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.
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Windows 11's new Full Screen Experience is available for MSI Claw handhelds, but I still wouldn't choose it over SteamOS
Microsoft is making good headway with its Xbox Full Screen Experience rollout, but it still needs to move faster.
Are AMD GPUs no longer supported in Windows 10? Don't panic – here's what you need to know
Has AMD stopped supporting Windows 10 gamers with its GPU drivers? This isn't true, thankfully.
Latest Windows 11 update has a weird bug that could slow down your PC – here's how to fix it
Task Manager glitch could be a nasty one, and there are other flaws here that show why optional updates are to be treated with caution.
Windows 11 looks set for a big update early in 2026, but most people won't get it
A rumor contends that Microsoft is planning a version 26H1 of Windows 11 specifically for Snapdragon X2 Elite laptops.
New data shows most Windows games now work on Linux – and I hope the same will soon apply to anti-cheat titles
Gaming on Linux just keeps getting better thanks to wider compatibility, but anti-cheat games remain stubbornly problematic.
Windows 11's new Start menu is now available – but I wouldn't rush to get it yet
The redesigned Start menu is exciting, true, but I'd advise you to hold fire for now.
Don't worry, Microsoft says – Windows 11 will sort those weird duplicate drivers in your update queue
Do Windows 11 driver updates sometimes confuse or even freak you out? Microsoft assures us the OS can handle driver oddities.
Microsoft sinks to new lows with Bing Wallpaper 'feature' in Windows 11 that'll either confuse or annoy you
The Bing Wallpaper app gets awful new feature – and I fear Windows 11's becoming more about the 'Microsoft experience' than the user experience.
