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Why uninstalling a Windows 11 app might not free up any storage
Think you freed up space by uninstalling a Windows app? If it came from the Microsoft Store, it might still be sitting on your disk.News
Hold up. Is the year of Linux actually happening?
StatCounter data shows that the market share of the Linux operating system has tripled since May, climbing to over ten percent in the United States.News
Microsoft silently deleted its 'ideal' 32GB RAM advice for Windows 11
As RAM prices soar, Microsoft deleted Windows 11 support pages recommending 32GB of RAM—even though it still runs best with that much.News
Windows 11 26H2 arrives in October. Here's why you shouldn't skip it
Windows 11 26H2 will arrive in October 2026 as a tiny enablement update. Here's why you'll want to install it despite few new features.News
Microsoft denies Windows 11 secretly spies on you every 15 minutes
Microsoft addressed a viral spying claim about a Windows 11 service, admitting its current description needs to be clearer.News
This August 11 deadline could cut off your Windows Insider builds
Microsoft is requiring Windows Insiders to update Secure Boot certificates by August 11th, 2026, or lose access to new preview builds.News
Microsoft wants iPhone-Windows clipboard sync. Apple's on board
Copying text on your iPhone and pasting it on Windows could soon work automatically, but only for EU users, and not until 2027.News
Windows 11's most-requested feature just showed up in a preview build
Microsoft's new Windows 11 Insider build finally lets you move the taskbar to the top, left, or right edge—five years after Windows 11 launched.Feature
RAM is painfully expensive. Try these fixes before buying more
You can’t make RAM cheaper, but you can make Windows less wasteful.News
Windows 11's next big priority: Making 8GB PCs less painful to use
Microsoft's Windows chief took to the Internet to outline his priorities for Windows for the remainder of the year: voice, setup, family, and low-end PCs.News
Windows 11's right-click menu is about to get faster and less cluttered
Windows 11's right-click menu is getting an overhaul to fix slow load times, according to a new Windows Central report.Updated
Microsoft slipped another Photos app on my PC, and this one wants names
OneDrive Photos arrived through an update, groups the faces in your pictures, and asks you to identify them—even though Microsoft says the preview is meant for Windows Insiders.News
Windows 11 brings fingerprint sign-in to desktop PCs
You can now start logging in using your fingerprint on desktop computers as well.News
Windows 11's optional July update speeds up the Start menu and taskbar
Windows 11 preview update KB5101684 speeds up the Start menu and taskbar, improves File Explorer, and rolls out more Secure Boot certificates.News
Still don't have updated Windows Secure Boot certificates? Don't panic
Microsoft says the Secure Boot certificate rollout is still ongoing and may take a few more months. Here's what you should do.Feature
Windows BitLocker is fine. I still don't trust it with everything
BitLocker may have vulnerabilities, but I’m still recommending it (and its Device Encryption derivative) to users.News
A Microsoft outage blocked Windows updates. Now a fix is being tested
Microsoft is testing changes to how Windows Update schedules and installs patches, following a widespread outage that exposed flaws.News
HP exec says 30% of PCs still run Windows 10. Here's why that number matters
HP's CFO reveals Windows 10 still holds a 30% market share, offering rare insider data beyond Statcounter or Steam estimates.News
Microsoft admits its Windows 11 apps hog RAM. A fix is coming
Microsoft says native Windows 11 apps use too much RAM and plans a WinUI 3 overhaul to fix it before revamping various UI elements.Opinion