Articles from 2025
Browse all Windows news articles published in 2025
GMKtec G10 Mini PC Review: Ryzen 5 3500U Power at Chromebook Prices
The GMKtec G10 mini PC with AMD Ryzen 5 3500U processor is currently making waves in the budget computing market, offering full desktop Windows 11 functionality at prices that compete with...
Windows 11 25H2 Policy-Based App Removal: Enterprise Control Over Default Apps
Microsoft is introducing a groundbreaking policy-based removal feature for default Microsoft Store apps in Windows 11 25H2, finally giving IT administrators a first-party, supported method to...
Windows 11 Control Panel Migration: Why BitLocker, Disk Management & 3 Other Features Must Move Now
Microsoft's decade-long effort to consolidate Windows configuration into a single, modern Settings interface has reached a critical juncture. While recent Windows 11 updates have successfully...
Gaming Copilot Privacy Concerns: What Data Microsoft Collects and How to Protect Yourself
Microsoft's Gaming Copilot has ignited significant privacy concerns among the gaming community following revelations about the AI assistant's data collection practices. The controversy emerged when...
Windows 10 ESU: Extending Security Updates Through October 2026
Microsoft's Extended Security Updates (ESU) program for Windows 10 represents a critical lifeline for organizations and users who cannot immediately transition to Windows 11 before the operating...
Sound Blaster Z SB1500 works on Windows 11, but needs community driver workarounds.
The Sound Blaster Z-series card, famously marketed under model number SB1500, can indeed run on Windows 11, but users face significant driver compatibility challenges that require careful workarounds...
Windows 10 ESU Enrollment Missing? Here's How to Fix the Prompt Issue
Windows 10 users expecting to see the Extended Security Updates (ESU) enrollment prompt are finding it mysteriously absent from their systems, creating confusion and concern as the October 2025...
Windows 11 Update & Performance Issues: 6 Proven Fixes That Work
Windows 11's sleek interface and enhanced security features have captivated millions of users, but beneath the polished surface lies a troubling reality: persistent performance issues, update...
Windows 11 Insider Update: Memory Diagnostics, File Explorer Upgrades & Security Hardening
Microsoft's latest Windows 11 Insider Preview Build 26080 introduces significant reliability improvements and productivity enhancements that signal Microsoft's continued focus on system stability and...
Windows Explorer Preview Pane Blocked for Downloaded Files: Security Update Analysis
Microsoft's October 2025 security update has fundamentally changed how Windows handles file previews for downloaded content, leaving many users confused when their File Explorer preview pane suddenly...
Microsoft unveils Mico: animated Copilot blob for voice AI with local privacy processing
Microsoft has introduced Mico, a new animated avatar for Copilot that transforms the AI assistant into a friendly, color-shifting blob designed specifically for voice-first interactions. This...
Microsoft 365 Copilot Mobile Shift: AI-First Strategy Transforms Office Experience
Microsoft has fundamentally reimagined its mobile Office strategy, transforming the Microsoft 365 app into a Copilot-first experience that prioritizes AI-powered assistance over traditional document...