Mauro Huculak has been a Windows How-To Expert contributor at WindowsCentral.com for over a decade, with more than 23 years of combined experience in IT and technical writing. He holds professional certifications from Microsoft (MCSA), Cisco (CCNP), VMware (VCP), and CompTIA (A+, Network+), and has been recognized as a long-time Microsoft MVP. Outside of tech, Mauro enjoys cycling, hiking, and discovering great food.
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Windows 11 Microsoft’s November 2025 update for Windows 11 introduces AI-powered file actions, a redesigned Start menu, and smarter widgets — here are the top 6 features to know.

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Windows 11 Connectors let Copilot search across different services, and in this guide, I'll explain the steps to configure the feature on your computer.

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Windows 11 On Windows 11, you can now enable Administrator Protection to improve security while elevating commands or applications, and here's how to enable it.

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How-to Learn how to convert MBR to GPT, switch BIOS to UEFI, and enable TPM 2.0 and Secure Boot on Windows 10 to run modern games like Battlefield 6 and Call of Duty: Black Ops 7.

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Windows The new Start menu in Windows 11 25H2 and 24H2 brings category and grid views, Phone Link integration, and the ability to hide the Recommended section.

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Windows 11 Microsoft is rolling out nine new features to Windows 11 Insiders in the second half of October, including Start menu improvements, AI integrations, and quality‑of‑life updates.

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Windows 11 Copilot is more than just an app on Windows 11, and in this guide, I'll outline the steps to get started with the AI chatbot and actions with the app and the integration across the desktop.

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How to A PC with UEFI is more secure and faster than the legacy one using BIOS, and here's how to switch.

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Windows 11 Check out the best features and changes that Microsoft rolled out in 2025 for Windows 11, which are now available for version 25H2 and 24H2.

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Tweaks Did you get a new Xbox Ally? If so, check out these essential configurations for the best experience.

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Roundup From Start menu tweaks to AI tools, Microsoft is packing plenty into this update.

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Wipe out On Windows 10, you can use the Reset this PC feature to secure-erase the computer if you plan to decommission it after support ends on October 14, 2025.

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Coming up next Beyond security fixes, Microsoft is rolling out quality-of-life upgrades for Start menu, Copilot, and system performance in versions 25H2 and 24H2.

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Important info Windows 10 support officially ends on October 14, 2025, and here's the answer to whether you need to buy a new computer or if you can continue using it safely.

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Upgrade now As support for Windows 10 comes to an end, you can now upgrade to Windows 11 version 25H2 through Windows Update or using the Installation Assistant.

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Windows 11 Windows 11 25H2 brings clocks, Recall reset, and smarter search settings. Here's all that and more explained.

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Windows 11 File Explorer on Windows 11 gained several notable changes in 2025, including context menu improvements, AI Actions, redesigned Home page, and more.

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Details Let's explain the Microsoft approach to rolling out Windows 11 version 25H2 to compatible hardware starting on September 30, 2025.

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Windows 11 Windows 11 Insider builds in the Beta, Dev, and Canary Channels bring improvements for Click to Do, Taskbar, Spotlight, and more in September 2025.

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Windows 11 The Windows 11 2025 Update can be installed early through the Windows Update settings, using the Installation Media, an official ISO file, or the Media Creation Tool.

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Windows 10 Windows 10 reaches end of life on October 14, 2025. Here are 14 essential facts about what happens next, including security, apps, and upgrade options.

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Windows 10 The end of life for Windows 10 is approaching in October, so it's now the time to check if your computer is ready for the upgrade to Windows 11.

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Windows 11 If you don't like having a Microsoft account on Windows 11, here's how to get around the problem.

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Windows 11 Windows 11 version 25H2 shares its core with version 24H2, adds no new features, but extends support and comes through a lightweight enablement package. Here are all the facts you need to know.
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