Windows Update should only be the beginning of your update routine.

Hardware driver updates can be a blessing and a curse. When they’re good, they can fix bugs, improve performance, and add new capabilities, giving your PC a minor upgrade without requiring any extra ...

Microsoft is making Windows Update a lot less disruptive. Microsoft is making Windows Update a lot less disruptive. is a senior correspondent and author of Notepad, who has been covering all things ...

Microsoft calls it an “architecture” shift in Windows 11’s driver quality, as OEMs will be forced to reduce kernel ...

Intel has released new Wi-Fi and Bluetooth drivers that begin adopting Microsoft’s Driver Quality Initiative, an industry-wide project intended to make ...

Microsoft's Cloud rebuild for Windows 11 downloads a fresh installation and drivers from Windows Update. Here's how it works ...

In a nutshell: Device drivers are a cornerstone of modern computing and a critical component of any properly functioning Windows machine. However, navigating the complex Windows driver ecosystem often ...

Make Windows 11 feel faster with nine cleanup tips for startup apps, storage, background processes, updates, malware scans, ...

Home users who sign in to Windows 10 with a Microsoft account can register for Extended Security Updates (ESU) at no cost and continue receiving free updates until October 14th, 2026. The first ...

Microsoft extended Windows 10 security updates for personal devices through Oct. 12, 2027, giving users more time to upgrade.