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 ...

Now that Windows 10 has reached the end of support, it's increasingly appealing to cybercriminals. While upgrading is recommended, you don't have to switch immediately—here's how you can keep your ...

Now Microsoft has confirmed three zero-day Windows security bypass vulnerabilities, users are warned to get their update ...

Refreshing new certificates represents one of the largest coordinated security maintenance efforts across the Windows ecosystem,' Microsoft explains.

Microsoft will roll out new Secure Boot certificates for Windows users starting June, as the old certificates will expire.

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Opps, they did it again. Microsoft released an update to Windows 11 last week that caused significant problems for some users, such as failed shutdowns, login problems, and systems getting stuck ...

Walkthroughs, tutorials, guides, and tips. This story will teach you how to do something new or how to do something better. Uninstall Updates on Windows 11: Have you ever faced a situation where your ...

PCWorld explains how to check if your Windows 11 system has updated Secure Boot certificates before they expire in June 2026. Outdated certificates could compromise system security and prevent future ...

Windows security updates tend to conjure thoughts of operating system vulnerabilities, including zero-days, being patched or even unexpected failures with serious consequences. This security update, ...

Cybercriminals keep getting better at blending into the software you use every day. Over the past few years, we've seen phishing pages that copy banking portals, fake browser alerts that claim your ...

Editor's take: Microsoft is doubling down on its plan to turn Windows 11 into an "agentic AI" platform, and in the process seems determined to strip away the last bits of user agency left in the OS.