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Windows seemingly lost 400 million users in the past three years — official Microsoft statements show hints of a shrinking user base
By Jowi Morales published
Windows lost its crown to Android eight years ago, and it seems that it's still bleeding users.

Windows 12 release is pushed back at least another year as Microsoft announces Windows 11 version 25H2
By Hassam Nasir published
The next version of Windows is now confirmed to be Windows 11 25H2, and since it's built on the same codebase as its predecessors, it will install much faster on 24H2 systems.

Microsoft’s sketchy Win 10 vs Win 11 performance claims pit a 9-year-old PC against a modern machine to claim 2.3X gain
By Hassam Nasir published
Microsoft claims that Windows 11 is 2.3 times faster than Windows 10, but fails to mention that the comparison is based entirely on new hardware versus old.

Microsoft replaces the iconic blue screen of death with a black version in Windows 11
By Hassam Nasir published
After 40 years, Microsoft is replacing its iconic blue screen of death with a simpler black screen that displays the stop code and faulty driver error message.

Microsoft fixes Windows Vista boot sound bug in latest Windows 11 Insider Build — adds Recall Homepage and customizable system indicators
By Kunal Khullar published
Build 26200.5661 also adds Recall Homepage, customizable system indicators, and key stability fixes

Windows updates might finally be getting better — Microsoft to remove legacy drivers from Windows Update to boost security
By Aaron Klotz published
The new cleanup strategy won't be a one-time deal; it'll be a regular occurrence with more driver types involved in future driver sweeps.

Microsoft has broken Windows Hello facial recognition — it no longer works in the dark
By Sunny Grimm published
The newest revision of Windows Hello Face requires a color camera to authenticate logins in addition to the use of IR sensors, somewhat limiting the function's usability in low-light scenarios.

Windows 11 Insiders surprised by return of Vista startup sound — it’s a bug not a feature, says MS exec
By Mark Tyson published
The latest Insider Build in the Windows 11 Beta and Dev channels plays the Windows Vista startup sound as it boots to the desktop.
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