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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.

No, Gaming Copilot doesn’t watch your gameplay to train its AI, Microsoft says – but tests show there is another side effect
By Isaiah Williams last updated
Microsoft clarifies Gaming Copilot's role for gamers and provides a statement on privacy concerns raised about its gameplay capture.

Windows 95 icons still exist in Windows 11 today as dusty old relics from another time – here's where to find them
By Darren Allan published
Nostalgic for Windows 95? Believe it or not, you can still find icons from the dusty old OS kicking about in Windows 11.

Windows 11's new Start menu is almost here – you could get it as soon as next month
By Darren Allan published
Wondering where Windows 11's new Start menu has got to? The good news is that it looks to be imminent.

Windows 11 now forcibly updates apps from the Microsoft Store – and not everyone is happy
By Darren Allan published
Don't want forced updates for your Windows 11 apps? Microsoft Store no longer gives you a choice in the matter.

It took nearly a year, but Microsoft has finally improved Windows 11 to run more PC games on Arm laptops
By Darren Allan published
Windows 11 update packs a big improvement for gamers running Arm CPUs – but it took a long time to arrive.

Microsoft rushes out emergency fix for Windows 11 bug that stops PCs recovering from boot failures
By Darren Allan published
Microsoft rushes out yet another emergency fix for broken PC recovery features – I'd recommend you get this patch now.

Windows 11 gets improved dark mode – but Microsoft breaks the feature for some unfortunate users
By Darren Allan published
Want dark mode seemingly randomly switching itself on and off? PowerToys has gone badly awry here.
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