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Microsoft Surface Laptop Ultra launches with $1,000 cashback offer for MacBook owners
Microsoft revealed pricing and availability for the Surface Laptop Ultra on October 7, while rolling out a new Windows Search experience to Insiders.
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Everything Threat Times has reported about Windows 11: 18 stories, newest first. Part of our Tech News coverage.
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Windows 11 23H2 Enterprise Editions Lose Security Updates in November
Microsoft confirms that Windows 11 23H2 business and IoT versions will cease receiving security patches after the November 2026 update cycle concludes.
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Microsoft Rolls Out Redesigned Windows Search to Insider Channels
Microsoft is distributing a faster, WinUI 3-based Windows Search experience with inline actions to Windows 11 Insiders in the Experimental channels.
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Android Phone Capable of Running Windows 11 and Linux Has Been Delayed
The release of a unique smartphone capable of running Android, Linux, and Windows 11 has been postponed, meaning interested users must wait longer for the device.
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Microsoft patches loophole to stop Windows 11 26H2 installs on unsupported hardware
The tech giant has quietly patched a loophole that allowed users to install the upcoming OS update on unsupported hardware configurations.
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Windows 11 Media Player Update Adds Modern Design While Preserving Classic Interface Option
A favorite media player receives a visual update for Windows 11, allowing users to choose between a modern design and the classic interface they may prefer.
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Microsoft RTX Spark laptops debut new wallpaper; fans use AI to recreate it
A new desktop background appeared on RTX Spark devices at a recent event, but Microsoft has not released the file, prompting AI recreations.
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Microsoft introduces a new Windows 11 widget that users may find useful
Microsoft has added a new widget to Windows 11, aiming to provide functionality that users will actually find interesting and valuable.
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Microsoft previews rebuilt Xbox PC app with faster performance
An early build of the new Xbox PC interface shows significant speed improvements and a unified store design for Windows 11 users.
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Microsoft Launches Surface Laptop Ultra, Offers Cash Back to Switching MacBook Users
Microsoft unveiled the Surface Laptop Ultra and a redesigned Windows Search, while offering incentives for users migrating from Apple hardware.
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Intel Releases First Windows 11 Drivers Aligned With Microsoft Quality Initiative
Intel has begun rolling out Wi-Fi and Bluetooth drivers that follow Microsoft's new Driver Quality Initiative, aiming to improve system stability and security on Windows 11.
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Tom’s Hardware Tests Gaming Performance of Windows 7 on Modern Hardware Versus Windows 11
A new analysis compares the gaming capabilities of the unsupported Windows 7 operating system against the current Windows 11 release on contemporary gaming hardware.
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Neowin Reviews GEEKOM A5 2027 as Capable Sub-$400 Windows 11 Mini PC Option
Neowin’s review of the AMD Ryzen 7-powered GEEKOM A5 2027 highlights its potential as a budget-friendly Windows 11 mini PC for office environments.
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Windows 11 Task Manager Startup Tab Hides Hidden Apps and Processes
Microsoft's built-in startup view in Windows 11 displays only a partial list, leaving users unaware of hidden background services and scripts.
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Users report Windows 11 26H2 uses less RAM with Rufus installation
A new report indicates that installing Windows 11 26H2 via Rufus may significantly reduce the operating system's memory footprint.
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Windows 11 26H2 Update Begins Rolling Out to Users Now
Microsoft has started distributing the Windows 11 2026 Update, allowing users to install the new version immediately through multiple supported methods.
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Microsoft Tests Redesigned Windows Search for Windows 11
A new, faster Windows Search experience is currently in testing, aiming to resolve long-standing usability issues in the operating system.
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Microsoft Signals Windows 11 Is Long-Term Foundation, Not Predecessor to Windows 12
Five years after launch, Microsoft indicates Windows 11 will remain the core OS, shifting expectations away from an imminent Windows 12 release.