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Windows 11 updates are moving to once a year.

Windows 11 might finally be giving us a new media player

Windows 10 currently has about three different media players. Windows 11 could reduce all of them to just one.
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More than 60% of PC owners haven’t even heard of Windows 11

A recent survey reveals that most current Windows users have no knowledge about the upcoming Windows 11.
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The new Microsoft Store will integrate the Epic Games Store without extra fees

The new Microsoft Store on Windows 11 is exiting beta on October 5, with the integration of third-party storefronts in the coming months.
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Skype lives on as Microsoft adds new features to take on Zoom and Google Meet

Microsoft is updating Skype with a set of new features designed to make the app faster, reliable, and more modern.
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Windows 11 compatibility waiver warns of ‘damages’ that Microsoft could prevent

Microsoft is allowing people with unsupported hardware to install Windows 11, but you'll need to sign a waiver warning of damages beforehand.
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Even the Surface Laptop Studio doesn’t come with a hardware TPM chip

Microsoft caused a fuss when it announced Windows 11 and its TPM requirement, but the newly announced Surface Laptop Studio proves that it's not that important.
Someone gaming on a Surface Laptop Studio.

Is the Surface Laptop Studio a legit gaming laptop? Here’s why (and why not)

The Surface Laptop Studio isn't built for gaming, but it packs enough of a punch to get me excited. Here are four reasons why, and one reason why not.
Microsoft's new Surface Go 3 comes with a 60% speed boost compared to the previous gen.

The new Surface Go 3 flexes its Windows 11 tablet improvements

Microsoft finally unveiled the Surface Go 3. This updated lightweight tablet combined with Windows 11 could make it a compelling iPad alternative
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Microsoft’s new mouse is made of 20% resin pellets, recycled from ocean plastic

Microsoft just released the Ocean Plastic Mouse -- a mouse made of recycled plastic waste.
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HP’s new 11-inch Windows 11 tablet has a clever reversible camera

The HP 11-Inch Tablet has a unique camera module that can rotate up to 235 degrees depending on your needs.
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HP’s Spectre x360 16 looks like best new Windows laptop 11 yet, with one caveat

HP's Spectre x360 16 will be one of the first premium Windows 11 laptops to be available.
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Nvidia DLSS is bigger than ever and primed for the Windows 11 launch

Nvidia announced 28 new games for DLSS, bringing the total to over 100. The tech is also receiving a new feature, as well as Windows 11 support ahead of launch.
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3 easy ways to drastically improve your PC’s performance

If your PC is feeling slow, don't worry. There's more than one way to help speed it up. Here are three ways you can increase the performance in Windows.
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Windows 11 could expand one of the worst features of Windows 10

Pop-ups are already all over the place in Windows 10, and it looks like there may be even more of them due to the Tips app in Windows 11.
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Your Microsoft account just went completely password-free

Microsoft is moving to a password-less future by allowing you to remove the password from your Microsoft Account in favor of the Microsoft Authenticator app.
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The next Surface devices could finally get Thunderbolt. Here’s why that’s vital

Rumors indicate that the next Surface device could come with a Thunderbolt port. Here's why that's a good thing.
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Enable these 3 easy Windows settings to drastically improve your PC’s security

From ransomware and malware to viruses, a lot of things can go bad when you own a PC. Here are three settings you can change to improve security in Windows.
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Why Windows 11 is more than just a Windows 10 reskin

Windows 11 is built on the same foundation as Windows 10, but it's more than a visual update. In a new video, Microsoft explains why.
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Windows 11 just took dark mode to the next level

Notification sounds in dark mode of Windows 11 will have a more subdued sound profile than the ones in light mode.
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How to find your Windows 11 product key

There are more ways than one to find your product key in Windows 11. Here are some of the best ways to find your Windows 11 product key.
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Valorant could use TPM for anti-cheat, but not in the way you think

Valorant's Vanguard anti-cheat software may have received a new update that requires TPM 2.0 and Secure Boot for sessions running on Windows 11.
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I downgraded from Windows 11 to Windows 10, and I don’t plan on going back

After living with all the new features and slick look of Windows 11 for months, I'm going back to Windows 10. Here's why.
Microsoft Corporate VP of Devices Panos Panay holding up a Surface Book.

Microsoft’s September 22 event could reveal Surface Duo 2, new Surface Laptop

Microsoft has announced a Surface event for September 22. It's likely the company could announce Surface Duo 2 or a new Surface Laptop model.
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Microsoft warns select Windows 11 beta testers to move back to Windows 10 now

If you've been beta testing Windows 11 on a device that's unsupported by Microsoft, then it's time to move back to Windows 10.
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How to uninstall apps from Windows 11

Is there a program in Windows 11 that you want to remove? Here's how to uninstall apps and programs from Windows 11 in a few different ways.
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Windows 11 bringing new gaming features to PC players next month

Windows 11 will incorporate a number of features Microsoft first implemented in the Xbox Series X/S.
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Microsoft suggests Windows 11 will be missing a key feature at launch

Microsoft just announced the Windows 11 release date, but the operating system will ship with one of its key features missing.
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Windows 11 general availability and free update set to start on October 5

Windows 11 has hit a new moment in its history, as Microsoft has announced the operating system will hit general availability on October 5.
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Unsupported Windows 11 installs won’t get critical security updates

Microsoft has clarified that unsupported Windows 11 installs won't receive critical bug, security, and features updates through Windows Update.
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Windows 10’s update screen will soon tell you if your PC supports Windows 11

The next version of Windows 10 could bring a nifty feature in Windows Update that lets you know if your PC can run Windows 11.
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Microsoft won’t budge on Windows 11 TPM requirement, but offers clarification

Microsoft updated its minimum requirements for Windows 11, but the company is holding firm on its TPM 2.0 requirement.
Laptop sitting on a desk showing Windows 11's built-in Microsoft Teams experience.

Microsoft fixes Windows 11 PC Health Check app, extends processor compatibility

Microsoft is bringing back the controversial Windows 11 PC Health Check app with some big changes to make sure there are no false positives.
Laptop sitting on a desk showing Windows 11's built-in Microsoft Teams experience.

Survey results predict a surprisingly positive reception to Windows 11

A new survey reveals that nearly half of a set of polled Windows users might end up upgrading to Microsoft's new operating system.
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Microsoft just made it easier to officially download Windows 11

Microsoft just released Windows 11 ISO files, making it easier to download and install the new operating system on compatible PCs.