Catch up with this week's Microsoft stories in our latest recap. Windows 11 is five years old, Windows 10 gets more support, ...

The Gaslight macOS malware from a North Korean cluster doesn't bypass AI analysis platforms yet, but its 38-message prompt injection cascade makes the direction of travel clear. Here's why this ...

Millions of Windows 10 PCs that can't run Windows 11 just got breathing room, as Microsoft stretches its free security update program through October 2027.

Microsoft ended official support for Windows 10 in 2025, but the company may have a harder time than expected putting the ...

When Windows fails, this tiny USB drive takes over.

June 2026 TIOBE Index shows Python slipping below 19%, C++ moving back ahead of Java, and Rust reaching #12 as Paul Jansen revises his plateau call.

Microsoft announced a bunch of new in-house AI models at Build 2026, including a new “flagship” model: MAI-Thinking-1. It’s ...

Downloading executable installer files from random websites is the best way to put malware on your Windows PC. Stop doing that! UniGetUI makes it easy to get all those apps from trusted sources.

If you can’t—or don’t want to—upgrade to full Windows 11, consider this lightweight version of Microsoft’s operating system that works on a wide range of computers. If you're still on Windows 10, and ...

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We're back to settle what has become an age-old debate: does Windows 11 or Windows 10 deliver better gaming performance? Microsoft has been rolling out Windows 11 25H2 for the past few months, an ...

The last major Windows 11 23H2 feature update was released in Fall 2023. Contrary to previous fears, Windows 10 users are not completely excluded from further development. Microsoft is also planning ...