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Windows 11 claims 20% speed boost on budget PCs
Microsoft says months of optimisation make Windows 11 far more responsive, especially on machines with 8GB of RAM. Independent testing found no such gains.
The Next Web · 1m
Microsoft's Photos app now links PC, OneDrive, and iCloud
Microsoft redesigned Windows 11's Photos app to combine galleries from multiple sources and speed up editing and viewing.
The Verge · 1m
Microsoft's Bloat-Free Windows 11 Has a Hidden Barrier
Microsoft's clean Windows 11 version for developers is blocked from regular users.
PCMAG · 1m
Microsoft Unveils AI Hardware and Windows Updates
Microsoft launches new AI-focused hardware and Windows 11 changes for developers.
Ars Technica · 1m
Microsoft overhauls Windows 11 search with speed boost
Microsoft is redesigning Windows 11 search to run faster and use less RAM, adding new quick-action features.
TechRadar · 1m
Dell XPS 13 (2026) review: The new benchmark for midrange laptops
Dell XPS 13 (2026) offers 120Hz touchscreen and all-day battery but needs 16GB RAM for best performance.
Financialexpress · 1m
Microsoft Nvidia Unveil Agentic Computing Era
Microsoft and Nvidia launch joint AI hardware and software for local autonomous agents.
PCMAG · 2m
Microsoft drops Microslop ban after six months
Microsoft lifted its ban on 'Microslop' after six months of trying to block the term.
Windows Latest · 1m
This Single Free App Fixes Windows 11 Store
UniGetUI: a free tool that replaces Microsoft's broken Windows 11 Store.
PCMAG · 1m
Customize Windows 11 to work the way you want
Windows 11 works better after you tweak its settings. Here are the changes that matter most.
Engadget · 2m
Microsoft Kills Copilot+ PC Brand
Microsoft quietly drops Copilot+ PC name from devices after rocky launch.
PCMAG · 1m
Microsoft's Surface Pro 12 and Laptop 13 get faster chips
Microsoft refreshes its smallest PCs with Snapdragon X2 Plus processors and brighter displays, plus a new haptic mouse.
Engadget · 1m
Windows Event to Transform AI and OS
Microsoft's October 7 event reveals AI-powered Windows 11 upgrades.
PCMAG · 1m
This Free App Fixes Windows 11 Store Problems
UniGetUI: A free tool that replaces Microsoft's broken Windows 11 Store.
PCMAG · 1m
Microsoft's smaller Surface devices get pricier with new chips
The refreshed Surface Pro 12-inch and Laptop 13-inch pack faster Snapdragon X2 Plus processors and longer battery life, but prices jump significantly.
The Verge · 1m · 5 views
Microsoft's Surface Mouse gets haptic feedback and Copilot button
Microsoft's redesigned Surface Mouse adds tactile feedback and a customizable action button, shipping October 13th for $79.99.
The Verge · 1m
The Ultimate OS Showdown: Windows vs macOS vs Linux vs ChromeOS
PCMag tests Windows 11, macOS Golden Gate, Ubuntu, and ChromeOS for the best balance of features, security, and user experience.
PCMAG · 2m · 6 views
How to use Xbox mode on your Windows PC
Microsoft's new Xbox mode transforms Windows 11 into a controller-friendly gaming hub that consolidates games from multiple launchers.
Engadget · 1m
How to scan your PC for malware
Modern malware hides quietly. Here's how to find it with free tools.
Engadget · 1m
Windows 11 will soon ask for your ID to prove your age
Microsoft is rolling out age verification that could require government IDs or selfies to unlock certain features.
PCMAG · 2m · 6 views
The best 2-in-1 laptops that work as tablets and laptops
No 2-in-1 is perfect at both, but these devices combine laptop and tablet functionality in ways that actually work.
WIRED · 3m
Microsoft ships an emergency patch for its own Patch Tuesday
A record September update fixed 966 flaws and broke remote desktop, USB audio and Linux VMs. Here's what the fix covers.
Mashable · 1m
Microsoft rushes a fix for its biggest patch ever
September's record 1,000-flaw Windows patch broke Remote Desktop, USB audio, and Hyper-V, so Microsoft shipped an emergency fix.
The Verge · 1m
A $10 fix before you replace your PC
A Windows 11 Pro key for under ten bucks might buy your old machine a few more years.
PCMAG · 1m · 6 views
Windows 11's latest update kills audio, and maybe File History
The newest Windows 11 patch is leaving some PCs silent, and reports say it takes File History down with it.
TechRadar · 1m
A $33 one-time buy for Windows 11 Pro and Office
StackSocial is selling lifetime Windows 11 Pro and Office Pro 2021 licenses for one PC at $32.97, and the clock runs out September 27.
PCMAG · 1m
Squeeze more hours out of your Windows laptop
Seven settings that stretch a Windows 11 laptop past lunchtime when the charger is at home.
Engadget · 1m