Microsoft promises a big February patch - but will it fix what's broken with Windows 11 today?

Microsoft’s first major Windows 11 update of 2026 quickly turned into a headache for users, after widespread reports emerged of systems failing to shut down properly and remote sign-in tools suddenly ...

Build 26300.7674 is the first public test of what's expected to become the major feature update for 2026. Unlike routine quality improvements, this new release is ...

Microsoft’s first Windows 11 security update of 2026 broke shutdowns and some Remote Desktop sign-ins. Microsoft has released ...

Microsoft rolled out the latest cumulative updates for Windows on January 13, 2026. Soon after installing the patches, users began reporting erratic behavior on both home ...

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Stop fighting with your PC just to set a wallpaper; Windows 11 is finally embracing WebP files natively.

Microsoft has released a new Paint update that introduces an AI-powered coloring book generator. Rolling out now to Windows ...

The Windows Insider Program team is back from holiday vacation with the first Windows 11 preview build in 2026. Build 26220.7535 is now available for download with a few important features, namely ...

Microsoft's February "Patch Tuesday" for 2026 brings some quality changes to Windows 11, and this is what you need to know.

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