Xbox players can now claim free community-designed profile artwork, a dynamic console background, and a commemorative badge ...

After an investigation and user outcry, Microsoft says it asked LG to disable a McAfee pop-up that auto-installed from its monitors. So where's the line on acceptable advertising in Windows?

Microsoft quietly extended free security updates for Windows 10 through 2027, giving millions of aging PCs another lease on life—and possibly setting the stage for an even longer reprieve. I've been ...

Microsoft ended official support for Windows 10 in 2025, but the company may have a harder time than expected putting the operating system out to pasture. After promising a year of optional extended ...

Microsoft warned customers on Tuesday that they may have issues installing the latest monthly updates on some Windows devices that were upgraded to Windows 11 24H2 or 25H2. On affected systems, users ...

OpenClaw AI agents were a big hit with the Build crowd, and Microsoft is making Windows increasingly friendly to non-human users. I've been writing about technology for more than 15 years and using it ...

At its annual Build developer conference, Microsoft put Windows front and center. At its annual Build developer conference, Microsoft put Windows front and center. is a senior correspondent and author ...

Microsoft is embracing Linux-like command line utilities and integrating its Linux subsystem even further into Windows. Microsoft is embracing Linux-like command line utilities and integrating its ...

Microsoft plans to raise the quality bar of Windows 11 drivers, as drivers "sit at the heart of every Windows experience" and connect the OS to the "silicon, components, and peripherals." Before ...

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Microsoft finally acknowledged complaints about Windows 11. The company is promising sweeping changes to a slew of features. Windows Insiders will have a greater voice in upcoming releases.

Can you really get a Windows PC running like new again? Using this free tool from Microsoft, you can get pretty close. Microsoft Windows has been with us for more than 40 years at this point. Over ...