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Microsoft reports 'an issue in which devices are failing to boot' after downloading the latest update

Another week, another big Windows problem.

PC Gamer

Some PCs can't boot after latest Windows 11 security update, no fix in sight —mostly affects 24H2 and 25H2 versions

A Windows security update bug has prevented some Windows 11 24H2 and 25H2 users from booting into their PCs, requiring them to go to Windows Recovery Environment to uninstall the offering update just to use their computer.

Tom’s Hardware

Microsoft admits Windows 11 update is nuking system drives, albeit there's a 'limited number of reports' of these disasters

Windows 11 runs into another disastrous bug with its latest update — Microsoft admits an 'issue in which devices are failing to boot', worryingly.

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MSI Prestige 13 AI+ Evo review: Copilot+ PC has plenty to offer

The screen and battery life are MSI's standout features

From the editor’s desk: Microsoft keeps shipping new features, but users keep getting angrier. The missing ingredient is trust.

Windows doesn’t need another Start menu redesign. It needs Microsoft to rebuild confidence — one transparent decision at a time.

Windows Central

Windows 11’s January update is breaking PCs — here’s how to fix your boot issue

On Windows 11, if after installing the update KB5074109, your computer no longer boots, you'll have to uninstall the update from the Windows Recovery Environment, and here's how.

Windows Central

Weekly Windows Wrap: Windows 11 is a dumpster fire — and only a fake Windows Phone can save us

Between disastrous Patch Tuesday bugs and hackers maliciously abusing Microsoft’s brand for phishing scams, Windows 11 users are under siege, leaving a third-party "Windows phone" as one of the week’s only bright spots.

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It's shocking what Game Freak has been able to do when it steps out of Nintendo's shadow

I've analysed Game Freak's latest showcase for its upcoming action-RPG, Beast of Reincarnation, and found myself intrigued by it. With its post-apocalyptic setting and action-packed gameplay, this game has the potential to be a hit and convince Game Freak that it doesn't need Pokémon anymore to be successful.

Windows Central

Xbox gaming makes the jump to Windows on Arm, but can it stem the tide of gamers turning to Linux?

Microsoft’s Xbox app just arrived on ARM, but is it enough as gamers are swayed by Linux?

Tom’s Guide

Windows 11 silver lining: Why we still call this OS home — what do you love most?

From handheld gaming breakthroughs to the power of WSL, the Windows Central team shares why they’re still passionate about the Windows ecosystem.

Windows Central

Microsoft issues SECOND emergency out of band update for Windows 11 to address disastrous Patch Tuesday bugs — KB5078127 released globally

Another out of band update has been issued to Windows 11 users to address a major bug that caused Outlook to become inoperable after January's disastrous Patch Tuesday updates.

Windows Central

Acer Swift 14 AI review

"Using a matte screen is so refreshing": How this laptop stands apart from Microsoft and Samsung –and costs way less, too

Microsoft confirms it will give the FBI your Windows PC data encryption key if asked — you can thank Windows 11's forced online accounts for that

Windows 11's online Microsoft Account requirement means your PC is automatically backing up its data encryption key to the cloud, and Microsoft says it will hand those over to the FBI if asked.

Windows Central

Windows 11 won’t even let some users uninstall KB5074109 — error 0x800f0905 is blocking the rollback. Try these tips to fix.

If you're dealing with error 0x800F0905 when trying uninstall KB5074109 on Windows 11, you're not alone, and you can try these troubleshooting steps to fix it.

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Microsoft, Apple, and Google Are Racing To Build the First Truly AI-Powered Operating System

Microsoft, Apple, and Google are competing to launch the first truly AI-native operating system, redefining user experience through predictive automation, on-device intelligence, and system-wide smart integration.

Windows Central

Xbox Game Studios head says "we want our games to reach the most players that we can," signalling more PS5 releases — Microsoft is done with Xbox exclusives

Craig Duncan, the head of Microsoft's Xbox Game Studios, says that the publisher wants "to reach the most players that we can" with its game releases.

Windows Central

Running out of space on Windows 11? These 12 tricks actually free up gigabytes.

In this guide, I'll show you the best tips you can use to free up space for more important files and improve performance on Windows 11.

PC Gamer

Microsoft Windows 365 goes down the day after Microsoft celebrates 'reimagining the PC as a cloud service that streams a Cloud PC'

That cloud is looking a little grey.

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PC Gamer

Not even Microsoft is confident that Copilot is right for coding, as it's encouraging staff to try out Anthropic's AI model, according to one report

Anthropic is backed by Microsoft, though, to the tune of at least $5 billion.

PC Gamer

Asus ROG Azoth 96 HE review

Power at a price.

Windows Central

Windows 11 Sandbox needs a community workaround to function — why is this still happening?

Windows 11 Sandbox stuck loading? Microsoft hasn't fixed 0x800705B4 yet, but here's a way to resolve it without losing files or apps.

Windows Central

Lenovo just leaked NVIDIA’s mystery “N1X” chip — and it lines up with the rumored 20‑core Arm + RTX GPU monster

NVIDIA has been working on its ARM-based N1X chip for years, according to rumors, and it's now been spotted in a listing for Lenovo's Legion 7 gaming laptop. Here's what you need to know.

PC Gamer

After killing its multiplatform mod manager, Nexus revives its spirit with an announcement that its Windows-only app will support SteamOS in future

Which means someone else can faff with that version to make it play nicely with your Linux distro of choice.

Windows Central

Microsoft’s new developer tool aims to make bringing apps to Windows 11 far easier, potentially boosting the platform’s app ecosystem

Microsoft is making it easier to build for Windows 11 with the WinApp CLI, a tool designed to help cross-platform developers access native APIs and the Microsoft Store.

Windows Central

Everything announced during the Xbox Developer Direct 2026 — Forza Horizon 6, Fable, Beast of Reincarnation, and more

The Xbox Developer Direct 2026 is Microsoft's first big Xbox showcase of the year, and we've recapped everything announced during it right here.

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