A small but long‑standing bug in Windows’ shutdown process has been resolved, ending years of frustration for users.

I know I’m not alone in the frustration that comes from dreaded Windows updates hitting at the worst times. The small, ...

The fix for this bug, which has persisted for about a decade, comes just after Microsoft ends Windows 10 support.

Starting with Windows 11 25H2 Build 26200.7019 (or 26100.7019 on 24H2) and newer, “Update and shut down" will shut down, not reboot.

Unlock Windows 11's new Start menu in 24H2/25H2. Learn how to enable the redesigned layout, features, and fixes for a smoother experience.

Rolling out gradually, the 2025 Windows 11 update installs faster than Microsoft's previous annual releases. But there are already a few known issues with it.

Microsoft no longer officially supports Windows 10, but you still have an option to get one year of free security updates.

A new bug stops USB devices in the Windows Recovery Environment. You can't navigate the WinRE screens using a mouse or keyboard. Microsoft is working on a fix, but there is one workaround. What would ...

If you have a PC running Windows 10, your machine will stop receiving security updates on Tuesday, Oct. 14. The decade-old operating system is still used by nearly 41% of PC owners and up to 400 ...

Microsoft is rolling out a redesigned Start menu for Windows 11, four years after the operating system was launched. This update finally fixes one of the bigges ...