Facepalm: Users with Nvidia graphics cards who have experienced instability over the past few weeks should check whether they installed the Windows 11 update KB5074109. The critical security patch has ...

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Microsoft cannot seem to catch a break lately. After a recent Windows update prevented some users from shutting down their PCs, the company is now being blamed for PC gaming issues as well. NVIDIA has ...

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 ...

Microsoft has released a massive stability patch for Windows 11, fixing the notorious missing password icon and other system bugs. The optional KB5074105 patch, released on Jan. 29, resolved the ...

TL;DR: NVIDIA is looking into reported issues with Windows 11 and its GeForce GPUs seemingly caused by the January 2026 update for the OS. These problems include screen flickering, black screens, ...

Follow ZDNET: Add us as a preferred source on Google. Let's face it: most monthly Windows 11 patches are ho-hum. They usually focus on bug fixes and security updates, with the occasional new feature ...

Trojanized gaming tools and new Windows RATs like Steaelite enable data theft, ransomware, and persistent remote control.

Microsoft has released previews of the non-security portion of upcoming Windows updates for the February patch day. They are currently available for Windows 11 25H2 and 24H2. The manufacturer is ...

The latest Windows 11 update is an optional one, but Microsoft has a few solid reasons for you to pull the trigger and install it right now. On January 30, 2026, Microsoft released KB5074105, the ...

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Microsoft has confirmed that a new version of Windows 11 is coming that will be available exclusively on new PCs that ship with Qualcomm's new Snapdragon X2 SoC. Here's what you need to know. When you ...