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Microsoft just gave PowerToys a nifty new feature — and I think it's high time some of these goodies came to Windows 11

Microsoft is busy improving Windows 11, and there's an obvious easy win it's missing: porting over smart PowerToys features.

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Of course this fake GTA 6 ISO download is malware — testers reveal 113GB download is 99.99% empty zeroes, with a tiny virus attached

A fake 113GB GTA 6 ISO reportedly contains 99.99% empty data and a 50KB malicious payload capable of weakening Windows security.

TechRadar

Microsoft celebrates major progress with Windows 11 on Arm PCs, confirms Windows on Arm is now "a first-class platform for any workload" and that "customer demand is growing"

Windows on Arm is gaining in popularity as more OEMs and silicon partners jump in to support it. Developers are also paying more attention, with over 7,000 apps now supported on Arm.

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New Windows malware lays dormant until a custom command activates it like a sleeper agent

No one knows who built it and to what end.

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'The version Microsoft will build should be known as Copilot OS': Windows built around AI may not be happening, but leaked concept remains a grim portent for desktops

Remember Microsoft's vision of Windows built around AI? That recent leak has been raked over — and fresh details of 'Copilot OS' make me more nervous about the future.

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Microsoft had to change the anti-piracy hologram on the Windows 95 box because an undisclosed government assumed the baby on it was naked

Microsoft says the government "shall remain nameless for obvious reasons".

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A modern endpoint does not mean you have modern applications

Cloud platforms modernize delivery, but legacy applications still require careful assessment and management.

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Pre‑orders are live for the new ROG Xbox Ally X20, featuring a larger OLED display, a refreshed design, and clear advantages over the current Ally X

ASUS has opened pre‑orders for the ROG Xbox Ally X20, the OLED‑powered upgrade to its Windows handheld gaming lineup. The new model is available as a standalone unit starting at $1,299.99, offering improved visuals, updated hardware, and a more premium experience aimed at players who want the best version of…

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Windows XP was released to manufacturing 25 years ago, preparing a launch of arguably the most iconic OS that Microsoft ever made

Windows XP hit RTM 25 years ago, prepping the launch of Microsoft's most iconic OS, which became a bestseller with a lasting cultural impact.

Windows Central

Redditor finds Windows has wiped their gaming laptop GPU drivers, and it's all down to eco mode

After leaving their gaming laptop in eco mode for two weeks, one Redditor has found a crime scene in their Windows logs.

GamesRadar

Windows veteran's vibe-coded Task Manager now also runs on Mac and Linux — downloadable app is the result of a 107-page spec fed to Claude Code

Legendary Windows developer Dave Plummer has been busy finessing his revamped Task Manager, now dubbed TMOG.

Tom’s Hardware

Windows 11 will soon let you control unified memory, just in time for NVIDIA RTX Spark

A hidden feature in a recent Windows 11 Insider build lets you pick how much unified memory is reserved for graphics and AI.

Windows Central

Windows 95's redesign is still the most profound 31 years later — I take a look at what survived more than three decades of hardware evolution

Windows 95 launched on August 24, 1995, making it 31 years old today. While going back through old photos, I was reminded of just how profound an overhaul it represented compared to Windows 3.1, and why people were lined up outside of brick-and-mortar stores to get their hands on it.

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Windows 11 is finally getting better, and the Windows Central Podcast breaks down all the improvements that have been announced and delivered since March

On this week's episode: Daniel and Zac break down the new Windows 11 context menu upgrades, as well as recap all the improvements that have been confirmed to be coming to the OS this year.

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Microsoft's latest move to pay people to use Edge looks desperate — and an odd new Bing app is worrying too

An app has been spotted that makes Bing your default search, and some users see it as another reason to leave Windows 11.

Windows Central

A faster OS and UI fixes won't save Windows 11 if Microsoft's apps remain laggy web wrappers

Microsoft is making real progress with Windows 11 updates, but a faster UI won't fix the overall experience if core apps like Teams and Outlook take forever to load.

PC Gamer

Windows update that breaks some multiplayer games linked to our desire for gaming PCs that light up all the colors of the rainbow

I knew all this showboating would bite us in the butt one day.

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Are Android Emulators Safe for Gaming? A PC Player's Installation Checklist

The reputation of Android emulators in the PC gaming community has improved substantially in recent years, but uncertainty about their safety persists among players who have not used them before.

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Dell XPS 13 (2026) review: So close to perfection –but a victim of timing

Pricing seriously hurts the XPS 13, which is otherwise unreal

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Microsoft blames RGB peripherals for crashing Windows 11 — RGB software is causing blue screens, crashes, and game freezes

RGB software is reportedly wreaking havoc on Windows PCs. The drivers used by these applications can trip up anti-cheat software, causing your games or entire system to crash. For now, the only solution is to disable the driver until an official update.

Tom’s Hardware

GTA 6 leaks prompt Take-Two to subpoena Microsoft for Windows device IDs of everyone in three Discord servers — daily gameplay leaks shatter cloud of secrecy around the much-hyped game

Take-Two Interactive filed two DMCA subpoenas demanding that Microsoft and Discord identify the person or people behind the "CyberLeek" persona.

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Microsoft quietly removes Windows 11 RAM recommendation

Microsoft has quietly deleted an official advice article recommending up to 32 gigabytes of random-access memory (RAM) for optimal Windows 11 performance, a move that comes as the tech giant pushes budget Surface devices equipped with just 8GB of memory amid soaring global component prices.

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Microsoft is finally updating one of Windows 11’s oldest dialog boxes with a full WinUI redesign

Microsoft is rebuilding the legacy AutoPlay dialog box in Windows 11 with WinUI, dark mode, and improved text scaling.

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Are your PC games crashing after the latest Windows 11 update? Microsoft is investigating whether a nasty new bug is the cause — but there are workarounds

Microsoft is investigating reports of a nasty bug that breaks some PC games following the latest Windows 11 update.

Windows Central

New Windows 11 feature will make using handheld gaming devices and small tablets easier: Ability to force apps to open in full screen coming soon

If you've ever hated how Windows defaults to opening app windows in windowed mode, Microsoft is working on a toggle that will allow you to change that.

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