The Latest Breaking News from Windows

Microsoft’s $3.2B Anthropic Gain Beat an Entire Business Segment

Microsoft Corp. (NASDAQ:MSFT) has spent the past two years positioning itself as one of artificial intelligence’s biggest builders. But during its fiscal fourth-quarter earnings report, the company revealed that simply investing in AI proved lucrative enough to outperform one of its own operating businesses.

Benzinga · Jul 30

Microsoft plans to fix Windows 11's slow context menus with major overhaul designed to improve performance and reliability: New compact menu design will be faster and user customizable

A new feature coming soon to Windows 11 will overhaul the context menu system on Windows 11 with a new compact design that users can customize themsevles.

Windows Central · Jul 30

Legendary Windows developer codes Task Manager for the Mac, says Apple’s ‘Activity Monitor blows’ — Microsoft gave original Windows Task Manager dev permission to reference Windows XP source code

Legendary Windows developer Dave W. Plummer has shared details and screenshots of a version of Task Manager for Apple Mac computers.

Tom’s Hardware · Jul 30

If you’ve spent years hearing Linux is always better, this Windows 11 story might change your mind — it certainly surprised even me

A lifelong Linux user switched to Windows 11, and the Reddit discussion reveals why compatibility still outweighs platform loyalty for many users.

Windows Central · Jul 29

I've used these 7 shortcuts in Windows 11 more than anything else — stop using Ctrl+Alt+Del and learn something better

My essential shortcuts speed up OS setup, fix common issues, and streamline everyday tasks, all turning you into a Windows 11 power user.

Windows Central · Jul 29

I spoke with the developer behind Endstate, a new app that fixes one of the worst parts of setting up a fresh Windows PC

I spoke with the developer of Endstate, a new free and open-source tool for Windows 11 that uses WinGet and Chocolatey to reinstall your apps and modules to restore your customized settings.

Windows Central · Jul 29

Updating your app might not keep you safe: How outdated OpenVPN code leaves VPNs exposed

Our audit of Windows VPNs uncovers a graveyard of old OpenVPN configurations, with more than 50% of apps using versions over a year old.

TechRadar · Jul 29

How to Verify an Office Software Website Before Downloading or Installing Anything

Learn how to check software domains, redirects, platform versions, installer files, login prompts, and cloud settings before downloading office software.

inkl · Jul 29

How to Choose the Right Messaging Access Point: Website, App Store, Desktop Client, or Web Login

Searching for a messaging platform's website sounds simple, but the result may lead to a product homepage, an app-store listing, a desktop installer, a browser login, a help article, or an unrelated third-party page.

inkl · Jul 29

How to Install Office Software Without Losing Documents, Fonts, or Default Settings

Learn how to back up files, check device compatibility, protect fonts, review file associations, and install office software safely on Windows and Android.

inkl · Jul 29