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Windows 11

Windows 11 is the latest version of Microsoft’s operating system, which is now available on many PCs. Below, you’ll find the latest news and discussion about Windows 11, along with helpful how-to guides compatibility information, and upgrade advice.

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Typing on a gamepad gets less annoying with this new Windows keyboard

A new keyboard layout for Windows 11 should make typing using a gamepad a less frustrating experience.
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Microsoft warns users Windows 10 support ends soon, these are your options

A command in the Command Prompt in Windows 11.

Microsoft might make your PC specs easier to understand

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Copilot+ PC exclusive settings teased in Windows 11 preview

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Microsoft is working on making it easier to talk to your PC

Copilot key on the Asus ROG Falchion HFX.

The latest Windows 11 build has a surprising bug — it gets rid of Copilot

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Windows 10 security risks are now more of a reality for users

Windows 11 logo on a laptop.

Windows 11 to simplify battery monitoring with mobile-inspired icons

Windows 11 logo on a laptop.

Latest Windows 11 update slows Intel’s newest desktop processors

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I’ve been waiting for this possible Windows 11 transfer tool

Windows 11 on several devices.

Microsoft Supercharges AI to fix Windows software bugs

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Windows 11’s February 2025 update fixes annoying bugs

The Copilot key shown on a white keyboard.

Microsoft sort of brings back Menu key after Copilot backlash

Microsoft has heard your cries and is finally letting you do something you wanted for a while with the Copilot key. It's kind of bringing back a button it removed .
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The EU is cracking down on labels in Windows 11’s Start menu

Microsoft makes changes to Windows 11 Start Menu Search to comply with EU regulations, but there is catch to these much-anticipated changes.
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Microsoft is cracking down on unsupported Windows 11 installs

Microsoft has removed a support document from 2021 that taught users how to bypass the Windows 11 hardware requirements.
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Microsoft is making a major change to using your iPhone in Windows

Microsoft is adding a helpful feature Android users have been using for a while, but this time to iPhone users through the latest Phone Link update.
Drag Tray feature on Windows Insiders build.

Microsoft just added a secret file sharing feature to Windows 11

A secret feature has been spotted in a Windows 11 Insiders build and it lets you share files by dragging and dropping them into a tray at the top of the screen.
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Microsoft’s Copilot app has a new icon, and it’s causing problems

Bad news if you have a PC with a low resolution since Microsoft’s new Copilot app icon is almost impossible to decipher on them, according to . Microsoft’s new logo now includes a bit of text embedded in the icon, which, depending on the resolution of your screen, might be impossible to read. Windows Central […]
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Microsoft is axing support for its own apps on Windows 10

Although Microsoft is allowing people to keep using Windows 10 for another year, it won't be supporting Microsoft 365 apps during that time.
Windows 11 logo on a laptop.

Windows 12 may not happen anytime soon

Microsoft has reconfirmed that its strategy to retire Windows 10 later this year will proceed as planned, with 2025 focused on improving Windows 11 and AI PCs.
Alan Truly sits in front of a Windows PC and adjusts a virtual screen while wearing a Meta Quest 3 VR headset.

Windows PCs now works with the Quest 3, and I tried it out for myself

Microsoft and Meta teamed up on a new mixed reality interface for Windows that uses your Quest 3 or 3S to display large virtual monitors.
Overwatch 2 running on the LG OLED 27 gaming monitor.

Here’s why some PC gamers shouldn’t install the latest Windows 11 update

Microsoft confirms that Windows 11 24H2 is causing issues with Auto HDR and leading to unresponsive games.
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Windows 11 to finally address this webcam deficiency

A new Windows Insider build now allows multiple apps to use your camera feed at the same time.
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Bid farewell to this small but helpful Windows 11 feature

Microsoft has added the "suggested actions" feature in Windows 11 to its deprecated features list.
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Windows 11 can now run on unsupported systems, but there’s a catch

Microsoft is now allowing PC users to install Windows 11 on unsupported systems, though updates will have to be done manually.
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Upgrade to Windows 11 Pro and enhance your PC experience

Outfit your PC today with a lifetime license to Windows 11 Pro and enjoy a modern, efficient, and secure operating system that meets your needs.
Microsoft Recall feature.

Windows 11 Recall officially comes to Intel and AMD

Windows Recall is finally rolling out to a broader set of Copilot+ PCs, now including Intel and AMD laptops.
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Is Windows 11 acting up for you? This might be why

The new Windows 11 2024 update is available to more PCs now -- but there are a few bugs to be aware of before you install it.
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Microsoft won’t back down on Windows 11’s biggest hurdle

Microsoft has made it clear that any PC not meeting the required specifications will be ineligible to run Windows 11.
Recall screenshot.

Windows 11 Recall finally arrives, but with one new problem

The Windows 11 Recall is a little buggy but Microsoft has a quick fix for users previewing the feature.
The Firefox iPhone app.

Firefox has a new tactic to win the web browser wars

Mozilla tries something new in encouraging users to set Firefox as their default web browser, but could this controversial move backfire?
The Surface Laptop shown in front of a Copilot+ sign.

Windows 11 remains the driver of growth in PCs, not AI

As of now, AI-integrated notebooks have had a limited impact on the overall market
Gaming PC on a desk.

Microsoft warns that the latest Windows 11 update may crash PC games now

Yet another incompatibility issue arrives for the latest Windows 11 24H2 update.
Recall promotional image.

Nearly six months later, you can finally try out Windows 11 Recall

Microsoft has released a preview build of its controversial Recall feature for Windows Insiders, both for users to try and security professionals to test.

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