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Microsoft has issued emergency out-of-band updates for Microsoft Windows 11 after the latest security patches introduced two serious regressions. Affected systems were unable to shut down or hibernate correctly, and Remote Desktop Thank you for being ...

Microsoft has released the first security updates of 2026 for its Windows operating system and other Microsoft products. The January Patch Tuesday addresses more than 110 security vulnerabilities across Windows, Microsoft Office, Thank you for being ...

Microsoft has confirmed problems affecting systems running Windows 11 version 23H2 after installing the January 2026 security updates. According to the company, affected PCs may no longer shut down properly or enter Thank you for being a Ghacks ...

A new Windows 11 preview build indicates that Microsoft may soon expand Copilot's presence inside File Explorer. Testers have spotted a hidden button in recent Insider builds that appears to be linked Thank you for being a Ghacks reader. The post ...

Older Windows laptops often slow down for reasons that have little to do with failing hardware. Background apps, startup clutter, syncing services, and visual effects all add overhead that accumulates over time. Thank you for being a Ghacks reader.

Microsoft has released Windows 11 Insider Preview Build 26220.7535 (KB5072046) to the Dev and Beta Channels. Both channels are currently receiving the same builds based on Windows 11 version 25H2, with a Thank you for being a Ghacks reader. The post ...

Windows 11 now exposes AI features across the operating system. Copilot is pinned to the taskbar, appears in Settings, and is integrated into bundled apps such as Notepad and Paint. There is Thank you for being a Ghacks reader. The post A Free Script ...

If your PC suddenly feels sluggish, it's easy to assume your SSD is wearing out. That's exactly what I thought when apps started launching slower and file operations felt laggy. But after Thank you for being a Ghacks reader. The post These 5 Windows ...

Microsoft heads into 2026 with a mixed bag for Windows 11 users. After a rough 2025 marked by bugs, uneven AI features, and trust issues, some upcoming changes genuinely improve everyday usability-while Thank you for being a Ghacks reader. The post 4 ...

Windows updates are supposed to improve stability and performance, but in practice they often do the opposite. One update runs fine, the next introduces stutter, latency, or sudden slowdowns. The problem is Thank you for being a Ghacks reader. The ...