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32 Hidden Windows 11 Features You're Probably Not Using (But Should Be)
Windows 11 is full of powerful features and useful tweaks. Take a tour of these off-the-beaten-path options to customize, optimize, and secure your PC.
Windows Updates Will Soon Be Able to Automatically Fix Botched Driver Updates
If you install something that doesn't work for your Windows machine, Microsoft will roll it back.
Become an Insider: How to Check Out Early Versions of Windows 11
Want to peek at the latest preview edition of Windows 11? Microsoft just simplified its Windows Insider Program, making it easier than ever to be the first to use upcoming features.
Microsoft Pushes Back on Complaints of 'Cheating' With Low Latency Feature
'Apple does this and y'all love it,' argues Microsoft VP Scott Hanselman.
How to Upgrade Your PC to Windows 11 for Free, Even If It's Incompatible
Dragging your feet on an OS upgrade? Here are the easiest ways to check out Windows 11.
Microsoft Wants You Back. These 10 Broken Windows Apps Say Otherwise
If Microsoft wants to regain users, it has to start by fixing the apps that define Windows itself.
Microsoft Tests Windows Feature That Could Make App Startup Less of a Slog
Low Latency Profile reportedly speeds up app launch times by up to 40%.
Microsoft OneDrive Review: No-Brainer File Sync for the Windows Faithful
More than just the default cloud storage and syncing option for Windows PCs, OneDrive offers many useful features and polished apps for all major platforms.
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This Free Windows App Shows You Everything Your Computer Is Secretly Doing
I installed AppControl on my Windows 11 PC and was shocked by how much was happening in the background without me knowing.
Microsoft to Clean Up Windows 11's Widgets Board, Focus on 'Calm'
The change will hide the MSN News feed and its in-your-face articles, creating a more minimalist look. Microsoft is signaling it wants the OS to feel more 'calm' in the default settings.
Not Loving Windows? Microsoft's CEO Wants to Win You Back
As more consumers embrace alternatives like Linux or pick up a MacBook Neo, Satya Nadella says Microsoft is 'focused on fundamentals, prioritizing quality and serving our core users better.'
Microsoft Will Finally Give You More Control Over Windows Updates
Windows will now allow you to pause updates almost indefinitely, restart without mandatory updates, and will try to condense non-essential updates into one monthly restart.
Microsoft Is Finally Fixing the 4 Worst Things About the Windows 11 Insider Program
You can soon say goodbye to unnecessary OS reinstalls, confusing release channels, and more.
Microsoft: Built-In Windows 11 Antivirus Is Enough Protection for Most Users
Defender is 'usually sufficient,' it says in a blog post that might rile up the antivirus industry.
Microsoft Courts Students With Xbox Freebies for Windows 11 PC Buyers
Facing competition from the MacBook Neo, Redmond is pushing an 'ultimate college bundle.'
Attention, Early Adopters. Microsoft Just Simplified the Windows Insider Program
Microsoft trims the number of Insider channels and makes it easier to switch between beta and stable versions of Windows.
Copilot Takes a Backseat in Microsoft's Latest Windows 11 Update
Microsoft removes the Copilot button in Notepad and drops all AI from its Snipping Tool.
Is Your Windows 11 Start Menu Search Broken? Microsoft Is Rolling Out a Fix
PCs are returning blank results, among other issues, when searching through the Start menu.
These 5 Windows 11 Features Drive Me Nuts, But I Figured Out How to Fix Them
You don't have to put up with Windows 11's worst features. Here's how I replaced the Start menu, taskbar, widget panel, and more.
Microsoft Is Finally Fixing Windows 11's Web App Problem. It's About Time
Windows 11 is full of web apps that make your PC slower and less enjoyable to use, so I'm excited about the prospect of a team dedicated to "100% native" apps.
