Windows 11

Launched in October 2021, Windows 11 started a new era as the latest version of Microsoft's official operating system, pre-loaded onto the best laptops and sold separately for custom-built desktop PCs. It continues to receive significant updates, like Windows 11 version 24H2, which is loaded with new features and supports modern hardware like Neural Processing Units (NPUs) to handle local Artificial Intelligence (AI) computing tasks offered by Microsoft Copilot and third-party apps.
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By Mauro Huculak published
How-to On Windows 11, you can use the System Configuration (msconfig) tool to manage various aspects of the boot settings and troubleshoot issues.

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Notepad on Windows 11 now requires a paid subscription to use all of its features
By Sean Endicott published
Apps Microsoft's Notepad app now requires a paid subscription to use the AI-powered Rewrite feature.

Bill Gates talks Windows 10 as Avowed reviews stun & Microsoft ends HoloLens
By Sean Endicott published
News Bill Gates, AI, and potential legal action from Nintendo against the makers of Palworld filled the headlines from the past week.

How to install WSL on Windows 11
By Richard Devine last updated
Software WSL 2 is a significant upgrade over the initial version of the Windows Subsystem for Linux, so here's how to make sure you have it installed.

How to remove a Linux distro from WSL
By Richard Devine last updated
Software Installing a Linux distro in WSL is easier than ever, but how do you properly remove one?

Windows Central Podcast: The life and death of HoloLens
By Zac Bowden published
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