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Why Microsoft is cracking down on Windows 11 account bypasses — and what it means for you
By Zac Bowden published
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
By Zac Bowden published
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.

Windows 11’s best File Explorer alternative just got smarter with real‑time feedback
By Kevin Okemwa published
SOFTWARE The new Files app update makes it easier for users to tell when it's discovering items for a file operation.

Windows 11 gains highly requested Taskbar feature in latest update
By Zac Bowden published
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?
By Zac Bowden published
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?

Google’s Chromebook ads target millions still on Windows 10
By Adam Hales published
News With Windows 10 support ending, Google is making its boldest Chromebook push yet, but can it win over loyal PC users?

OneDrive is getting a dedicated Windows 11 app
By Zac Bowden published
Windows 11 OneDrive is getting its own dedicated app experience on Windows 11, complete with a new gallery view and modern interface.

Microsoft's Windows XP crocs are here
By Zac Bowden published
Microsoft 50 Microsoft has launched its Windows XP Crocs via a sweepstakes that you can enter via Instagram. Here's everything you need to know.

Microsoft announces new Microsoft 365 Premium that combines Office and Copilot Pro
By Zac Bowden published
Microsoft 365 Microsoft has announced a new productivity subscription that combines Microsoft 365 Family and Copilot Pro under one $20 a month subscription dubbed Microsoft 365 Premium.
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