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Is the Windows 11 February 2026 update safe to install? Users report installation and system problems
By Mauro Huculak published
News Windows 11 update KB5077181 fails with error 0x800F0991, 0x800F0922, and more, while some users report Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, and graphics issues.

Microsoft secretly increases Xbox Rewards costs for gift card points
By Adam Hales published
Xbox Microsoft has quietly increased the Microsoft Rewards points cost for Xbox gift cards in the US and UK by roughly 5%.

Debloater update migrates its UI framework to match Windows 11 Settings
By Ben Wilson published
Windows 11 Updates to Winhance for Windows PCs migrate the app to the WinUI 3 framework to blend with Windows 11's menu styling, offering batch bloatware removal and more.

Windows PCs threatened by a new fake CAPTCHA scam that can install malware
By Kevin Okemwa published
Windows Hackers deploy StealC malware in Windows through fake CAPTCHA pages, targeting passwords, crypto wallets, and Outlook emails.

Microsoft Teams faces a class action lawsuit over "illegal" voice collection
By Kevin Okemwa published
Teams Microsoft could face penalties if found to have violated the Illinois Biometric Information Privacy Act (BIPA) with voice transcription.

Windows Wrap: Microsoft fixes Windows 11 as OpenAI marriage hits the rocks
By Sean Endicott published
News Microsoft restored the movable Taskbar to Windows 11 as the OpenAI partnership showed new cracks. Plus, the latest Presidents' Day PC deals.

Was Microsoft blocking Windows ISO downloads? Rufus' dev says so
By Kevin Okemwa published
Windows 11 A user recently reported failures when downloading Windows 11 ISOs. Rufus developer Pete Batard blamed Microsoft, raising concerns about access and control.

Even ex-Microsoft bosses tried to save the vertical Taskbar in Windows
By Kevin Okemwa published
Windows 11 Former Microsoft CEO of Advertising and Web Services, Mikhail Parakhin, says he was against the decision to remove the vertical Taskbar in Windows 11.

Opera complaint over Edge sparks investigation from Brazil.
By Adam Hales published
News Opera’s complaint has triggered a regulatory investigation into whether Microsoft’s OEM incentives reduce consumer choice at the point of purchase.

AI “recommendation poisoning” is real, and Microsoft says it’s getting worse
By Adam Hales published
News Microsoft is warning that attackers can plant hidden memory instructions inside AI systems to subtly influence recommendations and decisions. The company says this emerging threat could affect everything from chatbots to automated tools
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