As Windows 10 end of support looms, Windows 11 upgrade pop-up is crashing PCs for some
Microsoft shows us how to make something even worse
Developer sets Windows 11 record by running it on just 184MB of RAM
The magic of Tiny11
Old BitLocker vulnerability exploited to bypass encryption on updated Windows 11
Secure Boot? TPM? Full-disk encryption? All useless against resourceful hackers
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Micropatching service releases fix for a zero-day vulnerability affecting three Windows generations (Update)
Users can compromise their access credentials just looking at a malicious file in Explorer
Microsoft is rolling out a website wrapper as a "native" Copilot app for Windows
Available for Windows 10 and Windows 11 Insiders
Microsoft now allows Windows 11 installations on unsupported hardware, devices
But with several caveats
What just happened? It's not even been a week since Microsoft reiterated that needing a TPM 2.0 chip to officially use Windows 11 was "non-negotiable." But in a surprising reversal, the Redmond giant has posted a page on installing the latest OS on devices that don't meet its minimum system requirements, though there are caveats.
Intel and AMD PCs are finally getting Copilot+ features, including Recall
AI image generation comes to Paint and Photos
Microsoft Store expands to update all Win32 apps, but users remain skeptical
Third-party developers are now allowed to manage their own updates
Microsoft: Windows 11 requirement for a TPM 2.0 chip is "non-negotiable"
Redmond isn't at all interested in lamentations coming from Windows 10 users
Market share surprise: Windows 10 popularity is increasing
A hot potato: Windows 10 is approaching the end of its lifecycle, with security and stability updates set to stop soon. However, many users seem reluctant to move on. In fact, the operating system has grown even more popular compared to a month ago. Could Windows 11 risk becoming Microsoft's next major headache?
Hacking group claims to have cracked Microsoft's software licensing security on a massive scale
Is Microsoft's entire licensing business in trouble?
Browser Alliance is accusing Microsoft of limiting user choice with Edge browser
Google accusing Microsoft of limiting user choice, just like pigs are flying right now
Windows 11 24H2 is now incompatible with USB scanning devices, too
Editor's take: Windows 11 24H2 increasingly shows how the Windows Insider program does nothing to improve Windows security and reliability. The number of show-stopper bugs experienced by customers who updated to the latest OS version is staggering. Meanwhile, Microsoft is just saying that they're working on (yet another) fix with no specific release date in sight.
Microsoft Edge's Game Assist wants to reinvent the Steam in-game browser
A game-aware feature to cheat and speedrun with ease?
Microsoft pushes Windows 11 upgrade with full-screen prompts on Windows 10 users
But the campaign doesn't mention the other options for Windows 10 users
Did you know? Windows 95 used three different operating systems during setup
The endless parade of Windows 95 tech oddities keeps going
Microsoft introduces Windows "Quick Machine Recovery" to prevent another CrowdStrike-like incident
Microsoft doubles down on Windows security with transformative updates and new recovery features
Microsoft unveils $350 cloud mini PC for enterprises
First device designed for Windows 365, available April 2025
Microsoft confirms mistake in Windows 11 update causing false "end-of-support" alerts
Windows 11 23H2 is still supported until November 2025, Windows 11 24H2 goes until Oct 2026
ChatGPT app for Windows now available for free users
Previously exclusive to paid subscribers, the ChatGPT desktop app for Windows is now accessible to free users. Like its web and mobile counterparts, the app includes features such as ChatGPT search and voice mode. It is compatible with Windows 10 and 11.
Android gaming on Windows 11 returns thanks to Tencent
Recap: When Microsoft initially unveiled Windows 11, the ability to run Android apps was one of its more interesting features. Unfortunately, the idea failed to launch beyond a public preview with a limited software selection. However, Tencent has revived the functionality for beta testers in China.
Steam drops support for Windows 7 and 8 with latest update
You'll need to upgrade to Windows 10 or 11 to continue using Steam
Mislabeled patch sends Windows Server 2022 admins on unwanted upgrade to 2025
No easy rollback or official downgrade path available