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
Microsoft is bringing Window’s 11’s slimmed-down updates to Windows 10, shedding megabytes for quicker upgrades
By Kristina Terech published
Windows 10's latest update brings smaller downloads, quicker installs, and improved features, closing the efficiency gap with Windows 11.
AI Explorer could revolutionize Windows 11, but can your PC run it? Here's how to check
By Allisa James published
AI Explorer is an exciting feature coming to Windows 11, but your PC might not be able to run it. Here's how to check.
Bad news, Windows 11 users: ads are coming to the Start menu, but there’s something you can do about it
By Kristina Terech published
Microsoft's optional Windows 11 update introduces ads in the Start Menu, sparking discussion over intrusive marketing tactics and user experience.
Microsoft strips Windows 11's Control Panel of another tool - is the writing on the wall?
By Kristina Terech published
Windows 11’s Settings app evolution sees the Fonts page’s arrival from Control Panel, furthering Microsoft's modernization efforts while preserving functionality.
Microsoft could add yet another advert into Windows 11 - and users are running out of patience
By Kristina Terech published
Microsoft tests user patience with ads in Windows 11, sparking debate over integration, privacy, and the future of the Windows user experience.
Windows 11 on Arm gets a major browser – another hint of Microsoft’s big plans for AI PCs
By Darren Allan published
Vivaldi browser is ported over as another step is taken towards pushing Arm-based AI PCs to really take off.
Microsoft is mulling a change for widgets in Windows 11 that could prove controversial
By Darren Allan published
With taskbar notifications being tested for widgets, we wonder if the future of the taskbar is very much more animated.
Copilot is everywhere in Windows 11 and it’s about to get harder to ignore – but is Microsoft in danger of wearing out the AI assistant’s welcome?
By Darren Allan published
Prepare to see a lot more of Copilot in Windows 11 – and Edge – if recent developments are anything to go by.
Windows 11’s Photos app is getting more sophistication with new Designer app integration - but there’s a catch
By Kristina Terech published
Windows 11's Photos app introduces Designer web app integration, offering advanced editing tools, but some encounter glitches and question Microsoft's editing tool strategy.
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