Microsoft has quietly updated its Windows 10 Extended Security Updates page to push the consumer ESU deadline to October 2027 - a full year beyond the October 2026 cutoff home users had been planning around. Here's what changed, the cost, and how to stay protected.

Microsoft's latest Windows 11 Insider flight updates eight in-box apps, adding a continuous zoom slider and native QR scanning to Camera, AI watermarking controls in Photos, a counting-up timer in Clock, eraser transparency in Paint, and a faster Notepad with Find/Replace fixes.

Microsoft has just rolled out the biggest concentrated Windows 11 Bluetooth update yet, introducing faster AirPods pairing.

Microsoft is quietly telling Surface buyers that 8GB RAM is great for everyday tasks like browsing and streaming, yet the same company spent years insisting 16GB was the bare minimum for a decent Windows 11 experience.

Microsoft has pushed the Secure Boot 2023 certificate update to all eligible Windows PCs, hours before the June 24 deadline. If you installed the June 2026 update, your PC has likely already been updated silently. Here's how to verify your status and what to do if your PC missed it.

Windows 11 KB5095093 is rolling out, and it adds a number of new features, including greater control over Windows Updates.

Microsoft’s budget Surface Pro and Laptop start at $849. But with older Snapdragon chips and only 8GB of RAM, do they deliver a premium experience?

Microsoft has quietly updated its Windows 11 release health page to confirm that the 25H2 rollout now covers all eligible Home and Pro PCs not managed by IT departments. The move comes ahead of the confirmed Windows 11 26H2 release this fall, and with 24H2 consumer support ending in October 2026, the push to get devices on a current build is well-timed.

Windows 11 is getting five useful features in 30 days, coming via the June optional update and July Patch Tuesday. Quieter Widgets, a 35-day update pause, Point-in-time Restore, Screen Tint for eye strain, and a big Bluetooth reliability sweep are all on the way.

Windows 11's Low Latency Profile CPU boost is now available for older PCs too. I tested it on a Lenovo ThinkCentre M700 with a 6th Gen Intel Core i3-6100, no Turbo Boost, and single-channel RAM. Here's what the CPU scheduler actually does on decade-old hardware, and whether it makes a difference.

New Outlook is getting advanced Mail Merge, a new mini calendar, a single view for all your accounts, a reliable notifications experience.

Microsoft quietly confirmed that the Microsoft 365 Copilot app will auto-install on eligible Windows PCs with Microsoft 365 desktop apps.

Windows 11 Insider build 26300.8697 hides a long-awaited toggle to disable web results in Search. We enabled it using ViveTool and tested it hands-on. Search is faster, the UI is cleaner, and local files take over. Here is what the new experience looks like and how to enable it yourself.

Microsoft has confirmed it's removing the popular file-sharing feature Drop from Edge after dropping support for Sidebar and Collections.

The Secure Boot 2011 certificates are expiring, but your old PC will still boot. Most modern PCs already got the 2023 update automatically. For older hardware, Windows 10 users, and unsupported Windows 11 installs, here is what changes and what you should do.