Articles from September 2025
Browse all Windows news articles published in September 2025
Windows 11 Privacy: How to Disable Optional Diagnostic Data for Enhanced Security
In the digital age, privacy has become a paramount concern for Windows 11 users, with the 'Send optional diagnostic data' toggle emerging as a critical setting for those seeking to minimize data...
8 Hidden Windows 11 Tools to Supercharge Your Productivity
Windows 11 is packed with powerful built-in tools that many users overlook, but discovering them can transform your daily workflow. From enhanced clipboard management to seamless file sharing, these...
Windows 11 TPM 2.0 Lockout: Why Millions of PCs Can't Upgrade
Microsoft's Windows 11 launch has been marked by significant hardware compatibility issues, leaving many users frustrated with upgrade blocks on seemingly capable machines. The strict requirements,...
Disable Optional Diagnostic Data in Windows 11 to Cut Telemetry Now
Windows 11 users concerned about privacy can take a significant step by disabling the "Send optional diagnostic data" setting, which is the easiest way to reduce the amount of behavioral and usage...
Snowflake Q2 Revenue Accelerates 32% as Azure Business Jumps 40% — Here’s What Windows IT Shops Need to Know
Snowflake’s product revenue hit $1.09 billion in its fiscal 2026 second quarter, a 32% year-over-year jump that marks an acceleration from recent quarters — and a good chunk of that momentum came...
Windows 11 23H2 KB5065790 Update Resolves SIM PIN Freeze, RDP Crashes, and SMBv1 Connectivity
Microsoft has released an optional preview update for Windows 11 version 23H2 that targets a set of high-impact reliability bugs, including a sign-in freeze when using a SIM PIN, abrupt shutdowns...
Minecraft Bedrock Preview Revives .mcaddon File Associations on Windows, Fixes Mouse Freeze When Tabbing Out
Mojang released Minecraft Bedrock Preview/Beta 1.21.120.23 this week, and while the build is light on new content, it packs a pair of fixes that Windows players have been clamoring for: .mcaddon file...
Blocked From XboxAchievements.com? The Google Cloud IP Ban Explained—and Your Workarounds
Achievement hunters visiting XboxAchievements.com to check the latest unlockables for Edgar Poe: Hidden Objects Game this week were met not with a list but with a stark error: "The owner of this...
Logitech’s New Keyboard Lasts a Decade on Light Alone — But You Can’t Plug It In
Logitech today introduced a wireless keyboard that never needs to be plugged in or have its batteries swapped, as long as there's a light on in the room. The Signature Slim Solar+ K980 uses a strip...
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...