Being one of the most popular desktop operating systems, Windows has access to a wide selection of apps. Some of these apps are available via the bundled Microsoft Store; however, others are scattered ...

Microsoft Issues New ‘Critical‘ Windows 11 Update Amid Broader Upgrade Push Your email has been sent While attention in the Windows ecosystem has recently ...

Microsoft Gives All Eligible PCs the Green Light for Windows 11 25H2 Your email has been sent Following the end of support for Windows 10, Microsoft is making a concerted effort to move its vast user ...

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Windows 11 is a solid operating system that offers some benefits over its predecessors. It features a fresh design, solid gaming performance, and offers much better multitasking over the prior version ...

Windows Recall is one of the biggest AI features Microsoft has added to Windows 11. It’s useful, but it comes with some privacy trade-offs. If you're a Windows 11 user, and specifically an owner of a ...

Windows 10 Extended Security Updates (ESU) is a paid subscription that provides security patches now that mainstream support of Windows 10 has ended. Free security updates and technical support are no ...

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ESU on sale now — if you need it. Republished on October 16 with Microsoft’s bold new AI update and a reminder from the U.S. government that you must secure ongoing Windows updates. If Microsoft’s ...

Microsoft Defender will continue to work in Windows 10. Defender will receive regular security updates until October 2028. Microsoft still recommends Windows 11 for new security patches. You probably ...

Today, Microsoft announced the general availability of Windows 11 25H2, also known as Windows 11 2025 Update. Windows 11 25H2 is a minor update, and it shares the same platform release as Windows 11 ...

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