March's optional Windows 11 update arrives with a key security feature
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Windows 11 update kills hidden trick for faster NVMe driver
…but not for Windows 11. The native driver is a feature of Windows Server 2025 that was introduced late last year. But the option also exists in Windows 11—or at least…
New Windows 11 bug breaks Samsung PCs, blocking access to C: drive
Windows 11 updates have been causing all kinds of blood-pressure-raising issues over the last several months. That trend continues with the latest February update, with Samsung PCs now experiencing serious…
Windows 11's 'Feature Flags' let Insiders skip the update lottery
If you want to test new updates for Windows 11, you can join the Windows Insider Program, but until now Microsoft has used a lottery system (aka a staggered rollout called Controlled…
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Windows 11 Pro dropped to just $9.97 for a limited time
TL;DR: Windows 11 Pro for $9.97 gets you a modern interface, better multitasking, and enhanced security for a one-time price. Upgrading your operating system isn’t usually exciting—it…
Not seeing Xbox mode in Windows 11 yet? Unlock it using this free tool
One of the new features in the optional April 2026 update for Windows 11 (KB5083631) is the long-awaited Xbox mode, which boosts gaming performance by disabling unnecessary processes. It's already…
Windows 11 still runs on code from the 1990s, Microsoft admits
Windows 11 is the most modern, secure, and updated Windows ever—at least that's what Microsoft keeps saying. But a senior Microsoft executive recently revealed just how much of the underlying…
Windows 11's latest beta adds haptic feedback for mice and touchpads
Over the weekend, Microsoft rolled out new beta versions of Windows 11 to members in the Windows Insider Program. The biggest new feature in Build 26220.8148 (Beta Channel) and Build 26300…
Windows 11 dev accidentally leaks video of the new movable taskbar
An important new feature has been in the works for Windows 11 for some time now: the ability to freely reposition the taskbar. On April 1st, a Microsoft developer then published a…
Windows 11 restarts several times after a recent update? Don't panic
Some Windows 11 users are reporting unusual behavior following recent updates. During installation of the optional April 2026 update, their PCs restart not just once but several times, giving the impression that…