Microsoft has decided that a number of old modem drivers pose a security risk and thus disabled them entirely.

The January update for Windows 11 has broken numerous modems for security reasons. Users aren't happy about it. Here's what ...

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Discover the easiest way to set up Windows 11 Mobile Hotspot in 2026. Share your internet connection effortlessly with this comprehensive, beginner-friendly guide featuring the latest updates for ...

Microsoft has seemingly disabled phone call activation for Windows 11, and perhaps older versions as well, making it impossible to activate Windows without an Internet connection. This is an unwelcome ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Zak Doffman writes about security, surveillance and privacy. Microsoft’s “looming security disaster” is worse than feared. A ...

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Microsoft is testing a new Windows 11 audio experience called shared audio. Currently available through the latest Windows 11 Insider Preview Build 26220.7051 for Dev and Beta Channels, shared audio ...

Update 10/17/25: Microsoft fixes the bug using a KIR (Known Issue Rollback) update. More information added to end of story. Microsoft's October Windows 11 updates have broken the "localhost" ...

These are the minimum system requirements for installing Windows 11 on a PC. If your device does not meet these requirements, you may not be able to install Windows ...