If you regularly read Neowin, you probably know about the Windows 11-based Validation OS. But for those unaware, it's a lightweight and fast variant of Windows 11 that hardware vendors can leverage to ...

Microsoft is phasing out new printer driver updates via Windows Update for older printers in Windows 11 starting in 2026, ...

On top of SWB, select Windows 11 PCs support SWB stereo, which uses two audio channels for audio output, creating a more immersive and expansive soundstage for gaming and movie-watching. Both your ...

Windows 11 KB5074109 is now available for 25H2 and 24H2. It’s the first update of the year, so most changes are simply fixes, but new features are always gradually rolling out. January 2026 Patch ...

XAMPP is a free tool that helps you set up a server on your computer, making it a great choice for web development because you can test code safely on your PC without needing the internet. To download ...

PCWorld reports that Valve has updated Steam for Windows, permanently dropping support for 32-bit systems with the older version losing support by year-end. Most users with modern 64-bit CPUs remain ...

Looking ahead: The vast majority of Windows users already run Steam on 64-bit operating systems, even though the client has continued to support a legacy 32-bit version of Windows. That era is ending: ...

Millions of Windows users are now at risk. Microsoft has pulled the plug on Windows 10 security updates and hackers are inevitably preparing their attacks. This month is the first which will see ...

For a really long time, if you wanted to use Microsoft Office tools like MS Word, Excel or PowerPoint, you needed to purchase a license for the software. Or you could subscribe to Microsoft 365. But ...