There are several Linux distros that people say are good alternatives to Windows 11. This particular one, called CachyOS, ...

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Microsoft rolled out major April 2026 updates across Windows 11, Microsoft 365, and developer tools, advancing Copilot from a chat assistant to an agentic, multi-model AI platform. New capabilities ...

Can you really get a Windows PC running like new again? Using this free tool from Microsoft, you can get pretty close. Microsoft Windows has been with us for more than 40 years at this point. Over ...

Windows 11 Insider Beta Build 26220.7859 (KB5077223) for 25H2 adds a Microsoft 365 upgrade option in Settings, plus taskbar and File Explorer fixes. Microsoft has released Windows 11 Insider Preview ...

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Microsoft has started rolling out built-in Sysmon functionality to some Windows 11 systems enrolled in the Windows Insider program. Microsoft first revealed plans to integrate Sysmon natively into ...

First look: The next Windows 11 update promises more than incremental fixes. Microsoft has begun rolling out the first preview of Windows 11 version 26H2 to Insiders in the Dev Channel, introducing a ...

Since its inception, the redesigned Start menu in Windows 11 has been a divisive feature. Though it probably has its fans, many people have given the interface a thumbs down. If you’re one of the ...

Engineers are now focusing on performance, reliability, and the overall Windows experience. Engineers are now focusing on performance, reliability, and the overall Windows experience. is a senior ...

You’ll soon be able to resume Spotify, Office documents, and browsing sessions from your phone on your PC. You’ll soon be able to resume Spotify, Office documents, and browsing sessions from your ...

Bottom line: At its core, Windows 11 26H1 is a transitional build rather than a headline release. It lays the groundwork for processor and architecture support that has yet to arrive, setting the ...