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More Windows 11 patch woes, this time with mouse pointers acting up
The optional KB5050094 patch for Windows 11 was supposed to fix stuff, but introduced problems of its own with the mouse cursor, File Explorer, and more.
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Windows 11's app store has a solution for gigantic PC game downloads
Microsoft and the Microsoft Store app are testing modular game downloads, which means that you won't have to wait for hundreds of gigabytes of games to download.
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Windows will soon be jamming to MIDI 2.0's music services
Microsoft has taken the modernized MIDI 2.0 audio specification and is bringing it to Windows for a new age of audio production.
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Windows 10 dies in 2025: What it means for your PC
Do you have to switch to Windows 11 or can you continue to use Windows 10? We explain and tell you what happens after the end of support.
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Microsoft Paint gets Copilot button for generative AI features
The new button grants convenient access to generative AI features like Cocreator and Image Creator.
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Microsoft silently erases tip for installing Windows 11 on older PCs
A popular method for bypassing the Windows 11 TPM/CPU hardware lock has been removed from official support pages.
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Microsoft is killing its VPN soon. Here's what you should do
One key feature in Microsoft Defender is being discontinued at the end of this month. Here's what you need to know.
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Windows 11's Auto HDR works again, but you have to manually update first
The issue, which first cropped up with December's Windows 11 24H2 update, has finally been fixed.
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Windows 11's Start Menu finally embraces your iPhone
Microsoft is adding iPhones to its new Start sidebar, adding file sharing between the new platforms, too. Here's how it works.
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Optional Windows 11 update fixes USB audio bugs, among others
If you're suffering from recent Windows 11 24H2 issues, you'll have to manually install this cumulative update.
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Hidden gems: These 20 truly useful Windows apps are free, too!
So many great apps eventually cost money. These fantastic apps cost nothing. Don't overlook them because they're really useful!
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Microsoft just killed the ability to look up words and phrases in Word
In a move to push users toward Copilot AI, Microsoft has deprecated this popular feature.
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Microsoft shuts down website for Windows themes and desktop wallpapers
Interested users should try to find themes and desktop wallpapers in the Microsoft Store instead.
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Latest Windows 10 update is causing USB accessory issues
If you haven't updated yet, you may want to hold off on installing patch KB5049981 until the issues are addressed.
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Windows 11 24H2 patch breaks audio, Bluetooth, webcams, and more
Windows 11 24H2's first patch of the year is causing all sorts of problems with audio, Bluetooth, cameras, and games.
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Windows is finally getting smart about battery icons
Microsoft has begun testing color-coded icons to visually indicate how much battery your laptop has left, plus the actual percentage.
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Upgrading Windows 10 to Windows 11 for free just got even easier
Microsoft is rolling out Windows 11 24H2 to eligible Windows 10 PCs, free of charge. All it takes is one click to make the upgrade.
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Soon, Microsoft accounts will automatically keep you logged in every time
It'll be even more important to manually log out of your Microsoft account on shared computers going forward.
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Windows 10 will hit end of life in 2025. Here's what to expect
Microsoft really wants to put Windows 10 out to pasture. Here's what that means for you and your PC this year.
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