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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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Windows 11 vs. macOS Sequoia: Which is the better upgrade?

Windows 11 and macOS Sequoia are the latest and greatest operating systems. We've examined both to find out all the similarities and differences between them.
Alan Truly sits in front of a Windows PC and adjusts a virtual screen while wearing a Meta Quest 3 VR headset.

Windows PCs now works with the Quest 3, and I tried it out for myself

Overwatch 2 running on the LG OLED 27 gaming monitor.

Here’s why some PC gamers shouldn’t install the latest Windows 11 update

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Windows 11 to finally address this webcam deficiency

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Bid farewell to this small but helpful Windows 11 feature

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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

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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

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Firefox has a new tactic to win the web browser wars

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How to ungroup Taskbar icons in Windows 11

Ungrouping taskbar icons can make it much easier to see what each browser window and app is doing. Here's how to do it in Windows 11.
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Windows 11 remains the driver of growth in PCs, not AI

As of now, AI-integrated notebooks have had a limited impact on the overall market
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How to use your Windows webcam settings

If you're using a webcam, you may want to tweak its settings for camera performance or privacy reasons. Here's how to access those webcam settings in Windows.
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Microsoft warns that the latest Windows 11 update may crash PC games now

Yet another incompatibility issue arrives for the latest Windows 11 24H2 update.
Recall promotional image.

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

Microsoft has released a preview build of its controversial Recall feature for Windows Insiders, both for users to try and security professionals to test.
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The Windows 11 24H2 update is causing even more problems

Microsoft confirms that the Windows 11 24H2 update is giving users a real headache with various problems including trashing game audio for gamers.
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How to use Terminal in Windows 11

The Windows Terminal is a useful tool for tweaking, diagnosing, and exploring your Windows 11 PC. Here's how to use it.
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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.
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The best Android apps you can download now for Windows 11

It's now possible to run Android apps in Windows 11 via the Amazon App Store. Here are some of our favorite apps that you can use today.
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How to downgrade from Windows 11 to Windows 10

If you don't like Windows 11, you can downgrade back to Windows 10, but the method may vary depending on how long ago you upgraded to Windows 11.
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How to dual boot Windows 10 and Windows 11

If you want to try Windows 11 while still running Windows 10, then you can try out what's known as a Dual Boot. Here's how to do that.
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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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Ranking all 12 versions of Windows, from worst to best

Microsoft has been making Windows operating systems for almost 40 years, and though they've improved, there have been some wins and duds. We rank them here.
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How to set a default printer on Windows or Mac

Here's how to set a default printer on Windows and macOS to avoid the frustration and waste of sending a black-and-white document to your color photo printer.
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4 Windows 11 accessibility features that make it easier for everyone to use

Microsoft's ever-maturing Windows 11 continues to add accessibility features that make it easier for everyone to use. Here are our favorites.
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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.
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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.
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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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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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How to make Windows 11 look like Windows 10

Windows 11 has brought a host of new features that many people enjoy, but the changes to the Start menu and Taskbar aren't among them.
Windows 11 on a tablet.

How to use Windows 11 Snap Groups

Snap Groups is one of the newest Windows 11 features to help boost productivity. Here's how to use Snap droups in Windows 11 to improve yours.
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How to install Windows 11 in a virtual machine

If you can't run Windows 11 on your PC, then you might want to try it on a virtual machine. Here's how to install Windows 11 on a VM.

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