Articles from 2025
Browse all Windows news articles published in 2025
Surface Duo 1st Gen Gets Windows 10 Andromeda Firmware: DuoWOA Project Revives Microsoft's Lost OS
The long-lost Windows 10 \"Andromeda\" firmware for Microsoft's first-generation Surface Duo has finally surfaced, thanks to the community-driven DuoWOA project. This remarkable development provides...
Apple Music on Windows hits a snag: Two-factor authentication blocks many sign-ins
Apple Music's presence on Windows has evolved significantly since its initial introduction, offering Windows users access to Apple's extensive music catalog through both a dedicated Microsoft Store...
Fire Toolbox transforms Fire tablets into full Android devices with Google Play
Amazon's Fire tablets have carved out a significant niche in the budget tablet market, offering surprisingly capable hardware at prices that often undercut competitors. However, their value...
MSI Driver Utility Installer: Automated Driver Setup After Windows Installation
MSI has developed a streamlined solution for one of the most tedious post-installation tasks: driver setup. The MSI Driver Utility Installer is a specialized tool that automatically appears on many...
Run Linux GUI Apps on Windows: WSL 2 & WSLg Complete Guide 2024
The ability to run full Linux applications directly on Windows has transformed from a developer curiosity to a mainstream productivity tool, with Windows Subsystem for Linux (WSL) evolving...
Stop Windows 0x0000001E BSOD: Faulty Drivers Top Cause of Kernel Exception
The sudden appearance of a blue screen with the KMODE_EXCEPTION_NOT_HANDLED error is one of the most alarming experiences for Windows users, signaling that the operating system's kernel has...
Microsoft Rust for Windows: AI Research, Not a Full Rewrite - What It Really Means
A viral LinkedIn post from a senior Microsoft engineer recently sparked a wave of sensational headlines suggesting Microsoft might use AI to rewrite Windows 11 from C/C++ into Rust by 2030. The...
5 Essential Windows 11 Tools for Productivity & Privacy: Expert Guide 2024
A fresh Windows 11 installation offers a clean, modern interface that feels responsive and visually appealing. The out-of-box experience has improved significantly with Microsoft's focus on...
Windhawk: The Open Source Mod Marketplace Restoring Windows 11 Taskbar Control
For Windows 11 users frustrated by Microsoft's restrictive taskbar redesign, an open-source solution has emerged as a powerful alternative to traditional customization tools. Windhawk, described by...
Microsoft's AI Roadmap: Research Tools vs Windows Rewrite - What's Really Happening
Microsoft's recent AI announcements have created significant confusion about the company's actual roadmap, with conflicting narratives emerging about whether the tech giant is planning to...
Patch Microsoft Azure Linux and WSL now for CVE-2025-38395 kernel privilege escalation flaw.
A critical Linux kernel vulnerability has emerged that directly impacts Microsoft's ecosystem, particularly Azure Linux and Windows Subsystem for Linux (WSL) users. CVE-2025-38395, a memory...
Azure Linux patch for comedi kernel bug reveals cloud security transparency gaps.
Microsoft's recent security advisory about CVE-2025-38478 has raised eyebrows across the cloud security community, not for the severity of the vulnerability itself, but for what it reveals about...