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

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Par : [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.

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Microsoft splits Windows 11's most experimental preview channel in two as it begins testing next major OS platform release

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Par : [email protected] (Zac Bowden)
Windows 11 Insiders can now begin testing early foundational builds that are expected to work towards the next platform release, which is likely to debut in 2027 with version 27H2.

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14 simple Windows 11 tweaks that instantly boost your privacy

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Par : [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.

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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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Par : [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.

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

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Par : [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

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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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Par : [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

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

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Par : [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

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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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Par : [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.

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