Weekly Windows Wrap: Windows 11 is a dumpster fire — and only a fake Windows Phone can save us

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Windows 11 is currently facing a lot of criticism and negative attention. It seems like we’re seeing more and more reports of problems each week.

I recently discussed the importance of being critical of Microsoft and pointing out areas where they can improve. However, it’s draining to constantly report on problems like bugs and system failures.

This weekend, I talked about why I still love and use Windows 11 every day. I also invited others to share how they use and enjoy it in their own lives.

That’s pretty much where the good news stops, unfortunately. I always prefer to share positive stories, but this past week brought a lot of problems and worries for people using Windows 11.

Wow, January was rough for Microsoft updates! As a tech enthusiast, I was following the Patch Tuesday releases, and it was a bit of a disaster. They had to rush out several emergency fixes *after* the regular updates, and even told people to completely uninstall KB5074109. It felt like a bumpy start to the year for Windows updates, honestly.

It’s normal to experience a few problems after Microsoft releases its monthly security updates (Patch Tuesday), but these are usually limited to specific or unusual situations. However, the recent bugs in Windows 11 are different – they’re affecting a wider range of users.

A major problem is that some apps struggle to open files saved on cloud services like OneDrive. This is especially concerning because Microsoft heavily promotes and integrates OneDrive into Windows 11.

Weekly Windows Wrap: The Big News

Good news for some! A phone that can run Windows has been announced, though it’s important to clarify: the original Windows Phone operating system is still discontinued. This new device isn’t bringing that back, but rather running Windows on a phone in a different way.

The NexPhone is a versatile smartphone capable of running three different operating systems: Android, Linux, and Windows 11. It’s similar in concept to Microsoft’s earlier Continuum feature, allowing you to use Android apps normally, and then switch to Windows 11 with a quick restart.

The NexPhone is a unique Android phone that transforms into a fully functional Windows 11 PC when connected to a monitor. Beyond that, it features a special interface that makes Windows 11 look and operate similarly to the older Windows Phone system.

Many of us at the team fondly remember Windows Phone, and we’ve often looked for ways to discuss it. However, it’s become difficult to keep writing articles about Android features or phones that only vaguely resemble what Windows Phone used to be.

It’s been a long time since a Windows Phone story really caught our readers’ attention, but the NexPhone is definitely doing that – people are genuinely interested and excited about it.

I’m a little worried about the NexPhone’s processor, and I’m not sure how well running multiple operating systems will work on such a small device. Still, it’s definitely caught my attention.

This week, our guides offer solutions to common Windows 11 problems, including the 0x803f8001 error that can occur after installing the KB5074109 update. We also have helpful advice from our PC expert on keeping your computer running smoothly and setting it up correctly.

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2026-01-25 21:39