If you regularly read Neowin, you probably know about the Windows 11-based Validation OS. But for those unaware, it's a lightweight and fast variant of Windows 11 that hardware vendors can leverage to ...

This month's big batch of security updates addresses nearly 60 vulnerabilities across Microsoft's various products and ...

Microsoft has released Windows 11 KB5077181 and KB5075941 cumulative updates for versions 25H2/24H2 and 23H2 to fix security ...

On top of SWB, select Windows 11 PCs support SWB stereo, which uses two audio channels for audio output, creating a more immersive and expansive soundstage for gaming and movie-watching. Both your ...

Your Windows PC has a secretly useful backup tool - here's how to access it ...

If Windows ever has trouble launching, Recovery Drive lets you back up essential system files to an external USB drive to help Windows boot.

Starting in January 2026, Microsoft will no longer distribute new "official" printer drivers through Windows Update. First announced back in 2023, the move is meant to ...

If you still have a deprecated V3 or V4 "legacy printer," you'll need to install drivers manually going forward.