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The Windows Registry sounds scary until you see what it can actually do

The scariest part of Windows might just be its most useful tool.
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This PowerShell command lists every startup app Windows doesn't show you

If you've ever opened the Task Manager to check startup apps like a responsible Windows user, I've got news—Windows Task Manager's startup list lies to you. You can't optimize your PC for faster boot ...
TechCrunch

Developer of VeraCrypt encryption software says Windows users may face boot-up issues after Microsoft locked his account

The developer of the popular file encryption software VeraCrypt says Microsoft has blocked access to the account he used for sending updates to Windows users, and warned that anyone who encrypts their ...
TechSpot

Windows 11 will be force-updated to version 25H2 using machine learning

Editor's take: Redmond is preparing to roll out yet another controversial move in the already chaotic world of Windows updates. The company recently confirmed that the latest major release of Windows ...
Bleeping Computer

Microsoft removes Support and Recovery Assistant from Windows

Microsoft has deprecated and removed the Support and Recovery Assistant (SaRA) command-line utility from all in-support versions of Windows updates starting March 10. SaRA is a free scriptable tool ...
Bleeping Computer

Microsoft now force upgrades unmanaged Windows 11 24H2 PCs

Starting this week, Microsoft has begun force-upgrading unmanaged devices running Windows 11 24H2 Home and Pro editions to Windows 11 25H2. According to the company's Lifecycle Policy site, Windows 11 ...
Microsoft

Microsoft announces Fabric Go Local and Windows 365 Link Device Availability in Singapore

SINGAPORE, 9 April 2026 – Microsoft today announced the availability of Microsoft Fabric Go Local in Singapore to support data residency needs for government and regulated workloads, along with ...
TechSpot

Microsoft plans 100% native Windows 11 apps in major shift away from web wrappers

First look: Microsoft plans to build 100% native apps for Windows 11 and launch an initiative centered on a new team focused on native experiences instead of web-based wrappers. The company has also ...

Set up a safe testing lab with Hyper‑V and Windows Sandbox

Stop risking your PC. Use Windows 11's built-in virtualization tools to test virtually anything safely in a fully isolated ...
Forbes

Microsoft Warns Windows Secure Boot Certificates Expire In 8 Weeks

This voice experience is generated by AI. Learn more. This voice experience is generated by AI. Learn more. Check your PC now — do not miss this deadline. Windows users beware. Microsoft has confirmed ...
Windows Central

The Microsoft ecosystem glow-up: How Teams, OneDrive, and Windows 11 now work together without headaches

Windows 11 has become the ultimate productivity hub, delivering a unified experience that streamlines your workflow. In the corporate world, efficiency, effectiveness, and uninterrupted productivity ...
Wall Street Journal

U.K. Competition Watchdog Homes In on Microsoft’s Business Software Ecosystem In Cloud Probe

The U.K.’s competition watchdog said it would investigate Microsoft’s MSFT5.27%increase; green up pointing triangle position in the business software ecosystem as it wields new powers under the ...