Update 10/17/25: Microsoft fixes the bug using a KIR (Known Issue Rollback) update. More information added to end of story. Microsoft's October Windows 11 updates have broken the "localhost" ...

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Windows 11 has been in the news lately because of the sunsetting of Win 10, but a developer found the latest update to Microsoft's OS borked his .NET MAUI projects built with .NET 8. On Microsoft's ...

A new Microsoft update patches a bug affecting Windows recovery. The bug prevented the use of USB mice and keyboards in WinRE. The new patch is available through Windows Update. Microsoft has fixed a ...

Windows 10 support has finally ended today, which means the end of road for many Windows 10 users. Microsoft, with this decision, has left existing Windows 10 users to go ahead with either of two ...

Microsoft is rolling out Copilot Actions for Windows 11, empowering AI to perform real tasks like managing files and sending emails directly on your PC. This advanced digital coworker, accessible via ...

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Windows 11 2025 Update, more commonly referred to as Windows 11 25H2, was released earlier this month by Microsoft. The company explained how easy it is to upgrade to the new version you already were ...

For a really long time, if you wanted to use Microsoft Office tools like MS Word, Excel or PowerPoint, you needed to purchase a license for the software. Or you could subscribe to Microsoft 365. But ...

If you’re experiencing no sound after installing Realtek audio drivers in Windows 11/10, you’re not alone. Many users have reported similar issues, where they either lose sound after Windows Update ...

The Microsoft Store on the web now lets you create a multi-app install package on Windows 11 that installs multiple applications from a single installer. Microsoft has warned that some systems may ...