My 5-step security checklist for every new Windows PC

I always want to make sure my new Windows PC is protected against security threats. Here are five things I do with that goal ...

A closer look at the Windows 11 features businesses rely on most

As more organizations embrace remote and hybrid work, tools like Windows 11 and Teams have become essential for boosting ...

Microsoft might actually make Windows 11 good as the company promises to roll back AI features and improve performance

Windows Microsoft is apparently now going to focus on 'improving system performance, reliability, and the overall experience ...
Tech Times

Microsoft Plans 'Calmer' Windows 11 Update With Fewer Ads, Less Upselling, Cleaner UI

Microsoft plans a "calmer" Windows 11 with fewer ads, reduced upsells, and a cleaner interface, aiming to improve user ...
PC World

Windows 11’s Secure Boot fix update finally rolls out to more PCs

Microsoft is rolling out critical Secure Boot certificate updates to Windows 11 systems, with PCWorld reporting that current certificates expire in June 2026. Users must install quality updates and ...
The New York Times

Is Windows 11 Driving You Nuts? Us, Too. Here’s Our Expert’s Advice to Make It Less Annoying.

We independently review everything we recommend. When you buy through our links, we may earn a commission. Learn more› By Kimber Streams Kimber Streams is a writer who has been covering laptops and ...
TweakTown

6 Simple Tweaks to Speed Up Windows 11 Boot Time

Do you press the power button, only to find yourself waiting... and waiting... while your computer takes forever to start? Sitting through minutes of loading right when you're ready to begin working ...
AOL

Your Windows 11 Start Menu May Look A Little Different Soon

Windows 11 launched in 2021, bringing updates to your PC that focused on new Microsoft features and a lot of Copilot AI through continuous upgrades. While Windows 11 has been criticized as being a ...
Columbus Dispatch

Windows 11 users report issues after Feb. 2026 update. How to fix error

Some Windows 11 users have reported issues with the latest software update, which has caused continuous restart loops that are preventing them from accessing their desktops. Microsoft released its ...
Bleeping Computer

Windows 11 KB5077181 fixes boot failures linked to failed updates

The boot issue, which Microsoft previously investigated and linked to failed December 2025 updates, affected a limited number of commercial Windows 11 devices running versions 25H2 and 24H2.
Windows Report

Windows 11 Canary Build KB5077221 Adds Built-In Sysmon

Following this month’s Patch Tuesday release, users began reporting boot loop problems with KB5077181. Microsoft is working on addressing those issues, but in the meantime, the company has now rolled ...
TechSpot

Windows Secure Boot certificates are expiring after more than 15 years

In brief: Secure Boot was originally introduced with Windows 8 as a firmware-based security feature designed to protect the OS from potentially malicious boot code. After more than 15 years, the ...