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Essential apps and features to start getting the most out of your brand-new Windows 11 PC
By Kristina Terech published
Discover essential apps and features for your new Windows 11 PC, from browsers and document tools to security tips, phone integration, and getting started with ease.
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Windows 11 PC slow or low on storage? Bloatware could be to blame - here's how to find and remove it
By Marcus Mears III published
Want to speed up your new laptop or PC? Here's how to clean out the bloatware holding it back.
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Got a new laptop with Windows 11 in S Mode? Let’s break down what that means (and how to switch it off if it’s not for you)
By Kristina Terech published
Discover Windows 11's S Mode: its security and performance perks, limitations, and simple steps to switch it off for full Windows 11 functionality.
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Windows 11 suffers more bugs in latest update, with the Start menu hit hard by some frustrating issues
By Kristina Terech published
Windows 11’s December update introduces visual glitches, problems that are torpedoing the Start menu, and a sprinkling of other bugs.
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Windows 11 24H2 strikes a sour note as audio bug hits the update, leaving some PCs silent
By Kristina Terech published
New Windows 11 24H2 bug silences some PCs, and Microsoft has blocked the update for affected devices while it works on a fix.
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Gamers beware: Windows 11 24H2 update could wreck your colors and crash your games
By Kristina Terech published
Microsoft admits Windows 11 24H2 is causing problems with displaying colors using Auto HDR, and crashing games too.
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Microsoft lays out reasons Windows 10 gamers should upgrade to Windows 11, but I can pick a few holes in these arguments
By Darren Allan published
Ready to make the leap to Windows 11, gamers? Microsoft makes some sound points – but there are notable catches.
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Microsoft’s PC accessories are back, this time with a stylish helping hand from Incase
By Kristina Terech published
Microsoft partners with Incase to relaunch classic PC accessories like mice and keyboards, blending trusted designs with stylish branding and affordability.
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Google and Microsoft aren’t syncing up: why Phone Link might no longer show you sensitive notifications after installing Android 15
By Kristina Terech published
Android 15's new privacy rules hide sensitive notifications, impacting Windows Phone Link users who installed Link to Windows manually from the Play Store.
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