Microsoft is once again blocking the ability to bypass a Microsoft Account when setting up a Windows 11 PC for the first time.

The latest Windows 11 preview build includes a fix for the infamous "update and shutdown" bug where your PC wouldn't actually shut down after installing an update.

The annual feature update for Windows 11, version 25H2, is now available to all users. This is the major update of 2025, which focuses on delivering a more robust user experience. The update includes performance enhancements, new features, and improved security. Windows 11 25H2 is now available to all users Windows 11, version 25H2, is […]

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Windows 11's Settings app in 2025 introduced a slew of changes, including a new "Advanced" page and an AI agent for search. Key additions include Quick Machine Recovery, the ability to show the clock in the Notification Center, more Recall controls, and more.

Windows 11's File Explorer app alternative, Files App, got a neat update in preview, adding new features, including a new "Discovering" Phase and improved "Cancel" button placement in the Status Center.

Multiple-monitor users will finally be able to open the notification center on displays that aren't their primary monitor with the latest Windows 11 update.

Dan & Zac discuss Microsoft's new "Windows 2030 Vision" series, the first of which hints at a potential future "Agentic OS" from Microsoft. What might that look like?

OneDrive is getting its own dedicated app experience on Windows 11, complete with a new gallery view and modern interface.

StatCounter reports that Windows 7 has gained almost 10% market share in the last month, just as Windows 10 support is coming to an end. But it's probably just an anomaly.

File Explorer on Windows 11 gained several notable changes in 2025, including context menu improvements, AI Actions, redesigned Home page, and more.

Let's explain the Microsoft approach to rolling out Windows 11 version 25H2 to compatible hardware starting on September 30, 2025.

With the next version of Windows 11 now generally available, Microsoft has confirmed that there are a couple of known issues to be aware of if you're upgrading right away.

Windows 11 Insider builds in the Beta, Dev, and Canary Channels bring improvements for Click to Do, Taskbar, Spotlight, and more in September 2025.

The Windows 11 2025 Update can be installed early through the Windows Update settings, using the Installation Media, an official ISO file, or the Media Creation Tool.

The next version of Windows 11 is now generally available, and while it doesn't include any new features or changes, it does come with up to 36 months of additional support over version 24H2.

Since 2018, the core of Windows and the client experiences have been handled by separate organizations at Microsoft. That's finally changing this week.

Windows 11 is getting a new speed test, but it just opens Bing for now. Microsoft has time to change that before release.

Microsoft is making it easier to check what your internet speed currently is with a built-in option to run a network speed test directly from the Taskbar on Windows 11.

Microsoft has announced that the Secure Boot certificates will expire in June 2026. This update will affect many users and organizations, as their computer systems will become vulnerable to boot attacks. Such devices will need new certificates to maintain continuity and protection. These Secure Boot certificates maintain a trust chain that verifies a device’s firmware […]

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The company is preparing to drop its next big feature drop for Windows 11 users in the coming weeks, as detailed in the latest Release Preview drop. Plus, more to come as we head into fall.