Windows 11

Launched in October 2021, Windows 11 started a new era as the latest version of Microsoft's official operating system, pre-loaded onto the best laptops and sold separately for custom-built desktop PCs. It continues to receive significant updates, like Windows 11 version 24H2, which is loaded with new features and supports modern hardware like Neural Processing Units (NPUs) to handle local Artificial Intelligence (AI) computing tasks offered by Microsoft Copilot and third-party apps.
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Denmark ditching Office 365 and Windows in push for digital sovereignty
By Sean Endicott published
Windows Denmark is replacing Office 365 and Windows with Linux and LibreOffice in a move toward digital independence and data control.

6 ways you should tweak the Registry on Windows 11
By Mauro Huculak published
Windows 11 Discover six useful Registry tweaks every Windows 11 power user should know, from disabling Bing search and automatic updates to restoring classic menus and enabling automatic Registry backups.

Podcast: Xbox Ally is official, and Aero Glass is back?
By Zac Bowden published
Podcast Daniel and Zac discuss the new Xbox Ally and major changes to Windows for gaming handhelds.

Why I recommend Snapdragon X laptops to replace Windows 10 PCs
By Cale Hunt published
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.

Microsoft's new Start menu for Windows 11 rolls out for testing
By Mauro Huculak published
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.

Secrets you probably didn't know about PowerToys for Windows 11
By Mauro Huculak published
How-to PowerToys offers various useful features that you may not be aware of, including backups, plugins, and troubleshooting tools.

Google doubles down on ad-blocker ban on YouTube again
By Kevin Okemwa published
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.”

Windows MR is alive again, thanks to one Microsoft engineer
By Cale Hunt published
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.
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