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

Ancient CD ripping tool updated for the first time in 16 years, now supports Windows 11
By Mark Tyson published
CD ripping tool CD2WAV32 has just been updated to version 4.00jp after 16 years in stasis, but Windows 11 was updated to rip CDs back in 2022.

Microsoft promises it is 'ending USB-C port confusion' with updated Windows 11 certified program
By Mark Tyson published
All USB-C ports need to support data, charging, and display functionality.

Microsoft shelves first-party Xbox handheld to work on Windows 11 portable performance
By Ash Hill published
Windows Central reports that Microsoft has postponed work on its own Xbox handheld in favor of enhancing Windows 11's handheld gaming support.

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.
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