Uncover hidden dark patterns in Windows 11 and see which settings to change in 2026 to reduce ads, limit tracking, protect privacy, and improve overall system performance.

Microsoft is shifting focus to fixing Windows 11 performance and reliability after months of buggy updates, boot failures, and growing user frustration.

The company said it is now focused on improving system performance and the user experience for the operating system.

Hitting 1 billion monthly active users should be cause for celebration in Redmond. These days, though, it feels like every one of them is complaining. Does Microsoft have what it takes to address the ...

Windows reached a big milestone, 1 billion Windows 11 users,' Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella announced during its recent quarterly earnings call.

Complaining about Windows 11 is a popular sport among tech enthusiasts on the Internet, whether you’re publicly switching to Linux, publishing guides about the dozens of things you need to do to make ...

Engineers are now focusing on performance, reliability, and the overall Windows experience. is a senior editor and author of Notepad, who has been covering all things Microsoft, PC, and tech for over ...

Here’s a peek at AI assistance, phone-to-PC handoff, accessibility improvements, security fixes, and stability updates.

It's time to admit that having to reinstall constantly isn't normal ...

Microsoft's January 2026 security update has broken Windows 11 apps like Notepad and Snipping Tool, introducing dual bugs ...

Windows operating systems collect extensive data through various background processes, often without explicit user awareness.

A Windows 11 security update caused shutdown and remote access failures, forcing Microsoft to release an emergency fix within ...