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Microsoft allows Windows 11 to be installed on older, unsupported hardware but specifically nixes official support — minimum requirements for full compatibility remain unchanged

By Hassam Nasir published

Microsoft says you can install Windows 11 on incompatible hardware but does not guarantee a stable experience.

Windows 11 skips past 50% market share milestone in latest Steam survey

By Mark Tyson published

It gained an impressive 3.36% of users in August to end up with 50.81% share.

Windows 11 local account workaround discovered just as Microsoft closes previous loophole in Insider Build

By Aaron Klotz published

It is command prompt-based and doesn't require registry hacks.

Microsoft begins forced updates to Windows 11 23H2 — targets PCs running 21H2 and 22H2

By Brandon Hill published

Microsoft will use machine learning to guide its rollout of Windows 11 23H2.

Microsoft updates Windows 11 CPU support for OEM systems to include 8th to 10th Gen Intel CPUs

By Jowi Morales published

Microsoft relisted the Intel 8th, 9th, and 10th Gen CPUs it had previously removed from the list of Windows 11-supported CPUs.

Windows 11 to Enhance Refresh Rate Support for Multi-Monitor Configs

By Brandon Hill published

Microsoft makes some slight tweaks to refresh rates for multi-monitor setups.

Microsoft finally brings more detailed Power Modes in Windows 11 Settings menu — offers different settings for charging or battery modes

By Jowi Morales published

Users no longer need to dig deep in the Control Panel to select different power configurations for ‘Plugged in’ and ‘On battery’ modes.

Windows 11 AI super resolution scaling for all apps previewed in the latest insider build

By Roshan Ashraf Shaikh published

Windows 11 24H2 Preview Build hides a built-in upscale option potentially for all apps and games

Microsoft stifles third-party interface customization apps in Windows 11 Version 24H2

By Roshan Ashraf Shaikh published

As the release date for Windows 11 24H2 nears, the RTM version of Windows has blocked customization options, citing security and stability concerns.

Microsoft Rolls Out Windows 11 Version 23H2

By Andrew E. Freedman published

Microsoft is rolling out its 23H2 release, with minor changes to system components and Microsoft teams.

Microsoft releases official Windows 11 ISO for Arm devices — Extending support for Qualcomm's Snapdragon X Elite processors

By Hassam Nasir published

Microsoft has released a Windows 11 ISO build for Arm based PCs after many months of waiting.

Microsoft's AI-Driven Copilot hits Windows 10 release preview, bringing AI assistant to more people

By Andrew E. Freedman published

Microsoft is rolling out its Copilot AI to Windows 10 users in the Insider release preivew.

Lightweight Windows 11 OS for Arm64 gets more compact — Tiny11 Core arrives with smaller footprint and emulation performance enhancements

By Christopher Harper published

The stripped-down version of Tiny11, which is already a stripped-down Windows 11, gets an arm64 update after ten months.

Windows 11’s Potential Subscription-Based Cloud Future Revealed by FTC

By Brandon Hill published

Part of Microsoft's long-term vision is to move Windows 11 fully into the cloud.

Gamepad keyboard input comes to Windows 11 Release Preview, aimed at handheld users and sofa surfers

By Christopher Harper published

Microsoft adds Gamepad keyboard to Windows 11 Preview Build 22631, among other tweaks.

Microsoft blocks some PCs from Windows 11 24H2 — CPU must support SSE4.2 or the OS will not boot

By Aaron Klotz published

This is the second system requirement added to Windows 11 since it first came out.

Windows 11 will reportedly display a watermark if your PC does not support AI requirements

By Roshan Ashraf Shaikh published

File Explorer, Copilot and DirectX are some of Windows 11's functions that will use AI

Microsoft Windows 10 21H2 support will officially end for businesses and education institutions in June

By Roshan Ashraf Shaikh published

Windows 10 22H2 support will end in 2025.

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Microsoft says the undeletable 8.63GB cache in Windows 11 24H2 is “a reporting error” — space is freed by Disk Cleanup

By Jowi Morales published

Microsoft says that the undeletable 8.63GB cache is actually freed up already; the reason it appears on the Disk Cleanup app is a "reporting error."

Microsoft reveals improved Windows 11 battery icons and percentage toggle settings

By Mark Tyson published

Microsoft has officially revealed that it has been 'improving the battery iconography in Windows 11.'

Despite being deployed on Copilot+ PCs — Windows 11 24H2 won't be hitting x86 PCs until 'later this year'

By Aaron Klotz published

Windows 11 24H2 won't be making its way to x86 PCs in the immediate future. A new Microsoft update suggests the update won't come for the next several months, possibly not until Q4 of this year.

Ex-Windows developer calls Windows 11 Start menu performance 'comically bad,' even with a Core i9 and 128GB of RAM

By Aaron Klotz published

Ex-Windows developer Andy Young published an X post showcasing horrendous performance issues he's been experiencing on Windows 11, specifically related to the start menu.

Windows 11's 24H2 block list contains more than just customization apps — hardware ID, software, and driver blocks could keep you from getting the Microsoft's AI-focused OS update

By Aaron Klotz published

A new report has revealed that Microsoft has a pretty substantial hardware ID, software, and driver block list in place that will block users from upgrading to Windows 11 24H2 if necessary.

We tried to install Windows 11 on Raspberry Pi 5 — lack of internet connectivity left us stuck

By Les Pounder published

The latest flagship Raspberry Pi 5 receives the traditional "Can I run Windows?" treatment, and this time it put us through the wringer

Anti-Tracking DoNotSpy11 Utility Lets You Disable Windows Copilot

By Aaron Klotz published

Get rid of those pesky Microsoft telemetry trackers

Windows 11 for Arm can run natively on specific Android smartphones — the test device heats up very fast, and battery life substantially decreases

By Christopher Harper published

Windows 11 on Arm runs natively on the Xiaomi Poco X3 Pro, though it's not quite a mobile-optimized experience.

Windows 11 24H2 update faces gaming issues — devices with Asphalt 8, older versions of Easy Anti-Cheat on compatibility hold

By Jowi Morales published

Microsoft is putting Windows 11 24H2 on hold on some systems because of crashes and BSODs with Asphalt 8, Easy Anti-Cheat.

Windows Insider Build Lets You Repair System With Windows Update

By Andrew E. Freedman published

Microsoft is testing a feature in Windows Insider Canary builds to reinstall Windows without removing your files to fix problems.

Windows 11 gets quantum-hardened cryptography technology

By Aaron Klotz published

Microsoft is already preparing Windows 11 for future quantum computer attacks

Microsoft has fixed the nasty update bug causing Windows 11 boot loops

By Jeff Butts published

Microsoft has fixed a devastating bug in the Windows 11 23H2 update that forced many PCs into an endless reboot loop.