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This Android OS spin-off refuses to comply with the same age verification laws coming to Windows: "If devices can't be sold in a region due to their regulations, so be it."

Would you give up privacy for age checks? GrapheneOS has indicated that it won't comply with new age-verification laws, as it aims to continue prioritizing user privacy even if it risks losing global market access.

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Windows 11’s push for mandatory Microsoft accounts is hitting a nerve with users who say the change complicates setup, privacy, and basic PC ownership

Microsoft is planning some major changes for Windows 11 in 2026, but one thing not officially noted is a change to mandatory Microsoft accounts in Windows 11. We asked our readers what they think.

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Windows Wrap — 4 steps to save the Surface brand

New Surface PCs are on the way, but hardware refreshes aren't enough. Here are four ways the company can actually save the Surface brand.

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Time for a PC upgrade? Major study finds workplace devices are way behind on installing the latest updates — with Windows much worse than macOS

Enterprise devices lag in updates and stability, exposing Windows and Mac fleets to security gaps, workflow interruptions, and upgrade pressures.

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Microsoft's Project Helix sounds like it could be better for gamers than the Series X but in a way that is worse for Xbox

Is 'anywhere' really where you want to play Xbox?

PC Gamer

Microsoft quietly shipped 9 meaningful Windows 11 improvements this year, and they actually make the OS feel more polished

Windows 11 has gained cross-device resume, MIDI upgrades, Sysmon, and more in early 2026. Here are all the new features and improvements.

Windows Central

Is this a whole new Microsoft? The fix Windows 11 campaign is already in high gear, and I'm loving that execs are seriously engaging with users

The big drive to fix Windows 11 is underway with regular, frank communication from execs — and it's clear that the taskbar is a top priority.

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Can the MacBook Neo run Windows 11? Yes, but there's a huge catch

Thanks to Parallels Desktop, you can run Windows 11 on the MacBook Neo. However, should you even bother? We tried this ourselves to find out!

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What is the macOS Finder on your new MacBook Neo? Here’s your complete beginner’s guide on the Mac’s file organizer

Learn how to use the macOS Finder, from its simplest controls to its most advanced tools.

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Windows 95's self-healing tricks saved Microsoft's retro OS from rogue installations — A "fix it after they break it" strategy

Windows 95 had a clever safeguard against sloppy installers that few would have known about.

Windows Central

The “Avengers” of Windows app development are assembling to fix Windows 11

Legendary developer Rudy Huyn is picking a new team to improve the Windows 11 app experience.

Windows Central

Right now is a terrible time to buy a Microsoft Surface — here's why

Microsoft’s current Surface lineup is caught between aging 2024 internals and the disruptive $599 MacBook Neo. If you want the best value, you have to wait for the Spring refresh.

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Hands-on with the new Windows 11 Feedback Hub: What actually changed

Microsoft updates Feedback Hub on Windows 11 with a new UI, streamlined feedback tools, and improved transparency for users and Insiders.

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Microsoft provides much needed update on Windows 11's dark mode in refreshing moment of transparency

Microsoft's head of design and research for Windows has provided an update on the progress of Windows 11's incomplete dark mode, confirming that tooling is being put in place to make dark mode more consistent across the OS.

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Samsung Brings AI-Powered Browser to Windows PCs

Samsung has quietly made one of its boldest software moves yet- bringing its popular mobile browser to Windows PCs. But this isn’t just another Chrome alternative. With a deeply integrated AI assistant powered by Perplexity, Samsung is reimagining what browsing could feel like in an era where your browser doesn’t…

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Can Apple threaten Microsoft’s grip on the business-centric enterprise sector? Macs become 6‑year investments, boasting fewer crashes and instabilities than Windows PCs

A new report reveals that Macs might be considered more of an asset investment, with a 6-year lifespan compared to Windows PCs' 3-year lifespan.

TechRadar

Dare we dream of Windows 11 with fewer ads and promos? Microsoft exec promises a 'calmer and more chill OS with fewer upsells is a goal'

A Windows 11 without endless promotion for Microsoft's services and games? It could happen, apparently.

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Everything you need to know about Windows 11's new customizable Taskbar — resizable and movable options from Windows 10 coming soon

Movable and resizable Taskbar is confirmed to be making its way to Windows 11 this year. Here's everything you need to know about how it will work!

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"We never got to finish": Ex-Windows chief reveals Microsoft could have already improved Windows 11 by now — cutting memory and storage demands by 20%

A former Windows leader recently discussed a project that promised a 20% reduction in Windows 11’s memory and storage usage.

TechRadar

What is the macOS menu bar? Here’s how new MacBook Neo users can get the most out of Apple’s app control bar

Learn how to use the macOS menu bar to control your apps and manage Mac statuses in one convenient location.

Windows Central

Xbox Mode is now officially rolling out, while console players will start to see their cloud save sync status

Xbox Mode is beginning to roll out on PC, replacing the Xbox Fullscreen Experience, while console users in Alpha Skip Ahead can now view cloud save sync status in Game Cards.

Windows Central

I'm excited about 3 big changes coming soon to your Windows 11 PC — signals of Microsoft's much-needed course correction

Windows 11 is getting Taskbar fixes, smarter updates, and a toned-down Copilot. Here's why these changes finally matter.

Windows Central

Microsoft, you're not done: There are still 5 big Windows 11 issues that I want to see addressed

Microsoft's big plan to save Windows 11 is almost perfect. There's just a few more issues that need to be addressed.

PC Gamer

Former Windows boss reveals previous plans to reduce Windows 11's memory and storage footprint by 20% and now I'm hoping Microsoft includes that in its new Windows 'quality' drive

Dare we say it, but Microsoft seems to be reading the room.

Windows Central

Microsoft quietly announced upcoming WSL upgrades, including a "more streamlined first-time setup and onboarding"

Amid the raft of promised changes Microsoft has recently made regarding Windows 11 was nestled a small but interesting update on the future of WSL.

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