A Microsoft VP doesn't like forcing a Microsoft account in Windows. This means the company may finally let you use a local account instead. This is part of an effort to make Windows more reliable and ...

Microsoft pulled Windows 11 update KB5079391 shortly after release due to widespread installation failures, with users reporting error 0x80073712 indicating missing ...

Microsoft released an out-of-band update to fix the March 2026 non-security preview update, which was pulled over the weekend due to installation issues. The optional cumulative update (KB5079391) was ...

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Update March 30, 05:43 EDT: Microsoft has temporarily paused the KB5079391 rollout due to 0x80073712 errors during installation. Microsoft has released the KB5079391 preview cumulative update for ...

Microsoft has announced major upgrades coming soon to the Taskbar on Windows 11 that will enable new capabilities that users have been requesting since Windows 11's debut in 2021. With these updates, ...

PCWorld identifies six critical Windows 11 issues requiring immediate fixes, including inconsistent user interfaces, intrusive OneDrive backups, and forced Microsoft account setups. These problems ...

First look: Microsoft plans to build 100% native apps for Windows 11 and launch an initiative centered on a new team focused on native experiences instead of web-based wrappers. The company has also ...

Another Windows update has tripped over its own feet, and users are once again left staring at error screens instead of progress bars. Microsoft has rolled back a ...

Convert aging DVDs to MP4 with WinX DVD Ripper Platinum, then upscale them to 4K for smoother playback on today's TVs, ...

According to Microsoft, Windows 11 now has zero open issues and bugs. No, that is not shameless clickbait. The official documentation where Microsoft tracks open bugs and known issues has all problems ...

Linux Mint isn't perfect, but it has some clear advantages over Windows 11. Here's what stood out after I made the move. I've been testing PC and mobile software for more than 20 years, focusing on ...