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
It looks like Microsoft is forcing its controversial Windows 11 24H2 update on people and (plot twist!) it might be for the best
Microsoft’s Windows 11 24H2 update is rolling out automatically to eligible PCs, promising improved performance and new features. Some bugs persist and ‘Pause’ option gives you the chance to delay.
Free Windows 11 upgrade offer won’t be getting killed off by Microsoft (yet)
Worried that the Windows 11 free upgrade might expire before you take the offer? Microsoft has assured us it’s here to stay.
If Microsoft's Windows 11 24H2 issues continue like this, I'll fully convert to SteamOS for gaming as Ubisoft is forced to fix Assassin’s Creed games
Windows 11 24H2 has continuously troubled gamers on PC, and ultimately forced Ubisoft's hand to provide a compatibility patch for some of its Assassin's Creed games.
Microsoft needs to make it clearer what Copilot+ PCs are all about, and set out its AI stall better with these laptops.
Analyst firm paints a bleak picture of late last year, but there are some more optimistic predictions for 2025
Microsoft turns up the heat on Windows 10 diehards, hinting that free upgrade to Windows 11 could be ditched later this year (Update: Microsoft clarifies)
Windows 10’s end is nigh – but will the free upgrade to Windows 11 expire with it? Microsoft appears to have hinted this could be the case.
Windows 10 update installation failures aren’t rare – but an update that won’t stop installing itself is a new one on me
Windows 10 update is the gift that keeps on giving – if you enjoy an update repeatedly installing itself over and over.
Fed up with Copilot in Windows 11? Microsoft pushing a new keyboard shortcut for the AI isn’t likely to help, and it could mess with your desktop mojo
When you next update the Copilot app in Windows 11, you might see a pop-up nudging you to use a new shortcut.
Microsoft is finally fighting back against the rise of SteamOS by overhauling Windows 11 to be better on handhelds
Windows 11 is often cited as the worst thing about handheld gaming PCs - but it looks like Microsoft could soon fix this.
