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Microsoft’s August 2025 security updates are breaking recovery tools on Windows 10 and Windows 11 PCs
By Kunal Khullar published
Microsoft admits its latest security updates break Windows recovery tools like "Reset this PC" and "Fix problems using Windows Update" on multiple Windows versions.

Latest Microsoft Store Update removes the ability to stop App updates
By Jowi Morales published
Microsoft wants to keep you safe by ensuring that you always update your apps.

40 years of Windows: How Windows 7 cleansed the sins of Vista
By Chris Hoffman published
Premium Following the release of the poorly received Windows Vista, Microsoft had some work to do to reinstate trust in the operating system, and Windows 7 was a roaring success. Here's why.

California man sues Microsoft for discontinuing Windows 10
By Jowi Morales published
Microsoft is ending support for Windows 10 by October 2025, but someone is suing the company to stop it from doing so.

Microsoft no longer permits local Windows 10 accounts if you want Consumer Extended Security Updates
By Jowi Morales published
Microsoft really wants you to sign up for an account.

40 years of Windows: How XP changed everything
By Chris Hoffman published
Premium Windows XP was a significant moment in the operating system's history. While it suffered from security problems, it also brought forth a slew of new features.

Windows 11 SE support ends October 2026
By Kunal Khullar published
Meant for budget student laptops, the OS will no longer receive updates or support

How to tweak your Windows 11 and Windows 10 setup with Winaero Tweaker — easily remove ads, tracking, AI copilot, and more
By Les Pounder published
Grab your toolkit, we’re going under the hood of Microsoft Windows with Winaero Tweaker and tweaking our setup to make it our own.
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