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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Microsoft announces distilled DeepSeek R1 models for Windows 11 Copilot+ PCs
By Zac Bowden published
AI Developers will be able to utilize local DeepSeek R1 models on NPU-equipped PCs.
How to scan files and folders for malware on Windows 11
By Mauro Huculak published
How-to On Windows 11, you can use the Microsoft Defender Antivirus to scan individual files and folders to make sure they are not infected, and I'll show you four methods.
3 ways to reset all the Group Policy settings on Windows 11
By Mauro Huculak published
How-to On Windows 11, it's possible to reset the Group Policy settings to their default state, and I'll explain how in three different ways.
One of my favorite Windows 11 apps now runs on ARM natively
By Sean Endicott published
Apps Auto Dark Mode allows you to set and customize themes on Windows 11 depending on the time of day. The app now runs on ARM devices natively.
Windows 11 Insiders get first look at this new way to connect an iPhone and a PC
By Sean Endicott published
Windows 11 Phone Link's integration with the Windows 11 Start menu will soon work when an iPhone is connected to your PC.
Best apps to customize the look of Windows 11
By Sean Endicott last updated
Apps These apps will make Windows 11 look better, all while adding functionality.
Windows 11's latest security update won't play nicely with these audio devices
By Sean Endicott published
Windows 11 The Windows 11 January security update has a few known issues, including a bug that can prevent certain audio devices from working.
Microsoft is killing its Dev Home app for Windows 11 and Windows 10 just two years after it debuted
By Zac Bowden published
Windows 11 Microsoft is deprecating its Dev Home app less than two hears after debuting it.
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