Windows 11

ASUS Zenbook S 16 — Intel and AMD Copilot+ PCs still lag behind Snapdragon in key AI features Windows Insiders with AMD or Intel-powered PCs need to wait longer to test certain features.

Is It On Game Pass? extension — This browser extension is perfect for PC gamers with Game Pass This simple browser extension lists Game Pass availability and deal pricing when browsing Steam's storefront. How great is that?

Dell XPS 13 (9345) — Copilot+ AI laptops start at just $599 for a limited time AI laptops and Copilot+ PCs from ASUS, Dell, HP, Lenovo, and LG are heavily discounted at Best Buy, but they won't last forever.

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Windows Vista desktop with Aero Glass enabled

Podcast: Xbox Ally is official, and Aero Glass is back?

By Zac Bowden published 13 June 25

Podcast Daniel and Zac discuss the new Xbox Ally and major changes to Windows for gaming handhelds.

Podcast

Why I recommend Snapdragon X laptops to replace Windows 10 PCs

By Cale Hunt published 11 June 25

Laptops Does your Windows 10 laptop feel sluggish? Does it not meet the requirements for a Windows 11 upgrade? Here's why I recommend upgrading to a Snapdragon X PC.

Laptops

Secrets you probably didn't know about PowerToys for Windows 11

By Mauro Huculak published 11 June 25

How-to PowerToys offers various useful features that you may not be aware of, including backups, plugins, and troubleshooting tools.

How-to

Microsoft's new Start menu for Windows 11 rolls out for testing

By Mauro Huculak published 11 June 25

How-to Microsoft is now allowing Windows 11 users to try a redesigned Start menu. Here are the details and how to enable it manually using the ViveTool.

How-to

Google doubles down on ad-blocker ban on YouTube again

By Kevin Okemwa published 10 June 25

APPS Google has ramped up its campaign against ad-blockers on YouTube with multiple users sharing warnings indicating “Ad blockers are not allowed on YouTube.”

APPS

Windows MR is alive again, thanks to one Microsoft engineer

By Cale Hunt published 10 June 25

Hardware Expected to arrive in Fall 2025, a new driver created by a Microsoft engineer will bridge Windows Mixed Reality headsets and SteamVR for continued use.

Hardware

The refreshed Windows 11 Start menu is more than a fresh coat of paint

By Sean Endicott published 10 June 25

Windows 11 Windows 11’s new Start menu adds grid and category views, screen scaling, and the option to disable recommendations entirely for a cleaner experience.

Windows 11

Windows 11 news and updates for June 2025

By Ben Wilson last updated 10 June 25

LIVE Windows 11 is constantly updating as Microsoft tweaks its operating system and the first-party apps installed by default, so I'm tracking the latest news happening in June 2025.

LIVE

Microsoft's Surface Pro 12-inch 1st Edition (2025) powered by Qualcomm Snapdragon X Plus processor.

90% of time is now spent in native Arm apps on Windows on Arm PCs

By Zac Bowden published 10 June 25

Arm A blog post from Arm states that 100 of the most popular Windows apps are now Arm-native, and users are spending upwards of 90% of their time in non-emulated apps, marking a significant milestone.

Arm

Users often forget about these steps after installing Windows 11

By Mauro Huculak published 9 June 25

How-to On Windows 11, many users often overlook essential steps after setting up a new installation of the operating system, and I'll show you six of them.

How-to

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