A critical Windows security fix puts legacy hardware on borrowed time

New Windows policies will block unvetted kernel drivers, forcing enterprises to confront hidden dependencies on legacy systems.
Make Tech Easier

OneCommander Is a Great File Explorer Alternative for Power Users

Wish File Explorer could do more in Windows? See how OneCommander is a far more advanced File Explorer alternative.
PC World

What clues reveal about a possible Windows 12

PCWorld reports that Windows 12, codenamed ‘Hudson Valley Next,’ is expected to launch in 2026 with deep AI integration and a modular CorePC architecture. The operating system will likely require NPUs ...

Windows 11 KB5079391 update rolls out Smart App Control improvements

Microsoft has released the KB5079391 preview cumulative update for Windows 11 24H2 and 25H2, which includes 29 changes, such ...

Windows 11 25H2/24H2 get 1000 Hz+ refresh rate support, File Explorer improvements, and more

The March 2026 non-security update for Windows 11 is here with 1000Hz+ display refresh rate support, File Explorer ...

Samsung brings its browser to PC with plenty of cool tricks in tow

Samsung Browser has officially arrived on Windows, bringing cross-device continuity and an AI assistant that goes beyond answering questions.
Windows Central

Windows 11’s new Start menu is here, and the community reaction is basically “why is this worse?”

Microsoft's latest redesign of the Start menu on Windows 11 has landed exactly the way most major interface changes do, with a wave of mixed opinions. A long Reddit thread titled "Thoughts on the new ...
CNET

Windows Secure Boot Certificates From 2011 Will Be Expiring Soon. What You Need to Know

I've been reviewing hardware and software, devising testing methodology and handed out buying advice for what seems like forever; I'm currently absorbed by computers and gaming hardware, but ...
Forbes

Microsoft Confirms Windows Is Under Attack — Update Now

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Davey Winder is a veteran cybersecurity writer, hacker and analyst. This voice experience is generated by AI. Learn more. This ...
SlashGear

This Smartphone Lets You Use Windows, But Is Far From A New Windows Phone

Microsoft pulled the plug on Windows Phone all the way back in 2017, a move that CEO Satya Nadella came to regret years later. Even though some enthusiasts are trying to keep their aging Windows Phone ...
Ars Technica

“Windows 11 26H1” is a special version of Windows exclusively for new Arm PCs

Since its release in the fall of 2021, Microsoft’s Windows 11 has received an “annual feature update” in the second half of every year. These feature updates sometimes include new Windows features and ...
TechRepublic

Windows Shutdown Bug Spreads to Windows 10, Microsoft Confirms

You’d think “turning it off and on again” would be the solution to a computer glitch. But for thousands of Windows users right now, the “off” part isn’t happening. Microsoft has confirmed that a ...