Skip to main content
  1. Home
  2. Computing
  3. Microsoft
  4. Microsoft Windows

Microsoft Windows

Asus ROG Zephyrus Duo horizontal, Windows Laptops

Windows laptops are finally getting good, but Microsoft might have missed the moment

Even with great chips, Windows laptops couldn't be getting better at the worst possible time.
notepad-app

The humble Windows NotePad might finally get image support

Art, Graphics, Computer

Copilot is coming to your Windows taskbar and File Explorer

Computer, Electronics, Laptop

Windows 11 is adding a speed test, you can run it from the taskbar

A dark mystery hand typing on a laptop computer at night.

Windows 11 adds a new secure mode that blocks sketchy apps and drivers

Electronics, Mobile Phone, Phone

Are your hands ready for a $4,299 Windows gaming handheld? Ayaneo thinks so

Playing on Xbox Controller

Your next Xbox might not even be made by Microsoft

Gaming PC Setup

Microsoft says 32GB RAM for gaming beats 64GB splurges

microsoft-windows-11-emergency-update

Microsoft has released an emergency Windows 11 update to fix crashing apps

Computer, Electronics, Laptop

Your first Windows on ARM gaming laptop may be a Lenovo Legion

Windows 11

Microsoft tells you to uninstall the latest Windows 11 update

Electronics, Mobile Phone, Phone

This Android phone with Linux jumps to Windows when you need it

ASUS Vivobook S15 Gaming

Your ARM Windows laptop just became a gaming machine

Microsoft’s Xbox app is now available on Windows 11 ARM PCs, with over 85 % of Game Pass games supported natively.
windows-11-pc-passkey-third-party-password-manager-support

A Windows 11 update broke shutdowns, here’s what you should do

Microsoft’s first Windows 11 security update of 2026 broke shutdowns and some Remote Desktop sign-ins. Microsoft has released emergency out-of-band fixes via Windows Update, including KB5077744 and KB5077797.
Windows 11 feature with laptop

Windows 11 26H1 pulls in features from 25H2, but you won’t get it just yet

Windows 11 version 26H1 preview is now live for testers, bringing over missing 25H2 features and laying the groundwork for Snapdragon X2 devices launching in 2026.
Closeup view of Snapdragon branding on Asus ProArt PZ13.

Snapdragon X2 Plus laptops are coming, here’s what benchmarks predict

Snapdragon X2 Plus benchmarks hint that Qualcomm’s next Windows laptop chip still trails Apple’s M4 in most CPU and GPU tests. If you’re shopping soon, wait for reviews of real retail laptops.
A man using the Asus ProArt P16 laptop while sititng on a bed.

If you use Android, Windows 11’s Resume feature might get useful

Windows 11’s Resume feature may finally matter for Android users. Microsoft is outlining broader support for third party apps, which could make it easier to continue tasks on your PC with fewer dead ends.
Microsoft word new hyperlinking feature.

Microsoft just fixed one of Word’s most annoying quirks

Microsoft is rolling out a new shortcut in Word that lets you turn text into hyperlinks instantly, saving time and clicks for everyday users.
Electronics, Mobile Phone, Phone

Acer still won’t tell you the Nitro Blaze handheld release date

Acer spent CES 2026 showing off monitors, laptops, and other hardware in Las Vegas. What it didn’t show was just as telling. There was no sign of the Nitro Blaze handheld gaming PCs it has teased for more than a year. If you’re waiting for the Acer Nitro Blaze handheld release date before you buy […]
Person, Sitting, Head

Your Zenbook A16 gets an 18-core Snapdragon X2 Elite Extreme

ASUS is pairing Qualcomm’s Snapdragon X2 Elite Extreme with a 1.2 kg 16-inch Zenbook A16, promising big-screen portability, an 80 TOPS NPU, OLED at 120 Hz, and long battery life.
Windows 11

Microsoft to end support for Windows 11 SE in 2026

Windows 11 SE, Microsoft’s education-first OS for K–8 classrooms, will reach end of support in 2026, forcing schools to upgrade devices or switch platforms.
andromeda-os-running-on-surface-duo-windows-phone

You can now try the Windows phone OS that Microsoft never released

A leaked build of Andromeda OS now lets users try the canceled Windows software originally meant for Surface Duo, offering a hands-on look at Microsoft’s abandoned plan to bring a dual-screen version of Windows Phone back to life.
LG Display

LG Display all-set to debut 27-Inch 4K OLED RGB Stripe Panel at CES 2026

LG Display is unveiling the world’s first 27-inch 4K OLED RGB stripe panel at 240Hz, targeting premium gaming and professional monitors with improved clarity, speed, and flexibility.
Windows 11 feature with laptop

Microsoft tests File Explorer search optimisation to reduce RAM usage in Windows 11

A new Windows 11 Insider update optimises File Explorer search by removing redundant indexing operations, promising faster searches, lower memory use, and a cleaner context menu.
Windows 11 logo on a laptop.

Your Windows SSD Could Be Faster, Microsoft’s New Update Reveals Why

Windows 11 users can unlock higher NVMe SSD performance using a hidden Microsoft driver, if they’re willing to tweak.
Computer, Electronics, Laptop

Lenovo’s leaked Copilot+ Legion laptops could tune your game settings for you

Lenovo’s leaked Copilot+ Legion laptops could automate power and fan tuning, according to a Windows Latest report. The rumored CES 2026 refresh pairs Ryzen AI 400 chips with RTX 5060 graphics.
Electronics, Headphones, Computer

Lenovo Legion Pro Rollable could give you a 24-inch OLED screen in a gaming laptop

Lenovo’s Legion Pro Rollable concept reportedly expands a 16-inch OLED to 21.5 inches or 24 inches, pairing RTX 5090 power with esports-focused modes and AI overlays, ahead of a CES 2026 reveal.
microsoft-Phone-Link-app-windows-11

It just got a lot easier to control a Windows 11 PC with your Android phone

Windows 11's latest Android integration turns your phone into a powerful remote for your PC: lock it, send files, mirror your screen, and share clipboard content effortlessly.
microsoft-Phone-Link-windows-11

Running Android apps on your Windows 11 PC is about to feel slightly better

Android app streaming on Windows 11 is getting a subtle upgrade. A new expanded mode in Phone Link makes apps feel less cramped on large monitors, bringing the experience closer to something you might actually want to use daily.
Screenshot of the Themes section in the Microsoft Store.

Microsoft makes theming your Windows 11 PC as easy as phones, but not as much fun

Microsoft is rolling out a new Themes section in the Windows 11 Microsoft Store, making it easier to find and apply curated wallpapers, colors, and customization packs.
Lisuan 7G106 GPU

Your Windows on ARM laptop could someday play real PC games

Windows on ARM has always lacked serious graphics power, but that may finally be changing. A new Chinese-made discrete GPU has now been shown running on ARM-based Windows, hinting that proper PC gaming on ARM may no longer be a distant dream.
Wondows 11

Did you upgrade to Windows 11? If not, you’re not the only one

Windows 11 adoption remains sluggish as millions of compatible PCs refuse to upgrade, creating challenges for Microsoft and raising concerns for future security planning.
Computer, Electronics, Laptop

Windows 11’s “fast” File Explorer is slower than ever and hogs more RAM

A new test by WindowsLatest shows that Windows 11’s preloaded File Explorer still launches slower than its Windows 10 counterpart, and uses extra RAM in the process. For many users, that upgrade just got a lot less appealing.
microsoft-windows-11-apps

Updating and removing your Windows 11 apps is about to get a lot less frustrating

Windows 11 is getting a smarter way to handle apps. Microsoft is introducing easier ways to manage updates and remove unused apps, making everyday system cleanup faster and far more intuitive.

Computing News

Laptops

Xbox

Artificial Intelligence