Microsoft News

Windows 95’s self-healing tricks saved it from rogue software installations

By Kevin Okemwa published 27 March 26

Windows Windows 95 had a clever safeguard against sloppy installers that few would have known about.

Microsoft confirms Windows 11's dark mode will become more consistent over time

By Zac Bowden published 26 March 26

Windows 11 Microsoft's head of design and research on Windows gives an important update.

Can Apple threaten Microsoft’s grip on the enterprise sector?

By Kevin Okemwa published 26 March 26

Windows A new report reveals that Macs might be considered more of an asset investment, with a 6-year lifespan compared to Windows PCs' 3-year lifespan.

Microsoft’s leadership exodus deepens as diversity chief departs

By Kevin Okemwa published 26 March 26

Microsoft An internal memo reveals Microsoft’s HR restructure with new leaders, departures, and AI priorities reshaping employee experience.

Windows 11's new Taskbar: Everything you need to know

By Zac Bowden published 26 March 26

Windows 11 Movable and resizable Taskbar is confirmed to be making its way to Windows 11 this year. Here's everything you need to know about how it will work!

"We never got to finish": Windows 11 had skipped an overhaul chance

By Kevin Okemwa published 25 March 26

Windows 11 A former Windows leader recently discussed a project that promised a 20% reduction in Windows 11’s memory and storage usage.

There are still 5 big Windows 11 issues that we want to see addressed

By Zac Bowden published 24 March 26

Windows 11 Microsoft's big plan to save Windows 11 is almost perfect. There's just a few more issues that need to be addressed.

Microsoft is going to improve the WSL setup and onboarding process

By Richard Devine published 24 March 26

News Amid the raft of promised changes Microsoft has recently made regarding Windows 11 was nestled a small but interesting update on the future of WSL.

Microsoft’s latest AI hire frees Suleyman to chase superintelligence

By Kevin Okemwa published 24 March 26

Microsoft Microsoft’s latest hire clears the runway for AI chief Mustafa Suleyman to focus on superintelligence and in‑house models.

Microsoft changes a registry hack that allowed native NVMe SSD support

By Kevin Okemwa published 24 March 26

Windows 11 Microsoft has changed the Windows 11 nvmedisk.sys registry ID that unlocked native NVMe performance, ending a popular SSD speed trick for power users.