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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Arch Linux now officially supports WSL 2 on Windows 11
By Richard Devine published
Software Having previously been teased, Arch Linux has quietly rolled out its official version for Microsoft's WSL, a couple of weeks after Fedora did the same.

How to configure Windows Recall, Click to Do, and Search
By Mauro Huculak published
How-to Here's the latest information and my configuration tips for three major AI features coming to Windows 11.

How to create full backup of your Windows 11 PC
By Mauro Huculak last updated
Backup On Windows 11, you can use the System Image Backup feature to create a full backup of your computer and data, and in this guide, I'll show you how.

This audio app is so good, you’ll forget it’s not part of Windows 11
By Sean Endicott published
Apps A handy new app lets you switch audio devices with customizable keyboard shortcuts. It works so well I'm surprised its functionality isn't built into Windows 11.

Windhawk now supports ARM64, bringing Start menu mods to Snapdragon PCs
By Sean Endicott published
Windows 11 Windhawk's latest update adds full ARM64 support, letting Windows on Arm users customize the Start menu and more with community mods.

Microsoft says Copilot+ PCs are "up to 5x faster" than Windows 10 devices
By Kevin Okemwa published
Laptops Microsoft is combining Copilot+ PC marketing with Windows 10 upgrade messaging. The company claims the AI-powered PCs are "up to 5x faster" than a 5-year-old Windows 10 device.

Microsoft PM uses viral Katy Perry meme to roast Windows 11, praises macOS instead
By Sean Endicott published
Windows A Microsoft project manager went viral after using a Katy Perry meme to roast Windows 11 and praise macOS.

Windows Recall launches on Copilot+ PCs as Oblivion Remastered surprises players and Drug Dealer Simulator devs speak out
By Sean Endicott published
News This week Windows Recall launched after delays, Oblivion Remastered surprise dropped, and Drug Dealer Simulator developers addressed legal concerns.
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