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 correspondent and author of Notepad, who ...

Microsoft says customers in restricted network environments may encounter Windows Update failures after installing the January 2026 optional non-security preview ...

Windows 11 June 2026 Patch Tuesday update brings Low Latency Profile, Shared Audio, Multi-App Camera, NPU tracking, and ...

This past week, Microsoft released the December 2025 Patch Tuesday updates for Windows 11 (KB5072033, KB5071417) and Windows 10 (KB5071546, KB5071544, KB5071543). The new Windows 11 25H2 and 24H2 ...

Microsoft is fixing Windows 11, but buggy HP BIOS updates and Dell SupportAssist apps are bricking PCs with BSODs and ...

The release targets the Windows Recovery Environment and plays a major role in how systems recover from boot failures. While attention in the Windows ecosystem has recently centered on failed updates ...

The U.S. Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Agency has issued a warning relating to an actively targeted Microsoft Windows vulnerability that can be found in unpatched versions of Windows 10, Windows 11 ...

A Microsoft VP doesn't like forcing a Microsoft account in Windows. This means the company may finally let you use a local account instead. This is part of an effort to make Windows more reliable and ...

Microsoft is removing more methods that help users create local Windows accounts and bypass the Microsoft account requirement when installing Windows 11. The change ...

Windows 10 Extended Security Updates (ESU) is a paid subscription that provides security patches now that mainstream support of Windows 10 has ended. Free security updates and technical support are no ...

Microsoft is rolling out a new change for Windows 11 that gives users the ability to skip the update section of the out of box setup experience. Until now, Windows 11 PCs have been forced to endure a ...

Microsoft is phasing out new printer driver updates via Windows Update for older printers in Windows 11 starting in 2026, pushing users toward Mopria. Microsoft has officially begun a multi-year ...