Recommended reading

Windows 11

Don't Add Microsoft Account
How to Install and Log In to Windows 11 Without a Microsoft Account By default, Windows 11 requires you to have or create an account.
Old laptops
Linux or Landfill? End of Windows 10 Leaves PC Charities with Tough Choice Non-profits that refurbish PCs and give them to the needy have a dilemma when it comes to Windows 11-ineligible computers. Should they give clients an insecure Windows 10 OS, turn to Linux or throw perfectly-good computers away?
Windows 11
How to get windows 11 for free (or less than $15) Need an OS for your PC build? Microsoft charges a whopping $139 for Windows 11 Home. Here's how to get Windows free or at least cheap.

Latest about Windows 11

Microsoft 365

Microsoft 365 users still on Windows 10 will be out of luck when Windows 10 is retired in October

By Christopher Harper published

Windows 10 Microsoft 365 users are in for some bad news in October unless they upgrade before then.

Windows
The NVISEN GX06 mini-PC

Nvisen GX06 mini-PC channels the Apple Mac mini M4's sleek design

By Kunal Khullar published

This mini-PC closely resembles the Apple Mac mini but actually runs on Windows

Mini PCs
AMD Ryzen 7 9800X3D

AMD CPUs and 64GB RAM show strong gains in new Steam Hardware Survey

By Mark Tyson published

Steam Hardware Survey sees strong growth in AMD CPU market share. Consumers are also beginning to favor PC systems with 64GB of RAM and Windows 11.

PC Components
Windows 11

Hacker shows the patched Windows 11 BitLocker is still vulnerable

By Christopher Harper published

Windows 11's default BitLocker encryption is put under additional scrutiny by a hacker who showcases an old bug still being exploitable.

Windows
Windows 11

Microsoft warns Windows 11 install media bug blocks future security updates

By Kunal Khullar published

Microsoft has clarified that this issue only applies to users who installed the Windows 11 24H2 update using a USB drive or CD

Windows
Official render of Windows 11 Mixed Reality viewed through a Meta Quest headset.

Windows 11 Mixed Reality support revived for Meta Quest 3, Quest 3S headsets

By Christopher Harper published

Windows 11 gets a Mixed Reality update aimed at recent Meta Quest MR headsets.

Windows
Windows Server 2025

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
u/anh0l running Windows 11 on Arm on his Xiaomi Poco X3 Pro

Windows 11 for Arm can run natively on specific Android smartphones

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
Windows 7 laptops

Zero-day Windows NTLM hash vulnerability gets patched by third-party

By Christopher Harper published

A 0-day file explorer exploit that can steal a user's NTLM credentials gets an unofficial patch, documentation from 0patch.

Cyber Security
Windows 11 battery indicator design changes

Windows 11 battery indicator revamp delivers color coding and more pixels

By Mark Tyson published

A welcome redesign of the Windows 11 battery indicator is on the way with more pixels and colors.

Windows
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 Archives