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Windows 11 Microsoft has paused the rollout of an upcoming new feature for the File Explorer on Windows 11 that promoted "recommended" files in large thumbnails at the top of the File Explorer Home tab.

Windows A new report includes details of spending totalling hundreds of millions of GBP to upgrade the UK's Defra department to Windows 10 PCs. The problem? Microsoft has ended official support for the OS.

WINDOWS 11 A former Microsoft engineer argues Windows should stop trying to be everything for everyone — and give power users a streamlined Pro Mode.

Windows 11 A new setting has been discovered in the latest Windows 11 preview builds that reveals Microsoft is working on bringing haptic feedback responses to the OS.

Windows 11 Microsoft has confirmed that it's adding support for split view menus, which will let developers nest multiple actions into submenus in the right-click menu.

Windows 11 Flyoobe's developer has issued a warning about a suspicious website and an update for the tool, which could make Windows 10 users susceptible to malicious attacks.

Windows 11 The next version of Windows 11 is version 26H1, but Microsoft says it won't be released as an update to version 25H2.

Windows 11 The Phone Link app is losing support for viewing photos from your phone. Microsoft says to use the File Explorer app instead.

WINDOWS Microsoft was so embarrassed by the Windows 98 demo crash that it built a dedicated testing room in its Production Studios facility to prevent future public failures.

Windows 11 Microsoft looks to be preparing a new version of Windows 11 for release in the first half of 2026, based on a newer version of the Windows platform codenamed Bromine. Here's what we know.