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A laptop sits on a wooden coffee table, displaying Windows Task Manager’s Memory page; books and a sofa frame the quiet home setting.
Does Windows 11 26H2 actually use less RAM? I tested to find out.

By Cale Hunt Published

Windows 11 Microsoft just revealed a more responsive Windows 11, but what does that feel like in the real world?

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Windows Wrap: When "not a priority" becomes Priority 0, criticism deserves a second look

By Sean Endicott Published

Windows What began as a conversation about a Windows 11 taskbar app turned into a reflection on criticism, product decisions, and how Windows gets better.

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Microsoft rethinks Windows 11 as Apple rethinks the MacBook Pro | Windows Central Podcast

By Zac Bowden Published

Podcast On this week's episode: New Windows 11 features, cheap Windows laptops, MacBook Pro with touch, and more!

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Windows 11 desktop showcasing Context menu and Speed test tool.
12+ useful Windows 11 features Microsoft tested in October 2026

By Mauro Huculak Published

Windows 11 Microsoft is testing a wave of Windows 11 features, including a customizable context menu, native speed tests, better privacy controls, and some long-overdue Start menu options.

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Windows 11 new speed test tool built-in the Quick Settings interface.
I wanted Windows 11 to stop opening Bing for a speed test, and Microsoft is fixing it

By Mauro Huculak Published

Windows 11 Microsoft is replacing Windows 11's Bing speed test shortcut with a built-in tool that displays download speed, upload speed, and ping.

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Screenshot from YouTube of Daniel Rubino and Zac Bowden on the Windows Central Podcast.
Windows and Xbox clash over Project Helix | Windows Central Podcast

By Zac Bowden Published

Podcast On this week's episode: Windows and Xbox teams clash over the future of Xbox's console OS

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Windows Wrap: Even Microsoft's own XBOX team didn't want Windows 11

By Sean Endicott Published

Windows A reported dispute inside Microsoft raises questions about whether Windows 11 is suitable for the company's next-generation XBOX plans.

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Windows 11 desktop with the Settings app on the Windows Update page.
Microsoft fixes 6 frustrating Windows 11 problems in October update

By Mauro Huculak Published

Windows 11 The October update KB5127648 for Windows 11 fixes six problems you might have overlooked, including Bluetooth issues, gaming mouse stuttering, fingerprint sign-in, printing, and VPN errors.

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PowerToys 0.102 features for Windows 11
I found 5 new ways PowerToys can make Windows 11 easier to use with version 0.102

By Mauro Huculak Published

Windows 11 Discover five PowerToys 0.102 features that make Windows 11 easier to use, from easier mouse controls and quick commands to screenshot dictation.

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A laptop displays a large, ornate silver padlock on a red screen, symbolizing cybersecurity and data protection against a vivid blue and pink backdrop.
AI is making cyber attacks too easy. Here's what you can do about it.

By Cale Hunt Published

Security You don't have to be a security expert to implement these meaningful changes in the new age of AI attacks.

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