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I have good news and bad news about Windows 11 24H2’s new update: it introduces nifty features and fixes... but also includes another ad
By Darren Allan published
Tired of ads in Windows 11 yet? I know I am, but Microsoft looks to be bringing in yet another, and this time it’s referrals for PC Game Pass.

Windows 11 is still my favorite OS, ads and all
By Zak Storey published
For all its bloat and technical failings, Windows 11 remains my favorite OS, and that probably won't change for a while.

Finding Windows 11 sluggish when you’re working with files and folders? You’re not alone – and it’s high time for Microsoft to sort out File Explorer
By Darren Allan published
Some people are complaining that File Explorer is woefully slow, or that it regularly crashes, and Microsoft needs to shape up here.

What is Task Manager in Windows 11?
By Aleksha McLoughlin published
We explain Task Manager for Windows 11 and how to use it effectively.

Microsoft changes Windows 11’s Start menu for the better (gasp) while introducing nifty new file sharing options
By Darren Allan published
Windows 11 appears to be getting a Start menu change that I like (shock, horror).

Windows 11’s screenshot tool is getting a nifty new time-saving ability
By Darren Allan published
Right now, the change for Snipping Tool is just in testing, but it looks slick already, and hopefully it’ll be arriving soon enough.

Clues in Windows 11 suggest Microsoft has a nifty plan to help you move all your stuff from an old PC to a new computer more easily and conveniently
By Darren Allan published
Worried about how you’ll transfer all your files and settings from your existing PC to a new one? Windows 11 might soon help with a handy ‘Migration’ app.

Windows 11 24H2 hasn’t raised the bar for the operating system’s CPU requirements, Microsoft clarifies
By Darren Allan published
Worried you won’t be able to upgrade to Windows 11 24H2 because support for your Intel CPU has been dropped? Don’t be...

Seen those complaints online about having to sign in to your Microsoft account to use Windows 11’s Notepad app? It’s all a load of hot air
By Darren Allan published
Windows 11 users don’t need a Microsoft account to use Notepad after its latest update – but you will need to login to use the app’s new AI feature.

New patch for Windows 11 24H2 reportedly plays havoc with File Explorer, and some folks are claiming it's broken their PC
By Darren Allan published
Is Windows 11’s latest patch one to avoid for now? Reports suggest it’s causing serious problems with some PCs, but if you hold off, you’ll be left without security fixes.
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