Windows Defender keeps re-enabling itself on Windows 11

If Windows Defender real-time protection keeps turning on in Windows 11, turn off Tamper Protection, add the app or folder to ...

Use Windows Sandbox and containers to test untrusted apps safely

Windows Sandbox acts as a digital safety net, allowing you to test untrusted apps in isolation and keep your system protected ...
Windows Central

Microsoft admits Windows 11's dedicated Copilot key breaks certain workflows: Confirms plans to let users restore "Right Ctrl" or "Context menu" key later this year

Windows 11's special Copilot Key has not been the popular hit that Microsoft was hoping it would be, and has now confirmed plans to let users remap the button back to its old functionality. When you ...
PC World

Your laptop has a hidden control panel Windows won’t show you

PCWorld reveals that laptop manufacturers include hidden utility apps offering advanced controls for battery charging, display color gamuts, fan speeds, and audio settings not available in Windows.
PCGamesN

Minecraft Java Edition will finally let you party up with your pals, without the need for mods

Minecraft's Java Edition has long been the go-to for PC players, owing to how moddable it is in comparison to its Bedrock counterpart. However, getting a clean multiplayer experience has long ...
Digital Trends

Windows 11’s most important update may be the least exciting

Microsoft’s latest Windows 11 update spends its energy on the slowdowns users actually notice. KB5083631, an optional preview update for Windows 11 versions 24H2 and 25H2, targets memory leaks, ...
Forbes

Microsoft Update Warning—Windows 11 Security Fix Breaks Backups

This voice experience is generated by AI. Learn more. This voice experience is generated by AI. Learn more. April Windows 11 security uopodate breaks third party backup apps. Updated May 2: This ...
Engadget

Forced Windows updates can now be paused forever

No more getting caught by a forced Windows 11 update while you're in the middle of a meeting or a match. Microsoft announced some major changes coming to Windows Update on its blog, including the ...
TweakTown

Microsoft is looking to get rid of the Control Panel in Windows 11

Use left and right arrow keys to seek audio. Before there were Settings, there was Control Panel. The legacy interface for changing Windows settings or accessing hardware and network tools has been ...
The Verge

Why Microsoft’s war on Windows’ Control Panel is taking so long

It’s all to do with pesky printer and network drivers. It’s all to do with pesky printer and network drivers. is a senior correspondent and author of Notepad, who has been covering all things ...
HotHardware

Microsoft Makes Windows 11 25H2 A Mandatory Update With No Way To Opt Out

Unless you're on a PC managed by an enterprise IT department, Microsoft is forcing all Windows 11 PCs to update to Windows 11 25H2. "Machine learning" is being used to select which PCs receive the ...