Windows

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

New Windows 11 energy-saving option could save money and extend your laptop’s battery life
By Darren Allan published
A new Energy Saver feature is being tested which could beef up battery life, and also save money on running a desktop PC.

This Windows app could soon let you use your phone as a webcam
By Alex Blake published
Code snippets show that Microsoft is working on allowing Android phones to be used as Windows webcams.

Check your Windows 11 Start menu for an HP app that’s mysteriously installing itself without permission
By Darren Allan published
HP Smart app has gone rogue, apparently, and is installing itself from the Microsoft Store.

Good luck getting Microsoft’s ugly Christmas sweater for 2023 – it stars Windows XP and is almost sold out already
By Darren Allan published
The Black Friday rush is nothing compared to how Microsoft’s ugly sweater is flying off shelves.

Windows 11’s new features won’t be for everyone – but they’re seriously cool for those who’ll use them
By Darren Allan published
Windows 11 is bringing an excellent stylus feature to a lot more users, as well as useful changes for Task Manager.

Windows 11 users should fire up Paint now to check out this superb new AI-based feature
By Darren Allan published
The Paint app in Windows 11 has just received the feature everyone has been waiting for.

Tiny11 is now even smaller, giving you Windows 11 23H2 but without the clutter
By Darren Allan published
The highly streamlined version of Windows 11 is fully up to date and 20% smaller, plus offers the option of Copilot.

Windows 10 might get Copilot sooner than you think
By Darren Allan published
Microsoft’s reversal of course on Windows 10 not getting any new features has doubtless happened for a good reason.
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