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The Best Windows Uninstaller Tools for Wiping Out Stubborn Software

FEATURE By Howard Wen, August 27, 2026, 5:16 AM TechSpot 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.

Software Microsoft

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

By Alfonso Maruccia, August 24, 2026, 1:57 PM

Software Hardware

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

By Alfonso Maruccia, August 24, 2026, 12:32 PM

Software Hardware

Windows could soon let you control how your PC splits memory for gaming and AI

Possibly targeting Nvidia's RTX Spark chip, Microsoft is testing manual unified memory allocation between system, graphics, and AI tasks

By Daniel Sims, August 23, 2026, 7:13 AM 8 comments

Weekend Open Forum Software

Open Forum: What's your most-used keyboard shortcut?

Beyond copy, paste, undo, and Alt + Tab, which shortcut has become second nature?

By Julio Franco, August 21, 2026, 6:33 PM 31 comments

Software Microsoft

Microsoft confirms latest Windows 11 update is crashing games and rebooting PCs

Yet another Windows Update gone wrong

By Kishalaya Kundu, August 20, 2026, 2:39 PM 28 comments

Microsoft Software

China pulls the plug on Windows 10 for government machines months ahead of schedule

The order comes weeks before Donald Trump's planned meeting with Xi Jinping

By Rob Thubron, August 18, 2026, 9:14 AM 19 comments

Software Microsoft

Windows is losing a command-line tool that dates back to the Windows 2000 days

Microsoft is removing WMIC a decade after saying it would

By Alfonso Maruccia, August 17, 2026, 1:15 PM 10 comments

Security Software

Three new Windows flaws can bypass security, gain system privileges, and even install malware remotely

The flaws include "Download More RAM," the ShieldBreak zero-day, and a remote "plug and pwn" attack

By Kishalaya Kundu, August 15, 2026, 12:09 PM

Tech Deals Microsoft

For a limited time, get a Windows 11 Pro license for just $10

Unbeatable deal

By TechSpot Deals, August 13, 2026, 11:45 PM

Microsoft Security

Disgruntled security researcher just dropped another Windows zero-day, right on schedule

ShieldBreak reportedly bypasses Microsoft's Windows Defender patch with a "100% success rate"

Sounding off: NightmareEclipse did it again. The security researcher who's been on a crusade against Microsoft has published a new zero-day flaw affecting all supported Windows versions. Redmond threatened to sue, but the researcher is keeping his promise to disclose a new dangerous flaw after every month's Patch Tuesday.

Full story By Alfonso Maruccia, August 13, 2026, 4:53 PM 26 comments

Software Microsoft

Windows 11's new CPU-boosting speed trick is rolling out to all apps

LLP temporarily increases the CPU's operating frequency so apps launch faster

By Alfonso Maruccia, August 13, 2026, 2:02 PM 10 comments

Security Microsoft

Microsoft is killing off SMS login codes, citing AI-powered hacking

Microsoft Entra ID to phase out SMS authentication on February 1

By Daniel Sims, August 13, 2026, 8:49 AM

Security Microsoft

Windows 11's latest update quietly ends support for picture passwords

The change affects both Windows 10 and Windows 11, but only for new enrollments

By Alfonso Maruccia, August 11, 2026, 5:16 PM

Microsoft Industry

Microsoft raises Windows OEM fees for PC makers by 7% to 10%

The higher fees come as manufacturers grapple with rising memory and component costs

By Skye Jacobs, August 11, 2026, 10:56 AM 13 comments

Software Microsoft

Microsoft's Weather app can eat up to 1.2GB of RAM just sitting open

The app launches nine Chromium subprocesses, suggesting it's built on WebView2, not native code

By Skye Jacobs, August 10, 2026, 5:48 PM 16 comments

Software Microsoft

Microsoft confirms OneDrive Photos app was rolled out to millions of Windows 11 PCs by mistake, fix incoming

Another day, another Microsoft blunder

By Kishalaya Kundu, August 10, 2026, 11:53 AM 22 comments

Hardware Gaming

Microsoft removes support page recommending 32GB RAM for gaming PCs

Microsoft's post called 16GB "plenty" and 32GB ideal for demanding titles

Ripple effect: The global memory shortage is battering the entire IT industry, and PC manufacturing is feeling it most acutely. Microsoft is well aware of the problem – so aware, in fact, that it's now scrambling to walk back its own earlier guidance on how much RAM a gaming PC actually needs.

Full story By Alfonso Maruccia, August 5, 2026, 4:27 PM 40 comments

Download of the Week Software

VMware Workstation Pro 26H1 brings architectural upgrades and expanded OS support

VMware Workstation Pro 26H1 is the latest version of the go-to desktop hypervisor for developers and power users. Now fully free for commercial and personal use, it runs Windows, Linux, and BSD virtual machines side-by-side on a single PC – no rebooting, no repartitioning.

By Julio Franco, August 4, 2026, 11:10 AM

Software Apple

Microsoft wants Apple to bring seamless copy and paste between Windows PCs and iPhones

But the feature might only be available in Europe

By Daniel Sims, August 4, 2026, 7:46 AM

Software Microsoft

Windows Task Manager's original creator is bringing a new version to Mac first

The macOS beta is free to download now, with a Windows version and possible paid tier coming later

By Alfonso Maruccia, August 3, 2026, 12:40 PM

Security The Web

These fake download websites look real and rank high on Google, until they swap the links for malware

The operation has run for nearly a year, impersonating 72 popular Windows tools to steal crypto and passwords

A hot potato: The developer behind popular Windows optimization tool Wintoys has uncovered a sophisticated cybercrime operation that mimics dozens of popular Windows apps through duplicate websites built to look uncannily like the real thing. The fraudulent sites reportedly distribute malware capable of compromising user privacy, hijacking account credentials, and draining crypto wallets.

Full story By Kishalaya Kundu, July 29, 2026, 2:27 PM 8 comments

Software Security

Microsoft is using TPM chips to crack down on pirated Windows activations

Microsoft targets KMS-based Windows piracy with mandatory TPM attestation starting August 2026

By Alfonso Maruccia, July 25, 2026, 9:06 AM 90 comments

Software Microsoft

Microsoft steps in after LG monitors were found auto-installing apps with McAfee ads

Windows' own feature made the ad scheme possible in the first place

By Alfonso Maruccia, July 24, 2026, 12:01 PM 36 comments

Software Microsoft

One in six Windows PCs still runs Windows 10, and the vulnerabilities are piling up

Windows 10 holdouts carry nearly 3x the security risk of Windows 11, report finds

Facing the Flaw: Many organizations have already migrated to Windows 11, but a few diehards are refusing to leave Windows 10 behind. In fact, millions of computers are still running the aging, albeit perfectly functional, operating system, and according to one market analysis, that could soon turn into a security disaster.

Full story By Alfonso Maruccia, July 21, 2026, 6:36 PM 31 comments