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Windows 11 looks set for a big update early in 2026, but most people won't get it
By Darren Allan published
A rumor contends that Microsoft is planning a version 26H1 of Windows 11 specifically for Snapdragon X2 Elite laptops.

New data shows most Windows games now work on Linux – and I hope the same will soon apply to anti-cheat titles
By Isaiah Williams published
Gaming on Linux just keeps getting better thanks to wider compatibility, but anti-cheat games remain stubbornly problematic.

Windows 11's new Start menu is now available – but I wouldn't rush to get it yet
By Darren Allan published
The redesigned Start menu is exciting, true, but I'd advise you to hold fire for now.

Don't worry, Microsoft says – Windows 11 will sort those weird duplicate drivers in your update queue
By Darren Allan published
Do Windows 11 driver updates sometimes confuse or even freak you out? Microsoft assures us the OS can handle driver oddities.

Microsoft sinks to new lows with Bing Wallpaper 'feature' in Windows 11 that'll either confuse or annoy you
By Darren Allan published
The Bing Wallpaper app gets awful new feature – and I fear Windows 11's becoming more about the 'Microsoft experience' than the user experience.

Windows 11 is getting a new trick to make your PC more reliable – and Microsoft has fixed a security flaw in File Explorer
By Darren Allan published
Microsoft has a new plan to ensure your Windows 11 PC crashes less often: proactive memory diagnostics.

Black Friday Adobe deals 2025: I found a handful of deals on Creative Cloud and Photoshop subscriptions
By Steve Clark last updated
Black Friday 2025 Adobe deals are thin on the ground, but there are a few early discounts out there right now.

Apple Maps is about to copy Google Maps, a new report claims – and that’s made me worried for its future
By Alex Blake published
Apple Maps might soon introduce ads to the user experience, and many people are unhappy.
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