Microsoft wants $30 if you want to delay Windows 11 switch

​Microsoft announced today that Windows 10 home users can delay the switch to Windows 11 for one more year if they're willing to pay $30 for Extended Security Updates (ESU).

Windows 11 24H2 now rolling out, here are the new features

Today, Microsoft announced the release of Windows 11, version 24H2, the next feature update for its operating system (also known as the Windows 11 2024 Update).

Windows 11 KB5036980 update goes live with Start Menu ads

​Microsoft has enabled Start menu ads in the optional KB5036980 preview cumulative update for Windows 11 22H2 and 23H2.

New Windows updates cause UNSUPPORTED_PROCESSOR blue screens

Microsoft says the August 2023 preview updates released this week for Windows 11 and Windows 10 systems are causing blue screens with errors mentioning an unsupported processor issue.

Microsoft is killing Cortana on Windows starting late 2023

After introducing a string of AI-powered assistants for its products, Microsoft has now announced that it will soon end support for the Windows standalone Cortana app.

Windows 11 finally gets a ‘never combine taskbar buttons’ mode

Microsoft has released a new Windows 11 dev build that adds a long-awaited feature allowing users to ensure that all windows are shown as individual items in the taskbar.

Microsoft shares more info on the end of Internet Explorer

Microsoft has decided to allow customers to choose when the last bits of Internet Explorer 11 (IE11) will be removed from their devices.

Microsoft patches bypass for recently fixed Outlook zero-click bug

Microsoft fixed a security vulnerability this week that could be used by remote attackers to bypass recent patches for a critical Outlook zero-day security flaw abused in the wild.

Microsoft issues optional fix for Secure Boot zero-day used by malware

Microsoft has released security updates to address a Secure Boot zero-day vulnerability exploited by BlackLotus UEFI malware to infect fully patched Windows systems.

Google will remove secure website indicators in Chrome 117

Google announced today that the lock icon, long thought to be a sign of website security and trustworthiness, will soon be changed with a new icon that doesn't imply that a site is secure or should be trusted.