Windows 11

Launched in October 2021, Windows 11 started a new era as the latest version of Microsoft's official operating system, pre-loaded onto the best laptops and sold separately for custom-built desktop PCs. It continues to receive significant updates, like Windows 11 version 24H2, which is loaded with new features and supports modern hardware like Neural Processing Units (NPUs) to handle local Artificial Intelligence (AI) computing tasks offered by Microsoft Copilot and third-party apps.
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Is “Copilot just the new Microsoft Clippy?” — NVIDIA CEO brands Elon Musk ‘superhuman’ for hitting impressive AI feat in just 19 days as Qualcomm recalls subpar Snapdragon X Elite Dev Kit
By Sean Endicott published
CEO Trash talk A Microsoft rival believes Copilot is just the new Clippy.

ChatGPT plants its flag on Copilot’s front lawn — 5 months after OpenAI snubbed Windows 11 for Apple despite Microsoft's multi-billion dollar investment
By Kevin Okemwa published
FINALLY!! OpenAI has officially began testing an early version of the Windows desktop app.

Windows 11 will let you cut Copilot key from your life, no knife or screwdriver required
By Sean Endicott published
finally Microsoft rolled out a new feature to Canary Channel Windows Insiders that lets you customize the Copilot key.

Windows 11 2024 Update (version 24H2) common problems and fixes
By Mauro Huculak last updated
Get it working! This guide will show you troubleshooting steps for problems encountered during and after installing Windows 11 version 24H2 (2024 Update).

Microsoft Store update adds "immersive experience" to showcase apps and games
By Sean Endicott published
More info! Trailers are now near the top of app and game listings in the Microsoft Store.

The death of x86 may be "severely exaggerated," but these native Arm apps are here to threaten Intel and AMD
By Sean Endicott published
All the apps NordVPN, Arc browser, Foxit PDF Editor, and Notion all shipped native Arm applications over the past month.

Industrious developer fits Microsoft's big Windows 11 2024 update to 'DVD-size' with extra storage to spare
By Kevin Okemwa published
TINY11 24H2 The developer of Tiny 11 is back at it, with a version of Windows 11 24H2 small enough to run on a DVD.

How to reset Photos app to fix problems on Windows 11 and 10
By Mauro Huculak published
If you're having issues with the Photos app on Windows, here's what you need to know to fix it.
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