Microsoft is tightening up security for Windows users by removing (potentially vulnerable) legacy drivers from Windows Update. A Microsoft blog post reports that the trillion-dollar giant will be ...

Windows updates land frequently. But while recent updates have caused issues, Microsoft said in a support document that one particular kind of update, drivers, are something not to worry about, even ...

If Driver Update keeps popping up on your Windows 11 PC, then this article is important to you. It’s a nagging popup that comes out even when all drivers are updated automatically. Some users claim ...

QUESTION: Are the Windows 11 upgrade workarounds for non-compliant (Windows 10) computers safe? ANSWER: If you’re one of the millions still using Windows 10, you’ve probably seen the now-frequent ...

Using a modern PC with Windows Update turned off is not a good idea these days, but sometimes, pausing or deferring Windows updates is not only warranted but also necessary. Like any other company, ...

Windows 11 KB5074109 (January 2026 Update) is causing major issues on some PCs, and Microsoft has more details to share.

Microsoft has removed two more compatibility holds preventing customers from installing Windows 11 24H2 via Windows Update. The first safeguard hold was added in April for systems running security or ...

In a nutshell: Device drivers are a cornerstone of modern computing and a critical component of any properly functioning Windows machine. However, navigating the complex Windows driver ecosystem often ...

Editor's take: The list of deprecated features in the Windows ecosystem continues to grow, even as millions still rely on them daily. Occasionally, Microsoft has to tap the brakes on its phase-out ...

Every time Microsoft announces an update, many people show up and share that they haven’t received the latest Windows Update. Some wait for weeks and yet for months, figuring out if there is something ...