Articles from 2025
Browse all Windows news articles published in 2025
The Evolution of 'Online' Help: How Windows 3.0's WinHelp Shaped Modern Documentation
In the early days of personal computing, the term 'online' held a vastly different meaning than it does today. When Microsoft introduced WinHelp with Windows 3.0 in 1990, it was marketed as an...
Spotify's full 100M-track catalog returns to djay on Windows and Mac—Premium required.
Algoriddim's djay software has officially restored full Spotify integration, bringing the streaming giant's extensive music library back to desktop DJs on both Windows and macOS platforms. This...
PowerToys v0.94.2 Fixes Installer Issues: Restoring GitHub, Winget, and Microsoft Store Downloads
Microsoft has released PowerToys version 0.94.2, a critical patch addressing widespread installer failures that had plagued users across multiple distribution channels. This update resolves a...
Windows 10 ESU Extension Cuts to One Year: Paid Security Patches Through 2026
Microsoft has officially announced a one-year extension for Windows 10 Extended Security Updates (ESU), providing a critical security lifeline for users through 2026. This move comes as support for...
KB5065790 Windows 11 23H2 Preview: Reliability Fixes and Community Insights
Microsoft has rolled out KB5065790, an optional, non-security preview update for Windows 11 version 23H2, marking a significant step as this version approaches its end-of-life (EOL) phase. This...
Windows 11 24H2 Update: Face Detection and Dirac Audio Fixes Resolve Compatibility Holds, but DRM EVR Issues Linger
Microsoft has quietly removed two significant compatibility holds that had been blocking many PCs from receiving the Windows 11 24H2 feature update, marking a critical step forward in the rollout of...
Windows 11 Debloating Guide: Boost Privacy and Performance
Windows 11 arrives with a sleek, modern interface, but beneath the surface lies a host of preinstalled apps, background services, and telemetry features that can impact both privacy and system...