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Windows 10 might be gaining ground again, according to new report
By Sean Endicott published
Windows Windows 11 just lost 5% market share in two months despite Windows 10 losing support. Is Microsoft’s trust problem finally starting to cost them?

Windows 11 update removes modem support for certain PCs
By Mauro Huculak published
Not a bug The January 2026 Security Update breaks some modems, but it is not a bug. Microsoft removed legacy drivers for security reasons. Here is what happened.

Can custom chips stop Microsoft and OpenAI's AI cash burn?
By Sean Endicott published
AI Microsoft unveils Maia 200, a custom AI chip built to slash token costs as OpenAI faces a staggering $14 billion loss in 2026. Is efficiency enough to save the hype?

Is Bing search actually better when you strip away the AI?
By Sean Endicott published
AI DuckDuckGo has launched a new "No AI" search tool that strips away generated summaries for a cleaner browsing experience.

Nostalgia meets risk: Windows 7 and Vista return, but your PC’s security could be in danger
By Kevin Okemwa published
WINDOWS Windows 7 and Vista are back! As Microsoft continues to fumble the bag with Windows 11.

Your PC is breaking, but at least we have a new "Windows phone"
By Sean Endicott published
News Microsoft’s January update cycle is actively breaking PCs while a third-party "NexPhone" tries to do what Redmond wouldn't.

Microsoft confirms the botched Patch Tuesday update might prevent PCs from booting
By Zac Bowden published
Windows 11 Microsoft has posted an online bulletin confirming that the company is investigating reports that state Windows 11's latest security update has rendered some PCs unbootable.

A second emergency update has been issued to address more Windows 11 bugs
By Zac Bowden published
Windows 11 Another out of band update has been issued to Windows 11 users to address a major bug that caused Outlook to become inoperable after January's disastrous Patch Tuesday updates.

CSAM using streamer 'Lacari' caught red-handed by Microsoft Notepad
By Jez Corden published
Windows Twitch streamer "Lacari" opened Notepad while live, not realizing that the new version saves your previous session. Oh boy.

Windows 11 BitLocker keys accessible to FBI: How Microsoft’s policy puts your data at risk
By Zac Bowden published
Windows 11 Windows 11's online Microsoft Account requirement means your PC is automatically backing up its data encryption key to the cloud, and Microsoft says it will hand those over to the FBI if asked.
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