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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The Microsoft Store finally delivers the experience we needed a decade ago
By Sean Endicott published
Windows 11 The Microsoft Store is getting a revamp with Copilot, faster search, and a personalized homepage tailored to your needs.

Here are the latest changes coming to Windows 11
By Ben Wilson last updated
LIVE Microsoft continues to update Windows 11 and its related apps, so we're tracking the latest changes, new features, and any news related to the operating system.

Podcast: Is Windows in trouble?
By Zac Bowden published
Podcast Daniel and Zac discuss the current state of Windows 11 on gaming handhelds, and how failures like Windows Core OS and Windows CorePC have put Microsoft on the back foot in this new mobile category.

Microsoft tells Windows 10 users to upgrade to be on "right side of risk"
By Sean Endicott published
Computing A new ad featured by Microsoft tells Windows 10 users to upgrade before 2025, sparking debate over security, e-waste, and pressure to buy new hardware.

Windows Insiders get new Canary build, but Recall and Click to Do are still absent
By Sean Endicott published
Windows Microsoft’s latest Canary Channel build adds energy saver settings and brings back Phone companion in the Start menu, but key AI tools like Recall remain unavailable.

7 accessibility features that actually make Windows 11 better for everyone
By Mauro Huculak published
How-to Windows 11 includes many accessibility features that anyone can use to improve productivity, including special customization settings and plenty more.

KDE is ready for Windows 10 exiles, but we need to talk more about one issue
By Richard Devine published
Windows KDE is one of the big hitters in the Linux world, and it's ready to accept what it calls "Windows 10 exiles" while pulling no punches over Microsoft's Windows 11 upgrade policy.

Now, ASUS thinks you should just ditch Windows 10 and buy a Copilot+ PC
By Richard Devine published
Windows Laptop makers will always want to sell new laptops, but the impending end of life of Windows 10 is leading to the most tone-deaf of marketing.

Windows 11 will finally stop nagging you to set Edge as your default browser — but only in some markets
By Zac Bowden published
As part of its continued efforts to make Windows compliant with the Digital Markets Act, Microsoft has announced further changes to the Windows OS that will reduce its insistence on using first party apps and services.
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