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Microsoft Store getting a much-needed speed boost 'in the near future'
As Microsoft migrates their own apps away from UWP, performance gains follow.
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Windows 11's huge annual update should hit your PC in October
Microsoft appears to have tipped the date on which it will begin pushing its next round of AI features in Windows 11 24H2 to PCs, with or without NPUs and Copilot+ status.
Tip
How to disable ads for apps in Windows 11's Start menu
Windows 11 occasionally displays ads in the Start menu — and you can turn them off pretty easily.
News
'PKfail' Secure Boot disaster just went from bad to worse
The Secure Boot vulnerability has been found to reach devices including ATMs, medical devices, and even voting machines.
News
September Windows 11 update riddled with issues. Here's what you can do
This month's Patch Tuesday update is causing problems for some users. Here's what you should do if you're affected.
How-To
How to easily restore Windows 11 from the cloud, with your data
You can restore Windows 11 directly from the cloud, without installation media and without external drives.
News
Windows Media Player loses the ability to play DRM media on older PCs
Either upgrade to Windows 10/11 or install another media player app on your PC.
News
Microsoft plans to simplify the convoluted Settings page in Edge
The new browser Settings page will begin rolling out next month.
How-To
How to turn off annoying Windows notifications for individual apps
Windows notifications can get really annoying, especially if they're constantly popping up. We'll show you how to switch off these notifications on an individual basis.
News
Microsoft makes good on promise to speed up Windows 11 apps
A new beta version of the Windows App SDK brings significant performance boosts to Windows 11 apps.
Tip
How to stop Microsoft Teams from automatically launching at startup
Tired of Microsoft Teams launching on its own when you start up your PC? Here's how to disable autostart for Teams.
How-To
Want to safely use Windows 10 after Microsoft ends support? Meet 0Patch
With 0Patch, you can provide Windows 10 with updates beyond October 2025. We show you how it works.
News
Go on and nominate your favorite apps for Microsoft's Store Awards 2024
Between now and September 15, you can nominate your favorite Microsoft Store apps and the winners will be announced in October.
News
This built-in Windows app is slowing down PCs. Here's what you can do
Microsoft doesn't let you uninstall this app, but there's something you can do to prevent slowdowns.
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This Windows 11 Start menu change is now coming to Windows 10
Microsoft's small but noteworthy change to the Windows 10 Start menu has its ups and downs.
Feature
5 reasons you should become a Windows Insider (and 5 you shouldn't)
Not sure if the Windows Insider program is worth joining? Here are several considerations to help you decide.
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Microsoft's Photos app is getting a quick image search feature
It's currently rolling out to Windows Insiders and will presumably go public in the months ahead.
News
Microsoft fixes five zero-day vulnerabilities and dozens of other flaws
This month, Microsoft fixed 79 security issues across their products, including five zero-day vulnerabilities.
Opinion
Windows' contentious Recall feature won't be uninstallable, but it should be
If Windows 11 is ever to become synonymous with security, it can’t undermine users’ control over their data.
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