Articles from 2025
Browse all Windows news articles published in 2025
Microsoft tests lock screen widgets and smarter window controls in Windows 11 Build 27982
Microsoft has released Windows 11 Insider Preview Build 27982 to the Canary Channel, marking another significant step in the evolution of the operating system's user interface and functionality. This...
MSI Claw Windows 11 Full Screen Experience: RAM Savings & Performance Boost
Microsoft's innovative Full Screen Experience (FSE) for Windows 11 has officially landed on the MSI Claw handheld gaming devices through the Windows Insider Preview program, delivering measurable...
Black Ops 7 mandates TPM 2.0, setting a new AAA gaming security precedent
Call of Duty: Black Ops 7 represents a significant shift in PC gaming requirements, introducing mandatory security features that will impact virtually every Windows player. The latest installment in...
SmartScreen Deprecation in IE Mode: Windows 11 Security Changes Explained
Microsoft has officially deprecated Microsoft Defender SmartScreen within Internet Explorer and IE Mode on Windows 11, marking a significant shift in how legacy browser components handle security...
Windows 11 KB5067036 Fixes Update and Shut Down Bug That Frustrated Users
Microsoft has finally addressed one of Windows 11's most persistent and frustrating user experience issues with the KB5067036 update released in November 2025. The long-standing bug that caused the...
Microsoft Copilot Adds Sora 2 Video Generation and New Videos Tab
Microsoft is significantly expanding Copilot's capabilities by integrating OpenAI's next-generation Sora 2 video generation model, marking a major step forward in AI-powered content creation for...
Windows Update Fix: Update and Shut Down Now Works Properly in Latest Builds
Microsoft has finally addressed one of Windows' most persistent user experience frustrations—the "Update and shut down" option in the Start menu now actually powers down your computer after...
Black Ops 7 enforces TPM 2.0 and Secure Boot for November 14 PC launch
Call of Duty: Black Ops 7 is making waves in the PC gaming community with its upcoming November 14 global launch, but it's the security requirements that have sparked significant discussion among...
Best Auto Changing Wallpaper Tools for Windows 2024
The Windows desktop wallpaper has evolved from a simple static image to a dynamic canvas that can transform your computing experience. Auto-changing wallpapers not only keep your desktop visually...
Best Free Windows Keyboard Macro Recorders for Productivity in 2024
If you find yourself performing repetitive tasks on Windows—whether it's filling out forms, moving windows, typing the same blocks of text, or running predictable test sequences—a keyboard macro...
No-Login Spreadsheet Tools Surge as Windows Users Demand Instant Data Editing
Fast, frictionless spreadsheet editing without signing up is no longer a niche convenience — it's a practical workflow for quick data collection, one-off tasks, classroom exercises, and...
Windows 11 Update and Shut Down Bug Finally Fixed in KB5067036 After Years of User Frustration
For years, Windows users have experienced a peculiar and frustrating bug: clicking "Update and shut down" from the Start menu would sometimes result in their PC restarting instead of powering off...