Windows 11

Since its debut in 2021, Windows 11 has grown both in market share and in functionality. The dominant desktop operating system for PCs now has built-in AI, along with a host of powerful features.
Below, we help you make the most of Windows 11 with helpful tutorials, breaking news and in-depth analysis.
Latest about Windows 11

Best Ultrabooks and Premium Laptops 2025
By Andrew E. Freedman last updated
Our picks for the best ultrabooks (super thin and light notebooks), along with other premium laptops now.

CPU Benchmarks and Hierarchy 2025: CPU Rankings
By Paul Alcorn last updated
All of today's desktop CPU benchmarks compared, including Intel's 13th-Gen Core series and AMD's Ryzen Zen 4 and Threadripper.

Windows 11 24H2 update is now automatically downloading on some PCs
By Mark Tyson published
Many Windows users will soon get Windows 11 24H2 automatically, indicates a Microsoft bulletin published just ahead of the weekend.

Windows 11 won't let you shut down? Change this setting right away!
By Avram Piltch published
One or more apps can put a hold on Windows shutdown.

How To Dual Boot Linux and Windows on any PC
By Les Pounder published
Windows and Linux co-existing on the same machine.

Microsoft, get your Game Pass out of my face! I'm turning off your notifications. Here’s how
By Avram Piltch published
Microsoft keeps hawking Game Pass and distracting me in the process.

How to Download Windows 11 and Install It
By Avram Piltch last updated
You can install from a USB boot drive or ISO file.

12 Horrifying Windows Self-Destruct Keys You Can Hit By Accident
By Avram Piltch published
From making your computer read everything on the screen out loud to closing your tabs or highlighting text seemingly at random, these Windows hotkeys can cause more harm than good. Stay away.

Windows Update drops empty 'intepub' folder in system, leaves users scratching heads after April update
By Mark Tyson published
Computer security researchers have been left scratching their heads after applying Microsoft’s latest raft of Patch Tuesday updates - as an 'inetpub' folder has been left behind.
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