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Microsoft will reward new Windows 11 PC buyers with 25 Xbox games worth $500+

By Alexander Cope Published

Windows 11 Gears of War: Reloaded and more Xbox free games will be given to PC players as part of Windows 11's latest promotion.

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Two dark gray Dell XPS 14 laptops placed side by side on a white desk, one set to light mode and the other displaying a dark mode interface.
Microsoft's new Windows 11 pitch isn't AI. It's a faster, less annoying PC

By Sean Endicott Published

Windows 11 Months of Microsoft promises are finally leading to an improved Windows 11, but is it enough to convince people to buy a new PC?

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Satya Nadella presents on stage for RTX Spark and Microsoft in San Francisco
Microsoft’s week in review: Surface Laptop Ultra arrives, RTX Spark laptops go live, and Windows 11 gets buried under AI jargon

By Sean Endicott Published

Surface Microsoft showed off compelling Windows 11 features and hardware, but much of the event was weighed down by developer-focused AI discussions.

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Settings apps in the Windows Update settings, installing version 26H2.
Windows 11 26H2: how to install without waiting for Microsoft

By Mauro Huculak Published

Windows 11 Windows 11 26H2 is rolling out now. Here's how to install the 2026 Update using Windows Update, the Installation Assistant, an ISO, or USB media.

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Pavan Davuluri presenting RTX Spark laptops on stage
I almost want this new Windows wallpaper more than any of the RTX Spark laptops

By Sean Endicott Published

Windows 11 A new Windows 11 wallpaper appeared on RTX Spark laptops, but Microsoft hasn't shared it, leaving fans to recreate it with AI.

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Pavan Davuluri on stage for Microsoft in San Francisco
You can now test Microsoft's new Windows Search experience

By Sean Endicott Published

Windows 11 Microsoft is rolling out its redesigned Windows Search experience to Insiders, complete with faster performance and early support for inline actions.

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Pavan Davuluri on stage for Microsoft in San Francisco
Windows 11's new native Search can control your PC

By Sean Endicott Published

Windows 11 Windows 11's new Search experience goes beyond finding files by letting users control settings, launch actions, and access Copilot.

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Windows 11 October 2026 update features
Windows 11's October update adds more useful features than you might expect

By Mauro Huculak Published

Windows 11 Microsoft's October update for Windows 11 adds useful new features, including maximized apps, better File Explorer, WinRE Wi-Fi, and Copilot key options.

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I ignored the Windows app until Microsoft closed this major feature gap

By Sean Endicott Published

Windows Windows App can now connect directly to remote PCs, filling one of the biggest gaps left by Microsoft's move away from Remote Desktop.

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First images of Microsoft's Surface Pro 12-inch tablet PC.
How to follow Microsoft’s October 7 Windows & Surface keynote

By Sean Endicott last updated

Windows 11 Microsoft's October 7 Windows and Surface event is almost here. Here's where to watch and what to expect.

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