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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Stop Windows 11 from automatically locking your PC in a few steps
By Mauro Huculak published
How-to On Windows 11, you can prevent the system from locking itself automatically, and in this guide, I'll show you how to complete this configuration.

End of 10 urges Windows 10 users to consider Linux in an age-old debate
By Kevin Okemwa published
Windows 10 A small team named "End of 10" recommends switching to Linux as Windows 10's death looms instead of buying a new PC, promoting an absence of ads and telemetry.

Windows 11 is getting a customizable Start menu experience
By Zac Bowden published
Windows 11 First leaked last month, the Windows 11 Start menu is getting a more customizable layout with a collapsible Phone Link panel, and it's now official.

A new "AI agent" for Windows 11 is coming to the Settings app
By Zac Bowden published
Windows 11 The Windows 11 Settings app is set to gain a new AI agent that will make configuring your PC even easier.

Microsoft unveils massive wave of AI features for Copilot+ PCs and Windows 11
By Sean Endicott published
Windows 11 Microsoft just announced major Windows 11 and Copilot+ PC updates, adding a bunch of exclusive features and AI capabilities.

News roundup: Xbox raises prices, Windows 11 mocked, Bing praised
By Sean Endicott published
News Recently we saw Xbox raise prices above PS5, Windows 11 get roasted by a Microsoft PM, and Bing receive unexpected praise.

Browse your Android storage wirelessly from Windows 11
By Mauro Huculak published
How-to On Windows 11, you can connect your Android phone to your computer with the Phone Link app to access your phone storage wirelessly, and in this guide, I'll show you how.

Get started with File History on Windows 11
By Mauro Huculak published
How-to If you want to protect files stored locally on your computer, you can use File History, and I'll show you how it works.
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