Windows 11 update KB5083769 is causing software failures with several backup programs. Microsoft hasn't released a fix yet.

Tech pro ThioJoe evaluates whether SSDs are truly safe after controversial Windows 11 updates raised reliability concerns.

It's not uncommon for the latest Windows 11 update to reboot a whole bunch of times before finally installing - but there are ...

Some users report major SSD slowdowns after upgrading to Windows 11. Installing updated drivers can restore full performance.

Today's fastest internal SSDs come in the super-small "gumstick" M.2 format. Here's how to buy the right M.2 SSD, along with deep-dive reviews of today's top models. Since 2004, I have worked on PCMag ...

This week a Microsoft senior official confirmed that the company is working to fix some of the most crucial UX/UI components on Windows 11, like the Settings app, File Explorer, and the Start menu.

Unless you're on a PC managed by an enterprise IT department, Microsoft is forcing all Windows 11 PCs to update to Windows 11 25H2. "Machine learning" is being used to select which PCs receive the ...

Did our AI summary help? Samsung’s laptop strategy has evolved steadily over the past few years. While earlier Galaxy Books focused on portability and integration with Samsung’s ecosystem, the company ...

Microsoft is forcing eligible Windows 11 PCs to update to 25H2. Support ends for Windows 11 24H2 in October, so you'll need 25H2. Windows 11 25H2 is stable, so there's no reason not to update. Are you ...

Windows Security (formerly Windows Defender) is the built-in antivirus tool bundled with the operating system. It has saved me from malware countless times, and I never install anything else. But an ...

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 ...