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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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Windows users can finally pick when updates stop with Microsoft’s latest patch

Microsoft's July 2026 Patch Tuesday update lets you pause Windows Update for up to 35 days, adds Point-in-time Restore, and refreshes Widgets and Accessibility.
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Microsoft is finally fixing the worst thing about Windows Search, but you can’t try it just yet

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Copilot could soon help diagnose issues with your PC

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Microsoft wants Windows 11 and your phone to become best friends

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Windows 11 Search is getting bigger, but only by 4 pixels

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A Windows 11 bug may be quietly eating hundreds of gigabytes of your storage

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A hacker’s arrest just revealed how Microsoft can track your Windows device

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You can finally install Windows on the Steam Machine, for reasons only you understand

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Windows 11 is getting a new Screen Tint mode, and your eyes might thank Microsoft

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I rounded up the best Prime Day 2026 laptop deals, and these five are the ones I’d buy

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Windows 11 is getting Copilot on Microsoft 365 Business accounts again, unless you’re in Europe

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Windows 11’s modern Media Player is somehow worse than the version from 17 years ago

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Microsoft Surface Laptop 8 claims 20-hour battery life, improved GPU performance, and a steep $1,599 ask

Microsoft's Surface Laptop 8 launches today at $1,599 with Snapdragon X2, up to 20 hours of battery, and a new Jade color option.
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Microsoft finally fixes the Windows 11 Widgets and makes them far less distracting

Microsoft's latest Windows 11 Beta build turns off hover-to-open, red badges, and daily alert limits for Widgets by default.
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Windows 11 just fixed one of Search’s dumbest limitations, and you’ll wonder how you lived without it

Microsoft's latest Windows 11 update fixes Search's three-character minimum, surfacing short file names instantly.
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Windows 11 adds a neat upgrade that enables simultaneous streaming for two audio devices

Windows 11 Shared Audio lets two people listen from one PC through Bluetooth LE Audio, but you’ll need supported Copilot+ hardware, updated drivers, and compatible accessories before the feature appears.
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Your Windows 11 PC can now natively run AI workloads, even if it lacks the Copilot+ badge

Microsoft's latest AI decision could make millions of existing Windows PCs far more relevant than anyone expected.
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The Windows 11 June update makes your Start menu and Search feel much more snappier

Microsoft's June 9 Windows 11 update KB5094126 introduces Low Latency Profile for faster Start menu, Search, and Action Center responses, alongside Shared Audio.
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You can finally get rid of Bing on your Windows 11 PC

Microsoft is reportedly testing Windows 11 changes that would finally let users disable Bing-powered web results inside the operating system’s built-in Search experience.
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Windows 11 is finally addressing key annoyances with the universal Search system

A new Windows 11 Insider Preview build adds Search by Substring to both the Experimental and Beta channels, letting users find files by typing any part of a compound name.
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Dell doubles down on 5G cellular connectivity for its premium business laptops in the US

Dell has launched seven new laptops globally ahead of Computex 2026, with three Pro 7 Series 2-in-1 models offering optional 5G cellular connectivity in the US.
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Copilot is getting a sidebar treatment for Windows 11, just like Gemini in Chrome

Microsoft is testing a new docked sidebar mode for Copilot in Windows 11 that pins the AI to the left or right edge of your screen.
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Microsoft is fixing a Windows 11 search issue that has probably troubled you a dozen times

Windows 11 Search may finally stop sending you to Bing when you are just trying to find local files on your PC. Microsoft is testing a fix that gives local results better priority.
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Microsoft is finally fixing the most annoying thing about Windows 11

Microsoft is testing one of the biggest Windows 11 interface shakeups yet, and it quietly brings back a feature many users have missed for years. The Start menu is changing too, and some of the updates feel surprisingly thoughtful.
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Windows 11 will clean up its own driver mess so you don’t have to

Microsoft's new Cloud-Initiated Driver Recovery feature automatically rolls back broken drivers pushed through Windows Update, no manual fixes or hardware partner involvement needed.
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Windows 11 is testing a low-latency mode and it visibly speeds up app launch

Even on powerful hardware, you have probably noticed that Windows 11 can feel less responsive than it should. Tiny delays in basic actions like opening the Start menu or navigating File Explorer can make the system feel heavier and less polished than rivals like macOS. Microsoft appears to know this is an issue and may […]
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Chuwi’s CoreBook Air wants to be the rare ultra-light Copilot+ laptop without an outrageous price

Chuwi launched the CoreBook Air 226V, a sub-1kg Copilot+ PC with Intel Core Ultra 5 226V, 97 TOPS AI compute, a 14-inch 2.8K 90Hz 100% sRGB display, dual Thunderbolt 4, and a 55Wh battery.
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Windows 11 File Explorer is getting the fix it should’ve had years ago

Microsoft says Windows 11 File Explorer fixes go beyond preloading, with work targeting launch order, disk reads, hangs, and visual delays that have made the app feel slower than it should.
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Windows 11’s most important update may be the least exciting

Microsoft’s optional Windows 11 update targets the boring problems that matter most, including memory leaks, startup delays, and File Explorer behavior, with a wider rollout expected through May 2026 Patch Tuesday.
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32GB RAM for Windows 11? Hey Microsoft, that sounds like a you problem!

Microsoft’s 32GB RAM push sparks backlash as users blame Windows 11’s poor optimization, rising memory demands, and growing software bloat instead of real performance improvements.
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How to check if your Windows PC is ready for the secure boot certificate expiry in June 2026

Not every Windows PC will automatically get the new Secure Boot certificates before the June 2026 deadline. Here's how to check yours and fix it before it becomes a problem.
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Window’s Secure Boot certificates are expiring in June — here’s what you need to do

The Secure Boot certificates powering one of Windows' most critical security features expire in June 2026 — and not every PC is going to get the fix automatically.
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Microsoft revamps Windows Insider Program with simpler structure and more user control

Microsoft has revamped the Windows Insider Program, simplifying channels and giving users more control, aiming to improve testing, feedback, and overall Windows update experiences.
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How to install fonts in Windows 11 and Windows 10 (3 easy methods)

A new font can be a great way to spice up your PC projects. But you need to install them to use them. Here's how to install fonts in Windows 11
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Microsoft’s new Windows 11 freebies are useful, but they also feel a little desperate

Microsoft is suddenly being a lot more generous with Windows laptops, and the timing is kind of hard not to notice. If you’re an eligible US college student, buying a Windows 11 PC can get you a year of Microsoft 365 Premium, a year of Xbox Game Pass Ultimate, and a custom Xbox Wireless Controller […]
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AI has blocked out Windows laptops in the race against the MacBook

Windows laptops finally got interesting, but AI turned into the wrong selling point at the exact wrong moment.
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Windows Recall still has a side door into your private PC history

Windows Recall's database may be better protected now, but a new proof of concept suggests the data path after sign in still creates privacy risks for Windows 11 users.
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Microsoft College Offer doles out free software so that you forget that MacBook Neo is a better deal

Microsoft is using free software, Game Pass, and student laptop discounts to make Windows 11 PCs more appealing for college buyers, but the real value still depends on the hardware, eligibility rules, and whether you'll use the extras.

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