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Windows 11 has more recovery options than ever, and here’s exactly when I would use each one to fix a broken PC

Windows 11 doesn't rely on one recovery option. Discover every tool available to repair, restore, reset, and rebuild your computer.

Windows Central

I tried Android's underrated desktop app, and it's transformed the way I work

I'd never heard of Phone Link until recently, but now it's a critical part of my workflow — here's why.

TechRadar

'No new vulnerability is needed to bypass UEFI Secure Boot': Experts find attackers can exploit decades-old flaws to gain access to key systems

Almost a dozen vulnerable UEFI shim bootloaders discovered and revoked.

TechRadar

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I tested Windows 11's overhauled search experience, and I think Microsoft has finally fixed it: Windows Search is now more accurate and easier to use

Microsoft's new Windows Search experience is now rolling out in preview, and I've gone hands-on to see if the improvements really do make a difference.

Windows Central

New Windows 11 update is a big one — these are my top 4 features, including the ability to pause updates indefinitely

Pausing updates for longer is a vital ability in certain situations, and I'm glad to see Microsoft finally acknowledging this.

TechRadar

Latest Microsoft Patch Tuesday updates stamp out a record 622 security vulnerabilities, as the company's AI-enhanced bug hunt looks to bear fruit

Squish, squish, squish.

PC Gamer

Windows 11's latest update will let you pause updates indefinitely

Microsoft's July 2026 Patch Tuesday update for Windows 11 introduces Point-in-time Restore, a new tool to pause updates, Widget improvements, and much more.

Windows Central

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IPVanish just made OpenVPN almost three times faster on Windows — but there's a catch

IPVanish has added OpenVPN Data Channel Offload to its Windows app. Internal tests claim downloads up to 196% faster, but the feature can't be used with Scramble.

TechRadar

Windows Movie Maker still beats Clipchamp in an important way

Microsoft’s Clipchamp now requires OneDrive syncing to edit video projects. Windows Movie Maker never would have betrayed me like this.

Windows Central

New changes to Windows 11 Start menu and search look genuinely exciting and thank the heavens that we'll be able to disable web results

Keep going in this direction, please, Microsoft.

PC Gamer

Microsoft Surface Laptop 8 review: a quality PC whose trackpad taps you back

Snappy performance, long battery life, great keyboard and excellent new haptic touchpad make the best of Windows 11

The Guardian - UK

Watch out Windows users, a Secure Boot update has been blocked on Windows 11 PCs due to failing on some devices — here's how to check if you're affected

Certain older devices that cannot receive updates via their OEM may not be able to install the latest Secure Boot certificate.

TechRadar

Microsoft announces major Windows 11 search overhaul that prioritizes clearer, local results, and removes ads: Huge effort to fix search on Windows is finally happening

Windows 11's search user experience is getting a big update, with Microsoft moving to prioritize local results, remove promotional content, and much more.

Windows Central

More Windows security updates to come as Microsoft leverages AI vulnerability detection, but 'only the highest-confidence findings reach the engineering team'

Humans still make the key decisions and handle fixes, though.

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Confused about your PC specs or hardware? Windows 11's Copilot app is getting new powers to help you 'understand your device'

Copilot app's new 'PC insights' feature has been greeted with some skepticism.

Evening Standard

Best antivirus software for 2026, tested and reviewed by an expert

Get peace of mind with comprehensive protection from the likes of Bitdefender and Surfshark

Evening Standard

Bitdefender 2026 review: A tech critic's full verdict

Bitdefender provides exceptional 24-hour protection across five devices

Windows Central

Windows 11's smallest upgrade shows a big commitment from Microsoft

Microsoft is testing a slightly larger search box in Windows 11. While it sounds minor, it signals a massive commitment to fixing the OS's infamous design inconsistencies.

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Tom’s Hardware

Windows 95 didn’t detect installers, it ‘guessed’ based on the file name, says veteran dev — it simply checked for words like setup, install, inst, or localized equivalents

The full match list ran to six terms: setup, install, inst, imposta, ayarla, and felrak.

Windows Central

Microsoft wants to integrate your smartphone more deeply with Windows 11: Plans major UX enhancements that will make your PC and phone more seamlessly connected

Sources say that Microsoft is exploring several ways it can introduce new smartphone integration features across the Windows 11 interface in the coming months.

Tom’s Guide

Haptic vs. Mechanical trackpads: I put them both through a gauntlet, and one almost made me throw my laptop into the sun

Why do $1,000+ laptops still have trackpad tech from the 90s? I put the mechanical trackpad up against the haptic trackpad in some very "scientific" tests, and honestly it should be killed now.

Windows Central

I tested Acer's new Swift Go 16 AI, and this affordable OLED laptop impressed me more than I had expected

Acer's Swift Go 16 AI laptop offers surprisingly strong performance, a colorful OLED screen, and long battery life, but I found some issues that hold it back.

TechRadar

Laptop specs are getting more confusing – here’s what actually matters in 2026

Looking for a new laptop and sick of all the jargon? We demystify the specifications that really make a difference in 2026.

Windows Central

We explain why Cloud rebuild is one of Windows 11’s most important new features, and how it lets you recover your PC without a USB drive or complicated steps

Microsoft's Cloud rebuild for Windows 11 downloads a fresh installation and drivers from Windows Update. Here's how it works and what to know.

Tom’s Guide

The best tech of 2026 (so far): 26 products we've actually tested, rated and loved

Here are our favorite products from 2026 after 6 months of non-stop testing.

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