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Microsoft's Windows 11 fix list for the year: 18 changes promised
Microsoft has committed to various Windows 11 improvements in 2026, including fixes for File Explorer, the taskbar, dark mode, and more.
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Microsoft acknowledges Windows 11's search problems, working on a fix
Windows 11's Start menu search is slow and inconsistent. Microsoft confirms fixes are coming, including a unified search update.
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Windows 11's emergency March update is breaking window management
Update KB5085516 was meant to fix Microsoft app logins. Now some Windows 11 25H2 users can't move or resize windows after installing it.
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6 signs your Windows PC needs a reset right now
I put it off for far too long. Don't be like me! If you experience any of these signs, consider resetting Windows sooner than later.
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80 Copilots later, Microsoft is finally confronting the mess
An AI researcher has set out to chart all the different instances of Copilot in Microsoft's services. There are far, far more than you think!
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Microsoft says Copilot AI is intended for 'entertainment purposes'
Microsoft's terms of service call Copilot entertainment-only, but the company has been pushing it as much more than that.
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Security expert publishes Windows exploit after Microsoft went silent
A security researcher reported a vulnerability to Microsoft. But when the company didn't respond quickly enough, he went public with real exploit code.
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Ubuntu's latest version now needs more RAM than Windows 11
Ubuntu 26.04 LTS requires a dual-core 2GHz CPU and 6GB RAM, which is more than Windows 11's 1GHz and 4GB minimums.
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Windows 11's 'Feature Flags' let Insiders skip the update lottery
Microsoft is adding Feature Flags to Windows 11, letting Insiders choose experimental features without needing ViVeTool.
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Windows 11's latest beta adds haptic feedback for mice and touchpads
The latest Windows Insider build adds haptic feedback for compatible mice and touchpads, with vibration cues for snapping, resizing, and more.
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Microsoft will force-update PCs to Windows 11 25H2. You can't opt out
The reason? For security purposes. The "intelligent rollout" of the mandatory update is being conducted via machine learning.
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Windows updates aren't always why your PC breaks after patching
Windows updates get blamed for a lot, but a Microsoft veteran says the actual culprit can often be something else entirely.
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Windows 11 dev accidentally leaks video of the new movable taskbar
In a video that has since been taken down, we see a movable Windows 11 taskbar in testing, with options to dock it top, bottom, left, or right.
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7 useful things in Windows 11’s new Start menu
Windows 11's new Start menu is finally here. Here’s how it works.
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Microsoft is scrapping another Windows 11 troubleshooting tool
Microsoft has deprecated the Support and Recovery Assistant (SaRA) in Windows 11. Here's what to use instead.
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Microsoft's botched Windows 11 March update has an emergency fix
Microsoft released KB5086672 to fix installation error 0x80073712 caused by the optional March update KB5079391.Latest Windows Tips and How Tos
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Windows 11 is packed with AI now. Here’s how to take back control
Microsoft wants to put AI everywhere on your PC, but you can take back control.
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Windows 11's 'Send to' menu is a mess. Fix it in seconds
Unnecessary "Send to" entries can accumulate in Windows 11's File Explorer. Here's how to delete them quickly and keep the context menu tidy.
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Decode your Windows crash logs with this free AI tool
Skip the forums and let Windows Crash Assist with AI diagnose and help you understand crash issues.
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Your Windows 11 PC is slower than it should be. Here's what to check
Everything running on your PC uses system resources, so why tax it with unnecessary processes and programs you no longer need? There are tools available to help you tidy up your Windows system.
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USB drive not recognized in Windows 11? Here's how to fix it
If a USB stick isn't recognized in Windows 11, it's usually due to drivers or settings, and can often be fixed in just a few simple steps.
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Find any file on your Windows PC in seconds with this free app
The Everything app replaces Windows’ clunky system search with lightning-fast file and folder lookup.
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Replace your Windows SSD the easy way, and save hours of setup time
Reinstall Windows before upgrading to an SSD? No need: With a network image, you can back up your system, programs, and settings in just a few steps.
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This trick removes Microsoft Office from PCs you no longer own
Have you scrapped your old computer but forgotten to uninstall Microsoft Office? Here's how to remove it afterwards.
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I just spotted this Windows feature and I instantly fell in love
This morning, I saw that the right-click menu for taskbar items includes an "End task" option. This is going to save me so much time.
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Boost GPU performance in Windows 11 with this quick setting
Windows 11 offers a hidden option for smoother graphics rendering with hardware-accelerated GPU scheduling. It can reduce latency and improve system responsiveness.
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Mute and unmute your PC microphone the easy way
Want to protect your privacy? You can temporarily turn off your computer's microphone. If it's off by accident, we'll show you how to turn it back on.
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Windows 11 finally brings Power Saving Mode to desktop PCs
Energy-saving mode was originally intended (primarily) for laptops. With a recent Windows update, power consumption can now also be permanently reduced on desktop PCs.
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Reduce your laptop’s CPU power for a cooler laptop
If your laptop is getting overheated this one simple step could bring the temperature down.
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Fix disk errors and speed up your PC with this handy tip
If your PC is running slow with disk errors. There's a simple fix.
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AI in a browser tab: How to use Copilot Mode in Edge
Edge offers a new Copilot mode that brings AI directly into new tabs. This allows you to compare content from multiple open web pages and summarize it clearly.
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