If Windows Update says your computer doesn't meet the Windows 11 requirements, you might just need to tweak some settings.

Windows 11 auto-updates DirectX via Windows Update—you're likely already on the latest version. To force an update, open ...

Windows 11 25H2 upgrades now hit all 23H2 and older systems. See why Microsoft enforces the update and how long you can ...

Microsoft is once again emphasizing that passwords are a thing of the past, while passkeys represent the future of secure, ...

Are you still using Windows 10 on your desktop or laptop? If so, you need to know this: As of October 14, Microsoft moved the software to its "end of life" phase. What that means is that while Windows ...

With Windows 10 support at an end, Microsoft isn't making it easy to make the switch to Windows 11, as a recent update broke a crucial PC recovery tool that helps users reboot and recover PCs. After ...

When your PC is acting up, one diagnostic tool at your disposal is the Windows Recovery Environment (or Windows RE). Windows RE offers a series of functions to help you root out whatever is ailing ...

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 ...

Parallels Desktop is revolutionizing the way Macs run Windows apps with a Black Friday deal that slashes Pro and Standard ...

TL;DR: Microsoft is simplifying Windows 11 update names to improve clarity and make them easier to understand, trimming the names down and removing confusing extra bits of info such as Windows version ...

Update 10/17/25: Microsoft fixes the bug using a KIR (Known Issue Rollback) update. More information added to end of story. Microsoft's October Windows 11 updates have broken the "localhost" ...