Sick of Windows 11’s bloat? These open-source tools fix it

To uninstall unwanted apps from Windows 11, you can use a mixture of on-board resources and free tools. We show you how.

Windows PowerShell now warns when running Invoke-WebRequest scripts

Microsoft says Windows PowerShell now warns when running scripts that use the Invoke-WebRequest cmdlet to download web ...
The Verge

How Microsoft’s developers are using AI

AI might not be transforming every job yet, but it’s having a big impact on developers. AI might not be transforming every job yet, but it’s having a big impact on developers. is a senior editor and ...
TechSpot

Windows Notepad will soon support tables because why leave well enough alone

In context: Microsoft is going in some very wild directions with Windows development, with Notepad being one of the most outstanding guinea pigs in AI and design experimentations. Notepad now has the ...
CNN

US Navy axes frigate program in another blow to efforts to keep up with China’s fleet

The US Navy’s beleaguered shipbuilding program took a major hit on Tuesday as Navy Secretary John Phelan announced he was cancelling plans to buy Constellation-class frigates, once heralded as a key ...
GitHub

Run Windows apps on Linux with seamless integration

WinBoat is currently in beta, so expect to occasionally run into hiccups and bugs. You should be comfortable with some level of troubleshooting if you decide to try it, however we encourage you to ...
ExtremeTech

Windows Notepad Receives Table Support

Microsoft has begun rolling out Notepad updates to Windows Insiders in the Canary and Dev Channels. The new version, 11.2510.6.0, introduces two new features. The first adds table support to Notepad, ...
al.com

All U.S. Postal Service locations to close for one day, mail won’t run

Thanksgiving is Thursday, Nov. 27. As a federal and state holiday, Thanksgiving impacts a variety of services, including those of the U.S. Postal Service. USPS observes Thanksgiving on Thursday. All ...
GitHub

windows-lightweight-notepad

This repository offers a comprehensive collection of official Notepad Plus resources, including detailed guides, tutorials, and reference materials for Windows PCs. It supports users in maximizing ...
Windows Central

How to upgrade Windows 10 to 11 using a local account — A step-by-step guide to skipping the Microsoft account requirement

Upgrading to Windows 11 is still possible even after Windows 10 reached the end of support on October 14, 2025. Although many devices continue to run the retired operating system, switching to Windows ...
Thurrott

Windows Insider Program Releases Copilot Actions, New Release Preview Builds

With Microsoft Ignite 2025 now underway in San Francisco, the Windows Insider Program is lighting up with some new updates. Among them is the first preview of Copilot Actions across all Insider ...