Windows 11

Microsoft, which is actively integrating artificial intelligence into its operating system, is forced to acknowledge serious risks. This concerns new "agent" functionality that, according to the company itself, could be exploited for the covert installation of viruses and data leaks.

Microsoft has entered the phase of forcibly installing the fresh OS version 25H2 on devices with outdated software for which official support has ended.

Microsoft has finally blocked one of the most resilient methods for activating Windows 11, known as KMS38. After installing the latest November updates, this method, which allowed users to activate the system for free for many years, has stopped working. The developers of popular activation scripts have confirmed it's now impossible to fix and are advising users to switch to other methods.

Dave Plummer, a former Microsoft engineer known as the creator of Task Manager, has criticized the current direction of Windows development. He stated that the operating system, once built for users, is now increasingly resembling an aggressive advertising channel for promoting the company's other products.

A public statement from Microsoft about its intention to turn Windows into a platform for AI agents, instead of meeting anticipated approval, has been met with widespread bewilderment from the community. While the company sees a future with smart assistants performing tasks automatically, users are responding by demanding a focus on the basics — system stability and an end to intrusive marketing.

Windows 11 users have spotted a new tactic from Microsoft that pops up when trying to download a different browser. Instead of heading to Google's site, the system offers a reward for sticking with Edge.

Since November, Microsoft has no longer been providing security updates for popular editions of Windows 11. This affects version 23H2 for Home and Pro editions, which have stopped receiving any patches or vulnerability fixes.

Independent tests of the ASUS ROG Xbox Ally handheld console have shown that replacing its pre-installed operating system with a gaming-focused Linux distribution might not just be an enthusiast experiment, but a perfectly practical way to boost performance.

The first details about the Windows 11 26H1 build have appeared online, and it's notably different from the usual updates. Its main goal isn't to offer users new features, but to lay the technical groundwork for supporting next-generation processors from Qualcomm and NVIDIA.

For those working in Windows 11 but still fondly remembering the interface of the previous OS version, a significant update has arrived. Explorer Patcher, a program that allows you to bring back the classic taskbar and Start Menu from Windows 10, has received a major update. The new version not only fixes numerous minor bugs but also significantly improves compatibility with ARM-based computers.

The stereotype that Linux is inferior to Windows for gaming is starting to crack. Recent testing has shown that with modern AMD graphics cards, The Outer Worlds 2 doesn't just run on the alternative OS—in some scenarios, it actually demonstrates higher performance than on Windows.

Owners of ASUS ROG Ally and Ally X handhelds have noticed a significant change in how their games perform. Following a recent update to the Xbox ecosystem, a number of titles now load considerably faster, with gameplay feeling more seamless right out of the gate. This upgrade is thanks to a new cloud-based technology from Microsoft that is changing the traditional graphics preparation process.

Microsoft has released a preview update for Windows 11 that could make using a computer more convenient, especially for those who use portable devices and a voice assistant.

Valve has published the results of Steam’s October hardware survey, and the data shows some interesting shifts. The biggest winner of the month was Windows 11 (64-bit), which gained 3.18% and now holds 63.57% of users. More and more players are switching to Microsoft’s latest OS, leaving Windows 10 behind.

The latest update for Windows 11 has brought not only new features but also an unusual bug that interferes with the system's correct operation. Users are reporting that after installing patch KB5067036, Task Manager has stopped closing properly, creating numerous background processes and consuming computer resources.

The first reports are emerging online from users who have received the updated Start menu interface in Windows 11. This new version of the system element, which Microsoft has begun rolling out gradually, offers a revised approach to organizing and displaying applications.

The familiar Windows screen with a sad face might soon get a helpful follow-up. Microsoft has begun testing a feature that, after a BSOD, will prompt users to run a diagnostic check on their RAM. This is a small but significant change designed to help the system independently find and warn about potential hardware-related issues that cause sudden reboots.

The built-in Windows 11 Gaming Copilot feature can allegedly capture in-game screenshots without explicit user consent. It has been discovered that this setting is enabled by default, sending the collected data to Microsoft servers for artificial intelligence training.

Windows 11 users have spotted an unexpected change in how their operating system behaves: File Explorer has stopped showing previews for files downloaded from the internet. It turns out this isn't a bug, but a new security measure from Microsoft.

October's operating system usage stats have delivered a surprise. Data from StatCounter suggests that Windows 10 users have migrated en masse... to Windows 7, alongside a massive surge for certain Linux distributions.