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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

Windows 10 update messes up emoji picker, proving that even though the OS is about to shuffle into its grave, Microsoft can still break stuff
By Darren Allan published
Windows 10's almost dead - so bugs are a thing of the past, right? Wrong - a new update has broken the emoji picker, leaving me unable to find the frowny face I need.

Microsoft abandons change to Windows 11 taskbar as testers hated it - but I didn't, and it's baffling why there wasn't a compromise
By Darren Allan published
Microsoft 'disappeared' a change for the Windows 11 taskbar - and I don't understand the thinking behind this decision.

Windows 11's handheld mode spotted in testing, and I'm seriously excited for Microsoft's big bet on small-screen gaming
By Darren Allan published
Isn't Windows 11 on a gaming portable the worst? Not for much longer, hopefully, as new handheld mode is spotted in testing.

Microsoft has a plan to give Windows 11 laptops better battery life – and I think it sounds like a winner
By Darren Allan published
Energy saver could become one of Windows 11's best features for laptop owners, promising even better battery life.

Latest Windows 11 update fail brings yet more installation woes – but some other reported bugs have me seriously worried
By Darren Allan published
I don't like the sound of bugs with overheating, and mouse-related glitches, or problems with other peripherals.

Microsoft says Black Screen of Death better 'aligns with Windows 11's visual style' - but I think the new crash screen is missing a key detail
By Darren Allan published
Windows 11's Blue Screen of Death is now black and more streamlined - but I'm worried the simplification goes too far.

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.
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