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Skip the Wait. Microsoft's 26H2 Update Fixes the Parts You Hate Most About Windows 11

From a movable taskbar to Bing-free search, Windows 11's 26H2 update unlocks the features Microsoft's slow rollout has kept from your PC over the last year.

By Chris Hoffman
Windows 11 laptop with 26H2 text

Microsoft Says Copilot Is a New OS. So…What Happened to Windows?

As Microsoft pushes Copilot beyond a traditional Windows feature, the company's AI strategy is getting bigger—and its vision for Windows is getting murkier.

By Chris Hoffman
A Microsoft Copilot logo and screenshots

This Single Free App Replaces the Broken Windows 11 Store

UniGetUI lets you find, install, and manage the Windows apps you actually want to use from one convenient place.

By Chris Hoffman
UniGetUI logo and screenshots on a Windows-themed background

Ready to Put Your Work on 'Autopilot'? Microsoft Readies Its AI Agent for Release

Autopilot, formerly Scout, can work 24/7 as your personal AI agent. It will run on a cloud server rather than locally on a PC, but Microsoft says it built guardrails to make it safe for enterprise use.

By Michael Kan
autopilot agent

Where Did Copilot+ PCs Go? Microsoft Quietly Kills the Name

In a new interview, Microsoft’s head of Surface confirms that its latest products aren't Copilot+ PCs, despite having all the necessary features.

By James Peckham
The Microsoft Copilot+ PC branding in a Best Buy store

Windows Is About to Change Forever: My Predictions for Microsoft's Big October Event

Two years after launching its exclusive Copilot+ line, Microsoft has a broader AI vision to show off on Oct. 7. Best of all? You might not even need a new PC to use it.

By Chris Hoffman
A Surface Laptop over a San Francisco background

A One-Click Fix for Slow PCs? I Put Microsoft's Free App to the Test

Microsoft says its PC Manager app can make your Windows machine faster, so I decided to find out whether it actually works.

Microsoft PC Manager

Microsoft: Internet Explorer's IE Mode Won't Be Around Forever

We've heard this before, but Microsoft is issuing another warning to sites that are still reliant on 'IE mode' in the Edge browser: It's probably going away after 2029.

By Michael Kan
internet explorer

macOS Golden Gate vs. Windows 11: The Results Will Shock Superfans on Both Sides

From Siri AI's massive overhaul to Windows' unmatched gaming dominance, we tested Apple and Microsoft's flagship OSes across 16 critical categories to reveal where each truly reigns supreme.

Apple macOS vs. Windows 11

The Ultimate OS Showdown: Windows vs. macOS vs. Linux vs. ChromeOS

Not sure which desktop operating system is best for you? We help you choose by comparing the top options based on app compatibility, ease of use, hardware availability, interface design, gaming support, and other key factors.

By Chris Hoffman
Best Operating Systems

Show Your ID to Unlock Windows? Microsoft's Next Upgrade Gets Terrifyingly Personal

State laws are forcing Microsoft to bake age verification into Windows 11. Here's how your government ID and facial scans could soon gatekeep your PC.

By Chris Hoffman
A stylized ID over a Windows-themed background

Microsoft Rolls Out Fix for Windows 11 Update That Broke Claude Cowork

In another repeat, a recent update for Windows 11 accidentally introduced a trio of software issues, including sound on USB Audio 1.0 devices and a way to run Linux on Windows.

By Michael Kan
Win 11

This Free Tool Unlocks 500+ Hidden Windows 11 Features, and Even Microsoft Execs Are Fans

From custom taskbars to secret productivity tweaks, Windhawk gives you complete control over your PC, no registry hacks required.

By Chris Hoffman
A Windhawk logo alongside taskbar themes

Microsoft Is Forcing a Windows 11 Security Feature That Could Slow Down Your PC

An upcoming October Windows update will turn on Memory Integrity by default—improving system security, but potentially tanking performance on older hardware and demanding games.

By Chris Hoffman
A screenshot showing Memory Integrity protection enabled

Microsoft Had a 3-Year Head Start on AI. macOS Golden Gate Just Destroyed It

Microsoft launched desktop Copilot in 2023, but Golden Gate's seamless Siri integration, superior AI search, and practical tools prove Apple was playing the long game.

By Chris Hoffman
Siri on macOS Golden Gate vs. Copilot on Windows 11

Microsoft Faces Backlash Over Harry Potter-Themed Ad in Bing Wallpaper App

The wallpaper app, which usually displays neutral travel or animal scenes, appears to be showing a huge ad for the new Harry Potter series coming to HBO Max.

By Michael Kan
The wallpaper

Stop Resizing Windows! This Built-In Windows 11 Trick Will Double Your Productivity

Hovering over the maximize button unlocks Microsoft's best-kept multitasking secret. Here's how to use it—and the hidden shortcuts that make it even faster.

Snap Layouts interface elements on Windows 11 with a stylized background

Microsoft Is Forcing Memory Integrity Changes That Could Harm Your FPS

But it's probably worth it for the security boost.

By Jon Martindale
Windows Core Isolation.

Microsoft Finally Backs Down: The Windows 11 Taskbar Update You've Been Waiting For

Microsoft is at last reversing one of its most hated design choices—and giving users back the control they've been asking for.

By Chris Hoffman
A vertical Windows taskbar and the Settings app with a stylized background

Latest Windows 11 Update Can Cause Mouse Cursor to Glitch

Windows 11 KB5120998 can also turn desktop wallpapers black. Plus, another strange bug says Microsoft Defender Antivirus is off even though it's functioning normally.

By Michael Kan
mouse cursor