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Microsoft’s first Windows 11 update of 2026 stopped some computers from shutting down The Verge16:46
Microsoft confirms first free Windows Update for 2026 Forbes06:36
4 tiny Windows apps that quietly fix the most annoying daily problems XDA-Developers13:35
I replaced every Microsoft app on Windows with open-source tools, and here's how it went XDA-Developers23:11
These 5 apps totally replaced PowerToys on my Windows 11 PC Pocket Lint23:14
This hidden Windows 11 trick unlocks SSD speed boost for NVMe drives PC World15:02

Latest News

In the last half-hour

The shift key trick to quickly restart Windows 95 wasn't a placebo, it was a neat little system to avoid a full PC… PC Gamer13:18

In the last hour

Microsoft Deletes Google Chrome After Windows Mistake Forbes13:01

In the last 2 hours

Microsoft veteran explains the one weird trick that made Windows 95 restart faster The Register12:14

In the last 4 hours

Manchester ATM ups pin requirement to full Windows login The Register11:13

Cannot shut down Windows 11? Microsoft acknowledges issue, releases the fix The Business Standard11:11

In the last 6 hours

I tried 0patch as a last resort for my Windows 10 PC - here's how it compares to its promises ZDNet09:10

Earlier today

A Microsoft engineer reveals how Windows 95's 'secret' fast restart worked XDA-Developers03:21

Yesterday

Windows 10: Support hasn’t yet ended after all, but Microsoft’s still a fickle-at-best friend EDN Europe22:05 19-Jan-26

Microsoft Deploys Emergency Fix for Windows 11 Shutdown and Remote Desktop Connection Issues Petri16:49 19-Jan-26

This open-source Windows alternative finally gets a much-awaited speed boost XDA-Developers15:48 19-Jan-26

Microsoft rolls out emergency fix for Windows 11 ComputerWorld15:21 19-Jan-26

Microsoft pushes out emergency fixes for Windows shutdown bug and more BetaNews14:08 19-Jan-26

Microsoft expands Windows backup to include restore at first sign-in TechRadar Pro13:55 19-Jan-26

Windows 11 shutdown bug forces Microsoft into out-of-band damage control The Register13:10 19-Jan-26

Google shows how easy it is to crack old Microsoft Windows logins CyberNews11:42 19-Jan-26

A Windows 11 update broke shutdowns, here’s what you should do Digital Trends11:19 19-Jan-26

Microsoft issues emergency Windows fix after computers can’t shut down The Independent11:05 19-Jan-26

Emergency Windows 11 Updates Fix Shutdown And Remote Desktop Failures gHacks08:49 19-Jan-26

In the last 7 days

Microsoft says I can’t use my old CPU/laptop with Windows 11, but it’s actually fine XDA-Developers20:39 18-Jan-26

Microsoft issues emergency fix after a security update left some Windows 11 devices unable to… Engadget19:23 18-Jan-26

Microsoft releases OOB Windows updates to fix shutdown, Cloud PC bugs BleepingComputer.com18:21 18-Jan-26

Microsoft’s first Windows 11 update of 2026 stopped some computers from shutting down The Verge16:46 18-Jan-26

The Last Windows Security Updates of January 2026 Are Here gHacks08:14 18-Jan-26

Microsoft Confirms Emergency Updates For Most Windows PCs Forbes06:54 18-Jan-26

4 tiny Windows apps that quietly fix the most annoying daily problems XDA-Developers13:35 17-Jan-26

I used Microsoft's free Windows 11 battery health tool to diagnose my PC - and got helpful results ZDNet13:06 17-Jan-26

Don't update your Windows PC in January, or you won't be able to shut it down Phone Arena09:29 17-Jan-26

Microsoft Confirms First Free Windows Update For 2026 Forbes06:36 17-Jan-26

I replaced every Microsoft app on Windows with open-source tools, and here's how it went XDA-Developers23:11 16-Jan-26

Windows 11 PCs Fail to Shut Down After January Security Update Cyber Security News17:19 16-Jan-26

Windows Backup adds second-chance restore at sign-in The Register16:37 16-Jan-26

Some Windows 11 PCs aren't shutting down anymore after the latest update PC World15:47 16-Jan-26

Microsoft confirms strange Windows 11 update bug affecting Outlook POP accounts BetaNews15:38 16-Jan-26

Microsoft confirms KB5073455 update is causing Windows 11 shutdown problems BetaNews15:18 16-Jan-26

Windows 11 23H2: January Updates Break Sleep Mode and Shutdown gHacks14:57 16-Jan-26

Windows 11’s “Chrome Moment”: Why the Desktop Monopoly is Finally Dying-And Why Linux, Android, Or The MacOS Is Likely… TG Daily13:07 16-Jan-26

Windows 11 Bug Stops Some PCs Shutting Down: Here Is Microsoft's Temporary Fix PC Magazine13:04 16-Jan-26

Microsoft: Windows 11 update causes Outlook freezes for POP users BleepingComputer.com12:35 16-Jan-26

Still on Windows 10? I installed 0patch on my old PC, and it's easily the best defense in the 'End of Support' era ZDNet12:08 16-Jan-26

Microsoft rolls out tables in Notepad for all Windows 11 users, though I'd feel happier about this if I knew this was… PC Gamer11:39 16-Jan-26

‘Fail To Shut Down’—Microsoft Issues Windows Update Warning Forbes09:25 16-Jan-26

Microsoft: Some Windows PCs fail to shut down after January update BleepingComputer.com08:41 16-Jan-26

Still on Windows 10? 0patch may be your best defense in the 'End of Support era' ZDNet03:19 16-Jan-26

Microsoft begins testing Windows 11 26H1 as it retools the OS for next-gen chips TechSpot15:40 15-Jan-26

Windows Server 2008 is finally gone, after Microsoft pulls support at last TechRadar Pro15:25 15-Jan-26

Windows App forgets how to log in with first security update of the year The Register14:16 15-Jan-26

Windows Backup for Organizations Gets New ‘First Sign-In Restore’ Experience Petri14:11 15-Jan-26

GOG Owner Isn't A Fan Of Windows 11, Will Focus More On Linux TheGamer13:53 15-Jan-26

Microsoft: Windows update blocks access to Cloud PC sessions BleepingComputer.com08:46 15-Jan-26

Love it or hate it, Windows 8's controversial UI just landed on Linux XDA-Developers06:59 15-Jan-26

Windows 11 26H1 pulls in features from 25H2, but you won’t get it just yet Digital Trends22:20 14-Jan-26

Microsoft updates Windows DLL that triggered security alerts BleepingComputer.com16:47 14-Jan-26

Microsoft Stock Slips as GOG Eyes Linux Release to Escape Windows’ ‘Poor-Quality Software and… TipRanks16:25 14-Jan-26

Windows 11 26H1 preview build gets missing features from 25H2 PC World16:06 14-Jan-26

Hasta la vista! Microsoft finally ends extended updates for ancient Windows version The Register14:47 14-Jan-26

5 reasons I stopped using Command Prompt and switched to Windows Terminal MakeUseOf14:16 14-Jan-26

Federal agencies ordered to patch Microsoft Desktop Windows Manager bug The Record13:40 14-Jan-26

Change your Windows pin to keep security up to date PC World13:01 14-Jan-26

Microsoft Warns Secure Boot May Be Bypassed as Windows UEFI Certificates Expire Cyber Security News12:42 14-Jan-26

Microsoft: Windows 365 update blocks access to Cloud PC sessions BleepingComputer.com10:00 14-Jan-26

Microsoft Fixes 114 Windows Flaws in January 2026 Patch, One Actively Exploited The Hacker News09:49 14-Jan-26

Windows 11 Leak Suggests Copilot Is Moving Deeper Into File Explorer gHacks08:41 14-Jan-26

Windows 10 users signed up for ESU should install the KB5073724 update right now BetaNews08:24 14-Jan-26

Windows info-disclosure 0-day bug gets a fix as Cisa sounds alarm The Register00:42 14-Jan-26

These 5 apps totally replaced PowerToys on my Windows 11 PC Pocket Lint23:14 13-Jan-26

You can finally uninstall Microsoft Copilot on Windows 11, but there’s a catch Digital Trends23:04 13-Jan-26

An absolute madman has recreated the Windows 8 UI—for Linux PC Gamer21:05 13-Jan-26

I replaced Windows Terminal with this GPU-accelerated emulator MakeUseOf20:37 13-Jan-26

New Windows updates replace expiring Secure Boot certificates BleepingComputer.com20:17 13-Jan-26

Microsoft releases Windows 10 KB5073724 extended security update BleepingComputer.com20:17 13-Jan-26

Windows 11 KB5074109 & KB5073455 cumulative updates released BleepingComputer.com20:17 13-Jan-26

Microsoft Patches Exploited Windows Zero-Day, 111 Other Vulnerabilities SecurityWeek19:55 13-Jan-26

Wine 11 is here with big improvements for Windows apps on Linux How-To Geek18:14 13-Jan-26

Gog's new owner can't stand Windows either: 'It's such poor-quality software… I can't believe it!' PC Gamer17:42 13-Jan-26

3 Windows 11 improvements you can complete in a weekend XDA-Developers17:09 13-Jan-26

HP’s 15.6″ Laptop at Nearly 60% Off Comes With Windows 11 Pro and Microsoft Office, Priced Like a Budget Tablet Kotaku13:45 13-Jan-26

Copilot+ laptops arrived in force at Ces 2026…just as Windows left NPUs behind PC World11:37 13-Jan-26

In the last month

Windows 11 Test Update Lets Some Admins Uninstall Microsoft Copilot ExtremeTech19:21 12-Jan-26

5 sneaky steps I take to speed up Windows 11's File Explorer Pocket Lint19:02 12-Jan-26

Mall display crashes the vibe with Windows activation nag The Register18:37 12-Jan-26

5 Obscure Windows Apps You Didn't Know You Needed BGR17:39 12-Jan-26

New Windows 11 Policy to Let Admins Remove Microsoft Copilot Automatically Petri17:21 12-Jan-26

Microsoft plans to clarify confusing Windows 11 driver names PC World17:09 12-Jan-26

Windows Server 2025 Modernization: Retiring WINS and De‑Risking Legacy Dependencies Petri15:09 12-Jan-26

How to remove Copilot AI from Windows 11 today ZDNet14:18 12-Jan-26

Microsoft releases 2026’s first Insider build of Windows 11 BetaNews10:40 12-Jan-26

Windows 11 Insider Build 26220.7535 Adds Narrator Copilot Features and Removal Policy gHacks08:12 12-Jan-26

I Investigated Every Windows 12 Clue. These Are the Features I'm Betting Will Actually Arrive PC Magazine16:07 11-Jan-26

Windows Media Player’s ‘find album information’ functionality has been removed — you’ll have to find other software for … Tom's Hardware Guide13:55 11-Jan-26

I miss Windows Phone, so I turned my Android into one (and it’s great) MakeUseOf22:15 10-Jan-26

Admins finally get the power to uninstall Microsoft Copilot on Windows 11 Pro, Enterprise, and EDU versions Tom's Hardware Guide16:14 10-Jan-26

I replaced FancyZones with a real tiling window manager on Windows MakeUseOf13:07 10-Jan-26

I tried Windows 11’s new sudo, then went back to the open-source version MakeUseOf20:50 9-Jan-26

5 Microsoft apps I wish every new Windows 11 user knew about Pocket Lint18:32 9-Jan-26

Windows Media Player just lost one of its oldest features How-To Geek18:00 9-Jan-26

Microsoft Windows Media Player stops serving up CD album info The Register15:17 9-Jan-26

This hidden Windows 11 trick unlocks SSD speed boost for NVMe drives PC World15:02 9-Jan-26

AI PCs aren't selling, and Microsoft's PC partners are scrambling ZDNet09:33 9-Jan-26

Windows 11 26H1 confirmed for Snapdragon X2 laptops, other PCs won't get it TechRadar17:25 8-Jan-26

Outlook made my email terrible. This free Windows 11 app fixed it Pocket Lint16:02 8-Jan-26

Dell reveals people don't care about AI, and this Windows 11 fail shows why TechRadar14:21 8-Jan-26

Next Xbox may run full Windows 11 full screen experience, report suggests AltChar17:34 7-Jan-26

Next Xbox – Microsoft Reportedly Prepping “Major Updates” for Windows 11 Full Screen Experience GamingBolt16:45 7-Jan-26

Windows 11's Phone Link now lets Android apps run 'almost' full-screen PC World15:54 7-Jan-26

“Microslop”: Infuriating Video Sums Up How Microsoft Is Ruining Windows With AI Futurism15:14 7-Jan-26

Get a Lifetime of Microsoft Office Pro 2021 for Windows for Just $35 Entrepreneur Magazine14:03 7-Jan-26

I keep these 5 command line tools handy for when Windows breaks MakeUseOf14:44 6-Jan-26

Copilot Vision gains ability to analyze apps in the Windows 11 taskbar PC World14:30 6-Jan-26

Windows 11 performs worse than older Windows versions in nearly every benchmark TechSpot14:30 6-Jan-26

Here's why Windows 11's Clipboard History sometimes misses copied items PC World14:19 6-Jan-26

New Tool to Remove Copilot, Recall and Other AI Tools From Windows 11 Cyber Security News13:37 6-Jan-26

Microsoft 365 XP Copilot 3.11 for Workgroups Office 2024 app Spyglass11:54 6-Jan-26

Office 2021, Windows 11 24H2, and other Microsoft products reach end-of-life in 2026 TechSpot02:48 6-Jan-26

5 Essential macOS Apps You Won't Find On Windows BGR22:29 5-Jan-26

Working on the go? You can no longer activate Windows with your phone TechRadar Pro19:32 5-Jan-26

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