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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The Windows 11 widgets panel just got a bit worse
By Sean Endicott published
Gone missing Microsoft removed several of its widgets from the Microsoft Store on Windows 11. The removals leave a mostly empty section of the store lacking key widgets.
How to upgrade a compatible PC to Windows 11 from Windows 10
By Mauro Huculak last updated
Are you still using Windows 10? Here's how to upgrade to Windows 11 for free.
Microsoft's new $349 PC only runs Windows 11 from the cloud
By Zac Bowden published
Streaming Box Microsoft has unveiled a $349 desktop PC, designed to exclusively run Windows 11 via the cloud with Windows 365.
Microsoft's integration with Quest VR will let you stream your own PC
By Zac Bowden published
VR Microsoft has announced a new feature for Meta Quest 3 and 3S headsets that adds the ability to wirelessly stream Windows 11 from your PC into your VR environment.
New Windows 11 feature will help prevent BSOD disasters
By Sean Endicott published
BSOD fix Microsoft announced several new features at Ignite 2024, including Quick Machine Recovery. That feature allows IT admins to fix bricked PCs remotely.
Microsoft confirms details for AI-powered search on Windows 11
By Zac Bowden published
2025 Microsoft has detailed when exactly users will be able to try out its new AI-powered Windows Search experiences coming soon to Copilot+ PCs.
Your Copilot+ PC will soon get a big boost from Microsoft
By Sean Endicott published
Truly productive Copilot+ PCs will soon be able to run AI models locally through Microsoft 365 Copilot. The addition will allows everal features to run right on your PC instead of having to use the web.
How to get started managing the firewall on Windows 11
By Mauro Huculak published
Firewall If you're new to the default firewall on Windows 11, here are all the basics you need to know.
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