Aside from the mostly subtle UX and UI changes and improvements, every new version of Windows generally comes with several under-the-hood upgrades, and drivers are one of those. For example, with ...

In our search for the unusual or interesting among the world of operating systems, it might seem unexpected that today’s choice for a Daily Driver is the latest version of Microsoft Windows. Aside ...

Windows 11 is getting a new security mode meant to block risky software before it can dig into the system, especially the kind that hides behind drivers and background services. Microsoft calls it ...

It sucks when a failing battery or a slow PC lets you down at crucial moments—and Windows 11 in particular has repeatedly struggled with such issues. Microsoft now officially acknowledges that these ...

Microsoft plans to raise the quality bar of Windows 11 drivers, as drivers "sit at the heart of every Windows experience" and connect the OS to the "silicon, components, and peripherals." Before ...

At WinHEC 2026, Microsoft announced a complete overhaul of its driver evaluation process, shifting from a crash-only focus to one that also penalizes poor performance, power consumption, and heat ...

Microsoft has acknowledged that faulty third-party drivers have been causing significant battery drain and performance issues in Windows 11 and older versions for years. PCWorld reports that ...