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January 12, 2026

Windows 11 Faces Backlash as Slowest OS in 25 Years, Benchmarks Show

Microsoft's Windows 11, launched in 2021, has been criticized for significant performance issues, making it potentially the least performant version of Windows in over two decades. Independent benchmarks reveal that Windows 11 is slower than its predecessors in areas such as boot times, application launches, and overall system responsiveness. Users with high-end hardware, including 13th-generation Intel Core processors, have reported noticeable slowdowns compared to Windows 10. Performance assessments indicate that Windows 11 struggles in various categories, including file operations, multitasking, and gaming, with longer boot speeds reminiscent of older systems. Gamers have experienced stuttering and frame rate drops, and Microsoft has acknowledged these issues in updates since 2022. The operating system is criticized for being a "resource hog," with preloaded features consuming resources even when idle. Users have reported lagging File Explorer and freezing processes, leading some to consider alternative operating systems. IT departments have noted increased support tickets related to performance issues, prompting some to delay upgrades from Windows 10. Microsoft has offered optimization advice, but critics argue these are temporary fixes for deeper architectural problems. The performance issues have implications for software developers and hardware manufacturers, increasing development costs and complicating hardware optimizations. Analysts warn that without prompt action, Microsoft's market dominance could be at risk, as users advocate for a leaner, faster Windows.

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December 23, 2025

Microsoft bets on AI to rewrite Windows after code it wrote broke the OS

Microsoft plans to eliminate all C and C++ code from its products by 2030, as announced by Galen Hunt on November 25, 2025. This decision follows significant malfunctions in Windows 11 that began in July 2025, affecting core components like the Start Menu and Taskbar. The company aims to achieve "1 engineer, 1 month, 1 million lines of code" through AI-assisted rewrites. A patch to address these issues is promised for December 2025. The initiative is part of Microsoft's Future of Scalable Software Engineering group, with a focus on leveraging AI to manage and modify code at scale. A Principal Software Engineer position has been opened, emphasizing expertise in Rust. Microsoft is investing heavily in AI infrastructure, with plans to allocate billions for datacenter construction in 2025.

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November 24, 2025

Microsoft Retires WINS in Windows Server 2025

Microsoft has officially retired the Windows Internet Name Service (WINS) as part of the transition to modern DNS-based solutions. WINS, which resolved NetBIOS names to IP addresses, is being phased out due to its outdated nature and security vulnerabilities. It was deprecated with the release of Windows Server 2022 and will be completely removed in future releases, although support will continue until November 2034. Organizations are encouraged to transition to DNS and identify systems relying on WINS for name resolution. They should implement features like conditional forwarders and update or retire legacy applications that depend on WINS.

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October 26, 2025

“Emergency Windows Update Declared a ‘Total Disaster’—Is Your PC at Risk?”

A new Windows 11 update, KB5066835, is causing significant issues by breaking localhost connections, preventing locally hosted apps from communicating with the network. Users are experiencing installation failures and problems with peripherals and accessories. Microsoft has acknowledged the issue and is rolling out an emergency patch, which may take over 48 hours to reach affected PCs. The update disrupts the kernel-mode HTTP server (HTTP.sys), leading to connection failures for apps trying to access localhost. Additionally, the update renders the Windows Recovery Environment (WinRE) unusable, as mice and keyboards do not function within it. Users attempting to reinstall the patch or upgrade to newer builds have reported inconsistent results, with fresh installs of Windows 11 24H2 not experiencing the same issues. Caution is advised against attempting unofficial fixes, as they may destabilize the system. Windows 10 users should ensure their systems are updated with the final security patches or consider purchasing Extended Security Updates for continued support.

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September 14, 2025

This free and open-source app runs any Windows app on Linux with ease

WinBoat is a free and open-source application designed to run Windows environments on Linux using Docker. It operates as a lightweight, containerized tool that allows the Windows OS to run as a virtual machine within a Docker container, avoiding the resource demands of traditional virtual machines. To set up WinBoat, users need at least 4GB of RAM, 2 CPU threads, 32GB of storage, virtualization enabled, Docker and Docker Compose v2 installed, FreeRDP for access, and loaded iptables and iptable_net modules. The installation process involves downloading the latest release, launching it via the terminal, and creating a Windows instance through an intuitive GUI. WinBoat provides a prebuilt image for immediate use, allowing for customizable resource allocation and isolated application execution. However, familiarity with Docker is necessary, and it may not be suitable for running modern, GPU-intensive games.

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July 3, 2025

A recent Windows update broke the Print to PDF tool, but don’t worry, there are fixes

The Microsoft Print to PDF feature has encountered issues for some users after the June 10, 2025, update (KB5060842), with the virtual printer missing from settings and error code 0x800f0922 appearing during attempts to enable it. Microsoft has acknowledged the problem and provided temporary fixes, including enabling the feature through the Windows Features dialog or using PowerShell commands. Users may experience the error code initially but should find the feature operational afterward. Additionally, users are encouraged to consider third-party PDF solutions as alternatives.