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Firefox is ending support for Windows 7 as Mozilla recommends its users upgrade to Windows 10/11 for continued security updates — or switch to Linux

Mozilla is ending support for Firefox on Windows 7, 8, and 8.1 in February 2026. Users must upgrade to a supported version of Windows to stay secure and continue receiving browser updates.

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Windows 11’s taskbar internet speed test is a real quality-of-life upgrade — now, where is Microsoft's AI dial back?

Microsoft just issued a Windows 11 Release Preview build that previews a bunch of new features coming to the OS. The team at Redmond has been doing this on a regular basis for months, but this one follows the company reportedly pulling back on stuffing Windows 11 with AI.

Tom’s Guide

Microsoft confirms next Windows 11 feature drop with new Taskbar, Emoji, and Settings updates — here's what's coming to your PC very soon

Windows 11's latest Release Preview Channel update has given us our first look at Microsoft's next OS feature drop that's expected to begin rolling out imminently.

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I want consoles to disappear — not out of spite, but because gaming deserves a future that isn’t chained to aging hardware every seven years

The problem isn’t consoles. It’s the pointless divide that holds everyone back.

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Ashampoo Movie Studio Pro 3 video editing software review

Looking for an advanced video editor, or at least something affordable which is better than what came bundled with your Windows computer? Then Ashampoo’s Movie Studio Pro might have the tools you’re looking for.

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AppControl has replaced Task Manager on all my PCs — Why can't Windows match the level of hardware and software monitoring from a free app?

I decided to test out a new monitoring app for Windows called AppControl, and after only a few days of use, I've sworn off Task Manager. Best part? AppControl is completely free.

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Rufus developers have been blocked from downloading Windows ISOs, and believe there to be 'active intentional involvement from Microsoft'

Microsoft has yet to comment on the issue.

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This Windows 11 optimization and cleanup app blends perfectly into your PC's UI — and I never usually care about these 'debloaters'

Updates to Winhance for Windows PCs migrate the app to the WinUI 3 framework to blend with Windows 11's menu styling, offering batch bloatware removal and more.

Windows Central

Ignite Your FPS: Ultimate Game Settings Guide for Peak PC Gaming Performance

Master game settings optimisation to increase FPS and elevate PC gaming performance—no hardware upgrades needed. Practical tweaks for shadows, drivers, V-Sync, and power plans yield 20-50% boosts fast.

Player One

Windows PCs targeted by hackers in a fake CAPTCHA scam to spread malware — Outlook account credentials are at risk

Hackers deploy StealC malware in Windows through fake CAPTCHA pages, targeting passwords, crypto wallets, and Outlook emails.

Windows Central

High on Life 2 is absolutely hilarious gaming with some awkward mic drops — and it's on Xbox Game Pass, too

Squanch Games manages to capture the magic of the original, though it has a few awkward performance issues.

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Rufus devs blame Microsoft for blocking latest Windows 11 ISOs, resulting in IP bans — Windows Insiders can't download latest Insider ISOs and are met with IP bans

Multiple Windows Insider users and one of Rufus' developers reveal that they can't download any of Microsoft's latest Insider Preview ISOs. Users who try to are met with an IP block.

Tom’s Hardware

Windows Wrap: Microsoft starts fixing Windows 11 as its OpenAI 'marriage' hits the rocks

Microsoft restored the movable Taskbar to Windows 11 as the OpenAI partnership showed new cracks. Plus, the latest Presidents' Day PC deals.

Windows Central

This app called out Microsoft for blocking Windows 11 ISO downloads — users were temporarily blocked from fresh installs

A user recently reported failures when downloading Windows 11 ISOs. Rufus developer Pete Batard blamed Microsoft, raising concerns about access and control.

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Even a former Microsoft CEO was against the vertical Taskbar removals in Windows 11 — "I fought hard against the decision."

Former Microsoft CEO of Advertising and Web Services, Mikhail Parakhin, says he was against the decision to remove the vertical Taskbar in Windows 11.

Windows Central

How to dual boot SteamOS and Windows on Xbox Ally and other Windows handhelds

This guide explains how to dual boot Bazzite and Windows on Xbox Ally and other Windows handhelds, combining a SteamOS style experience with full Windows support.

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Microsoft’s Jumpstart program under fire — Brazil probes Edge bundling practices amid Opera complaint

Brazil’s competition regulator CADE is investigating Microsoft’s Jumpstart program after a complaint from Opera, examining whether OEM agreements restrict rival browser preinstallation on Windows PCs.

Windows Central

Will PlayStation's Spider-Man come to Xbox someday? Insomniac Games responds.

Insomniac says Spider-Man coming to Xbox is “not likely,” but past platform shifts, PC ports, and reports of a Windows-based next-generation Xbox suggest exclusivity may not be permanent anyway.

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Tom’s Guide

We tested the Dell XPS 14 vs MacBook Pro M5 battery life — this is a close one

In our latest battery life test, we pit the Dell XPS 14 against the MacBook Pro M5 to see which laptop lasts longer. The results might surprise you!

Digital Camera World

Evoto AI review: A portrait retouching speed demon with a pay-as-you-go model

Evoto AI has been adopted by some big-name photographers, but can it really fast-track retouching workflows and still deliver pro-grade results?

Windows Central

Windows 11 is testing new 2026 features — and some of them are already changing how the OS feels

Check out the latest Windows 11 Insider builds in 2026, including System Monitor, AI Narrator, camera updates, and WebP desktop backgrounds.

TechRadar

Windows 11 could finally get one of the most-requested features from Windows 10, as Microsoft gets serious about winning over the haters

How serious is Microsoft about repairing the damaged reputation of Windows 11? Serious enough to bring back moving the taskbar.

Tom’s Guide

'Concentrate on keeping it simple': Bill Gates wanted PCs to be straightforward, and Windows 11’s AI push is a betrayal

Microsoft's push for AI has made Windows 11 a mess for many, and it's going against Bill Gates' vision of PCs by "keeping it simple."

Windows Central

Microsoft put Weezer’s Buddy Holly on Windows 95 just for "fun" — but only after a legal battle no one talks about

Microsoft’s lawyers had to consult Happy Days reps, including The Fonz, to secure Weezer’s Buddy Holly video for the Windows 95 CD.

Tom’s Guide

I found the missing link between Android, iPhone, and Windows — and it’s an app I almost ignored

Link to Windows is one of the most underrated phone apps around as it lets you seamlessly transfer files wirelessly, project your phone to a PC, and more.

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