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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Why have I not been using Ventoy on my PCs until now?
By Richard Devine published
Software Never flash a USB drive again to install Windows or Linux, just use Ventoy. It's so easy, why didn't I know about it before now?
This forgotten Windows 11 feature is about to get some love from Microsoft
By Sean Endicott published
Windows 11 Windows 11 will soon support customizing which widgets appear on a PC's lock screen.
7 big Windows 11 features and changes coming in 2025
By Zac Bowden published
Windows 11 Microsoft is working on several new features for Windows 11 in 2025. Let's take an early look at them.
This Microsoft app is the latest to get infused with Copilot
By Sean Endicott published
Apps Microsoft began testing a Copilot menu within Paint recently. The tech giant is also testing an improved Windows Search that can find content within File Explorer by using AI.
PowerToys will soon be able to transcode audio and video files
By Richard Devine published
Software PowerToys is adding yet more to its arsenal with an upcoming feature to transcode audio and video files.
Windows 11 hits a new market share milestone as Windows 10's death looms
By Jez Corden published
Windows Global market share data suggests that Windows 11 hit 36.65% overall OS version market share in January 2025, as Microsoft starts warning users of Windows 10's imminent "demise."
How to manage Start menu settings on Windows 11
By Mauro Huculak last updated
Although the Start menu on Windows 11 has limited functionalities, you can still configure various aspects of the experience through the Settings app, and in this guide, I'll show you how.
How to prepare your Windows 10 PC for the Windows 11 upgrade
By Mauro Huculak last updated
This is all you need to do before upgrading to Windows 11 from 10.
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