Tom's Hardware on MSN

Microsoft promises major Windows 11 performance and reliability updates

Microsoft is ushering in a significant number of updates for its Windows 11 operating system.
MUO on MSN

I fixed the worst part of Windows updates with a registry key — and I haven't lost work since

Now my PC doesn't restart after installing updates — ever.

Microsoft Pauses Automatic Rollout of Microsoft 365 Copilot App on Windows

Microsoft had earlier said it would begin automatically installing the Microsoft 365 Copilot app on eligible Windows devices from October 2025.

Lightspeed Systems Expands Windows on ARM Support Across Its Product Portfolio

Lightspeed Systems® today announced expanded support for Windows on ARM devices across its core product portfolio. By ...
Windows Central

Microsoft just released an actually good Windows 11 update — with system performance improvements, better wake from sleep, and more

The Windows 11 non-security feature preview update for February just landed, and it's the first Windows update in a long while that includes a number of actually good changes. Here's what you need to ...
Wired

You Can Now Install—and Update—Microsoft Store Apps Using the Command Line

I can't stand opening the Microsoft Store. It's slow to load, confusing to browse, and full of ads for things I don't care about. Luckily, thanks to a new feature, I don't have to open the Microsoft ...
tech2geek

Windows 11 Build 28020.1619 (Canary): Cross-Device Resume, Windows Hello ESS Upgrade & Major Accessibility Improvements

Microsoft is pushing forward with another feature-packed preview release. The latest Windows 11 Canary build 28020.1619 delivers a substantial set of upgrades, including expanded Cross-Device Resume ...
HotHardware

This Free Windows App Reveals Hidden CPU, GPU And Disk Performance Spikes

For Windows users, Task Manager is an indispensable tool—but it's also a flawed one for those trying to troubleshoot their PC when it slows down, and AppControl looks to improve those scenarios ...
Redmond Magazine

Windows 11 Version 26H1 Targets ARM Devices, Won't Receive H2 2026 Update

Windows 11 version 26H1 launches exclusively on ARM-based Snapdragon X2 devices in 2026. Version 26H1 is not an in-place update and skips broad enterprise distribution channels. Windows 11 26H1 uses a ...
Android Authority

Android 17 Beta 1 is here with major updates for adaptive apps, performance, and media (Updated)

Android 17 Beta 1 is now available with big changes for adaptive apps, performance, and media as well as camera tools. Google has reiterated its commitment to releasing continuous Android updates, ...
Neowin

Windows 11 now has a proper Task Manager with performance history and more

This new app is like PowerToys, but for Task Manager. A feature-packed utility with performance history, custom rules, and other features that put stock Windows 11's Task Manager to shame. Windows ...
PC World

Microsoft releases exclusive Windows 11 update for certain PCs only

Microsoft released Windows 11 26H1 update (KB5077179) exclusively for new PCs featuring Snapdragon X2 chips, not existing devices. PCWorld reports this specialized update focuses on performance and AI ...