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
Free Windows 11 upgrade offer won’t be getting killed off by Microsoft (yet)
By Darren Allan published
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
By Isaiah Williams published
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.
By Darren Allan published
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)
By Darren Allan published
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
By Darren Allan published
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
By Darren Allan published
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
By Kristina Terech published
Windows 11 is often cited as the worst thing about handheld gaming PCs - but it looks like Microsoft could soon fix this.
If you're waiting for Windows 12 I have bad news: Microsoft is seemingly focused on cramming even more AI into Windows 11 instead
By Kristina Terech published
Microsoft bets on Copilot+ PCs and Windows 11, with no Windows 12 on the horizon
Microsoft nixes Windows 11’s “Suggested actions” feature: a smart idea that didn’t quite work
By Kristina Terech published
Microsoft is removing Windows 11’s “Suggested actions” feature, presumably because of poor functionality and user feedback, redirecting efforts toward AI-powered tools.
Windows 11 might soon be more helpful in letting you know how powerful your PC actually is – I just hope this planned feature is better than Microsoft’s past efforts
By Darren Allan published
Confused about your PC spec and how fast the machine really is? Windows 11 could come to the rescue with new spec ‘cards’ and a FAQ.
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