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Microsoft warns latest Windows 11 updates might break the Start menu, Taskbar, and other integral UI bits — here's what you need to know

Windows 11 PCs that are targeting enterprise use may experience an issue where system-level UI surfaces and apps such as the Taskbar, Start Menu, and Settings app will fail to load or crash.

Windows Central

How to get Xbox Full Screen Experience on any Windows 11 PC — even if you don't have the option in settings

Anyone can now turn their Windows 11 PC into a (sort of) games console with Xbox Full Screen Experience! Here's how to do it.

Tom’s Guide

Windows 11 hits a new high on Steam — but Microsoft should be embarrassed by Windows 10 holdouts

Windows 11 keeps climbing on Steam, but nearly a third of gamers still refuse to leave Windows 10, highlighting Microsoft’s ongoing upgrade problem.

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Valve just dropped a massive hint that the Steam Deck 2 could switch to Arm — here's why

Valve is paving the way to deliver Windows PC gaming on Arm devices, and now the Steam Deck 2 will benefit. Here's why Valve’s next handheld points to an Arm future.

Tom’s Guide

Microsoft finds an unlikely ally — Linux developer defends Windows against BSoD jokes

Linux developer Linus Torvalds recently defended Microsoft over Windows BSoD errors, claiming they can be traced back to unreliable hardware rather than software bugs.

Windows Central

The father of the Linux operating system, Linus Torvalds, says the reason why Windows has a rep for bugs and blue screens isn't down to bad code but bad memory

Two Linuses, one PC.

PC Gamer

I'm fed up with gaming on Windows 11 — here's how Valve's Steam Machine can fix PC gaming

Windows 11 can sometimes be a pain to play games on. That’s why I’m super-pumped at the prospect of having a streamlined Linux PC in my living room.

Tom’s Guide

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AYANEO’s NEXT II handheld brings serious specs to portable gaming, blurring the line with full PCs (and we're excited)

AYANEO revealed its upcoming flagship Windows handheld, and it's got some insanely impressive specs.

Windows Central

Xbox Game Pass gets Mortal Kombat 1, this long-awaited science-fiction shooter, and more in December — here's what is included in the year's last batch

The final batch of games coming to Xbox Game Pass in 2025 has been revealed, with Mortal Kombat 1, Routine, and more on the way.

Windows Central

This 3-monitor dock lacks aesthetic charm, but when it comes to performance, the StarTech 150US-USB4DockTriple is spot on.

StarTech hardware is known for professional computing solutions at relatively affordable prices. Here this USB4 docking station provides solid triple 4K display support and reliable performance for any professional needing easy access to ports on the desktop.

TechRadar

Windows 10’s demise fuels Linux hype again — but will Bazzite finally break the “forever up‑and‑comer” curse? There's a chance.

Bazzite gained over a petabyte of ISO downloads in one month, translating to approximately 143,000 OS downloads.

Windows Central

Reports of Windows 10's death appear to have been greatly exaggerated as 29% of Steam users still cling on

In other news, Linux still perfectly content with its sliver of the pie.

PC Gamer

Valve is working on a "Lepton" Android compatibility layer for Linux and VR — Could we ever see Android games running on the Steam Deck and its Steam Machine PC?

Valve's new translation layer could massively expand its Steam library with Android games via Lepton, just like Proton did for Windows.

Windows Central

I accepted all of Microsoft's suggested Windows 11 setup settings with a fresh ISO, forced online accounts and extra telemetry included — can any of it be bypassed?

Windows 11 comes under fire for forced online accounts and default telemetry. Can any of it be disabled, or are modern builds like 25H2 making it more complicated?

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Ex-engineer blasts Microsoft – argues it must fix Windows 11 'until it doesn't suck', never mind about AI

Fed up with Microsoft's big push for AI? Wish it would fix the basic problems with Windows 11 instead? You are very much not alone.

Windows Central

How to stop internet results in Search for Windows 11 — get rid of Bing suggestions for a clean, simplified experience

On Windows 11, you can disable web search results in the Windows Search home page using the Registry and Group Policy, and in this guide, I'll show you how.

Windows Central

Microsoft's advantages in artificial intelligence evaporate — Google Gemini surges ahead, and OpenAI declares "code red" situation

Microsoft's advantages in artificial intelligence look shaky as Google rapidly catches up. Google Gemini and Nano Banana image generation tools take the world by storm, as OpenAI declares "code red."

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Windows 11's latest update will flashbang you whenever you open File Explorer — thanks Microsoft!

Microsoft's latest December 2025 non-security preview update for Windows 11 comes with two confirmed known issues that will likely impact your time using your PC.

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Proving truly nothing is sacred, Microsoft has included the Copilot AI logo on this year's ugly Windows Christmas sweater

No one wants that.

Windows Central

SOLD OUT: Microsoft’s 2025 Limited Edition Windows Ugly Sweater celebrates 50 years of nostalgia with Clippy, DOS, MSN, and more— and it’ll sell out fast, so act now!

To cap off Microsoft's 50th anniversary year, the company has announced a new Windows Ugly Sweater for 2025, this time themed after nostalgic and popular icons from Windows' past.

PC Gamer

Microsoft confirms that its new AI agent in Windows 11 hallucinates like every other chatbot and poses security risks to users

Hallucinating, hack-prone operating systems are the new normal.

Tom’s Hardware

Windows update makes sign-in password icon invisible — Microsoft says you can still click on empty space to enter your password

A Windows 11 Update hides the password button on the sign-in page, confusing users who need to type in their passwords.

Tom’s Hardware

Gaming-first Linux distro delivers a petabyte of ISOs in one month as users avoid forced updates to Windows 11 — Bazzite distro is another safe haven for Win 10 refugees

Bazzite devs boast of 'over 1 petabyte of Bazzite ISOs' downloaded in last month.

TechRadar

Where has Windows 11 gone wrong? Windows 10 users are stalling or defecting – so Microsoft needs to fix this one glaring issue

Microsoft must listen to feedback and give people what they want – it really is that simple in my opinion.

Fortune

How Xbox is using its loudest fans to guide its biggest transformation yet

Xbox is shifting from console-first to a play-anywhere future, and its president, Sarah Bond, is relying on its passionate player base to chart the path forward.

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