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The latest Windows 11 coverage — news, analysis, and updates from the WindowsNews.AI desk.
Microsoft Retires Legacy Keyboard Troubleshooter — Here’s How to Fix Stuck Keys in Windows 10 and 11
Microsoft has started pulling the plug on its aging MSDT-based troubleshooters, and the keyboard diagnostic tool is among the first to go. For Windows users, that means the one-click "Fix it" button...
Before You Turn On Windows 11’s New Backup, Exclude These Devices
Microsoft’s next major Windows 11 update—version 26H2—makes settings backup a managed recovery baseline and introduces Cloud rebuild for reinstalling Windows from the internet. But unless...
Microsoft’s 26H2 Experiment Adds Cloud Rebuild, But Your Recovery Key Is the Real Lifeline
Microsoft delivered an experimental Windows 11 26H2 build on July 6, 2026, packing a new Cloud rebuild option directly into the Windows Recovery Environment. It is a powerful escape hatch that can...
Marvel Tōkon Beta’s Surprising Hardware Hurdle: Windows 11 Only, 16GB RAM, and RTX 3070 Recommended
When the Marvel Tōkon: Fighting Souls open beta kicks off on July 24, PC players better be running Windows 11—and packing a punchy graphics card. Sony and Arc System Works have published the...
July’s Windows 11 Update Tightens Remote Desktop Security, Gives 24H2 Home/Pro a 90-Day Upgrade Clock
Microsoft released its July 2026 security update for Windows 11 on Tuesday, delivering a critical boost to Remote Desktop protections alongside a not-so-subtle nudge for millions of consumers still...
Windows 11 24H2 Updates: Why Your PC Might Restart More Than Once — and When to Take Action
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WSL 2 Ubuntu Corrupted After Windows 11 Dev Build 26200.8246: How to Recover and Future-Proof Your Linux Setups
Windows 11 Dev Channel build 26200.8246 is causing a severe failure for WSL 2 users: after updating, Ubuntu 22.04 distributions can become unbootable, with the critical /init file reduced to 0 bytes....
Your Windows 11 PC might already be encrypted — here's how to avoid getting locked out
Microsoft quietly turned on a setting that may have already encrypted your laptop’s drive without you ever clicking a button. That’s good news if your device gets stolen, but it also means a...
Windows 11 Experimental Builds Are Not for Production Pilots — Here's How to Use Them Safely
The Experimental channel for Windows 11 Insiders is a place for raw ideas, not finished features. That's the message Microsoft is reinforcing as IT professionals begin evaluating Windows 11 version...
Radeon Owners Gain Ground in Linux Gaming, But Windows 11 Still Rules for Competitive Play
Enthusiasts eyeing Linux as their primary gaming OS just got fresh ammunition—and a reality check. New benchmarks from ComputerBase show that AMD Radeon graphics cards can now deliver near-Windows...
Windows 11’s Mobile Hotspot Fix: Stop Password Rejections and Internet Dropouts for Good
Microsoft’s Windows 11 built‑in mobile hotspot feature is supposed to be a convenience — turning any online PC into a Wi‑Fi access point with a single toggle. Instead, too many users discover...
For Filename Searches, This Free Tool Still Makes Windows 11 Search Look Slow
TweakTown’s July 19 report confirms what veteran Windows users have known for nearly two decades: Voidtools Everything finds files by name almost instantly, while Windows 11’s own search often...