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6 upcoming Windows 11 features worth upgrading for

Windows 11's next big update is coming later this year, but you can already preview some of the upcoming features. Here are six of them.
Surface Pro 8 tablet view with Windows 11 screen.

Windows 11 still has this one major advantage over MacOS

When it comes to getting work done and multitasking, Windows 11 is still the better operating system over MacOS.
Someone gaming on a Surface Laptop Studio.

Is the Surface Laptop Studio a legit gaming laptop? Here’s why (and why not)

The Surface Laptop Studio isn't built for gaming, but it packs enough of a punch to get me excited. Here are four reasons why, and one reason why not.
Internals of Surface Laptop Studio.

Even the Surface Laptop Studio doesn’t come with a hardware TPM chip

Microsoft caused a fuss when it announced Windows 11 and its TPM requirement, but the newly announced Surface Laptop Studio proves that it's not that important.
Windows 11 on a tablet.

Windows 11 first impressions: An exciting new era, controversies aside

Windows 11 is finally here, and it ushers in a new era for WIndows with a sweeping visual overhaul, new productivity features, and a new Microsoft Store app.
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Windows 11 event: All of the major announcements from Microsoft

Windows 11 is the next version of the OS, but that's not all Microsoft had to announce during its Windows event.
A screenshot of Windows 11 interface.

5 ways Windows 11 will finally make Windows tablets true iPad competitors

Windows 10's tablet mode has been the source of much controversy, but Windows 11 seems to fix those problems by removing it entirely.
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Windows 11 has the killer multitasking feature we’ve always wanted

The window grouping feature in the Windows 11 preview is the killer feature that makes us hype for the next generation of Windows that's to come on June 24.
A screenshot of Windows 11 interface.

Microsoft Windows 11 preview: 11 new features we are most excited for

Windows 11 has officially been announced. Based on the preview version we've been using, here are the features we're most excited about.
Asus ROG Ally on a purple background.

Microsoft, please don’t screw up the Asus ROG Ally

The Asus ROG Ally looks like an exciting Steam Deck competitor, but its success mainly comes down to if Microsoft can get Windows 11 working properly.
Windows 10 running on the Steam Deck.

A version of Windows 11 for handheld gaming? Yes, please

Microsoft might have just given us a small, but hopeful glimpse of a possible Windows 11 gaming UI designed to be used with small handheld gaming devices.
Microsoft has given the go-ahead for a project that will integrate ChatGPT into its PowerToys Run utility. 

ChatGPT is coming directly to Windows, but not how you think

Microsoft has given the go-ahead for a project that will integrate ChatGPT into its PowerToys Run utility. 
The new snipping tool in Windows 11.

Windows 11 is ditching this almost 20-year-old classic feature

Windows 11 is rolling out a major change to the function of the Print Screen key.
Windows 11 set up on a computer.

Windows 11 to borrow one of the Mac’s biggest conveniences

You may be able to end tasks directly from the Windows 11 taskbar in the future.
A man sits, using a laptop running the Windows 11 operating system.

The Windows 11 2022 update is what we should have seen from the start

Windows 11 is getting its first major update, and it finally makes the operating system feel like the tool it should've been at launch.
Windows 11 set up on a computer.

Possible Windows 12 hardware system requirements revealed

There are already prospective specs details about the future Windows 12 operating system, which is being referred to as Next Valley internally.
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How to take a screenshot on Windows 11

You can take a screenshot in Windows 11 in a few different ways. Some of them will be familiar to anyone who's taken a screenshot on Windows before.
Person sitting and using an HP computer with Windows 11.

Your Windows 11 screenshots may not be as private as you thought

Windows 11's default screenshot app, the Snipping Tool, has a bug that can leave portions of your cropped screenshots intact and recoverable.
A laptop running Windows 11.

If your PC is running slowly, the latest Windows 11 update may be to blame

The latest Windows 11 update may have affected boot and loading times on many PCs.
A woman using a Dell Inspiron 14 laptop.

Dell’s first Windows 11 ARM laptop is priced like a Chromebook

Dell's new Inspiron 14 might be the budget ARM laptop you've been looking for, with long battery life, plenty of ports, and Wi-Fi 6 connectivity.
Overwatch 2 running on the LG OLED 27 gaming monitor.

Windows 11 could be hurting your gaming performance

An obscure security feature in Windows 11 and Windows 10 could be impacting gaming performance, according to a new set of benchmarks. Should you disable it?
Person sitting and using an HP computer with Windows 11.

How to use Live Captions in Windows 11: add subtitles to any audio automatically

Live Captions are a great way to better understand audio, whether it's a film, a new song, or a conversation with a friend. Here's how to enable Live Captions.
Windows 11 updates are moving to once a year.

One of Windows 11’s most requested features may launch soon

A new video claims to show a highly requested feature in action in Windows 11. It’s only seen in a dev build, though, so it may never get a full public launch.
Shadow of the Tomb Raider on the Alienware 34 QD-OLED.

PC gamers are flocking to Windows 11, new Steam survey says

The latest Steam Survey shows that the adoption of Windows 11 by PC gamers is going well. Are we all ready to say goodbye to Windows 10?
Person sitting and using a Windows Surface computer with Windows 11.

5 Windows 11 settings to change right now

Windows 11 is fantastic, but it's not perfect. The default install has a number of annoying settings that everyone should change right away. Here are our top 5.
A Windows 11 device sits on a table.

New Windows 11 update adds ChatGPT-powered Bing AI to the taskbar

A huge update to Windows 11 has just started rolling out, with new features like AI-powered search and an update to the ChatGPT-based Bing.
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You can finally run Windows 11 natively on an Apple silicon Mac

It’s long overdue, but Microsoft has finally added support for installing Windows 11 on an Apple silicon Mac, without the need for any workarounds or fixes.
The keyboard of the MacBook Pro 14-inch on a wood surface.

Yes, you can use both Mac and Windows — here are some tips to get started

Going back and forth between a Windows PC and a Mac can be a jarring experience at first. But give it time, and take some steps, and it's surprisingly livable.
a PC case with RGB lighting inside.

Windows 11 may soon replace all your annoying RGB apps

Microsoft may be working on adding RGB lighting controls to Windows 11. This would make a lot of software redundant.
A Windows 11 device sits on a table.

Windows 11 has been causing problems with Intel graphics for months, and no one said a word

Microsoft revealed that a not-so-recent update may have broken DirectX in Intel graphics, but luckily, there seems to be a fix on the way.
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How Windows 11 scrapes your data before you’re even connected to the internet

If you thought that Windows 11 isn't sending out a bunch of privacy data even though you've turned off the opt-out toggles in the OS -- think again.
Woman shouting with joy while playing games on a PC.

Lagging in games? This Windows 11 update might fix the problem

Microsoft has released a safeguard hold to prevent automatic updates to the latest version of Windows 11 and the gaming issues have been resolved.
Windows 11 and Windows 10 operating system logos are displayed on laptop screens.

Windows 11 might pull ahead of Windows 10 in one key way

Computer builder Puget Systems revisited its Windows 10 versus Windows 11 test for computers and found that Windows 11 pulls ahead, with some caveats.
Acer Predator Orion 7000 sitting on a table.

It’s not just you: Microsoft confirms Windows 11 is having gaming issues

Microsoft has confirmed that the latest version of Windows 11 is causing a lag when running certain games and apps a month after the 22H2 update was released.
A Windows 11 device sits on a table.

Windows 11 will now work more seamlessly with Apple iCloud

Microsoft has released a new Windows 11 feature that makes the OS photos app compatible with Apple's iClould.
Person sitting and using an HP computer with Windows 11.

Update Windows now — Microsoft just fixed several dangerous exploits

Microsoft has just fixed a whole lot of dangerous vulnerabilities as part of its latest Windows patch.
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Microsoft just teased its next big Windows 11 update

Microsoft has given us a glimpse of a feature that "Moment 2" may bring as early as January 2023.
A gaming laptop with the ReSpec brand over it.

Are Windows 11 security features killing your gaming performance? You might be surprised

Windows 11's security features kill your gaming performance, right? Microsoft brought this year-old issue back up, and we think it is high time to revisit it.