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Windows 11’s security controls are getting a major refresh
Windows 11 Windows 11 is introducing mobile-style app permissions, giving users more control over their privacy and preventing apps from hijacking settings.
Windows 11 gains command-line version of the Microsoft Store
Windows 11 You can now find, install, and update Microsoft Store apps using a command prompt on Windows 10 and Windows 11 PCs. No GUI required.
Windows 11 version 26H1 won't be getting version 26H2 this fall
Windows 11 Microsoft's special offshoot version of Windows 11 that's exclusive to Snapdragon X2 devices won't be getting an upgrade to version 26H2 this fall. Here's why
A 2026 Secure Boot change could affect Windows security
Windows 11 After 15 years, the original Secure Boot certificates that keep your PC secure during boot are expiring. Here's what you need to know.
Microsoft's LiteBox could bring unmodified Linux programs on Windows 11
News LiteBox, Microsoft's open-source library OS, limits system access, supports Linux apps on Windows, and improves kernel security.
Signal joins the Microsoft Store after years of waiting
Windows 11 Signal Private Messenger can now be searched for and downloaded on Windows PCs directly via the Microsoft Store.
Windows Wrap: Copilot Reminders just remind me of abandonware
News Microsoft's latest Copilot feature feels like a retread of Microsoft To Do. It’s a classic example of "what not to do" in software development.
You can now play with Copilot while setting up your Windows 11 PC
Windows 11 A new demo experience lets users try Copilot for the first time before ever hitting the desktop, during the out of box setup experience on Windows 11.
