Windows

Microsoft Windows is the most popular operating system on the planet, holding a whopping 74% of the global desktop PC market as of 2023. The majority of those computers are running Windows 10, arguably Microsoft’s best version of the hugely successful OS so far.
Plenty of users are still rocking older systems with versions like Windows 7, Vista, and even the historically beloved Window XP. If you’ve ever touched a computer (and we don’t know how you’d be reading this if you hadn’t), chances are you’ve experienced at least one iteration of Microsoft’s long-running software.
Now Windows 11 is here, and Windows 12 is slated to arrive soon(ish) - so naturally we’re covering everything Windows-related on a weekly basis. Below, you’ll find everything related to Microsoft’s flagship operating system - news, tips, analysis, and more.
Latest about Windows

Can’t securely login to your PC using facial recognition anymore? New Windows 11 update patch is likely to blame – if you can install the update at all
By Darren Allan published
Windows 11’s new update is breaking facial recognition logins with Windows Hello, and also simply failing to install.

Microsoft warns that anyone who deleted mysterious folder that appeared after latest Windows 11 update must take action to put it back
By Darren Allan published
If you deleted the folder in question, your PC is missing a security fix – here’s what you need to do to resolve the situation.

Microsoft is digging its own grave with Windows 11, and it has to stop
By Christian Guyton published
Microsoft, we had a good thing going with Windows 10 - why do you want to force me to upgrade?

The end is nigh for Windows 10 – here are 5 things Microsoft must do to get people to love Windows 11
By Matt Hanson published
Opinion Despite its issues, Windows 11 is a good operating system – but here’s 5 things Microsoft should do to make it a great one.

Microsoft’s latest attempt to persuade upgrades to Windows 11 falls spectacularly flat on its face
By Darren Allan published
“You’ve heard the buzz about Windows 11, but is it worth the upgrade?” Microsoft asks. And going by this new article, it isn’t really.

Windows 11’s controversial Recall feature could soon arrive for Copilot+ PCs – I just hope Microsoft’s tightening of its privacy is up to scratch
By Darren Allan published
It could be ‘Click to Do or Die’ soon for Microsoft, as Windows 11’s Recall search feature has entered the final stage of testing and should be imminent.

Is Microsoft getting truly desperate with adverts now? I’m seriously unimpressed with a new ‘suggestion’ to buy Avowed in Windows 10 and Windows 11
By Darren Allan published
Avowed might be good, but I don’t want Windows 10 shoving adverts in my face urging me to buy the game, thanks Microsoft.

Windows 11 update reportedly creates a mysterious folder on your system drive, which is certainly confusing – but ultimately harmless
By Darren Allan published
Scratching your head about a mysterious folder that’s appeared on your drive after installing the latest Windows 11 update? Here’s what’s happened.
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