#Windows11

Consumer Technology12 August 2026

Windows 11 Now Supports Secure External Fingerprint Readers—But “Windows Hello Compatible” Isn’t Enough

Windows 11 is rolling out Enhanced Sign-in Security support for external fingerprint readers. Here is how to tell whether a USB reader can keep ESS enabled, what happens if it cannot, and what to check before buying one.

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Technology8 August 2026

Can You Remove AI From Windows 11 Now? What Microsoft’s New Uninstall Option Actually Removes

Windows 11’s latest preview can remove the local Image Generation AI component on supported Copilot+ PCs. Here is what that changes—and what it does not remove.

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A home office used by Microsoft to illustrate Windows 10 Extended Security Updates

Technology3 August 2026

Windows 10 ESU Now Runs to 2027—What Actually Changed?

Microsoft extended consumer Windows 10 ESU through October 12, 2027. Here is what the extra year covers, who qualifies, and how to decide what to do next.

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