Windows
27 September 2026
Electron is one of Windows 11’s biggest RAM offenders, and Discord’s Game Mode doesn’t fix it
Discord's Electron 42 upgrade cut median CPU usage by 17% but raised memory use by 4%. With WhatsApp and Teams also running on web runtimes and 8GB Windows 11 PCs returning, WinUI 3 is the native…
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Windows
26 September 2026
“Does anyone use Copilot?”: Microsoft employee says “most people love it,” blames the San Francisco tech bubble
After a viral comment asked if anyone actually uses Copilot, a Microsoft employee pushed back, arguing the "nobody uses it" sentiment comes from living in a tech bubble. With 30 million paid seats on…
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Windows
26 September 2026
Google researcher explains why Windows NT “puts Linux to shame,” and imagines an alternate history where it won
A Google researcher and former Microsoft engineer argues that Windows NT's unified object model still puts Linux to shame. As AI agents demand stricter containment, Laurie Kirk explains why NT was…
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Windows
25 September 2026
“We’re building Copilot as a new OS,” says Satya Nadella, even as Microsoft strips it from Windows 11
Satya Nadella has unveiled Microsoft's biggest Copilot overhaul yet, calling it a "new OS for work." The unified super app ditches simple chat to embed Word, Excel, and PowerPoint directly, while…
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Windows
25 September 2026
Microsoft is breaking a decades-old Excel rule: one cell can now hold an entire list (multiple values in a single cell)
Microsoft is changing Excel's decades-old one-value-per-cell approach, as it's getting the ability to have multiple values in a single cell. The post Microsoft is breaking a decades-old Excel rule:…
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Windows
25 September 2026
“Stop it, Microslop”: Microsoft adds to its branding confusion, tells users to follow Copilot for Microsoft 365 updates on X
Microsoft 365's X account now tells followers to go find Copilot at @MSFTCopilot instead, part of a years-long rename chain from Office to Microsoft 365 to Microsoft 365 Copilot to just Copilot. The…
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Windows
24 September 2026
Microsoft was wrong about Windows 11, and Windows 10 users watched it break six times this month
Windows 11 broke Remote Desktop, USB audio, File History, and more in September alone. We checked nine months of Windows 10 and Windows 11 updates side by side, and Windows 10's quieter update…
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Windows
24 September 2026
Microsoft tried to ban “Microslop,” and six months later it has given up
In March, Windows Latest was the first to notice that Microsoft’s official Copilot Discord server was blocking messages containing “Microslop.” Anyone who tried to post it got a moderation warning,…
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Windows
23 September 2026
Microsoft force-installed three apps on Windows 11, and now you have to delete them yourself
Microsoft is killing Microsoft 365 mini apps, even after the company tried to force-install them on PCs with an eligible subscription. The post Microsoft force-installed three apps on Windows 11, and…
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Windows
23 September 2026
“For productivity”: Google uses Microsoft Copilot to sell Googlebook, which is more than it did for Windows Phone
Google's Googlebook page features Microsoft Copilot and M365 among its top productivity apps, spotted first by Windows Latest. It's an odd nod from a company that once fought Microsoft over a YouTube…
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Windows
23 September 2026
Microsoft confirms Windows 11 quietly stopped backing up your files due to a new bug in September 2026 update
Microsoft has finally admitted that Windows 11 may no longer correctly back up your files, even if you’ve configured the feature ‘File History.’ According to our tests, the bug affects almost…
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Windows
23 September 2026
I tested Microsoft’s secret tool that debloats Windows 11 and makes you a power user
Setting up a fresh Windows 11 PC for development usually means an hour of dodging upsells, clearing MSN clutter, and toggling hidden settings. Microsoft's open-source Windows Developer Config…
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Windows
22 September 2026
Windows 11 KB5124010 is out with major changes, direct download links for offline installer (.msu)
Windows 11 KB5124010 is now rolling out, and it lets you try new features before the next Patch Tuesday release. This update significantly improves Bluetooth, makes File Explorer better, lets you…
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Windows
22 September 2026
Microsoft engineer explains what made Windows 7 take 30 seconds to show the desktop
A solid color should be the easiest thing for an operating system to render. Yet shortly after Windows 7 launched, choosing one caused the Welcome screen to hang for exactly 30 seconds. Veteran…
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Windows
22 September 2026
Developers are still rejecting Windows, poll finds, even as Microsoft rebuilds Windows 11 for them
Microsoft spent 2026 overhauling Windows 11 for developers with native Linux containers, Project Zenith, and Coreutils. Yet a new poll across thousands of developers puts Windows at just 12%, with…
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Windows
18 September 2026
Microsoft explains why Windows doesn’t really shut down when you click Shut Down
Fast Startup saves your PC's kernel session to hiberfil.sys every time you shut down, so stuck drivers and corrupted services can survive a shutdown and come right back. Restart wipes that session…
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Windows
17 September 2026
Microsoft turned Windows 11’s lock screen into MSN hell, now it’s undoing most of it
Microsoft is finally toning down clutter on the Windows 11 lock screen. In a quiet update to its release notes, the company confirmed that Weather is now the only widget enabled by default, ditching…
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Windows
17 September 2026
Microsoft Azure CTO used AI to port 20-year-old Windows tool to macOS in two days: “I was flabbergasted”
CTO of Microsoft Azure, says he used AI to bring ZoomIt, a Windows tool he has maintained for more than 20 years, to macOS. The post Microsoft Azure CTO used AI to port 20-year-old Windows tool to…
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Windows
17 September 2026
Microsoft confirms it accidentally broke copy and paste in Excel with a major security update you shouldn’t remove
On September 8, Microsoft rolled out KB5002914 for Excel, but it apparently has a bug that makes it impossible to copy and paste. The post Microsoft confirms it accidentally broke copy and paste in…
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Windows
16 September 2026
Microsoft explains why Windows 11 dropped these Windows 10 features
Tali Roth once said moving the taskbar caused a "huge" reflow problem for apps, and telemetry showed low demand anyway. In 2026, Microsoft reversed course, restoring taskbar positioning and Start…
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Windows
16 September 2026
Microsoft built a local PC-to-PC transfer tool for Windows 11, now it’s killing it to push OneDrive-based solution
Microsoft is killing a really nice feature called the "PC-to-PC" transfer tool that it quietly built for Windows 11 and rolled out in stages. The post Microsoft built a local PC-to-PC transfer tool…
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Windows
16 September 2026
Microsoft confirms first major Windows event in two years, but don’t hold your breath for Windows 12
Microsoft will host its first major Windows event in over two years on October 7. Joined by Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang, the company plans to showcase the Surface Laptop Ultra, RTX Spark silicon, and…
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Windows
16 September 2026
Microsoft’s design lead says users “can feel” Windows 11 speeding up, confirms major improvements this fall
Microsoft sent an email to users saying early testers can already feel improvements in Windows 11's responsiveness. The post Microsoft’s design lead says users “can feel” Windows 11 speeding up,…
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Windows
15 September 2026
Windows 11 got more web apps because WinUI couldn’t get the basics right, now Microsoft is fixing the mess
Microsoft has confirmed it's preparing to roll out the long-promised DataGrid-style control for WinUI, which should result in more native apps. The post Windows 11 got more web apps because WinUI…
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Windows
15 September 2026
Windows 11 KB5129195 is out after Microsoft confirms major issues with the September 2026 update, but it won’t fix AMD GPU errors
Windows 11 KB5129195 is rolling out now, and it addresses multiple critical issues we found in our tests after the September 2026 update. Microsoft told me today’s emergency update downloads…
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Windows
11 September 2026
Is this Windows 11’s new modern cursor? Microsoft quietly shows a redesigned pointer mock-up
Microsoft's own screenshot for Build 26340.9354 shows a pointer that looks broader, softer, and more symmetrical than the usual Windows 11 arrow, three months after a report said a redesign was being…
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Windows
11 September 2026
Microsoft acknowledges Bluetooth on Windows 11 is a hot mess, begins testing nine major fixes
There’s no denying that Bluetooth on Windows is a hot mess, and we’ve all had those moments where connections are unstable or Bluetooth simply disappears like it never existed. Microsoft is aware of…
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Windows
11 September 2026
iPhone Duo’s photos could pass for Microsoft’s Surface Duo ads from 2020
Turns out, it isn't just the name that iPhone Duo copied from Surface Duo. Apple's keynote pitch, app pairing, and posture-aware software all trace back to research Microsoft did six years ago. The…
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Windows
10 September 2026
Windows 11 just dropped the tool ransomware abused, Microsoft says don’t restore WMIC
This week’s mandatory Windows 11 update has finally removed WMIC, one of the tools that ransomware abused. You might have never heard of WMIC if you never worked in an enterprise environment, but the…
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Windows
10 September 2026
Windows 11’s last Secure Boot deadline is weeks away, here’s what you must do
When Microsoft rolled out the September 2026 Patch Tuesday update, it once again reminded us that the Secure Boot certificate update is still being rolled out. The company says it’ll continue to…
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Windows
10 September 2026
Windows 11 has a ridiculous Ctrl+Alt+Shift+Win+L shortcut that opens LinkedIn, and Microsoft actually documented it
Ctrl + Alt + Shift + Win + L shortcut opens LinkedIn.com in the default browser, and Microsoft apparently keeps track. The post Windows 11 has a ridiculous Ctrl+Alt+Shift+Win+L shortcut that opens…
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Windows
8 September 2026
Microsoft warns: Don’t delay Windows 11’s update released today, confirms record security fixes as AI becomes a threat
Microsoft now wants Windows 11 updates installed within 3 days, starting with today's release, and you should follow the advice. The post Microsoft warns: Don’t delay Windows 11’s update released…
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Windows
8 September 2026
Helping families and educators support safer experiences and healthier habits on Windows
Our children and teens are growing up in a digital world where apps, games, and AI-powered tools are part of how they learn, play, create, and connect. For parents and educators, that brings both…
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Windows
2 September 2026
Windows 11 users were right about the giant Start menu, and Microsoft now lets you shrink it using these steps
Windows 11's Start menu has taken up nearly 90% of screen space since last year's redesign. Thankfully, Microsoft's August 2026 optional update finally adds new customization settings to shrink it,…
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Windows
2 September 2026
Microsoft is auto-enabling Memory Integrity on Windows 11 PCs from October. Why you shouldn’t turn it off
Starting October 13, 2026, Windows 11 will automatically enable memory integrity, also called HVCI, on eligible PCs without anyone touching a setting. The feature blocks malicious drivers from…
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Windows
1 September 2026
“More interruptions than necessary,” Microsoft on Windows 11’s forced reboots for updates, rolls out a fix
Microsoft has confirmed Windows 11 will now bundle driver, .NET, and firmware updates together with the monthly security update, so your PC restarts once instead of several times a month. The change…
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Windows
1 September 2026
Microsoft extended Windows 10, but Nvidia just made the extension meaningless for gamers
Nvidia won't extend Windows 10 driver support like Microsoft did, ending it in October 2026, and other OEMs may follow soon. The post Microsoft extended Windows 10, but Nvidia just made the extension…
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