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windowscentral.com > microsoft > windows > no-windows-12-in-2026-so-heres-the-wishlist-microsoft-should-steal

No Windows 12? Fine. We’re manifesting the “0s” era ourselves

2+ day, 2+ hour ago  (931+ words) Windows 11 March 2026 update: 9 expected changes Windows 11 Insider roundup: the 11 biggest features and changes (February 2026) This third-party Windows app addresses multi-monitor pain points Microsoft may be focused on Windows 11 in 2026, but my vision for Windows 12 is still alive " and here's what…...

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Windows 11 is hitting a wall, and users may be retreating to Windows 10

1+ mon, 2+ week ago  (868+ words) Despite a literal "End of Life" deadline, Windows 10 is clawing back market share from a stuttering Windows 11. Windows 11 passed Windows 10 in global desktop market share. Now, the newer operating system is on pace to lose its top spot to its…...

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windowscentral.com > microsoft > windows > windows-7-and-vista-just-made-a-shocking-return-in-2026-but-your-pc-might-not-survive-the-comeback

Modder brings Windows 7 and Vista back to life with up-to-date updates

1+ mon, 2+ week ago  (450+ words) Windows enthusiast and modder Bob Pony recently created ready-to-install ISO files for Windows 7 and Windows Vista, making the operating systems usable again (via PCWorld). However, Microsoft ended official support for these operating systems, meaning they no longer received security updates....

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Weekly Windows Wrap: Windows 11 is a dumpster fire — and only a fake Windows Phone can save us

1+ mon, 2+ week ago  (915+ words) Microsoft's January update cycle is actively breaking PCs while a third-party "NexPhone" tries to do what Redmond wouldn't. Windows 11 is in a rough spot right now, at least when it comes to headlines and public perception. It feels like each…...

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windowscentral.com > microsoft > windows-11 > 10-essential-maintenance-tips-to-keep-your-windows-11-pc-running-longer

10 essential Windows 11 maintenance tips

1+ mon, 2+ week ago  (1682+ words) These tips can help your computer last years longer without upgrades. On Windows 11, performing basic maintenance can help extend the lifespan of your computer. In this guide, I outline (several) practical ways to keep your device running reliably for years…...

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I've been dual-booting Windows 11 and Linux in total harmony throughout 2025 — Microsoft is in no danger of a mass exodus (unless it fumbles AI in Windows 12)

2+ mon, 2+ week ago  (914+ words) You can't deny the advantages Linux is bringing to PC gaming, but Windows is in no immediate danger of losing its OS dominance. I've dabbled with Linux in the past, but I've regularly given up and moved back to Windows....