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Want me to trust Windows 11 again? Bring back local accounts
After years of pissing me and other Windows 11 users off, Microsoft says it’s ready to turn a new leaf, fixing mistakes, making improvements, and adding some long-requested features. I’d like to…
Secure Boot causing boot failures? Don’t give up just yet
Secure Boot has been used in PCs since 2011, but in recent years there have been reports of various issues with the feature. For example, Windows users with certain motherboards need to…
Microsoft pulls Windows 11 update after widespread install failures
Microsoft has identified issues with an update that was released for Windows 11 just a few days ago. The optional KB5079391 update included a number of improvements, like being able to toggle…
Stop waiting—upgrade to Windows 11 Pro for $13
TL;DR: Get Microsoft Windows 11 Pro—a modern, secure OS with pro-level features—for just $12.97 (reg. $199). If your current setup feels a little stuck in the past, upgrading your OS might be the easiest…
Windows is finally fixing a years-old security hole in April
Microsoft is tightening security in Windows 11. Starting April 2026, outdated kernel drivers will be phased out—the company’s response to a well-known security issue that has plagued Windows for years. In a…
March’s optional Windows 11 update arrives with a key security feature
Microsoft has begun rolling out KB5079391. This optional update adds a number of small but useful new features to Windows 11. Among other things, it allows Smart App Control (SAC) to be…
‘Xbox Fullscreen Experience’ is now ‘Xbox mode’ for Windows
Microsoft isn’t great when it comes to branding. And the Xbox is ground zero for that — the original Xbox console has become iconic, but its names have become progressively worse with…
I use Windows 11 every day. These 6 issues need fixing ASAP
Give credit where it’s due: Microsoft acknowledged some of its biggest problems last week, hat in hand. But it’s time to jump headfirst into this new atmosphere of openness and encourage Microsoft…
Microsoft VP hints at ending Windows 11’s Microsoft Account requirement
Scott Hanselman, a long-standing Microsoft employee and current Vice President of Developer Community at Microsoft, has caused a stir in the Windows world with a brief post. He hints that the requirement…