Windows PCs with outdated certificates will stop receiving security updates, here's what to do
Windows 11 24H2 and Server 2025 lose Windows Update access on June 19, 2027, without a security update
Raspberry Pi Desktop returns to PCs and Macs after four years
Raspberry Pi Desktop is back with a lightweight and free Linux environment for PCs and Intel-based Macs. Ideal for breathing new life into older computers, the latest release moves to Debian 13 (Trixie) with 64-bit support, a refreshed interface, and Raspberry Pi Connect for remote access. Run it from a USB drive with persistent storage or install it directly on your PC.
Windows 11 26H2 is rolling out, but it doesn't add anything new, it just turns on what was already there
Windows 11 26H2 extends Home and Pro support to October 2028, two years beyond 24H2
The takeaway: Microsoft has officially released Windows 11 26H2 to the stable channel, rolling it out to all eligible users. The update is described as an "enablement package" that simply switches on dormant features delivered with previous monthly updates. It's a tiny 174 KB download for devices that are already up to date with all cumulative updates.
The Netherlands is building its own Linux OS to break free from Microsoft
The Dutch government wants to replace US software with Linux and open-source alternatives
Latest Windows 11 update is crashing Battlefield 6, Wardogs, and other Javelin-protected games
Uninstalling the update is the only fix as of now
Microsoft's Automatic Super Resolution upscaling now works on Intel Copilot+ PCs, too
Windows' answer to DLSS is expanding to more laptops, no Nvidia GPU required
Internet Explorer is finally, truly dying, and Microsoft wants you ready by 2029
Microsoft reminds IT admins that IE Mode in Edge is now on a countdown
Putin's awkward online video shows him running an unactivated copy of Windows on a US-made Dell PC
Putin channels "I have no idea what I'm doing" meme
Facepalm: Russia might have spent more than a decade trying to drop US technology in favor of home-grown alternatives, but it appears that even President Vladimir Putin is happy to use a Dell PC and Windows for a video showing him casting his vote. It also seems that the Kremlin didn't want to pay Microsoft $139 for an activation key (or $10 for that matter): Putin was using an unactivated copy of the OS, and looked about as comfortable using the computer as most 73-year-olds would.
Microsoft will reveal what's next for Windows and Surface next month, Nvidia RTX Spark included
The first major Windows event in over two years could center on local AI computing
Forward-looking: Microsoft will use an event in San Francisco next month to lay out its next moves in Windows and Surface, with local AI computing expected to take center stage. The October 7 presentation marks Microsoft's first major Windows-focused event in more than two years – its last one came in May 2024, when the company unveiled Copilot+ PCs and laid out a strategy built around AI-ready hardware.
Microsoft issues emergency Windows 11 patch to fix Remote Desktop and audio, but not AMD GPU crashes
Windows is getting patched faster than ever, but users are paying for it
Winners & losers: Microsoft has released an out-of-band update to repair the damage from September's Patch Tuesday. That release fixed nearly 1,000 vulnerabilities across Microsoft's products and broke a number of things along the way. The emergency patch fixes Remote Desktop failures, a virtualization bug, and part of an audio problem. Several of the most disruptive complaints remain unresolved, including AMD Radeon crashes and Explorer failing to load.
Microsoft warns that killing VBScript could break Windows activation for businesses
VBScript is being phased out in stages after nearly 30 years as part of Windows
Google finally launches Gemini desktop app for Windows 10 and 11
Google's Gemini desktop app is now available for Windows 10 and 11, providing quick access to the AI assistant from anywhere with an Alt + Space shortcut. The app also supports Google app integrations, multi-step tasks with Gemini Spark, and image and video generation.
Windows 11 can now reinstall itself from the cloud, no USB stick required
Cloud Rebuild works even if the currently installed OS is corrupted, and restores drivers automatically
Lenovo Legion 9i Gen 10 18" Laptop Review: A True Desktop Replacement
Lenovo's Legion 9i Gen 10 is a monster 18-inch laptop with desktop-class performance, a superb 240Hz display, and premium build quality. It's also one of the most expensive laptops we've tested.
Switzerland is paying $11 million to stop using Outlook and Teams
The openDesk suite will replace Microsoft 365 on 3,000 PCs, with 54,000 more possibly next
Editor's take: Switzerland is joining a growing list of European countries that no longer want to do business with Microsoft and other US IT giants. The federal government has already begun ditching Microsoft's productivity tools in favor of open-source alternatives, and the country's military authorities are moving even faster with the transition.
This app applies Nvidia DLSS 5 to the entire Windows desktop
NeuralScreen can overlay "neural rendering" on movies and game footage alike, since it can't tell the difference
Microsoft promises faster Windows 11 boot times and better performance on 8GB PCs
The company claims "significant gains" but offers no benchmarks or release date
Microsoft unveils distraction-free Windows for developers, but anyone can replicate it
Project Zenith preloads coding tools on 64GB developer PCs, but Windows Developer Config brings the same setup to any machine
Microsoft warns fake CAPTCHA is tricking Windows users into running malware
Victims are directed to paste malicious commands into PowerShell or Command Prompt
Microsoft will soon enable memory integrity by default on eligible Windows 11 PCs
Users will sacrifice full performance for improved security
Windows may finally take no for an answer, adding a permanent opt-out for OneDrive backup nags
The option has appeared on stable Windows 11 25H2 PCs, but Microsoft has yet to confirm the rollout
The Best Windows Uninstaller Tools for Wiping Out Stubborn Software
The Windows built-in uninstaller handles the basics, but these tools go much further with batch removal, leftover cleanup, installation tracking, and options for stubborn or broken apps.
Windows NT 4.0 turns 30: when Microsoft brought the Windows 95 look to the enterprise
NT 4.0 included the Start Menu, Taskbar, and Explorer shell. Much of the interface that's basically still with us
A hidden Windows cleanup routine is quietly deleting Asus laptop GPU drivers
The issue traces back to Asus's Eco mode, which disables the dedicated GPU entirely