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Windows 11’s Start menu search gets new, clearer labels, as Microsoft tries to avoid EU regulation trouble
By Kristina Terech published
Microsoft is updating Windows 11’s Start menu search in the EEA (European Economic Area) to comply with EU rules, separating on-device and Bing web search while adding more user control options.

Microsoft quietly removed its instructions for installing Windows 11 on an unsupported PC – is this something to do with the 24H2 update?
By Darren Allan published
Microsoft has deleted its instructions for installing Windows 11 on an unsupported PC – though I wouldn’t recommend doing this anyway.

Has the rush to upgrade to Windows 11 just begun? New stats show a marked uptick as Windows 10 End of Life looms later in 2025
By Darren Allan published
Windows 10 is being retired in October 2025, so it’s no surprise that more and more people are now jumping ship to Windows 11.

I created a Windows 11 virtual machine to test DeepSeek safely – here's how you can do it for free
By Matt Hanson published
We show you how to create a Windows 11 virtual machine to safely test out the new DeepSeek AI tool.

Windows 11 users with iPhones: if you’re jealous of Android’s Start menu integration, here’s some good news – Apple phones are now getting it
By Darren Allan published
Microsoft is only testing the Start menu side panel with iPhones, but it likely won’t be long before it’s introduced to the release version of Windows 11.

Best free YouTube downloader app of 2025
By Daryl Baxter last updated
Updated We review the best free YouTube downloaders for PC and Mac.

Microsoft admits bug that kills PC’s audio is seriously widespread affecting multiple Windows 11 versions and Windows 10 – but a fix is coming
By Darren Allan published
I’m left scratching my head with this one, as it’s a really odd bug for a couple of reasons.

Microsoft is testing a new Drag Tray tool for easy sharing – and it could get more people to upgrade to Windows 11.
By Matt Hanson published
This is how you convince people to upgrade

It looks like Microsoft is forcing its controversial Windows 11 24H2 update on people and (plot twist!) it might be for the best
By Kristina Terech published
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.
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