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Microsoft adds hotpatching support for Windows 11 enterprise users as it looks to end unnecessary downtime for work devices
By Craig Hale published
Windows 11 users won’t have to restart to get security updates with this upgrade.

Intel is discontinuing an app you’ve never heard of – but sadly, that alternative to Windows 11’s Phone Link was a useful tool you might regret never using
By Darren Allan published
Intel has canned its app that worked like Windows 11’s Phone Link – and that’s a shame, as some folks (particularly iPhone users) preferred the Unison app.

Microsoft reveals new tool to help with Windows 11 boot recovery crashes
By Craig Hale published
Users can now enable Quick Machine Recovery (QMR) for quicker fixes on post-Windows 11 boot crashes.

Forget the Nintendo Switch 2 – I’m more excited that Microsoft could be making Windows 11 gaming handhelds even better with a new ‘handheld mode’
By Darren Allan published
I’m becoming convinced that Microsoft’s rumored ‘handheld mode’ for Windows 11 is coming to supercharge gaming portables.

Best free writing app of 2025
By Steve Clark last updated
Updated We put the best free writing apps and software for writers, essayists, novelists, and word-lovers.

Best free video editing software of 2025
By Steve Clark last updated
We reviewed all the best free video editing software for your next project.

Best free screen recorders of 2025
By Steve Paris last updated
Updated We're reviewing all the best free screen recording software, apps, and browser-based tools.

Copilot+ PCs with AMD or Intel CPUs are finally getting some key AI features in Windows 11 – although I’m starting to doubt Recall will ever happen
By Darren Allan published
Recall is still MIA, but those with AMD or Intel CPUs in their Copilot+ PC are finally catching up with the functionality available on Snapdragon machines.

Blue, or green, or black? Windows 11’s infamous ‘screen of death’ error message is going through some confusing changes
By Darren Allan published
The error screen known as the BSOD is undergoing a radical change, and while it’s a nice idea, I fear it could confuse more people than it helps.

Microsoft looks to be making a big change to how you install and log in to Windows 11 – and I’m not happy about it at all
By Darren Allan published
Microsoft just blocked one workaround to install Windows 11 with a local account, and you can bet other fudges will be on the chopping block, too.
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