Use Microsoft PC Manager to Speed Up Your Windows 11 Computer

Can you really get a Windows PC running like new again? Using this free tool from Microsoft, you can get pretty close.

Microsoft’s ‘Xbox mode’ is coming to every Windows 11 PC

Microsoft seems more determined than ever to combine Xbox and Windows — to the point that its next-gen Xbox, codenamed Project Helix, will play PC games too. Today, we learned Helix will go alpha in ...

Windows 11’s Steam Deck-ish, streamlined Xbox gaming UI comes to all PCs in April

When Asus and Microsoft launched the ROG Xbox Ally X last summer, it came with a bespoke controller-driven full-screen ...

Microsoft Plans ‘Xbox Mode’ for Windows 11 PCs Starting in April

Microsoft says Xbox mode is coming to Windows 11 in April, bringing a console-style interface, faster game loading tools, and a unified PC strategy.

Best Antivirus for Windows 11: Fast, Lightweight & Secure

Windows 11 users face growing cyber threats, from ransomware and phishing to occasional zero-day exploits. Choosing the right antivirus is no longer ...

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

You can easily uninstall bloatware with Winhance. Winhance is an open-source app available free of charge on websites like Git Hub that makes debloating and configuring Windows almost as easy as Linux ...
ZDNet

Is 0patch legit? My verdict after months of testing on my outdated Windows 10 PC

I wore the world's first HDR10 smart glasses TCL's new E Ink tablet beats the Remarkable and Kindle Anker's new charger is one of the most unique I've ever seen Best laptop cooling pads Best flip ...

Your Windows 11 PC is about to feel a lot more like an Xbox

Starting April 2026, Microsoft will roll out Xbox Mode to all Windows 11 PCs for console-like gaming, a full-screen interface, and easy controller use.

Microsoft confirms 'Xbox Mode' rollout for Windows 11 and reveals more plans for PC-console hybrid Project Helix

Microsoft is bringing its Xbox Mode gaming layer to Windows 11 next month, and confirms devs will get hands-on with Project Helix in 2027.
Windows Central

This app called out Microsoft for blocking Windows 11 ISO downloads — users were temporarily blocked from fresh installs

Last week, several users noticed an unsettling change in the latest Windows Insider preview builds: they were unable to access Windows 11 ISO downloads. The issue persists across the Windows 11 Canary ...
Windows Central

Microsoft confirms next Windows 11 feature drop with new Taskbar, Emoji, and Settings updates — here's what's coming to your PC very soon

Windows 11's latest Release Preview Channel update has given us our first look at Microsoft's next OS feature drop that's expected to begin rolling out imminently. When you purchase through links on ...
Neowin

Rufus blames Microsoft for allegedly blocking latest Windows 11 ISO downloads0 0

Microsoft has seemingly blocked Windows 11 ISO downloads for certain users as it may be trying to get them to only use the official way. This week, Microsoft informed that it has blocked a way to ...