How to declutter, quiet down, and take the AI out of Windows 11 25H2

If you want to keep Widgets enabled but clean it up a bit, open the Widgets menu, click the Settings gear in the top-right ...
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How to Update DirectX on Windows 11

Windows 11 auto-updates DirectX via Windows Update—you're likely already on the latest version. To force an update, open ...
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How to Force Enable The New Start Menu in Windows 11

Unlock Windows 11's new Start menu in 24H2/25H2. Learn how to enable the redesigned layout, features, and fixes for a smoother experience.
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I went from Windows to Linux... then back again, and the grass isn't always greener

A few months back, I gave Linux a real shot as my daily driver, but the experience was less than satisfactory. Both operating ...
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The Latest Windows 11 Preview Build Doesn't Require Reboot; Pushed for Testing Servicing Pipeline

Microsoft has released a new Windows 11 quality update (Build 26220.7052) to Insiders in the Dev and Beta Channels.

Windows 11 version 26H1: Everything we know so far about Microsoft's next OS release in 2026

Microsoft looks to be preparing a new version of Windows 11 for release in the first half of 2026, based on a newer version of the Windows platform codenamed Bromine. Here's what we know.