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Can't sign up for extended Windows 10 support? Don't panic, the rollout is underway - but it's reportedly going 'slowly'

I haven't had the offer of extended Windows 10 support yet - and neither have quite a few others reportedly.

TechRadar · Aug 25, 2025

Windows 11 search just got more powerful courtesy of Copilot - and I think this is a great use of AI, even if there'll still be haters

New AI search tricks help all Windows 11 users catch up with Copilot+ PCs when it comes to swiftly finding the files they need.

TechRadar · Jul 4, 2025

I don't generally recommend downloading Windows 11's preview updates, but some gamers may want to chance Microsoft's latest effort

Some PC gamers may want to take a chance on a new optional update for Windows 11 as it fixes a nasty black screen bug.

TechRadar · Jun 30, 2025

Windows 11 24H2 is in danger of becoming hated by gamers

Windows 11’s 24H2 update has hit gamers with quite a number of bugs, and now Path of Exile 2 players are being made miserable.

TechRadar · Jan 3, 2025

Windows 11’s Start menu recommendations are being improved – but I’m still not impressed, Microsoft

This is a positive move for Windows 11 users, but ideally, I’d like the option to completely ditch Microsoft’s suggestions.

TechRadar · Dec 16, 2024

Bing Wallpaper app arrives on Microsoft Store in Windows 11, and it’s free – but there could be hidden costs here

If the online chatter about the app is correct, you should steer clear of Bing Wallpaper and use Windows Spotlight instead.

TechRadar · Nov 21, 2024

Microsoft is again nagging Windows 10 users to buy a new machine – a Copilot+ PC to be precise, for the ‘ultimate Windows 11 experience’

Windows 10 users are being hit with a full-screen nag telling them to ‘level up’ and upgrade to Windows 11 on a Copilot+ PC.

TechRadar · Nov 21, 2024

Windows 11's Instant Games experience is no longer instant

The Microsoft Store just launched its Instant Games experience that lets you play roughly 70 games without having to download or install them.

Windows Central · Nov 14, 2024

There’s now one less reason to visit the Microsoft Store – free Instant Games have been scrapped (though they didn’t help the platform much anyway)

Instant Games – free arcade games you could play via the Microsoft Store without installing them – is now on the scrapheap.

TechRadar · Nov 14, 2024

Windows 10 users: Microsoft wants you to use Windows 11, changing up its Settings app reminder banner to make sure you don’t forget

Microsoft keeps nagging Windows 10 users to upgrade to Windows 11, with a new prompt now appearing in the Update page of the Settings menu.

TechRadar · Nov 12, 2024