A Microsoft VP doesn't like forcing a Microsoft account in Windows. This means the company may finally let you use a local account instead. This is part of an effort to make Windows more reliable and ...

Microsoft pulled Windows 11 update KB5079391 shortly after release due to widespread installation failures, with users reporting error 0x80073712 indicating missing ...

Microsoft released an out-of-band update to fix the March 2026 non-security preview update, which was pulled over the weekend due to installation issues. The optional cumulative update (KB5079391) was ...

Update March 30, 05:43 EDT: Microsoft has temporarily paused the KB5079391 rollout due to 0x80073712 errors during installation. Microsoft has released the KB5079391 preview cumulative update for ...

Movable and resizable Taskbar is confirmed to be making its way to Windows 11 this year. Here's everything you need to know about how it will work! When you purchase through links on our site, we may ...

PCWorld identifies six critical Windows 11 issues requiring immediate fixes, including inconsistent user interfaces, intrusive OneDrive backups, and forced Microsoft account setups. These problems ...

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 ...

Another Windows update has tripped over its own feet, and users are once again left staring at error screens instead of progress bars. Microsoft has rolled back a ...

Most days around here at HotHardware are frantic, but everyone needs a good work-life balance. As a team populated by mostly PC gamers, we have varying opinions on the best gaming mice currently ...

I customized this basic part of Windows 11 and it instantly modernized the vibe of my desktop (without slowing down my PC in the process).

Over the weekend, Microsoft rolled out new beta versions of Windows 11 to members in the Windows Insider Program. The biggest new feature in Build 26220.8148 (Beta Channel) and Build 26300.8155 (Dev ...

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