Windows

Microsoft wants you to ‘hire’ its AI agents

Oh, and as for Windows 12 — it’s going to be all AI, all the time, too.

By Steven Vaughan-Nichols

9 Mar 20265 mins

Generative AIMicrosoftWindows

Articles

Pretend Disk Format: PDFs harbor new dangers

Virtual Hard Disks masquerading as PDF files are allowing hackers to sneak remote-access software through enterprise defenses.

By Maxwell Cooter

6 Feb 2026 2 mins

CybercrimeMalwareWindows

Windows 11 LTSC explained: The OS when you need stability above all

Formerly known as the Long-Term Servicing Branch (LTSB), Windows' Long-Term Servicing Channel (LTSC) is designed for mission-critical, highly regulated, or restricted environments, allowing companies to maintain a stable, feature-locked OS for years.

By Taryn Plumb and Gregg Keizer

4 Feb 2026 8 mins

MicrosoftSmall and Medium BusinessWindows

After criticism, Microsoft promises big improvements for Windows 11

The company said it is now focused on improving system performance and the user experience for the operating system.

By Viktor Eriksson

30 Jan 2026 1 min

Operating SystemsWindowsWindows 11

How to reduce Windows driver bloat

Once you've run Windows 10 or 11 for a while, it can become bloated with outdated device drivers. Use Driver Store Explorer and simple techniques to remove obsolete or unused items in the Windows driver store.

By Ed Tittel

29 Jan 2026 13 mins

Small and Medium BusinessWindows 10Windows 11

Microsoft releases second out-of-band fix for Windows in a week

January’s Patch Tuesday updates caused several serious issues, calling Microsoft’s quality control into question.

By Maxwell Cooter

26 Jan 2026 2 mins

Email ClientsMicrosoft OutlookWindows

The Windows PC is dying, thanks to cloud-based services and AI

The rise of AI tools and services has added a new twist to the decline and fall of standalone Windows PCs.

By Steven Vaughan-Nichols

22 Jan 2026 6 mins

Desktop PCsDesktop VirtualizationWindows PCs

Microsoft rolls out emergency fix for Windows 11

Now it is possible to turn the computer off and on again.

By Mikael Markander

19 Jan 2026 1 min

Operating SystemsSecurityWindows

For January, Patch Tuesday starts off with a bang

The latest update from Microsoft deals with 112 flaws, including eight the company rated critical — and three zero-day exploits. Ninety-five of the vulnerabilities affect Windows.

By Greg Lambert

16 Jan 2026 12 mins

Endpoint ProtectionMicrosoftWindows Security

How to manually update Microsoft Defender

It’s imperative to keep Microsoft Defender up to date even when Windows Update isn’t working. Here are several methods to manually update Defender.

By Ed Tittel

31 Dec 2025 7 mins

MicrosoftWindows 10Windows 11

Using DISM to install Windows updates

If Windows Update can’t install a particular update (or isn’t working at all), Microsoft’s DISM command provides a simple way to get Windows 10 updates installed. It’s not so great for Windows 11 updates, however.

By Ed Tittel

29 Dec 2025 11 mins

Small and Medium BusinessWindows 10Windows 11