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Microsoft has removed another obstacle that has prevented some Windows 11 users from updating to Windows 11 24H2. This update block affected PCs that had the game Asphalt 8: Airborne installed ...

The Xbox March update also includes a new Cloud Gaming feature that lets you jump between some games. The Xbox March update also includes a new Cloud Gaming feature that lets you jump between ...

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If there's one big criticism about Windows 11 in 2025, it's that figuring out when and where new features are being tested or shipping is really hard. The Windows Insider Program is nonsensical in ...

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With this change, any new installation of Windows 11, including clean installs, must be connected to the internet and signed in with a Microsoft account before reaching the desktop for further setup.

In a blog post, Microsoft has announced that the Dev Channel for Windows 11 will be moving ahead to “26200 series builds,” which are based on 24H2 but will be getting “behind-the-scenes ...