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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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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

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Upgrade to Windows 11 Pro and enhance your PC experience

Microsoft Recall feature.

Windows 11 Recall officially comes to Intel and AMD

The Surface Pro 11 on a white table in front of a window.

Is Windows 11 acting up for you? This might be why

The Surface Pro 11 on a white table in front of a window.

Microsoft won’t back down on Windows 11’s biggest hurdle

Recall screenshot.

Windows 11 Recall finally arrives, but with one new problem

The Firefox iPhone app.

Firefox has a new tactic to win the web browser wars

The Surface Laptop shown in front of a Copilot+ sign.

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

Gaming PC on a desk.

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

Recall promotional image.

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

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The Windows 11 24H2 update is causing even more problems

Windows 11 logo on a laptop.

Windows 11 multitasking is about to get even better

Windows 11 KB5046716 update brings new options to Snap Layout, but what other features does the update bring? Here is what you need to know.
Microsoft Defender and Edge Security settings are open on a PC monitor.

My quest to fully remove Microsoft Edge is finally complete

It's hard enough to remove Microsoft Edge on its own, but this app goes beyond just setting a new default browser.
A photo of the Sensel Click Composer Software running on Windows 11

Microsoft tests a universal share button on Windows 11

Microsoft's is beta testing a Share button that will make it easier to send content between contacts in the Windows user interface.
Microsoft Surface Laptop 2 sitting on a table.

Windows 11 vs. Windows 10: Is it finally time to update?

With Microsoft slowing down support for Windows 10, is it finally time to upgrade to Windows 11? We break down all the differences.
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These AI features might actually make me use Paint again

The Windows 11 Paint app is injected with some impressive-sounding new AI features.
The Surface Pro 11 on a white table in front of a window.

Another annoying bug is spoiling the fun in Windows 11 24H2

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Gamers are finally flocking to Windows 11 after 3 years

After three years, Windows 11 is finally the dominant operating system on Steam, and it's showing no signs of slowing down.
Windows 11 logo on a laptop.

You have one year to safely use Windows 10 before you’ll need to pay

Microsoft is bring its ESU program to consumers for the first time, allowing Windows 10 lovers to opt in for an extra year of security updates.
The Surface Pro 11 on a white table in front of a window.

Microsoft is forced to halt the Windows 11 24H2 update on some PCs

Yet another speed bump for Microsoft's latest Windows 11 24H2 update.
Using an Android phone as a webcam.

Windows 11 to let you use your phone as a webcam

If you have an Android phone and you've updated to Windows 11 update 24H2, you don't need a third-party app to use your phone as a webcam anymore.
The blue screen of death in Windows.

Windows 11 24H2 may crash your PC if you have a certain SSD

The highly anticipated Windows 11 24H2 update appears to be causing crashes in some PCs.
Asus ROG Ally with the Windows lock screen.

Microsoft is fixing my biggest problem with Windows 11 on handhelds

Microsoft just published a new preview build for Windows 11 that includes significant changes to the onscreen keyboard targeted at handheld gaming PCs.
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How to connect a wireless mouse to a laptop

You can connect a wireless mouse to your laptop with its bespoke USB receiver or by using Bluetooth -- or both! Here's how to do it.
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How to check your laptop battery health

You can generate a Windows battery report to see how healthy your laptop battery is.
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Windows 11 is creating an ‘undeletable’ 8.63GB cache

The undeletable cache issue stems from the "checkpoint update" system, a feature designed to download smaller, incremental patches instead of full updates.
Customer using 1Password on their Windows laptop, sitting on a couch.

Passkeys in Windows 11 are about to get safer and easier to use

Microsoft has announced that big changes are coming to its passkey experience, including third-party integration and account syncing.
Windows 11 logo on a laptop.

Microsoft Word may delete your files — here’s how to avoid it

A new bug in Microsoft Word is randomly deleting user files, but we know how to work around it.
The Lenovo IdeaCenter Gaming 5i Gen 7 gaming PC with a monitor, keyboard, and headset.

How to reset graphics drivers in Windows 11

Are you having issues with your Windows 11 graphics? A simple reset of your drivers could put a pin in this pesky glitch. Here’s how to do it.
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Windows 11 can now use AI to respond to your text messages

Microsoft's Phone Link app just made answering messages easier with Suggested Replies. Here is everything you need to know about the feature.
A screenshot of Microsoft WordPad running on Windows 11.

It’s official — Microsoft WordPad is dead after 29 years

Microsoft WordPad is officially deprecated, which means it will disappear as soon as you update to 24H2. There is a workaround, though.
Microsoft Surface Pro 11 front view in tablet mode.

Microsoft is finally making Copilot+ laptops useful for AI

Microsoft is rolling out a ton of new features for Copilot+ laptops starting today, including the highly controversial Recall.
Windows 11 logo on a laptop.

Whatever you do, don’t install the Windows 11 September update

The September 11 KB5043145 update is causing PCs to display a blue screen of death and other issues. The tech giant is working on a fix.

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