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Microsoft Windows is the most popular operating system on the planet, holding a whopping 74% of the global desktop PC market as of 2023. The majority of those computers are running Windows 10, arguably Microsoft’s best version of the hugely successful OS so far.
Plenty of users are still rocking older systems with versions like Windows 7, Vista, and even the historically beloved Window XP. If you’ve ever touched a computer (and we don’t know how you’d be reading this if you hadn’t), chances are you’ve experienced at least one iteration of Microsoft’s long-running software.
Now Windows 11 is here, and Windows 12 is slated to arrive soon(ish) - so naturally we’re covering everything Windows-related on a weekly basis. Below, you’ll find everything related to Microsoft’s flagship operating system - news, tips, analysis, and more.
Latest about Windows
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Curious about what’s in your photos, Windows 11 users? Soon you’ll be able to investigate with Bing reverse image search right from the Photos app
By Kristina Terech published
Microsoft’s updated Photos app now includes Bing-powered visual search, smoother gallery navigation, and quicker access to image-editing tools.
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Time's up for Windows 11 21H2 and 22H2: Microsoft's final call before its next Patch Tuesday mandatory update to 23H2
By Kristina Terech published
Microsoft will force Windows 11 21H2 and 22H2 users to upgrade to 23H2 in October 2024 for continued security and support.
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It looks like typing in Windows 11 with an Xbox controller is about to get easier as Microsoft gives it a boost
By Kristina Terech published
Microsoft is testing a new on-screen keyboard layout for Xbox controllers in Windows 11, hoping to improve typing and navigation functionality.
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Windows 11’s 24H2 update is almost here — let’s talk about some of the features we’re expecting to see
By Kristina Terech published
Windows 11’s 24H2 update introduces new features like a refined Start menu, enhanced taskbar options, and improvements for a smoother user experience.
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Windows 11 Search might soon no longer suck so much... and it could be thanks to AI
By Kristina Terech published
Microsoft might be overhauling Windows Search with AI, aiming to improve accuracy and functionality, hopefully addressing user frustrations with the feature.
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Windows 11 is finally more popular than Windows 10 – at least in the world of PC gaming
By Darren Allan published
Game over, Windows 10: Microsoft turns a corner as Windows 11 finally becomes its most popular OS.
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Sorry, Windows 11 users, but you’re not escaping Microsoft’s all-seeing Recall feature that easily
By Darren Allan published
Were you happy to hear about the option to uninstall Recall in a Windows 11 preview? Well, forget about that – it’s just a bug.
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Are you a Recall hater? Windows 11’s big AI feature may come with an option to uninstall it – but we wouldn’t count on it
By Darren Allan published
Recall is coming to Windows 11 in testing soon, and a hidden change appears to indicate an option to remove the feature.
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