Windows 11

Windows 11 is the next major release of Microsoft's Windows operating system, announced on June 24, 2021. It is thought to be released later this year and come as a free upgrade from Windows 10 through Windows Update.

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Microsoft rolls out new Windows 11 update that adds more advertisements to your PCMicrosoft rolls out new Windows 11 update that adds more advertisements to your PC

Microsoft has rolled out a new Windows 11 update that adds more advertisements to the Microsoft Store, fuelling the talk about Windows 11 adpocalypse.

Microsoft confirms new Windows update is sending PCs into recoveryMicrosoft confirms new Windows update is sending PCs into recovery

Microsoft has officially confirmed that a security update for Windows 11 is causing some machines to the BitLocker recovery screen.

Don't want more ads in Windows 11? Well, more could be coming, but you may not care about theseDon't want more ads in Windows 11? Well, more could be coming, but you may not care about these

Mainly because you may never see the latest recommendations, as they're locked away in the Microsoft Store - and just in testing for now, anyway.

Want Windows 11 on your iPhone? Of course you don't, but it's been done on an iPhone 15 ProWant Windows 11 on your iPhone? Of course you don't, but it's been done on an iPhone 15 Pro

Tiny11 has been shown running on an Apple iPhone 15 Pro, but it takes an age to boot, and don't expect to get anything done on the OS.

World's most popular operating system is being dethroned by Windows 11World's most popular operating system is being dethroned by Windows 11

New figures reveal the world's most popular operating system is being dethroned by Microsoft's Windows 11, with the latest OS hitting 30% market share.

Microsoft announces its killing support for a version of Windows 11Microsoft announces its killing support for a version of Windows 11

Microsoft has announced it will end support for one version of Windows 11, as the company says it's about to reach its end-of-service date.

New Copilot app is rolling out to Windows 11 and 10 as Microsoft looks to drive more adoptionNew Copilot app is rolling out to Windows 11 and 10 as Microsoft looks to drive more adoption

Microsoft's new plan to push more folks to use Copilot appears to be debuting the new app for the AI in both Windows 11 and also Windows 10.

Microsoft's latest Windows 11 update adds new advertisements to your PCMicrosoft's latest Windows 11 update adds new advertisements to your PC

Microsoft has just released its new update for Windows 11 version 23H2 and Windows 11 version 22H2, which adds an advertisement to your PC.

Microsoft adds spell check to Notepad after 41 years, but with an eye-rolling catchMicrosoft adds spell check to Notepad after 41 years, but with an eye-rolling catch

Microsoft has finally added spell check to Notepad after more than 41 years, and the new feature appears to have rolled out to Windows 11 users.

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GoDeal24's new software sale is live now where it's offering up awesome deals on Microsoft Office Professional 2021 for only $28.75 and more.

Microsoft's new technology will use your eyes to decrypt secure documentsMicrosoft's new technology will use your eyes to decrypt secure documents

Microsoft is working on new bit of privacy technology that will track eye movement and decrypt documents based on where you're looking.

Microsoft silently adds spellchecking, autocorrect to Windows Notepad... only took 41 yearsMicrosoft silently adds spellchecking, autocorrect to Windows Notepad... only took 41 years

Microsoft has updated the Notepad app on Windows 11 with integrated spellchecking and autocorrect, which only took 41 years to do.

World's most popular operating system loses millions of users to Windows 11World's most popular operating system loses millions of users to Windows 11

The world's most popular operating system has seen a 2% decline in users, who are now flocking to Microsoft's latest OS, Windows 11.

Windows 11 updates Start Menu with louder Microsoft advertisementsWindows 11 updates Start Menu with louder Microsoft advertisements

Microsoft's latest Windows 11 test version revealed a potential significant change to the Windows Start Menu, with Microsoft putting its products first.

Windows 11 is finally about to dethrone Windows 10 as the most popular OS - for gamers, anywayWindows 11 is finally about to dethrone Windows 10 as the most popular OS - for gamers, anyway

The trouble for Microsoft is that away from gaming, when it comes to everyday PC users, Windows 11 adoption isn't even close to this strong.

Windows 11 'Government Edition' has zero bloatware, no system requirementsWindows 11 'Government Edition' has zero bloatware, no system requirements

Windows 11 'Government Edition' surfaces online, and it appears to have been stripped of all Microsoft's bloatware and system requirements.

Forecast: Windows 11 may get more ads you can't escape from if Weather app is anything to go byForecast: Windows 11 may get more ads you can't escape from if Weather app is anything to go by

New adverts in the stock Weather app are pinned so that no matter where you scroll, they'll stay on the screen, staring back at you.

New Windows 11 update goes from worse to bad: reboot bug is side-stepped, but taskbar is brokenNew Windows 11 update goes from worse to bad: reboot bug is side-stepped, but taskbar is broken

Microsoft has mitigated a nasty reboot loop problem - by blocking the latest optional update for affected PCs - but another gremlin has appeared.

Microsoft caught turning on automatic OneDrive folder backup in Windows 11Microsoft caught turning on automatic OneDrive folder backup in Windows 11

Microsoft has been caught quietly changing OneDrive to automatic backup without asking users for authorization in Windows 11's setup.

Windows 11 now automatically enables OneDrive folder backup for fresh installsWindows 11 now automatically enables OneDrive folder backup for fresh installs

Microsoft is now automatically turning on OneDrive backups on fresh Windows 11 installs, and you can probably guess how this going to go down.

Google could change its Chrome browser to save battery life on your Windows 11 laptopGoogle could change its Chrome browser to save battery life on your Windows 11 laptop

A fancy trick with offloading audio processing might just take some strain off the CPU and enable more battery longevity with notebooks.

Microsoft moves to remove local Windows accounts and force Microsoft accountsMicrosoft moves to remove local Windows accounts and force Microsoft accounts

Microsoft has removed the instructions on its support page for Windows 11 users to switch from a Microsoft account to a local account.

Windows 11 gets another feature that'll please Android smartphone ownersWindows 11 gets another feature that'll please Android smartphone owners

Phone Link app in Windows 11 (and Windows 10) has got a 'Scan Text' option that uses OCR to copy text from photos sent over from your Android handset.

Microsoft unveils you'll be able to control your phone in WindowsMicrosoft unveils you'll be able to control your phone in Windows

Microsoft wants to allow Windows 11 users control over their smartphones with the Phone Link app, and you'll experience 'continuity.'

Microsoft finally fixes Windows 11 bug that's been annoying Chrome and Edge users for agesMicrosoft finally fixes Windows 11 bug that's been annoying Chrome and Edge users for ages

Plagued by visual distortion on parts of the screen while watching videos in a Chromium-based browser? The June update fixes this problem.

Windows 11 users: Get ready for 3D nag banners as Microsoft tries a new way to promote EdgeWindows 11 users: Get ready for 3D nag banners as Microsoft tries a new way to promote Edge

Coming soon: 3D banners with surround sound to persuade you that the Edge browser, Bing, OneDrive, and Microsoft Accounts are the way forward.

Microsoft announces Windows 11 24H2 is still coming despite Recall controversyMicrosoft announces Windows 11 24H2 is still coming despite Recall controversy

Microsoft has announced its continuing with the rollout of Windows 11 24H2 after racing major backlash regarding the Copilot+ feature Windows Recall.

AMD Ryzen AI 300 and Intel Lunar Lake CPUs will be launching WITHOUT their Copilot+ AI featuresAMD Ryzen AI 300 and Intel Lunar Lake CPUs will be launching WITHOUT their Copilot+ AI features

Microsoft Copilot+ features won't be available at launch for AMD Ryzen AI 300 'Strix Point' APUs or Intel Core Ultra 200V 'Lunar Lake' CPUs.

Windows 11 Paint app's new AI superpowers require a Copilot+ PC and a Microsoft AccountWindows 11 Paint app's new AI superpowers require a Copilot+ PC and a Microsoft Account

The revamped Cocreator is without doubt a nifty feature, although it'll need a peppy NPU for on-device image creation - hence a Copilot+ PC.

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Latest Windows 11 update fixes the nasty bug that caused the taskbar to vanish or glitch outLatest Windows 11 update fixes the nasty bug that caused the taskbar to vanish or glitch out

Fed up with your taskbar disappearing and then reappearing like some bad magic trick? Microsoft has resolved this issue in the June update for Windows 11.

Antec Core HS is a new PC gaming handheld with a sliding screen and keyboardAntec Core HS is a new PC gaming handheld with a sliding screen and keyboard

Antec enters the PC gaming handheld market with the premium Antec Core HS, however it's a rebranded AYANEO Slide - a product that debuted earlier this year.

Microsoft has made vital changes to sway those who hated the idea of Windows 11 Recall featureMicrosoft has made vital changes to sway those who hated the idea of Windows 11 Recall feature

Recall will be switched off by default, it'll use Windows Hello for security, and efforts around encryption have been shored up, thankfully.

Windows 11 takes some important steps forward with accessibility as Voice Access is bolsteredWindows 11 takes some important steps forward with accessibility as Voice Access is bolstered

New preview build in the Canary channel implements voice commands for Windows 11's screen reader and introduces voice-powered PC-wide search for the OS.

How serious is Microsoft about new Windows 10 features? Serious enough to reopen beta testingHow serious is Microsoft about new Windows 10 features? Serious enough to reopen beta testing

Are we going to get an appreciable amount of new features coming through for the older OS? Possibly, but we wouldn't get our hopes up too much.

Using Windows 11 but want Windows 10's File Explorer back? There's a dead easy trick to do thatUsing Windows 11 but want Windows 10's File Explorer back? There's a dead easy trick to do that

Weird but true: There's a very easy way to get Windows 10's File Explorer in Windows 11 - in fact you won't believe how simple this is.

Windows 11 update adds a much-wanted feature and fixes a nasty glitch with Chrome videosWindows 11 update adds a much-wanted feature and fixes a nasty glitch with Chrome videos

There are some useful feature additions here, including the implementation of drag and drop for File Explorer's address bar (finally).

Microsoft confirms the Windows 11 features that are getting axed in the 24H2 updateMicrosoft confirms the Windows 11 features that are getting axed in the 24H2 update

WordPad is exiting the stage, as well as Windows Mixed Reality which is taking a final bow in Windows 11 - plus a few other features besides.

Windows 10 users, prepare for more nagging: Microsoft ramps up drive to upgrade to Windows 11Windows 10 users, prepare for more nagging: Microsoft ramps up drive to upgrade to Windows 11

'A new journey with Windows' nag panel invaded our desktop recently, and Microsoft has more going on besides this by way of persuading folks to upgrade.

Windows 11's new Copilot+ AI features like Recall can be enabled without needing an NPUWindows 11's new Copilot+ AI features like Recall can be enabled without needing an NPU

Microsoft's new AI-powered Recall feature on Copilot+ PCs doesn't require an NPU like the company says, developer shows it working WITHOUT an NPU.

Microsoft's PC optimization tool might be a default app on your Windows 11 PC before too longMicrosoft's PC optimization tool might be a default app on your Windows 11 PC before too long

PC Manager recommends users 'repair' their system by reinstating Bing as the default search in Edge - and it might just become a default app.

Windows 11 24H2 is in final testing - and it unshackles Copilot, turning the AI into a full appWindows 11 24H2 is in final testing - and it unshackles Copilot, turning the AI into a full app

Copilot is being unchained from its panel at the side of the desktop, and is now a standalone app that can be moved and resized as you wish.

SABRENT's new USB Type-C 3-Port Gaming Hub for the ROG Ally stays connected while you gameSABRENT's new USB Type-C 3-Port Gaming Hub for the ROG Ally stays connected while you game

The new Sabrent USB Type-C 3-Port Gaming Hub for the ASUS ROG Ally is portable, affordable, and plug and play - and keeps you gaming.

Auto SR upscaling tech is limited to Copilot+ PCs with Qualcomm Snapdragon X Elite... for nowAuto SR upscaling tech is limited to Copilot+ PCs with Qualcomm Snapdragon X Elite... for now

Microsoft announces that its Automatic Super Resolution (Auto SR) is limited to new Copilot+ PC laptops running Qualcomm Snapdragon X Elite processors.

Microsoft's Copilot AI is coming to Minecraft, will access your inventory and act as a guideMicrosoft's Copilot AI is coming to Minecraft, will access your inventory and act as a guide

Minecraft is getting Copilot AI, a new tool that acts as an interactive guide you can ask questions to and get detailed real-time answers.

Microsoft's new Surface Pro and Surface Laptop are Arm-based AI-ready Copilot+ PCsMicrosoft's new Surface Pro and Surface Laptop are Arm-based AI-ready Copilot+ PCs

Microsoft has lifted the lid on the first generation of Arm-based Snapdragon X Copilot+ AI PCs, and it includes the new Surface Pro and Surface Laptop.

Lenovo's new Yoga Slim and ThinkPad T14s Gen 6 AI PC laptops: Copilot+ ready with Snapdragon XLenovo's new Yoga Slim and ThinkPad T14s Gen 6 AI PC laptops: Copilot+ ready with Snapdragon X

Lenovo announces its new Yoga Slim 7x 14 Gen 9 and ThinkPad 14s Gen 6 laptops: Copilot+ ready AI laptops with Qualcomm's new Snapdragon X SoC.

Microsoft is about to reveal how AI PCs will make Windows stickierMicrosoft is about to reveal how AI PCs will make Windows stickier

Microsoft is about to unveil its vision for artificial intelligence-integrated PCs and how the inclusion of the new technology will change Windows.

Microsoft nudges closer to releasing new AI features for Windows 11Microsoft nudges closer to releasing new AI features for Windows 11

Microsoft seems to be preparing to release a slew of new AI features for Windows 11 users as a new test build adds a designated section in Settings.

Does a Windows 11 PC need 'repairing' if you don't use Bing search? Microsoft seems to think soDoes a Windows 11 PC need 'repairing' if you don't use Bing search? Microsoft seems to think so

PC Manager app in Windows has 'repair tips' and one of them is to switch your search engine back to Bing, should you have changed this default in Edge.

Windows 11 reviews
Seagate FireCuda 530 1TB SSD Review (tested with Windows 11)Seagate FireCuda 530 1TB SSD Review (tested with Windows 11)

It's here. Seagate's FireCuda 530 can reach speeds in excess of 7,300 MB/s and is the first SSD upgrade certified for PS5 use.

Windows 11: How to install the new Insider Preview build on your PCWindows 11: How to install the new Insider Preview build on your PC

Microsoft's next-gen Windows 11 is nearly here, with the Windows 11 Preview Build now out and here's a guide on how to install it.