The new Start menu in Windows 11 25H2 and 24H2 brings category and grid views, Phone Link integration, and the ability to ...

File Explorer is not bad. It now has browser-like tabs, useful search features, and an improved Share menu. But once you try alternatives like Files, you start to notice what's missing in Windows File ...

The new Start menu that Microsoft unveiled for Windows 11 earlier this year is now beginning to roll out for users who ...

Windows File Explorer previews can expose NTLM password hashes, putting your security at risk. Here’s what you should know to stay protected.

The new feature is on the Insider track for now, but will roll out to the wider Windows 11 install base in a future update.

Upgrading to Windows 11 might take a little tinkering if Windows Update says your desktop or laptop doesn't meet the requirements. While many Windows 11 holdouts are now finally making the switch, a ...

They’ve closed down these “windows” for the last time. As of October 14, 2025, Microsoft’s Windows 10 has reached the end of its usable life, prompting an outpouring of tributes from tech-heads ...

In brief: Microsoft's latest Windows 11 update continues the company's push to modernize the operating system, replacing legacy control panel tools, expanding AI features, and strengthening security.

Microsoft says the latest version of the Windows 11 Media Creation Tool (MCT) no longer works correctly on Windows 10 22H2 computers. The Windows 11 MCT is a free utility that downloads the latest ...

Microsoft announced this week the general availability of Windows Backup for Organizations, a new enterprise-grade backup tool that helps simplify backups and makes the transition to Windows 11 easier ...

Of the many minor to medium-size annoyances that come with a modern Windows 11 installation, the requirement that you sign in with a Microsoft account is one of the most irritating. Sure, all ...

Microsoft really doesn’t want you creating a local account on Windows 11. Microsoft really doesn’t want you creating a local account on Windows 11. is a senior editor and author of Notepad, who has ...