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
Tired of ads in Windows 11? This free, straightforward third-party app might be just what you need to cut down the number of ads on your PC
By Kristina Terech published
Fed up with Windows 11 ads? OFGB could be your solution! It's a free app for disabling various ads across the operating system, providing a cleaner, hassle-free experience.
AI cursors and an intelligent AI Explorer – Microsoft may be looking to change how we use Windows devices
By Kristina Terech published
Microsoft's AI Explorer, possibly debuting at Build 2024, promises advanced AI cursor features and screen insights, promising to make all your information searchable.
Clippy goes rogue – infamous paperclip assistant returns to Windows 11 in order to help declutter the OS
By Darren Allan published
Fed up with Copilot? Then get Clippy to remove it. What a wonderful world Windows 11 users live in these days, eh?
WhatsApp for Windows 11 gets 3 super-cool new features in its latest update
By Muskaan Saxena published
WhatsApp for Windows 11 and Windows 10 has a new update that introduces some really nifty features.
Microsoft might be spooked by Windows 10 user numbers - but will making upgrading to Windows 11 easier be the answer?
By Muskaan Saxena published
Windows 10 users have no excuse not to upgrade now that Microsoft is offering a better way to upgrade to Windows 11
This Windows 11 installation setting can cut your SSD performance in half. Here's how to disable it
By Allisa James published
Microsoft might be dropping the ball big time for users by enabling auto-encryption for Windows 11 in a new update.
Microsoft improves File Explorer in Windows 11 testing, but appears to have second thoughts about some Copilot ideas
By Darren Allan published
There are some important changes for Windows 11’s interface here – and some backtracking on Copilot.
Nearly half of all Steam users are using Windows 11 — but why?
By Allisa James published
Almost half of all Steam users have Windows 11 installed, but why do gamers love this OS so much?
Microsoft should accept that it's time to give up on Windows 11 and throw everything at Windows 12
By Allisa James published
With Windows 11 declining in market share yet again, the time may be for Microsoft to give up and launch its successor — Windows 12 — instead.
Ditch Microsoft’s data-gathering and take control of your Windows 11 experience with the new Tiny11 Builder tool
By Kristina Terech published
Check out Tiny11 Builder, an open-source tool that enables you to customize Windows 11, now letting you disable telemetry for enhanced privacy and smoother performance.
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