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I use these 7 Windows 11 shortcuts more than any other — and so should you

By Ben Wilson Published

Windows 11 My essential shortcuts speed up OS setup, fix common issues, and streamline everyday tasks, all turning you into a Windows 11 power user.

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Why Asha Sharma had to kill Phil Spencer's "every screen is an Xbox" vision

By Sean Endicott Published

QOTD Phil Spencer once envisioned an Xbox on every screen. Here is why new Xbox CEO Asha Sharma had to abandon that multiplatform strategy and double down on dedicated console hardware.

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Windows 11 update brings Voice Isolation and improved Braille display support

By Sean Endicott Published

Windows 11 The latest Windows 11 build brings Voice Isolation to Voice Access and instant Braille display support, proving once again that accessibility tools end up making life easier for everyone.

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Windows Central Podcast recaps the week in tech

By Zac Bowden Published

Podcast On this week's episode: Daniel Rubino and Jez Corden discuss the recent announcements around Xbox backward compatibility, Windows adware, and Samsung foldables.

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All confirmed Windows 11 2026 improvements coming in 26H2 this fall

By Mauro Huculak Published

Windows 11 Here are all the Start menu, Taskbar, and Windows Search improvements coming with version 26H2.

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I wrote my parents a Windows security checklist that actually worked

By Cale Hunt Published

Windows 11 It's always nice to hear from my parents, but panic texts about Windows security are unnecessary.

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Windows Wrap: LG's McAfee adware shows why Windows 11 needs tighter install controls

By Sean Endicott Published

Windows 11 Microsoft stopped LG’s popups this time, but Windows 11 shouldn't allow peripheral makers to install software without your permission.

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10 hidden Windows 11 features Reddit users say everyone should be using

By Mauro Huculak Published

Windows 11 Discover 10 underrated Windows 11 features Reddit users swear by, from Clipboard history and Winget to Sandbox and Reliability Monitor.

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Windows 11 finally lets you remap the Copilot key

By Sean Endicott Published

Windows 11 Windows 11 now includes a native setting to remap the dedicated Copilot key to the Right Ctrl or Context menu key.

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Microsoft pressures LG into stopping McAfee ads from appearing on Windows PCs with LG monitors

By Zac Bowden Published

Microsoft A popup window from LG that began appearing on PCs with LG monitors connected was showing ads for McAfee, and nobody, not even Microsoft, was impressed.

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