Microsoft says Windows 11 is up to 20% more responsive after its latest update, with big improvements for 8GB PCs
There are changes to memory management and Start, Search and File Explorer
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Windows PCs with outdated certificates will stop receiving security updates, here's what to do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
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.
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 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 confirms latest Windows 11 update is crashing games and rebooting PCs
Yet another Windows Update gone wrong
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
Microsoft confirms OneDrive Photos app was rolled out to millions of Windows 11 PCs by mistake, fix incoming
Another day, another Microsoft blunder
Windows 11 26H2 is a small update with big quality-of-life improvements, expected around October 2026
Users can finally move the taskbar to any edge of the screen
Microsoft confirms Windows 11 bug can steal over 500GB of storage – here's how to check and fix it
The bug causes a hidden Windows system file to keep growing, making some SSDs look mysteriously full
Microsoft's Windows Secure Boot certificates just expired – here's what you need to do
Asus, Dell, HP, Lenovo, MSI, and Acer have all published guides and are pushing BIOS updates
Windows 10's free security updates now extend to October 2027
Because hundreds of millions of users still won't upgrade
Recap: Windows 10 technically reached end-of-life last October, and analysts say users have been migrating to Windows 11 in large numbers – but potentially millions are stubbornly holding on to the older OS. Microsoft appears to have quietly acknowledged that reality by tacking on another year to Windows 10's critical security support window.
Windows 11 26H2 continues Microsoft's shift to smaller and faster updates
Support extends to October 2028, no new hardware requirements, no new features either
This month's Windows 11 update broke the Recycle Bin, OneDrive, and possibly your PC's stability
Bugs remain a major problem despite Microsoft's emphasis on improving the user experience
Microsoft is making Windows 11 updates require just one reboot instead of several
A "unified update experience" will reduce the number of reboots per month
HP BIOS updates are bricking laptops through Windows Update
Users say recent firmware patches are causing boot failures, BSODs, and unusable ZBooks and EliteBooks
Microsoft is finally fixing Windows Update's habit of downgrading your GPU drivers without asking
No more issues with older "official" drivers replacing newer OEM releases?
Windows is getting a cloud feature that fixes bad drivers before they wreck your PC
Cloud-Initiated Driver Recovery rejects buggy drivers and replaces them automatically
Windows Insiders can now pause updates indefinitely, in 35-day increments
Users can also reboot without applying updates and skip updates during initial setup
Malware campaign lures users with fake Windows Update website
A file with zero VirusTotal detections isn't necessary safe
Windows 11 will be force-updated to version 25H2 using machine learning
Microsoft is putting a lot of trust into machine learning
The Windows Command Prompt is getting faster, smarter, and a lot more modern
Insider preview brings Terminal features, inline graphics, 10x faster scrolling, and improved clipboard reliability
Microsoft halts Windows 11 update after users report installation errors
The number of issues with Windows 11 keeps growing despite Redmond's early promises
Microsoft says Samsung Galaxy app bug, not Windows update, locked some users out of C: drive
Users blamed Windows updates, but Microsoft says Samsung software caused the lockout
Microsoft is retiring legacy Windows printer drivers, one step at a time
Warnings about the incoming "printocalyplse" have been greatly exaggerated