Windows 11

24 Jun 2021

Officially announced on June 24, 2021, Windows 11 is the most modern version of Windows ever and is a free upgrade for existing Windows 10 users.

The update began Insider testing the week of June 28, 2021, and is expected to ship later in October for all users. The upgrade is free, and users do not have to upgrade if they prefer Windows 10.

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Windows 11 brings many new features, including a new Start menu, design, new Microsoft app store, the ability to run Android apps, Auto HDR and Direct storage for gaming, snap ability, Team Chat built-in for communication, and more.

Teamwork makes dreams work

Microsoft shares how Windows 11 became more accessible

Sean Endicott 16 hours ago 1

Windows 11 has several features designed to make devices more accessible. A new blog post from Microsoft highlights the team behind the tech.

Fresh new look

Microsoft briefly showed off an updated Your Phone app during Surface event

Sean Endicott 17 hours ago 5

An updated version of Microsoft’s Your Phone app briefly appeared during the Surface hardware event this week.

Early bird

You can get the Windows 11 right now — here's how.

Mauro Huculak 1 day ago 10

In this guide, we'll show you the steps to upgrade a compatible device to the final release of Windows 11 before it's officially available.

Grab it now!

Windows 11 Build 22463 sneaks out to Dev Channel Insiders on Surface day

Sean Endicott 1 day ago 2

Microsoft rolled out Windows 11 Build 22463 to Insiders in the Dev Channel yesterday. The build includes a new shortcut within the File Explorer and some other small changes.

One happy world

Surface and Windows 11: Experts weigh in on Microsoft's ecosystem prospects

Robert Carnevale 2 days ago 4

Microsoft's Surface devices and the world of Windows seem to be getting snugglier and snugglier. But what's the endgame there?

sign on the dotted line

Getting Windows 11 on unsupported PCs may require risk acknowledgment

Robert Carnevale 3 days ago 18

If you're keen on forcing Windows 11 onto an unsupported PC, be warned: Microsoft wants you to formally acknowledge you're putting yourself at risk.

Office gets a facelift

Microsoft Office 2021: Everything we know

Brendan Lowry 3 days ago

Microsoft has announced that Microsoft Office is getting a brand-new 2021 release that features several improvements and additions. Here's what you need to know.

check your hardware

Windows 11 PC Health Check app available again in preview

Sean Endicott 3 days ago 4

Microsoft’s PC Health Check app ran into issues when it initially launched. Microsoft has worked on the app, and it is now available again in preview.

Just a massive unit

The new HP ENVY 34 with 5K display and 16MP webcam is truly outrageous

Daniel Rubino 3 days ago 16

Shipping with Windows 11 HP's new ENVY 34 is the most powerful all-in-one PC we have seen yet. It also has a massive 16MP IR magnetic webcam that scans your desktop. Toss in some crazy specs, including user-upgradeable storage and RAM, a 5K display, and RTX 3080 graphics, and you have yourself the most incredible desktop yet.

Get ready

NVIDIA releases GeForce Game Ready drivers with support for Windows 11

Sean Endicott 4 days ago

NVIDIA’s latest Game Ready drivers are the first to officially support Windows 11. PCs with RTX graphics cards will get full support for DirectX 12 Ultimate.

one step closer?

Amazon Appstore spotted in Microsoft Store, but you can’t download it

Sean Endicott 1 week ago 13

A listing for the Amazon Appstore has been spotted in the Microsoft Store. You can’t download it yet, but its appearance could mean that Android app support is one step closer to testing.

find those toys

PowerToys is now discoverable through the Microsoft Store on Windows 11

Sean Endicott 1 week ago 4

Microsoft added PowerToys to the Windows 11 Microsoft Store. With its addition to the store, the app should be easier to find for everyday PC users.

New build

Insiders in the Beta Channel can now get Windows 11 Preview Build 22000.194

Robert Carnevale 1 week ago 3

Dev Channel Insiders aren't the only ones receiving updated content. Microsoft's just sent out a fresh Windows 11 preview build to those in the Beta and Release Preview Channels.

a bold move

Valorant's Windows 11 TPM gambit: Expert insights

Robert Carnevale 1 week ago 8

Valorant is utilizing a new method for its competitive security efforts. It happens to be the same method Windows 11 is famous for sporting.

Working together

Microsoft and HONOR partner to improve mobile devices and cloud computing

Sean Endicott 1 week ago

HONOR and Microsoft announced an expanded partnership to improve cloud computing and mobile devices. As part of the agreement, HONOR will ship the first back of computers with Windows 11 preinstalled.

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