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Microsoft issues emergency Windows 11 update to fix WinRE tools
Windows 11 Windows 11 update KB5070773 is now rolling out as an out of band patch that addresses a major issue with the Windows Recovery Environment on the latest version of the OS.
Microsoft has ended support for Windows 10 — here's what to do next
Windows 10 Windows 10 support ended on Tuesday, October 14. That means Windows 10 PCs will no longer receive security updates automatically, and you must take action to ensure these devices remain secure when connected to the internet.
Microsoft recaps new features shipped on Windows 11 in 2025
Windows 11 2025 has been quite a busy year for Windows 11, with the OS receiving new features on an almost monthly basis. Now, Microsoft has published a handy recap of everything that has shipped so far.
Windows 11's Taskbar search is being replaced with Copilot
Windows 11 Copilot will soon be instantly accessible right from the Taskbar on Windows 11 PCs, replacing the classic Windows Search box with AI and Copilot Vision.
Microsoft unveils next-gen agentic AI assistant for Windows 11, powered by "Hey Copilot"
Windows 11 Windows 11 is getting an agentic AI assistant that lets you ask Copilot to control apps and files for you. It's also making it easier to access Copilot from the Taskbar and with your voice.
Microsoft teases big announcement about Windows coming this week
Windows 11 Microsoft has teased that a big announcement about Windows is happening on Thursday, and has hinted that the news will be related to how people use and interact with the OS.
Windows 10 is dead, Microsoft confirms
Windows 10 Microsoft has confirmed that support for Windows 10 has now come to an end. It has released one final mainstream OS update, but millions of users are still running the now abandoned OS.
Microsoft confirms Windows 11 dark mode improvements are coming
Windows 11 Dark mode is finally coming to more areas of the OS on Windows 11, including legacy interfaces like the File Explorer and more, Microsoft confirms.
OneDrive's AI face scanning feature comes under fire for not being always disable-able
OneDrive Microsoft is slowly rolling out a new feature in OneDrive that allows the app to identify common faces in photos using AI, and people have noticed its support webpage suggests the feature can only be disabled up to three times a year.
Microsoft's Surface Pro 12-inch is still at one of its lowest prices ever right now
Deals Microsoft's new Surface Pro 12-inch has been on the market since the spring, and it's now the lowest price it's ever been with a $150 saving to be had for Amazon Prime members.
Say goodbye to “save as”—Word wants all your docs in OneDrive now
Office A new update for Word has changed how the app handles new documents. Going forward, the app will automatically save everything to OneDrive with autosave enabled.
The rare moment when Microsoft’s top Surface Laptop costs the same as its midrange
Deals The Surface Laptop 7 with its 120hz 13.8-inch touchscreen, Snapdragon X Plus, and Windows Hello face unlock is currently the same price as Microsoft's smaller, cheaper, Surface Laptop 13-inch without all that flagship stuff.
5K monitors drop below $600 in Prime Day sale
Deals If you've always wanted a 5K monitor, but found they're just too expensive to invest in, today's your lucky day. You can get a brand new 5K monitor right now for just $569 for TODAY only!
Save $330 and grab this Copilot+ PC below $500 for Prime Day
Deals This could be one of the best deals we've seen on a Copilot+ PC this Amazon Prime Day. Snag a 40% discount on this Acer Aspire 14 while stocks last!
Grab an OLED Surface Pro 11 for just $899 right now for Prime Day
Deals This incredible Surface Pro 11 deal nets you an OLED display, Snapdragon X Elite, and 16GB RAM for just $899 for Amazon Prime Day. But only while stocks last!
Upgrade from Windows 10: Copilot+ PC under $500 on Prime Day
Deals Grab yourself a Snapdragon X-powered Windows 11 Copilot+ PC with a 15-inch display and large keyboard and trackpad for just $499 for Amazon Prime Day.
Why Microsoft is cracking down on Windows 11 account bypasses — and what it means for you
Windows 11 Microsoft is once again blocking the ability to bypass a Microsoft Account when setting up a Windows 11 PC for the first time.
When you click “shut down,” Windows 11 will finally listen
Windows 11 The latest Windows 11 preview build includes a fix for the infamous "update and shutdown" bug where your PC wouldn't actually shut down after installing an update.
DEAL: Surface Pro 12-inch with Keyboard for just $749 while stocks last!
Deal In honor of Amazon's Prime Day sales, Best Buy is doing some sales of its own, and right now you can grab a Surface Pro 12-inch with keyboard for less than the price of the tablet on its own.
Windows 11 gains highly requested Taskbar feature in latest update
Multiple-monitor users will finally be able to open the notification center on displays that aren't their primary monitor with the latest Windows 11 update.
Podcast: Is Windows about to get interesting again?
Podcast Dan & Zac discuss Microsoft's new "Windows 2030 Vision" series, the first of which hints at a potential future "Agentic OS" from Microsoft. What might that look like?
Beelink SER9 Pro review: Great performance in a small package
Review The new Beelink SER9 Pro is an affordable premium mini PC with great performance for productivity or creative workflows. It can also do a bit of gaming, and is an all round pleasure to use.
OneDrive is getting a dedicated Windows 11 app
Windows 11 OneDrive is getting its own dedicated app experience on Windows 11, complete with a new gallery view and modern interface.
