Strip out Windows 11’s bloatware, ads, and other nastiness—for free

PCWorld highlights Winhance, a free open-source tool that simplifies removing Windows 11’s bloatware, ads, and unwanted ...

Fake CAPTCHA Scam Tricks Windows Users Into Installing Malware

A fake CAPTCHA scam is tricking Windows users into running PowerShell commands that install StealC malware and steal passwords, crypto wallets, and more.
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I finally removed every trace of Copilot and Recall from Windows — here's how

Removing these AI features from Windows isn't as hard as you may think.
TechSpot

Windows 11 25H2 vs Windows 10: Which is Faster for Gaming?

We're back to settle what has become an age-old debate: does Windows 11 or Windows 10 deliver better gaming performance? Microsoft has been rolling out Windows 11 25H2 for the past few months, an ...
ZDNet

The first big Windows update of 2026 is a glitchy mess - here's the full list of bugs and fixes

The new year has brought new bugs to Windows. Many of the latest bugs were caused by the January update. Some bugs have been fixed, but others remain unresolved. A new year, a new round of bugs to ...
Bleeping Computer

Microsoft investigates Windows 11 boot failures after January updates

Microsoft is investigating reports that some Windows 11 devices are failing to boot with "UNMOUNTABLE_BOOT_VOLUME" errors after installing the January 2026 Patch Tuesday security updates. The issue ...
Forbes

Microsoft Warns Millions Of PC Owners—Remove Windows Update

This voice experience is generated by AI. Learn more. This voice experience is generated by AI. Learn more. Windows update is now causing "havoc." Microsoft’s “nightmare” January update continues to ...