Windows 11 hits one billion users in less time than Windows 10
Satya Nadella credits the surge to modernization and OEM momentum
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Windows 11 25H2 vs Windows 10: Which is Faster for Gaming?
Microsoft loves to promote Windows 11 25H2's AI features and other improvements, but can it actually game faster than Windows 10? We tested 14 modern titles to find out if the upgrade is worth it.
New benchmarks show Linux gaming nearly matching Windows on AMD GPUs
For some PC gamers, Linux might finally make sense
Microsoft begins testing Windows 11 26H1 as it retools the OS for next-gen chips
The update is mostly invisible, laying the groundwork for future Arm and hybrid processors
Dell admits customers are not buying PCs just because they "have AI"
Crystal ball: Nearly every major tech company is now trying to oversell this inflated "AI-powered" narrative, and the PC market is no exception. Dell, who happens to be shipping a lot of PCs to every corner of the world, is apparently taking a more skeptical stance moving forward, arguing that the push is misguided because customers are not lining up to buy new "AI PCs" at all.
Windows 11 performs worse than older Windows versions in nearly every benchmark
Why are we not surprised?
Office 2021, Windows 11 24H2, and other Microsoft products reach end-of-life in 2026
Microsoft is retiring more software – and security updates with it
Microsoft wants to fix BitLocker's slowdown with hardware acceleration
Speeding up BitLocker, but only on new hardware
The Legion Go 2 might ditch Windows for SteamOS – and cost less
Something to look forward to: The Lenovo Legion Go 2 launched earlier this year, featuring AMD's Ryzen Z2 Extreme chip and a 144Hz OLED display. While most reviewers liked the hardware, they hated the astronomical pricing that starts at $1,099 and goes all the way up to $1,479. Thankfully, a cheaper version could be on its way next year, with a SteamOS powered variant rumored to debut at CES 2026.
This PowerShell script promises to remove every AI feature from Windows
RemoveWindowsAI goes deeper than ever to scrub Microsoft's "agentic AI"
Windows 11 is getting faster, smoother, and more "console-like" for gaming
Microsoft promises major performance, power, and graphics optimizations arriving over the next two years
Windows updates keep breaking, and Microsoft's "agentic OS" isn't helping
Microsoft's latest patches risk turning the full Windows 11 shell into a non-functional disaster for enterprise customers
Ex-Windows developer, Task Manager creator says Windows 11 needs an XP Service Pack 2 moment
Dave Plummer believes Microsoft should focus on security and performance over AI features
Nearly a billion PCs are still running Windows 10, and half are too old to upgrade
Windows 11 adoption hasn't been as swift as Microsoft would have liked
Windows 11's updated File Explorer remains painfully slow despite using twice as much RAM
Microsoft can't figure out how to fix what it broke
Windows Notepad will soon support tables because why leave well enough alone
Microsoft cannot stop messing around with the venerable note-taking tool
Microsoft finally admits File Explorer is slow, now it's testing a preload fix
Has the enshittification of Windows Explorer gone too far?
Microsoft is now testing the Xbox full screen experience on all Windows 11 PCs
Third-party tool unlocks the controller-friendly interface for everyone
Microsoft explains how Windows 11 will become an agentic OS whether you like it or not
Separate agent workspaces and agent user accounts, with security as "top priority"
Your pirated copy of Windows might have just stopped working
Microsoft shuts down popular KMS38 activation workaround for Windows and Office
Windows 11 now works with 1Password and Bitwarden passkeys, with more to come
Windows is finally letting you use whatever passkey manager you want
Microsoft says Windows is becoming an agentic OS, but users simply hate the idea
Sounding off: Microsoft has often talked about turning Windows into an agentic OS, despite serious reservations from many quarters. Most Windows users are unhappy with the idea of AI taking greater control of their PCs, and they are once again making it clear to Redmond that they are not on board with the company's plans.
Windows 10 and 11 update is pushing some users into BitLocker recovery
Affected users can find recovery keys by logging into Microsoft's website
What to do: Users should have their BitLocker recovery keys ready before installing the October security update for Windows 10 and 11. If the update triggers the security feature and users cannot enter the key, they might lose all the data on the affected device.
YouTube videos about bypassing Windows 11 hardware restrictions are now "illegal"
Explaining how to install Windows 11 on unsupported systems can apparently cause "harm or death"
Microsoft breaks, then quickly fixes Windows Recovery Environment bug that bricked USB input devices
In the age of AI-written patches, we highly suggest turning off automatic Windows updates