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Microsoft is turning Windows 11 into an AI operating system

Bit by bit, the company is weaving AI throughout its desktop OS.

Jun 26, 20264 mins

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Windows 11 Insider Previews: What’s in the latest build?

By Preston Gralla

Jun 22, 202658 mins

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Microsoft's Patch Tuesday updates: Keeping up with the latest fixes

By Dan Muse and Ken Mingis

Jun 12, 20266 mins

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Windows 11: A guide to the updates

By Preston Gralla

Jun 9, 202634 mins

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16 ways to speed up Windows 11

By Preston Gralla

Jun 5, 202625 mins

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Windows 11 Smart App Control explained

Jun 1, 202610 mins

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How to protect Windows 10 and 11 PCs from ransomware

By Preston Gralla

May 29, 202613 mins

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FAQ: What you need to know about expiring Windows Secure Boot certificates

By Andy Patrizio

May 26, 20269 mins

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Microsoft cheat sheets: Dive into Windows, Office, and Copilot

By Valerie Potter

May 26, 202616 mins

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Microsoft May security patch fails for some due to boot partition size glitch

Consultants see the problem eating away at valuable patch resources because of a lack of Microsoft update hygiene.

By Evan Schuman

May 18, 2026 4 mins

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Microsoft adds hidden feature flags to Windows Insider builds

Users looking for an easier way to turn experimental features on or off will still have to wait for an official announcement.

By Maxwell Cooter

Apr 10, 2026 2 mins

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8 ways to be more productive in Windows 11

Think Windows 11 can’t give you a productivity boost? Think again. Try these tips to get more accomplished in less time.

By Preston Gralla

Apr 6, 2026 18 mins

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Microsoft maps Windows 11 quality overhaul after acknowledging gaps

Months after admitting shortcomings, the company details a roadmap to fix core system layers, but analysts say structural complexity may limit how far the improvements go.

By Nidhi Singal

Mar 24, 2026 4 mins

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After criticism, Microsoft promises big improvements for Windows 11

The company said it is now focused on improving system performance and the user experience for the operating system.

By Viktor Eriksson

Jan 30, 2026 1 min

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How to reduce Windows driver bloat

Once you've run Windows 10 or 11 for a while, it can become bloated with outdated device drivers. Use Driver Store Explorer and simple techniques to remove obsolete or unused items in the Windows driver store.

Jan 29, 2026 13 mins

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How to manually update Microsoft Defender

It’s imperative to keep Microsoft Defender up to date even when Windows Update isn’t working. Here are several methods to manually update Defender.

Dec 31, 2025 7 mins

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Using DISM to install Windows updates

If Windows Update can’t install a particular update (or isn’t working at all), Microsoft’s DISM command provides a simple way to get Windows 10 updates installed. It’s not so great for Windows 11 updates, however.

Dec 29, 2025 11 mins

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How to migrate to a new Windows PC

All your files, apps, and settings are on your old computer. Here’s how to move them to your new Windows PC, from either Windows or macOS.

By Preston Gralla and Galen Gruman

Dec 25, 2025 24 mins

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Windows 10’s market share is more than hanging in there despite being at end of support

Latest Statcounter findings indicate that, aside from in the Americas, there’s close to a 50-50 split with Windows 11.

Nov 4, 2025 6 mins

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How to protect your privacy in Windows 11

Windows 11 gathers more information than some people would like. Here are steps you can take to keep that information private.

By Preston Gralla

Nov 3, 2025 19 mins

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Industrial and medical devices struggle to upgrade to Windows 11

Hardware and software compatibility issues hamper adoption.

By Maxwell Cooter

Oct 31, 2025 4 mins

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