Windows updates can be like dentist appointments for some people — you know they're important, but on the other hand, you're going to do everything to put them off, or get out of it altogether.

Here's my essential Windows 11 update safety checklist, along with instructions on how to recover your PC if anything goes wrong.

Microsoft has made a significant change to Windows 11, quietly removing the option to permanently disable automatic updates for apps from the Microsoft Store. This change, first reported by the German ...