XDA Developers on MSN

WSL is great, but it taught me I should just run Linux natively instead

Linux might be the better choice after all.

VirtualBox stuck on Saving state [Fix]

If VirtualBox stuck on Saving state, your machine is in the hung state. Kill the VM via the Command Prompt, disable Core ...

Minecraft Java Edition is finally moving from OpenGL to multi-threaded Vulkan

Although Mojang has not provided a precise timeline for transitioning Minecraft to Vulkan, players and modders can begin testing the new renderer in Java Edition in ...
Android

Microsoft Issues Second Emergency Patch to Windows Amid Ongoing January 2026 Update Issues

Microsoft released a Second Emergency Patch in January 2026 to fix cloud file issues in Windows. However, a new major bug has appeared, causing boot failures. This uncertainty raises concerns about ...
XDA Developers on MSN

I deployed Windows 11 in a Proxmox VM with GPU passthrough, and most games run well

It may not deliver the same performance as a bare-metal setup, but it's good enough for most titles ...
The Verge

Microsoft is working to rebuild trust in Windows

Engineers are now focusing on performance, reliability, and the overall Windows experience. Engineers are now focusing on performance, reliability, and the overall Windows experience. is a senior ...
TechRepublic

Microsoft’s Patch Fixes Are Breaking Windows, Forcing a Second Emergency Update

Microsoft’s Patch Fixes Are Breaking Windows, Forcing a Second Emergency Update Your email has been sent Microsoft’s own fixes have become its biggest problem, forcing the company to issue a second ...
PC Gamer

Microsoft reports 'an issue in which devices are failing to boot' after downloading the latest update

Windows Thanks to Microsoft adding all those extra features to Notepad, it now unfortunately sports one more: An exploitation vulnerability with a high security rating Motherboards Fortnite adds more ...
The Verge

Microsoft confirms boot issues with its latest Windows 11 update.

Microsoft has confirmed that the boot failures with its January 2026 Windows 11 update are limited to “commercial” PCs and happened due to the December 2025 update failing to install and PCs being ...
Bleeping Computer

Microsoft: January update shutdown bug affects more Windows PCs

Microsoft has confirmed that a known issue preventing some Windows 11 devices from shutting down also affects Windows 10 systems with Virtual Secure Mode (VSM) enabled. VSM is a Windows security ...
ZDNet

You can fix most Windows 11 issues by double checking these 4 settings first

Follow ZDNET: Add us as a preferred source on Google. Windows 11 has been around for several years now, and if you were an early adopter like I was, there's a good chance your computer has slowed down ...
ZDNet

Why you need Microsoft's new emergency Windows patch - and the black-screen bug to watch for

Microsoft has issued its second emergency patch of the month. The new patch fixes a bug that affects cloud-based services. But another bug is preventing some Windows PCs from booting up. This year has ...