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We’re not the only ones saying it: Windows 11 desperately needs a single privacy toggle

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[email protected] (Mauro Huculak)
Windows 11 makes privacy confusing. Settings are fragmented, telemetry stays active, and it's time for Microsoft to add a master switch.

Collage and mockup showing Windows 11 settings releated to privacy and security

The settings for privacy in Windows 11 are scattered all over the place and can be difficult to find.

14 simple Windows 11 tweaks that instantly boost your privacy

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[email protected] (Mauro Huculak)
On Windows 11, you can use these 14 privacy tweaks to take control of your device by disabling telemetry, Copilot, Recall, OneDrive, Edge tracking, and cloud sync.

Collage image of privacy and security settings for Windows 11

Windows 11 shares more data than you realize — here are 14 fixes from our in-house Windows expert.

Windows 11 is getting AI-powered 5G connectivity — Microsoft and Ericsson have teamed up to improve 5G, and it's coming to Surface Copilot+ PCs first

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[email protected] (Cale Hunt)
Microsoft and Ericsson's new partnership will make 5G laptops more secure and reliable with AI. This enterprise feature is expected to arrive in Surface Copilot+ PCs first.

Windows 11 5G on a Samsung laptop

5G connectivity is about to get a lot better for pro users and for enterprise IT teams.

Microsoft needs to bring back the annual Windows event and stop acting ashamed of the platform

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[email protected] (Zac Bowden)
Is Microsoft ashamed of Windows? I wouldn't blame you for thinking so, given every year Google and Apple are eager to get on stage and talk about what's next for their platforms. Microsoft hasn't done this for Windows in a long time.

AI-generated Microsoft event graphic

AI-generated Microsoft event graphic

Microsoft confirms next Windows 11 feature drop with new Taskbar, Emoji, and Settings updates — here's what's coming to your PC very soon

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[email protected] (Zac Bowden)
Windows 11's latest Release Preview Channel update has given us our first look at Microsoft's next OS feature drop that's expected to begin rolling out imminently.

Windows 11 on a Surface Laptop in a neon environment

Windows 11 on a Surface Laptop in a neon environment

Some users report Windows 11’s February update, KB5077181, is failing to install and causing a range of system issues

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[email protected] (Mauro Huculak)
Windows 11 update KB5077181 fails with error 0x800F0991, 0x800F0922, and more, while some users report Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, and graphics issues.

Screenshot of Windows 11 settings with a skull and crossbones overlay

Screenshot of Windows 11 settings with a skull and crossbones overlay

This Windows 11 optimization and cleanup app blends perfectly into your PC's UI — and I never usually care about these 'debloaters'

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[email protected] (Ben Wilson)
Updates to Winhance for Windows PCs migrate the app to the WinUI 3 framework to blend with Windows 11's menu styling, offering batch bloatware removal and more.

Winhance running on Surface Pro X

Winhance running on my Surface Pro X might help some of its struggles with 8GB of RAM.

5 amazing open-source apps that everyone should use on Windows 11 — but not the ones you might be thinking of

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[email protected] (Mauro Huculak)
Discover five lesser-known open-source apps that significantly improve the clipboard, files, apps, sharing, and media playback on Windows 11.

Three amazing open source apps for Windows 11.

Open-source apps can make Windows 11 significantly more enjoyable to use, and they're totally free.

Windows Wrap: Microsoft’s new Copilot Reminders show us what not to do — abandon a once-great app

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[email protected] (Sean Endicott)
Microsoft's latest Copilot feature feels like a retread of Microsoft To Do. It’s a classic example of "what not to do" in software development.

Scooby Doo unmasking meme featuring Microsoft Copilot and Microsoft To Do.

And they would have gotten away with it too, if it weren't for those meddling users who remember 2020.

Windows 11 is finally killing off legacy printer drivers in 2026 — and it’s going to shake up a lot of older hardware

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[email protected] (Mauro Huculak)
Microsoft is finally discontinuing legacy V3 and V4 printer driver support, starting with the non-security update KB5074105 released in January, changes that will roll out broadly in February 2026. This change could affect some printers from working correctly.

A Lenovo laptop running Windows 11 showing Printer settings with a bunch of old, dusty printers behind the laptop

A Lenovo laptop running Windows 11 showing Printer settings with a bunch of old, dusty printers behind the laptop

Windows 11 locked me out of Notepad via Microsoft Account bugs — is the 'Thin Client' era ruining my 27 blissful years of PCs?

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[email protected] (Ben Wilson)
I recently lost the ability to open Notepad and other apps on my Windows 11 PC when Microsoft's servers suffered authentication issues. Has it gone too far?

Notepad icon from Windows 11 in a cartoon jail cell, generated by Gemini

If I can lose access to something as simple as Notepad, then Microsoft has probably take cloud integrations too far.

Windows 11 moves toward multi-device Bluetooth streaming — but your PC probably isn't invited

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[email protected] (Sean Endicott)
Windows 11's new Shared audio feature lets you stream to two devices at once, but strict hardware requirements mean many PCs are still left behind.

Samsung Galaxy Book4 Edge and S24

The Galaxy Book4 Edge is one of the few devices capable of testing Windows 11's new shared audio feature.

Windows 11 now locks Storage settings behind admin rights — and it’s going to confuse a lot of people

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[email protected] (Mauro Huculak)
Accessing the Storage settings on Windows 11 now triggers a UAC prompt, giving admins an extra layer of security over system files and device security.

Screenshots of Windows 11 Storage settings post February 2026 update

Screenshots of Windows 11 Storage settings post February 2026 update

This new promo video of the “Windows 11 phone” concept makes the NexPhone look shockingly real — triple‑booting Windows 11, Android, and Linux on actual hardware

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[email protected] (Sean Endicott)
The NexPhone runs Windows 11, Android, and Linux. With a Q3 2026 launch and a $549 price tag, it's a bold attempt to revive the "PC in your pocket" dream.

Photo of the NexPhone running Windows 11 with a mockup background for contrast.

The NexPhone's Windows 11 interface features a tiled UI inspired by the original Windows Phone.

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