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Microsoft will give students a free Xbox controller and subscription when buying a new Windows 11 PC
Windows 11 In a desperate bid to win over students, Microsoft has launched a new promo that bundles a year of Microsoft's subscriptions with the purchase of select new Windows 11 PCs.
Windows 11 version 26H1: Here's what we know
Windows 11 Microsoft has confirmed that Windows 11 version 26H1 is now shipping exclusively on new PCs that ship with Qualcomm's new Snapdragon X2 SoC. Here's what you need to know.
Task Manager creator recalls why it was under 80KB
Windows Microsoft veteran Dave Plummer shares why the original Task Manager was lean, fast, and designed to stay calm when Windows crashed.
Windows 11's customization scene is thriving — here’s why
Windows 11 Windows 11 users are turning to third-party tools as Microsoft resists giving them more customization options.
This fake Windows 11 update is slipping past antivirus with malware
Windows 11 Hackers disguise malware as a Windows 11 update, tricking users into downloading password‑stealing software.
7 major Windows 11 Insider changes in April, shaping what’s coming later in 2026
Windows 11 Windows 11 Insider builds add haptic feedback, Xbox mode, Secure Boot alerts, and touchpad tweaks in April 2026 updates.
Microsoft enables ability to skip updates during Windows 11 setup
Windows 11 A new update now rolling out globally will give users the option to skip the update process when setting up a new Windows 11 PC, speeding up the experience two-fold.
Microsoft is shutting down the Outlook Lite app for good on May 25
Apps After announcing its intentions to kill the Outlook Lite app about eight months ago, a firm end-of-life date has now been revealed. It's time to find an alternative if you haven't already.
