Skip to main content
The new windows 11 start menu.

Windows 11 now no longer lets you use the old Windows 10 Start Menu

The ability to revert back to the old Start Menu has been removed in the latest build of Windows 11.
Windows 11 is displayed on a laptop screen. The laptop is on a desk flanked by a task lamp and vase with flowers.

New Windows 11 build improves the Start Menu, makes experience ‘even better’

Microsoft has released a new build of Windows 11, and it's all about making the Windows 11 experience better with improvements to the Start Menu.
The MacOS Monterey and Windows 11 about pages side by side

Windows 11 vs. MacOS Monterey: Which is the better upgrade?

Windows 11 and MacOS Monterey are the latest and greatest operating systems, so we dove a bit deeper into both to look at the differences.
Windows 11 Woman on Laptop Lifestyle

Windows 11 fixes the dreaded update process in one very important way

Microsoft will now let its users see the estimated time a Windows 11 update is going to take.
windows 10 for mobile news version 1452682105 lumia 950 950xl front rear

Windows 11 on a Lumia 950 XL? These students somehow pulled it off

One engineering student has done the impossible by managing to run Microsoft's new Windows 11 operating system on an old Lumia 950 XL Windows Phone.
Android Apps on Windows 11

Google might have just complicated running Android apps in Windows 11

Google is moving away from using Android APKs in the Google Play Store in August, and this might make sideloading Android apps in Windows 11 a bit harder.
Windows 11 on a tablet.

Windows 11 first impressions: An exciting new era, controversies aside

Windows 11 is finally here, and it ushers in a new era for WIndows with a sweeping visual overhaul, new productivity features, and a new Microsoft Store app.
New multitasking features on Windows 11.

Study finds that 32% of Windows users plan to upgrade to Windows 11

A new survey finds that a lot of people want the next-generation Windows. It revealed that 35% of Windows users plan to upgrade to Windows 11 at some point.
Windows 11 is displayed on a laptop screen. The laptop is on a desk flanked by a task lamp and vase with flowers.

I have an RTX 2080 and Core i9-10900K, and I can’t run Windows 11

Windows 11 doesn't require a beefy computer, but it does require TPM 2.0. This setting has caused a lot of confusion for PC builders who don't have a TPM chip.
panos panay at the Windows 11 event.

Microsoft backpedals, explains controversial Windows 11 TPM requirement

The Windows 11 TPM requirement has caused a lot of confusion. In response, Microsoft is suspending the PC Health Check app and testing more components.
Windows 11 updates are moving to once a year.

Microsoft has fixed a huge frustration with the Windows 11 system requirements

Microsoft fixed a big frustration with the PC Health Check app so that it actually explains why your PC is not able to run the new Windows 11.
White Windows 11 Logo in front of blue background.

Microsoft releases the first major Windows 11 preview build

Microsoft has just released the first major version of Windows 11, bringing with it the new store, keyboard, and settings app.
windows 11 new features

Microsoft eases Windows 11 TPM requirement, but probably not for you

manufacturers who are approved by Microsoft can bypass the TPM requirement for certain types of systems.
Android Apps on Windows 11.

You can sideload Android apps on Windows 11, but you probably shouldn’t

A Microsoft engineer has confirmed that users will be able to sideload Android apps on Windows 11. That doesn't mean you should, though.
panos panay at the Windows 11 event.

Windows 11 is borrowing from the Mac in one significant way

Following in the footsteps of MacOS, Windows will now be releasing major updates once a year starting with Windows 11.
Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella standing onstage in a welcoming pose.

Microsoft CEO would ‘welcome’ iMessage on Windows

In a recent video interview, Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella listed iMessage as one example of Apple features that his company would invite onto Windows.
microsoft surface tablet deals pro6 go best buy pro 6

How Windows 11 will finally fulfill the true potential of the Surface Pro

Windows 11 will make a huge difference for Windows tablets like the Surface Pro and Surface Book.
Android Apps on Windows 11

Here’s what Windows 11 needs to do to ensure Android apps don’t flop on PCs

Microsoft announced that Android apps are coming to Windows 11 through the Amazon App Store, but they need a few things to really take off.
microsoft teases new file explorer windows 11

Windows 11 teases a cleaner and modern File Explorer app

Windows 11 brings a lot of big changes, and one of them is a new File Explorer app that's modern and more touch-centric.
Windows 11 on laptop screen

Windows 11 event: All of the major announcements from Microsoft

Windows 11 is the next version of the OS, but that's not all Microsoft had to announce during its Windows event.
microsoft brings android apps to windows 11 tiktok computer

Android apps come to the Microsoft Store in Windows 11 via the Amazon App Store

In a surprising move, Microsoft is introducing Android Apps in Windows 11, powered by the Amazon Store. The company even showcased the TikTok app running.
windows 11 new features

Microsoft Teams will be integrated directly into Windows 11

Windows 11 features an option we have not previously seen: The Teams app is integrated directly in the taskbar of the new OS. 
Windows 11 - Multitasking

Microsoft demonstrates new docking, multitasking, and snap layouts in Windows 11

Microsoft announced the release of Windows 11 and described some new multitasking and productivity features, such as Snap Groups.
Xbox Game Pass games on Windows 11.

Microsoft brings improved gaming features from Xbox to Windows 11

Microsoft has announced some gaming updates coming in Windows 11, including Auto HDR and Direct Storage.
panos panay at the Windows 11 event.

Microsoft officially announces Windows 11 as the next generation of Windows

Microsoft has officially announced Windows 11, the next version of the Windows operating system and the successor to Windows 10.
panos panay microsoft surface pro laptop interview panospanaymicrosoft feat

How to watch Microsoft’s Windows 11 event today

Microsoft is set to talk about the next generation of Windows and Windows 11 at its event today. You can watch all of the action right here live.
Two people sitting at a table with their laptops, cups of tea, and a bowl of fruit.

How Windows 11 will improve performance for the next-gen Intel Alder Lake chips

A developer version of Windows 11 has been leaked. The leak shows that Microsoft is preparing Windows 11 for both Intel Lakefield and Alder Lake processors.
How to set up multiple monitors

Windows 11 will finally resolve this widely criticized multi-monitor issue

Microsoft plans on improving the experience for people who wish to utilize two or more displays with Windows 11.
Touch to Wake on Windows 11

Future Windows 11 tablets could borrow this important iPad feature

Convenient feature touch to wake could finally come to Windows tablets and 2-in-1s.
The new centered Windows 10 Start Menu with a red and black background

Here’s why Windows 11 will probably be a free upgrade from Windows 10

Windows 11 is coming soon, and judging from how Microsoft has done things in the past, it is likely that it could be a free upgrade for everyone to enjoy.
A screenshot of Windows 11 interface.

5 ways Windows 11 will finally make Windows tablets true iPad competitors

Windows 10's tablet mode has been the source of much controversy, but Windows 11 seems to fix those problems by removing it entirely.
Windows-11-multitasking-features

Windows 11 has the killer multitasking feature we’ve always wanted

The window grouping feature in the Windows 11 preview is the killer feature that makes us hype for the next generation of Windows that's to come on June 24.
A screenshot of Windows 11 interface.

Windows 11 SE could be the successor to the ill-fated Windows 10 in S Mode

Microsoft could be gearing up to renew its battle with Chromebooks running Google's Chrome OS in the education space with its unannounced Windows 11 SE.
microsoft to hold june 24 windows 10 event new logo

This controversial Windows 11 feature is already upsetting people

The redesigned Start Menu has garnered outrage but, fortunately, it can be customized.