Windows 11 gets a lot of criticism, but when you look back at what previous Windows versions offered, we've come a long way.

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Microsoft is gradually rolling out Windows 11 25H2. You can wait for the update to arrive, or manually install it. The 2025 version tightens security and tweaks ...

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If you have a PC enrolled in the Windows Insider Program’s Dev or Beta channels, you’ve got an update to install. In the Dev channel, cumulative update KB5065793 will upgrade Windows 11 version 25H2 ...

Microsoft has uploaded the ISO files for Windows 11 25H2, the next major version of Windows 11. The so-called “enablement package” is also available, which lets you directly upgrade from Windows 11 ...

If you're new to PCs, you may have wondered at some point why your Windows desktop wallpaper is just so static. After all, since it's being displayed by the GPU, then surely it could be animated in ...

Windows Vista’s DreamScene feature is coming back so you might not need Wallpaper Engine anymore. Windows Vista’s DreamScene feature is coming back so you might not need Wallpaper Engine anymore. is a ...