of Windows 10. Oh dear.
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Task Manager bug surfaces after the latest Windows 11 update
Whenever you try to exit Task Manager, new instances of it are silently created in the background.
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