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Windows 11’s October Insider update brings 9 features worth trying

In the last two weeks of October 2025, Microsoft released several Insider builds for Windows 11 versions 25H2 and 24H2 with various visual changes and improvements, including a redesigned About page, the Copy & Search feature, proactive memory diagnostics, and more dark mode improvements for File Explorer.

Windows 11 last features in October

How to get started with Microsoft Copilot on Windows 11 — A beginner's guide to the AI chatbot and its many integrations

Copilot is more than just an app on Windows 11, and in this guide, I'll outline the steps to get started with the AI chatbot and actions with the app and the integration across the desktop.

Using Copilot on Windows 11 with a laptop

Windows 10 End of Life countdown: Will your pc be obsolete after October 2025?

Windows 10 support officially ends on October 14, 2025, and here's the answer to whether you need to buy a new computer or if you can continue using it safely.

Windows 10 desktop on an ASUS Zenbook laptop

Windows 10 reaches end of life in 2025 — and upgrading to Windows 11 is easier than you think

As support for Windows 10 comes to an end, you can now upgrade to Windows 11 version 25H2 through Windows Update or using the Installation Assistant.

Windows 10 upgrade to Windows 11

Windows 11 Settings app gets major upgrades in 25H2

Windows 11's Settings app in 2025 introduced a slew of changes, including a new "Advanced" page and an AI agent for search. Key additions include Quick Machine Recovery, the ability to show the clock in the Notification Center, more Recall controls, and more.

Windows 11 Settings changes for 2025

How AI-powered updates are transforming File Explorer in Windows 11

File Explorer on Windows 11 gained several notable changes in 2025, including context menu improvements, AI Actions, redesigned Home page, and more.

File Explorer shown on Windows 11 25H2

Is your PC getting the Windows 11 2025 Update on September 30, 2025?

Let's explain the Microsoft approach to rolling out Windows 11 version 25H2 to compatible hardware starting on September 30, 2025.

Windows 11 2025 Update download

Microsoft drops 7 new Insider features for Windows 11 for September 2025 — here are the best ones (and why we like them)

Windows 11 Insider builds in the Beta, Dev, and Canary Channels bring improvements for Click to Do, Taskbar, Spotlight, and more in September 2025.

Windows 11 Insider features for September

How to instantly force the new Windows 11 2025 Update (version 25H2) on your PC

The Windows 11 2025 Update can be installed early through the Windows Update settings, using the Installation Media, an official ISO file, or the Media Creation Tool.

Windows 11 version 25H2 install

How to use Windows 10 ESU to keep getting updates after October 2025

Windows 10 Extended Security Updates (ESU) lets PCs get security patches until October 13, 2026, since main support ends October 14, 2025, and here's how to enroll.

Windows 10 ESU program displayed on an ASUS Zenbook laptop screen

4 reasons I’m sticking with Windows 10 — even after support ends

Windows 10 is reaching the end of support, but it's one of the best OSes I've ever used, and I want to keep using it because of hardware compatibility, customization, stability, and less AI integration.

Windows 10 desktop with the Settings app

8 Registry Tweaks that will Make File Explorer Faster and Easier to Use on Windows 11

On Windows 11, you can customize File Explorer with many different Registry tweaks to declutter menus, speed up browsing, and restore classic features.

File Explorer modded with Registry

Windows 11 adds an AI agent to help you manage settings — Here's what it is and how it works

The Windows 11 Settings app is gaining a new AI agent that uses the Mu model to assist you in finding and applying system settings using natural language, and here's what you need to know.

Windows 11 Settings AI agent

I made 21 tweaks in Windows 11 to increase gaming performance — and they worked

On Windows 11, you can configure a slew of settings and features to improve gaming performance. In this guide, I'll show you 21 ways to optimize your PC.

Windows 11 games

Top 10 new Windows 11 features and changes unveiled via the Insider Program in June 2025 — and where to find them

Microsoft introduced several improvements in June for devices enrolled in the Windows 11 Insider Program, including a redesigned Start menu. Here are the best.

Windows 11 Recall preview

Bring the "Windows 10 look" back to Windows 11 — Everything I changed to restore the desktop UI experience

Do you miss Windows 10? So do I. Here's how to make Windows 11 look and feel just like it with built-in options and free third-party tools.

Windows 11 like 10 desktop

6 registry tweaks every tech-savvy user must apply on Windows 11

Discover six useful Registry tweaks every Windows 11 power user should know, from disabling Bing search and automatic updates to restoring classic menus and enabling automatic Registry backups.

Windows 11 Registry tweaks

5 security features in Windows 11 you should activate before using public Wi-Fi

On Windows 11, you can improve your privacy and security on public Wi-Fi with different features, and I'm sharing my top recommendations.

Windows 11 wireless settings

How to change the default folder for downloads on Windows 11

On Windows 11, you can change the default location for the "Downloads" folder to another path in the same or different drive, and in this guide, I'll explain the steps to complete this configuration.

Windows 11 change default downloads location

How to show app labels in the Taskbar for Windows 11

On Windows 11, you can ungroup and show labels for running apps in the Taskbar one more time. In this guide, I'll show you how to complete this configuration.

Windows 11 Taskbar showing app labels

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