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Microsoft has confirmed issues affecting systems running Windows 11 version 23H2 after installing the January 2026 security update. According to the company, affected PCs may no longer shut down properly or enter sleep mode. The issue is now documented in the Windows Release Health Notes. Microsoft says that after installing the January 13, 2026 security

Microsoft has confirmed issues affecting systems running Windows 11 version 23H2 after installing the January 2026 security update. According to the company, affected PCs may no longer shut down properly or enter sleep mode. The issue is now documented in the Windows Release Health Notes. Microsoft says that after installing the January 13, 2026 security

Microsoft has confirmed issues affecting systems running Windows 11 version 23H2 after installing the January 2026 security update. According to the company, affected PCs may no longer shut down properly or enter sleep mode. The issue is now documented in the Windows Release Health Notes. Microsoft says that after installing the January 13, 2026 security

A new Windows 11 preview build indicates that Microsoft may soon expand Copilot’s presence inside File Explorer. Testers have noticed a hidden button in recent Insider builds that appears to be linked to co-pilot Efficiency. The button was first spotted by a Windows Insider tester and is currently not visible or usable by default. While

A new Windows 11 preview build indicates that Microsoft may soon expand Copilot’s presence inside File Explorer. Testers have noticed a hidden button in recent Insider builds that appears to be linked to co-pilot Efficiency. The button was first spotted by a Windows Insider tester and is currently not visible or usable by default. While

A new Windows 11 preview build indicates that Microsoft may soon expand Copilot’s presence inside File Explorer. Testers have noticed a hidden button in recent Insider builds that appears to be linked to co-pilot Efficiency. The button was first spotted by a Windows Insider tester and is currently not visible or usable by default. While

A new Windows 11 preview build indicates that Microsoft may soon expand Copilot’s presence inside File Explorer. Testers have noticed a hidden button in recent Insider builds that appears to be linked to co-pilot Efficiency. The button was first spotted by a Windows Insider tester and is currently not visible or usable by default. While

A new Windows 11 preview build indicates that Microsoft may soon expand Copilot’s presence inside File Explorer. Testers have noticed a hidden button in recent Insider builds that appears to be linked to co-pilot Efficiency. The button was first spotted by a Windows Insider tester and is currently not visible or usable by default. While

A new Windows 11 preview build indicates that Microsoft may soon expand Copilot’s presence inside File Explorer. Testers have noticed a hidden button in recent Insider builds that appears to be linked to co-pilot Efficiency. The button was first spotted by a Windows Insider tester and is currently not visible or usable by default. While

A new Windows 11 preview build indicates that Microsoft may soon expand Copilot’s presence inside File Explorer. Testers have noticed a hidden button in recent Insider builds that appears to be linked to co-pilot Efficiency. The button was first spotted by a Windows Insider tester and is currently not visible or usable by default. While

Older Windows laptops often become slow for reasons that have nothing to do with bad hardware. Background apps, startup clutter, syncing services, and visual effects all add overhead that accumulates over time. In many cases, performance can be restored with some targeted software changes rather than a full reinstall. These changes focus on reducing background

Older Windows laptops often become slow for reasons that have nothing to do with bad hardware. Background apps, startup clutter, syncing services, and visual effects all add overhead that accumulates over time. In many cases, performance can be restored with some targeted software changes rather than a full reinstall. These changes focus on reducing background

Older Windows laptops often become slow for reasons that have nothing to do with bad hardware. Background apps, startup clutter, syncing services, and visual effects all add overhead that accumulates over time. In many cases, performance can be restored with some targeted software changes rather than a full reinstall. These changes focus on reducing background

Older Windows laptops often become slow for reasons that have nothing to do with bad hardware. Background apps, startup clutter, syncing services, and visual effects all add overhead that accumulates over time. In many cases, performance can be restored with some targeted software changes rather than a full reinstall. These changes focus on reducing background

Windows 11 now exposes AI features throughout the operating system. CoPilot is pinned to the taskbar, visible in Settings, and integrated into bundled apps like Notepad and Paint. There’s no global switch to disable all of these, and turning off individual features won’t prevent them from being reinstalled by updates. A free community script called