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New patch for Windows 11 24H2 reportedly plays havoc with File Explorer, and some folks are claiming it's broken their PC
Is Windows 11’s latest patch one to avoid for now? Reports suggest it’s causing serious problems with some PCs, but if you hold off, you’ll be left without security fixes.
Microsoft crowbars new ‘recommendations’ for PC Game Pass into Windows 11, so excuse me while I start beating my anti-advert drum (again)
A new advert in a Windows 11 preview build urges you to recruit friends for Game Pass via a free 14-day trial.
Windows 11 fully streamlined in just two clicks? Talon utility promises to rip all the bloatware out of Microsoft’s OS in a hassle-free way
The typical debloating tool can be complex or even arcane to understand and configure, but Talon takes a very different approach.
Microsoft makes another tweak to Windows 11’s taskbar – but it’s probably not the change you were hoping for
Windows 11 gets new icon in the taskbar for AI camera effects – but will anyone use it?
Windows 11 is set to offer the option nobody was crying out for – having Copilot automatically load in the background when the PC boots
Want the Copilot app to automatically load on startup? What do you mean, no? Well, Microsoft is giving Windows 11 users this option.
Microsoft finally fixes some of Windows 11’s most annoying problems with new patch
Windows 11 update packs a raft of important fixes for nasty audio bugs and an Auto HDR glitch that has been seriously frustrating for gamers.
Microsoft could give Windows 11 PCs a new option for the Copilot key – but don't get too excited just yet
You can already remap the Copilot key to launch a limited selection of apps, but a new option could soon be on the table.
Are you unable to get security updates for Windows 11 24H2? Here’s the likely reason why, and the fix to get your PC safe and secure again
If you installed Windows 11 24H2 late last year, using media, then you’ll need to know about a potentially nasty bug.
Google Chrome's Incognito mode is now more private in Windows 11 - and it's all thanks to Microsoft
It might not be a new update, but one of Microsoft's previous changes to Chrome shouldn't go without being highlighted.
Windows 11’s Start menu search gets new, clearer labels, as Microsoft tries to avoid EU regulation trouble
Microsoft is updating Windows 11’s Start menu search in the EEA (European Economic Area) to comply with EU rules, separating on-device and Bing web search while adding more user control options.
