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How to get started with Windows Recall on Windows 11
These instructions are for Windows 11 version 24H2. They can help you familiarize yourself with the Windows Recall app and learn how to search and manage settings.
Windows Recall UI
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Can Microsoft convince gamers to upgrade to Windows 11?
A new blog post from Microsoft argues that Windows 11 is the best version of Windows for gaming. The question is if the OS has enough features to get people to upgrade or purchase a new PC.
Close up of AVerMedia X'TRA GO GC515 plugged into the bottom port of a Legion Go.
Microsoft confirms ads for Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 in Windows 11 — here's how to turn them off
Windows 11 has shown ads for Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 and Microsoft Defender to some users. Here's how to disable those types of ads.
Windows 11 Notification Action
Three easy ways to crop images on Windows 11 — no extra tools needed
On Windows 11, if you want to remove a part of an image, you can use the cropping tool available in the Snipping Tool, Photos, and even in the Microsoft Paint app, and in this guide, I will show you how.
Windows 11 crop tools
Final Windows 11 Dev Channel build of 2024 adds support for live captions and real-time translation to Intel and AMD Copilot+ PCs
Windows Insiders with select AMD and Intel-powered PCs can now test live captions and real-time translation.
ASUS Zenbook S 14 with Intel Core Ultra (Series 2)
Hear how it's been developing on Windows 11 on ARM for a whole year from an actual developer who's been using it
From the mouth of a software developer using Windows 11 on ARM for a full year, hear about the experience, both good and not so good.
Surface Laptop 7
The Microsoft Store on Windows 11 is about to get even more useful
The Microsoft Store will soon be able to update apps that aren't hosted on Microsoft's store servers.
Microsoft Store
Microsoft rolls out fresh set of fixes for Windows 11 Insiders in the Canary Channel
Windows 11 build 27758 is now rolling out to Insiders in Microsoft's most unstable testing channel.
Windows Update
Samsung is killing DeX for Windows — suggests Microsoft Phone Link as a replacement
If you use your Windows PC as a DeX mirror, you'll have to look elsewhere soon.
Samsung Dex
What is the Windows Insider Program and should you join?
Here's everything you need to know abou the Windows Insider Program and whether you should join.
Windows Insider Program
Say goodbye to the Copilot key on Windows 11, or at least say hello to the option to make the key open other apps
The latest Patch Tuesday update for Windows 11 includes several fixes. It also adds the option to reconfigure the Copilot key to open other apps.
Copilot button on a Windows laptop
Windows 11 will let you cut Copilot key from your life, no knife or screwdriver required
Microsoft rolled out a new feature to Canary Channel Windows Insiders that lets you customize the Copilot key.
Dell Inspiron 16 Plus 7640 Copilot key.
I connected my phone to Windows 11, and now I can't imagine working without it.
On Windows 11, you can connect your phone to your computer to access your notifications, messages, calls, pictures, and more. You can even use your phone's camera as a webcam for your device, and in this guide, I'll explain how.
Windows 11 with Phone connection
This special code will net you $20 off a Windows 11 Home OEM license, but only for a limited time!
If you're building a new PC and are in need of a legitimate Windows 11 Home license, this deal that nets you $20 off a Windows 11 Home OEM license!
Windows 11 Bloom Pantone
Microsoft openly promotes tossing your laptop into a big pile of e-waste
A newly updated Microsoft support document effectively recommends purchasing a new PC and ditching your old device running Windows 10.
Dell Inspiron 15
This Microsoft app update reminded me how much I hate the Windows 11 context menu
Microsoft released an update for PowerToys recently that allows you to create folders by using templates. The same update also includes a lengthy list of improvements and changes to the app.
PowerToys New+ feature
Windows 11 2024 Update even gives unsupported PCs a performance boost
Millions of PCs cannot upgrade to Windows 11, at least officially. But if you force the latest Windows 11 update onto an unsupported device, you'll see a performance boost over previous versions of Windows 11.
Windows 11 update in Settings app
"Click To Do" is Windows 11's answer to Android's "Circle To Search" — an AI overlay that understands what's on screen and helps complete actions
Microsoft has announced a big new AI feature coming exclusively to Copilot+ PCs later this year that adds an intelligent overlay to the OS which can understand what's on screen and provide contextual actions at any time.
Windows 11 Copilot+ Features
Microsoft's big Windows 11 2024 Update is now available, here's what you need to know
Microsoft has today announced the general availability of Windows 11 version 24H2, also known as the Windows 11 2024 Update. This is the release that Copilot+ PCs have been running since the summer, and it's now beginning to roll out to the rest of the Windows 11 userbase.
Windows Update
Windows 11 is getting a flurry of powerful new AI features designed exclusively for Copilot+ PCs — here's what's coming
Unveiled today, Windows 11 is getting four powerful new AI features that will only run on Copilot+ PCs, and it starts with "Click To Do."
Copilot+ PC launch event with Satya Nadella
