Windows 11 just got a killer feature — at the expense of Windows 10 By Alex Wawro published 17 November 21 Windows 11 on Arm gains support for x64 app emulation, but Windows 10 users are out of luck.
Windows 10 moving to annual updates like Windows 11 — what you need to know By Tony Polanco last updated 15 March 22 Microsoft has announced that Windows 10 will now be updated annually — falling in line with the cadence of Windows 11 updates.
How to set up multiple desktops in Windows 11 By Alex Wawro last updated 27 April 22 Here's a step-by-step guide to setting up and customizing multiple desktops in Windows 11.
Microsoft launching Windows 11 SE and $249 Surface Laptop SE to take on Chromebooks By Alex Wawro published 9 November 21 Microsoft is launching a student-focused version of Windows 11, Windows 11 SE, alongside a $249 Surface laptop in a bid for some of the K-12 market currently cornered by Chromebooks.
I just switched from Windows to macOS for the first time — here’s what happened By Tony Polanco last updated 9 November 21 I tried macOS as my primary operating system for the first time after a lifetime of using Windows — here's what I learned.
11 essential Windows 11 shortcuts you need to know By Alex Wawro last updated 14 December 21 Become a Windows 11 power user with these shortcuts for quickly accessing Snap Layouts, Desktops, and more.
You can now run Windows 11 without meeting system requirements — here’s how By Tom Pritchard last updated 11 November 21 Windows 365 lets you skip Windows 11's pesky system requirements and stream the OS from the cloud.
Windows 11 users can now test Android apps — here’s how By Tony Polanco published 20 October 21 Android apps are finally arriving on Windows 11 via the Windows Insider Program.
Windows 11 bug slowing some PCs down, but a fix is coming By Tony Polanco published 18 October 21 Another Windows 11 bug is causing PCs to slow down, but a fix is coming soon.
How to upgrade to Windows 11 from Windows 10 By Tony Polanco published 17 October 21 In this step-by-step guide, we show you how to upgrade a compatible PC from Windows 10 to Windows 11.
Windows 11: How to enable TPM on your PC By Tony Polanco published 16 October 21 Can't figure out how to enable TPM on your PC? We show you the necessary steps.
Microsoft justifies Windows 11 TPM 2.0 requirement in new video By Tony Polanco published 12 October 21 Windows 11's TPM requirement has caused headaches for users trying to update to the new OS on older machines. A new video explains Microsoft's stringent security requirements.
Windows 11 is crushing AMD performance — early adopters beware By Tom Pritchard published 7 October 21 AMD has confirmed its hardware isn't playing nice with Windows 11, but a fix is in the works.
Bypass Windows 11's ridiculous system requirements with this hack By Alex Wawro last updated 7 October 21 Microsoft has provided an official registry hack to get around Windows 11's strict CPU and TPM 2.0 requirements.
Microsoft Surface event recap: Surface Laptop Studio, Surface Pro 8, Surface Duo 2 and more By Philip Michaels, Roland Moore-Colyer published 5 October 21 Microsoft's Surface event revealed new Windows 11 hardware debuting next month. We recap all the announcements.
How to download and install Windows 11 — a step-by-step guide By Henry T. Casey, Alex Wawro last updated 20 January 23 Here's how to install Windows 11 if you're running Windows 10.
I wouldn’t upgrade to Windows 11 yet — here's why By Alex Wawro last updated 5 October 21 Windows 11 is officially out, and while it offers some neat new features it’s not quite the revolution I was hoping for.
Windows 11 can’t make me switch from a Mac — here’s why By Henry T. Casey published 5 October 21 Glossy colors and a lot of hype isn't enough to sway our senior editor, who already splits his time between PC and Mac, to go all-in on PCs.
Windows 11 will run Android apps — but not yet By Imad Khan published 4 October 21 Back in June, Microsoft announced that Android apps will work on its latest operating system. But Windows 11 has arrived with Android app support still in development.
What is a TPM? And here's why you need it for Windows 11 By Imad Khan published 4 October 21 To run Windows 11, a trusted platform module, or TPM will be required. But what is a TPM? Does your laptop or PC already have it? If not, can you install one? Here's everything you need to know.
How to do a clean install of Windows 11 using an ISO file By Robert Irvine published 4 October 21 Want to try an ISO of the new Windows 11 without signing up for the Windows Insider Program? We explain how to do a clean install of Windows 11 today
Windows 11 Start menu: Here’s everything that’s new By Brian Westover published 4 October 21 Take a tour through the new Start Menu on Windows 11, with new features, a slick redesign and a new home on the taskbar.
Windows 11 requirements: These are all the CPUs that are compatible By Imad Khan published 4 October 21 Windows 11 will have more stringent hardware requirements when compared to previous versions. This includes having an 8th generation or newer CPU. Here are all the compatible chips.
Windows 11 system requirements — check to see if your PC can run it By Tom Pritchard last updated 8 December 22 Windows 11 won't run on every PC. Here's the system requirements you need.
You can actually upgrade to Windows 11 without a TPM — here's how By Tony Polanco last updated 5 October 21 A new script allows you to bypass the TPM check and force-install Windows 11 on older hardware.
The 8 best Windows 11 features you'll want to try first By Tony Polanco last updated 5 October 21 Windows 11 comes with a slew of new features and apps. These are the 8 you'll want to try first.
I tried to upgrade to Windows 11 and failed — here’s what went wrong By Tony Polanco last updated 28 December 21 Upgrading from Windows 10 to Windows 11 is easy on modern PCs but a nightmare on older hardware.
Windows 11: What it means for gamers By Tony Polanco last updated 4 October 21 Windows 11 promises to deliver an Xbox-quality experience on PC thanks to new features like DirectStorage, Auto-HDR and more.
Microsoft Store is opening up to Amazon, Epic, others — why that matters to you By Alex Wawro published 28 September 21 Microsoft is trying to get you to use its Windows app store by opening it up to more types of apps, including storefronts like the Epic Games Store.
How to add a second monitor in Windows 10 By Denise Primbet published 28 September 21 We've prepared a step-by-step guide on how to add a second monitor in Windows 10.