Dark patterns in Windows 11 quietly push ads, data tracking, and Microsoft services. In 2026, users should disable notification tips, ad IDs, diagnostic data, personalized search, Start menu and lock ...

How to use the new Focus Assist and Notifications settings in Windows 11 22H2 Your email has been sent Windows 11 22H2 enhances and tweaks Focus Assist and Notifications features to make them easier ...

David Nield is a technology journalist from Manchester in the U.K. who has been writing about gadgets and apps for more than 20 years. He has a bachelor's degree in English Literature from Durham ...

If you ask Windows 11 users what bothers them most about Microsoft’s current operating system, the answers are usually similar. Only the order differs slightly. With Windows 11, Microsoft has ...

Is the Outlook (new) app not sending notifications on your desktop? Several users have reported that they are not receiving notifications for new emails, despite having enabled notification settings.

In October 2025, Microsoft officially ended support for Windows 10. This means your computer will stop receiving software updates, security fixes, and even technical support moving forward. To make ...

Windows 11 25H2 is getting the new preview build 26220.7262 with quite a lot of new changes, including a dedicated section for experimental agentic features. Microsoft has a rare Monday build for ...

The full changelog for the Windows 11 Insider Dev Channel Build 23493 also includes native support for several archive file types, including RAR, along with a new volume mixer experience. Microsoft ...