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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

If you haven't upgraded to Windows 11 24H2 yet, Microsoft's giving you a good reason to do so - better security
By Darren Allan published
Worried about upgrading to Windows 11 24H2? Microsoft is making it more compelling with a move to tighten security.

New Windows 11 update delivers a host of new features and fixes - here are 4 things I'm looking forward to
By Darren Allan published
The July update has arrived, and it boasts quite a number of new features, as well as important fixes for gamers.

Windows 11 could get AI-powered dynamic wallpapers - I just hope Microsoft doesn't kill off this idea
By Darren Allan published
Dynamic wallpapers could make a comeback - if Microsoft has a bit more conviction about the idea this time around.

It only took four years, but Windows 11 is now the most popular desktop OS - and time is running out for Windows 10
By Darren Allan published
Windows 10 support ends in just three months, so you need to be thinking about your options at this point.

Windows 11 search just got more powerful courtesy of Copilot - and I think this is a great use of AI, even if there'll still be haters
By Darren Allan published
New AI search tricks help all Windows 11 users catch up with Copilot+ PCs when it comes to swiftly finding the files they need.

Confused by a mysterious update that's suddenly appeared on your Windows 10 PC? Don't panic – here's what you need to know
By Darren Allan published
Microsoft is stealthily installing a mysterious update on Windows 10 PCs: here's what it does, and why you need to start thinking about your next move.

Microsoft just gave the Windows 11 Notepad app a controversial feature that people are either loving or hating
By Darren Allan published
Is Notepad becoming WordPad now? Microsoft's new formatting features for Windows 11's text editor are proving to be highly divisive.

'It's obvious that users are frustrated': consumer rights group accuses Microsoft of not providing a 'viable solution' for Windows 10 users who can't upgrade to Windows 11
By Darren Allan published
A recent lifeline for those who are stuck on Windows 10 is welcome, but still not enough – and Microsoft should be looking at doing more.
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