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Why pay for Microsoft's exorbitantly priced subscription for Windows 10 when you can get a threefold cheaper upgrade for Windows 11?
By Kevin Okemwa published
Windows 11 Windows 11 Pro and Home are heavily discounted at Woot for a limited period. It might be time to upgrade from Windows 10.
How to protect folder with password on Windows 11
By Mauro Huculak last updated
Lock it! On Windows 11, you can follow these steps to create a password-protected folder using the built-in virtual hard disk technology and BitLocker.
What are Progressive Web Apps (PWAs), and how do you install them on Windows 11?
By Mauro Huculak published
PWA On Windows 11, you can use Microsoft Edge to install any website or web tool as a Progressive Web App (PWA), and here is how you can complete this task.
Microsoft's upcoming Windows 11 'AI Explorer' update might be exclusive to Arm devices in major blow to Intel's "AI PCs"
By Zac Bowden published
Arm Microsoft's big AI feature coming to Windows 11 this year may be exclusive to Arm PCs at launch, as leaked system requirements suggest it needs a Qualcomm Snapdragon X Elite NPU to function.
Here's how you can make the Microsoft Store 40% faster with just a few clicks
By Sean Endicott published
Seems faster An update for the Microsoft Store reduces page load times by 40% on average.
After over two years, Microsoft will let these PCs upgrade to Windows 11
By Sean Endicott published
Block removed Microsoft has lifted a compatibility hold that stopped some PCs from upgrading to Windows 11 for over two years.
Microsoft wants to run ads in your Start menu on Windows 11
By Zac Bowden published
App recommendations Windows 11 Home and Pro users may soon begin seeing "recommended" apps and websites in the Start menu.
Microsoft's latest Copilot coercion forced me through the five stages of grief over the death of the Windows 11 desktop
By Sean Endicott published
enough is enough Windows 11 is now a monetization path for Microsoft and a billboard for the company's services.
Windows 11 Start menu's performance is "comically bad" says ex-Microsoft Senior Software Engineer despite using a sophisticated $1,600 PC that meets stringent minimum requirements
By Kevin Okemwa published
COMICALLY BAD Windows 11's Start menu is encountering annoying performance issues, amid plans to pump more ads to the platform.
Microsoft all but confirms its AI PC and Windows 11 on Arm plans with Build 2024 schedule
By Sean Endicott published
It's almost time! Microsoft Build 2024 is next month, and AI PCs and Windows 11 on Arm are expected to be major focuses at the event. Session titles and descriptions give us a glimpse of what to expect.
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