Neowin News Feed for: Windows

Claude on Windows is eating up massive amounts of RAM, with no way to stop it

Usama Jawad — Wed, 10 Jun 2026 20:18:02 +0000

A Claude desktop bug is back in the spotlight as users accuse Anthropic of wasting nearly 2GB of RAM on Windows, even when AI agent features aren't in use. Read more...

Microsoft wants to end printer driver headaches with Windows Ready Print

Usama Jawad — Wed, 10 Jun 2026 08:10:01 +0000

Microsoft is reshaping how printers work in Windows 11, a key change arriving next month could affect future device installations. Read more...

Microsoft PC Manager 3.21.6.0 (Offline Installer)

Razvan Serea — Fri, 05 Jun 2026 21:00:01 +0000

Similar to CCleaner or Wise Care 365, Microsoft PC Manager can accelerate your PC's performance, declutter disk space, manage startup programs, control running processes, block pop-ups, and much more. Read more...

Microsoft resumes forced Copilot app installation on some Windows PCs

Usama Jawad — Fri, 05 Jun 2026 14:54:01 +0000

Microsoft has resumed automatically installing the controversial Microsoft 365 Copilot app on eligible Windows PCs, with rollout already underway. Read more...

WinToHDD 7.0.2.2

Razvan Serea — Thu, 04 Jun 2026 23:00:01 +0000

Install, Reinstall, Clone Windows 11/10/8/7/Vista & Windows Server Without CD/DVD/USB Drive! Read more...

Microsoft is making an important security change in Windows soon

Usama Jawad — Wed, 03 Jun 2026 15:04:01 +0000

Microsoft is preparing major Windows authentication changes that further weaken NTLM's role ahead of future default shutdowns. Read more...

NTLite 2026.05.11090

Razvan Serea — Tue, 02 Jun 2026 07:00:01 +0000

Integrate updates, drivers, automate Windows and application setup, speedup Windows deployment process and have it all set for the next time. Read more...

This Ultimate Microsoft Office Pro 2021 + Windows 11 Pro Bundle is now 91% off

Neowin Deals — Sun, 31 May 2026 21:14:01 +0000

Save almost $400 and upgrade your Windows for a more enhanced UI, improved security, and better multitasking, with classic Office apps. Read more...

Paint.NET can finally be downloaded from the "right" place

Usama Jawad — Sat, 30 May 2026 22:50:01 +0000

Paint.NET creator Rick Brewster has finally secured the paint.net domain after a 22-year battle involving trademark misuse claims. Read more...

OpenAI rolls out major Codex for Windows update with computer use and mobile access

Pradeep Viswanathan — Fri, 29 May 2026 19:02:01 +0000

OpenAI has released version 26.527 of the Codex app for Windows, introducing two major capabilities previously exclusive to Mac users. Read more...

Microsoft no longer claims that Windows 11 has all the protection that you need

Usama Jawad — Fri, 29 May 2026 01:52:01 +0000

Microsoft quietly removed a Windows 11 blog claiming built-in security is enough for most users, possibly after backlash from antivirus partners. Read more...

NTLite 2026.05.11080

Razvan Serea — Thu, 28 May 2026 17:24:01 +0000

Integrate updates, drivers, automate Windows and application setup, speedup Windows deployment process and have it all set for the next time. Read more...

Microsoft is working on a "Copilot Design System"

Usama Jawad — Tue, 26 May 2026 08:28:01 +0000

Microsoft says its new Copilot Design System will make AI feel "humane", and it also reveals how deeply Copilot is embedding itself into Office workflows. Read more...

I never knew Windows had a "hidden" collection of tools

Usama Jawad — Sat, 23 May 2026 23:46:01 +0000

I just discovered this overlooked Windows section packed with built-in utilities I somehow never noticed before. Read more...

This File Explorer concept explores ideas Windows users may actually want

Usama Jawad — Sat, 23 May 2026 19:28:01 +0000

This bold Windows File Explorer concept imagines features many users have wanted for years, but not everyone will love the redesign. Read more...

O&O ShutUp10 3.0.1076 released with new premium tier

Razvan Serea — Wed, 20 May 2026 16:04:01 +0000

With O&O ShutUp10 you have full control over which functions under Windows 10/11 you wish to use, and you decide when the passing on of your data goes too far. Read more...

Microsoft admits Windows 11 Copilot key was a bad idea, Right Ctrl remap option coming soon

Usama Jawad — Mon, 18 May 2026 12:16:02 +0000

Windows 11 users pushed back hard against Microsoft;s Copilot obsession, and the company is now quietly reversing course. Read more...

Windows 11, Microsoft Edge, and Exchange hacked at Pwn2Own

Usama Jawad — Fri, 15 May 2026 18:38:01 +0000

Microsoft products and AI apps fell to multiple 0-days at Pwn2Own 2026 as researchers claimed huge cash prizes. Read more...

This legacy app somehow still exists in Windows 11, despite zero use

Usama Jawad — Fri, 15 May 2026 14:20:01 +0000

Microsoft still ships an ancient utility with Windows 11, despite most users lacking the hardware to use it. Read more...

You can now explore Wikipedia through a Windows XP-esque desktop on the web

Usama Jawad — Fri, 15 May 2026 11:30:01 +0000

This Windows XP-inspired web experience transforms Wikipedia into a fully explorable filesystem with retro flair. Read more...

Microsoft promises to fix driver quality in Windows, here's how

Usama Jawad — Fri, 15 May 2026 07:28:01 +0000

Microsoft unveils a major Windows driver quality push aimed at boosting stability, performance, and reliability in Windows 11. Read more...

NTLite 2026.05.11000

Razvan Serea — Sun, 10 May 2026 05:00:01 +0000

Integrate updates, drivers, automate Windows and application setup, speedup Windows deployment process and have it all set for the next time. Read more...

This ancient Windows tool is still used by people after more than 30 years

Usama Jawad — Sat, 09 May 2026 21:00:01 +0000

Should Microsoft finally retire a Windows utility that is older than 30 years or just leave it untouched forever? Read more...

Sysinternals tools receive major updates

Usama Jawad — Fri, 08 May 2026 14:46:01 +0000

Microsoft has rolled out major Sysinternals Suite updates, bringing new troubleshooting features, usability improvements, and expanded Linux support. Read more...

Microsoft makes company developer accounts free for the Microsoft Store

Pradeep Viswanathan — Thu, 07 May 2026 19:24:01 +0000

Microsoft is significantly lowering the barrier to entry for its Windows app ecosystem by eliminating the $99 registration fee for company developer accounts. Read more...

NTLite 2026.05.10992

Razvan Serea — Wed, 06 May 2026 11:00:02 +0000

Integrate updates, drivers, automate Windows and application setup, speedup Windows deployment process and have it all set for the next time. Read more...

Google Chrome is reportedly auto-installing a massive 4GB AI model without your consent

Paul Hill — Wed, 06 May 2026 05:42:01 +0000

Is your storage mysteriously vanishing? Chrome is forcing a massive AI model onto devices without notice. Discover the "dark patterns" behind the download. Read more...

Popular open-source editor Zed hits 1.0 with DeepSeek-V4 support and major fixes

Paul Hill — Thu, 30 Apr 2026 07:26:01 +0000

Created by the minds behind Atom, Zed 1.0 is officially ready for prime time. Discover how the latest update improves performance and fixes long-standing bugs on Windows and Linux. Read more...

Microsoft PC Manager 3.21.1.0 (Offline Installer)

Razvan Serea — Thu, 30 Apr 2026 04:00:01 +0000

The "Windows bug" that mysteriously crashed File Explorer

Usama Jawad — Thu, 23 Apr 2026 20:08:02 +0000

An old debugging tale reveals how mysterious File Explorer crashes on Windows were not related to the OS or Microsoft at all. Read more...

NTLite 2026.04.10966

Razvan Serea — Wed, 22 Apr 2026 10:56:01 +0000

Integrate updates, drivers, automate Windows and application setup, speedup Windows deployment process and have it all set for the next time. Read more...

Winhance 26.04.21

Razvan Serea — Tue, 21 Apr 2026 15:00:01 +0000

Winhance is an open-source Windows utility to debloat, optimize, and customize Windows 10/11, improving performance, privacy, and system control with ease. Read more...

10 quick tweaks that make Windows 11 a lot better

Usama Jawad — Sun, 19 Apr 2026 12:46:01 +0000

Ten quick tweaks can make Windows 11 faster, cleaner, and less annoying, with each change taking under a minute to apply. Read more...

Microsoft is ignoring its most powerful automation tool in Windows 11

Usama Jawad — Sun, 19 Apr 2026 07:16:02 +0000

Windows 11 hides a powerful automation engine in plain sight, but its aging design and poor usability keep it out of reach for most users. Read more...

Fully disable AI features in Windows, Edge, and Office in latest Winhance release

Razvan Serea — Fri, 17 Apr 2026 18:26:01 +0000

Winhance is an open-source Windows utility to debloat, optimize, and customize Windows 10/11, improving performance, privacy, and system control with ease. Read more...

OpenAI expands Codex beyond coding with computer use, memory, and plugins

Pradeep Viswanathan — Thu, 16 Apr 2026 18:44:01 +0000

This major update marks a significant shift for OpenAI, as it positions the Codex desktop app not just as a chatbot but as a proactive partner in the software development lifecycle. Read more...

Microsoft supercharges Visual Studio Code 1.116 with native AI and deep agent debugging

Paul Hill — Thu, 16 Apr 2026 06:38:01 +0000

Stop hunting for extensions. Visual Studio Code 1.116 is here, baking GitHub Copilot directly into the core and giving you total transparency over how your AI agents think. Read more...

Google upgrades its desktop app for Windows

Usama Jawad — Tue, 14 Apr 2026 17:16:01 +0000

Google upgrades its Windows app with AI-powered chat and screen search, but the questions remain if it's worth replacing quick browser use. Read more...

Microsoft isn't removing Copilot from Windows 11, it's just renaming it

Usama Jawad — Sun, 12 Apr 2026 21:26:01 +0000

Microsoft begins removing Copilot labels in Windows 11 apps, but AI tools stay, leaving users feeling misled rather than satisfied. Read more...

NTLite 2026.04.10936

Razvan Serea — Sun, 12 Apr 2026 13:12:02 +0000

Integrate updates, drivers, automate Windows and application setup, speedup Windows deployment process and have it all set for the next time. Read more...