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Windows 11 may soon let you uninstall the AI models Microsoft keeps installing on your PC
An Insider build reveals a new AI settings page with model details and limited uninstall support
Windows BitLocker exploit sparks messy feud between Microsoft and the researcher who exposed it
Researcher says Microsoft ignored BitLocker flaw before banning his GitHub account
Windows can now share audio to two Bluetooth headphones at once, sort of
Shared audio is live, but only on Copilot+ PCs with Bluetooth LE audio for now
Microsoft is rolling out its Windows 11 CPU-boosting update – here's how to enable it
The update can make Windows 11 feel more responsive by briefly pushing CPU clocks higher
Windows Secure Boot certificates set to expire in June – here's what it means for your PC
Secure Boot protects PCs by preventing malware from loading during the boot process
Microsoft's latest Copilot idea is a pinnable sidebar that steals your screen real estate
Copilot strategy relies on persistence over persuasion, even if it bothers some of the Windows user base
Microsoft is finally letting you remap the Copilot key nobody asked for
Two years after replacing Ctrl and Menu keys on millions of keyboards
A Windows 11 speed boost is coming as soon as next month, along with a taskbar you can finally move
The Low Latency Profile feature promises snappier app launches and shell responsiveness
Microsoft is finally fixing Windows Update's habit of downgrading your GPU drivers without asking
No more issues with older "official" drivers replacing newer OEM releases?
Microsoft is adding a feature that briefly maxes out your CPU to make Windows feel snappier
Low Latency Profile early numbers are promising: 40% faster app launches, 70% snappier menus
Cutting corners: Microsoft has a giant Windows problem, but developers are reportedly hard at work to significantly improve the operating system in critical areas, tackling things like overall responsiveness and CPU utilization. New details have emerged about one of those changes.
Microsoft made Copilot a co-author on every VS Code project, reverted after developers revolted
Microsoft is calling it a bug
Microsoft admits Windows 11 lost its way, Nadella pledges to "win back fans"
Microsoft built Windows 11 around web wrappers and Electron apps. Now it's trying to undo that.
TL;DR: Microsoft is trying to repair Windows 11's reputation and overhaul its app ecosystem, and both efforts center on one idea: get back to fundamentals and make the OS feel like a fast, coherent, native-first platform again. That shift runs from Satya Nadella's pledge to "win back fans" to internal engineers publicly declaring that "Native apps are back!" for Windows 11.
Microsoft's "Windows K2" plan promises a faster Start menu, instant search, and fewer botched updates
Fixing Windows before macOS and Linux eat its lunch
Windows Insiders can now pause updates indefinitely, in 35-day increments
Users can also reboot without applying updates and skip updates during initial setup
Microsoft says Windows 11 changes are "directly influenced" by users
The company claims performance, reliability, and polish are now bigger priorities
Microsoft's full-screen Xbox experience is now available to Windows 11 Insiders
Looking forward to some marginal performance improvements on low-spec handhelds?
Open-source tool decrypts all private data collected by Windows Recall on Copilot PCs
Editor's take: Windows Recall continues to raise security concerns. Microsoft has redesigned the feature to improve data and identity protection following public outcry, but a new tool is now reigniting the controversy. I have to suspect that few people in their right mind would choose to enable or use it at this point.
Malware campaign lures users with fake Windows Update website
A file with zero VirusTotal detections isn't necessary safe
Microsoft is removing 32GB size limit for FAT32 volumes, this time for real
FAT: a decades-old file system that stood the test of time
Windows is finally killing off the Control Panel
Microsoft is consolidating settings while revamping File Explorer, Start Menu, and overall performance
Windows 11 will be force-updated to version 25H2 using machine learning
Microsoft is putting a lot of trust into machine learning
Linux gaming levels up as CachyOS beats Windows 11 in head-to-head tests
Proton-powered Linux setup delivers higher FPS in several demanding games, though results vary
Looking ahead: For years, Linux gaming has lived in the shadow of Windows. But recent benchmarks suggest that balance may be shifting. In a comparison spanning more than 10 blockbuster titles, the Arch-based Linux distribution CachyOS frequently outperformed Windows, even in games without native Linux support.
The Windows Command Prompt is getting faster, smarter, and a lot more modern
Insider preview brings Terminal features, inline graphics, 10x faster scrolling, and improved clipboard reliability
Microsoft halts Windows 11 update after users report installation errors
The number of issues with Windows 11 keeps growing despite Redmond's early promises