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Windows 11 2023 Update review: The rise of the AI PC
Microsoft has begun rolling out the Windows 11 2023 Update (23H2), adding Copilot and other AI-infused apps within Windows. It's a mostly positive step forward, though with definite room for improvement.
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Windows 11 will throttle 'excessive' users of AI as Copilot rolls out
After debuting Copilot in newer versions of Windows, Microsoft is giving itself the power to limit users who use it too much…without defining exactly what 'too much' means.
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Get Windows 11's big 2023 Update now with the official ISO file
Microsoft has finally released Windows 11's 2023 Update, and released an ISO file to install it.
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Windows 11's huge 2023 Update is available now: Here's what's new
Microsoft has announced the general availability of the Windows 11 2023 update. It's absolutely loaded with handy new features.
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Windows' legacy video app is on the chopping block
Microsoft appears to be making its Movies & TV video player one of the next Windows apps scheduled for removal from Windows 11, while it improves gaming flexibility in new Insider builds.
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Microsoft is overhauling the one Windows app I loathe
Microsoft is replacing Windows 11's "Chat" function with "Microsoft Teams (free)" in another effort to convince you to virtually hang out with your buddies via Teams.
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Petition demands Windows 10 live on past 2025
Pressure is growing on Microsoft to continue providing security updates for Windows 10 after October 2025.
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Windows 11's native RAR and 7-Zip support is finally here!
Windows 11's expanded compressed file support comes decades after ZIP functionality was added in Windows ME.
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Windows 11's feature-packed 'Moment 4' update is available to all
Windows 11's "Moment 4" delivery has begun. This is the most comprehensive update for Windows 11 to date.
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Default Windows 11 feature slows SSDs up to 45%: How to fix it
A feature activated by default in Windows 11 Pro causes a significant reduction in SSD performance. Here's how to fix it.
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Windows Copilot AI is the new Start button, says Microsoft CEO
Could Microsoft phase out the Start button in Windows 12 and replace it with Copilot? Listen to Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella, and it seems like a very real possibility.
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How to turn on Windows' hidden PC performance overlay
Keep an eye on your system's vitals with Windows 11's hidden performance overlay.
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Windows 11 tests easily sharing Wi-Fi access with a QR code
Sharing Wi-Fi access data via Windows 11 will be child's play. Microsoft has integrated a QR code function into its operating system.
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Windows 11 preview build now supports Bluetooth hearing aids
The latest Canary release specifically supports Bluetooth Low Energy hearing aids, with better tools coming in the future
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Windows 11 adoption is still well behind Windows 10
Unconfirmed reports show Windows 11 users at 400 million after two years, a hundred million less than Windows 10 at the same mark.
How-To
This clever Windows keyboard shortcut saves you a ton of keystrokes
Windows key + H: A Windows 11 feature you won't want to forget.
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Microsoft tells Windows users how to install Linux
On Microsoft's official support page, the Windows company now explains how users can install Linux for free.
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It’s official: Upgrades using Windows 7 and 8 keys are dead
Microsoft let us ride the free upgrade train to Windows 10 and 11 for years, but now it seems that that path is finally closed.
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Windows 11's original version reaches end of life
The original version of Windows 11 will no longer receive updates, including critical security patches. Here's what you need to know.
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Windows 11: This simple new trick bypasses strict PC requirements
With a simple trick, the hardware lock for Windows 11 can be bypassed. That means Windows 11 can also be installed on older computers.
How-To
22 awesome open source programs that do everything you need
Open source software is available free of charge on the internet. There are solutions for almost every field of application with which you can work comfortably.
How-To
How to use Windows software in Linux
With the release of Wine 8, the Windows replica for Linux has matured again and enables more Windows programs. In most cases, however, additional work is necessary to set up Windows programs.
How-To
Crash course: How do virtual PCs actually work?
Virtualization is a fine thing: it allows you to test programs, settings, and other operating systems without endangering your own PC. We explain what you need to get started with virtual PCs.
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Windows 12 in 2024? Intel's CFO adds fuel to the rumors
A recent investor chat shows that Intel is expecting Microsoft to make big moves next year – Windows 12 inbound?
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How to format USB sticks and external drives in Windows
If your external hard drive or USB stick is faulty, or you simply want to get rid of all the files on it in one swoop, then formatting is usually the best way, by returning the storage medium to its original operating state.
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Windows 10 continues to dominate Windows 11
Windows 10's market share isn't giving Windows 11 a chance, according to Statcounter's figures.
How-To
Customize Windows Update and seize true control of your PC
Windows 11 offers great opportunities to customise the service to your needs.
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The new Windows update has issues with AMD Adrenalin
Windows 11's Copilot is resetting all AMD Adrenalin settings on every boot, causing major headaches for gamers.
How-To
Today I learned Windows can update device drivers
Is your webcam acting up? There is a simple Windows trick that can solve the problem!
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'OneDrive 3.0' shows off sharing, Office, AI roadmaps
Microsoft's cloud storage service is adding additional features such as an improved UI, sharing, and eventually Copilot AI capabilities, over the next year or so.
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This minigame might make your next Windows install less boring
A surfing version of SkiFree is showing up during Windows 11 setup for the latest Surface laptops.
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This trick boosted Microsoft's Surface Laptop Studio 2 performance by 42%
Out of the box, the Microsoft Surface Laptop Studio 2 might seem slow. But there's a Windows setting to enable performance mode that boosts it dramatically, and your laptop has it, too.
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How to get Windows 11 cheap (or even for free)
Unlike taxes, paying full price for Windows isn't inevitable. In fact, depending on your circumstances (and how much effort you're willing to apply), you could pay nothing for it.
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Windows 11's new Backup and Restore process just makes everything worse
Microsoft has added a new backup and restore experience to Windows 11, part of the the big fall 2023 updates. But the process still doesn't do what I want it to do.
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Forget passwords: Passkeys are debuting in Windows 11, and I want more
Microsoft is debuting passkeys within Windows 11 22H2's September update and the Windows 11 23H3 update. They replace a website's password with Windows Hello, and they're extremely convenient.
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You can't upgrade to Windows 10 for free anymore
Microsoft originally said users would have a year to upgrade from Windows 7 and 8 to Windows 10. Seven years after that, the company has begun enforcing its decision.
How-To
Add Windows 11 features to Windows 10 with these helpful tools
Microsoft had promised annual feature updates for Windows 10, but that's over now. Here's how to add Windows 11's hottest new features to Windows 10 via extra software.
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Windows 11's next big update hits Sept. 26: AI Copilot and more
Microsoft will release its next Windows 11 feature update, Windows 11 23H2, on September 26. Here's what to expect, starting with the AI-powered Windows Copilot, tweaks to File Explorer, RGB lighting and more.
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Hands-on: Windows 11's new AI tools aren't ready for prime time
Copilot and other systems integrating into Windows 11 and Office are neat but niche, and their inconsistent results don't inspire confidence.
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Instant Games adds instant fun to Windows 11, no download required
Microsoft said today that it's adding a new "Instant Games" feature to Windows 11, allowing you to "instantly" play older games with small file sizes.
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Microsoft Paint's new Cocreator helps you create fantastical AI art
Microsoft Paint Cocreator combines Bing Image Creator's AI art functions with Microsoft Paint.
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Most Windows 11 users will have to wait for their AI Copilot
Microsoft's latest Windows 11 feature update, Windows 11 23H2, will arrive in bits and pieces over the next few months. Copilot will slowly roll out to select markets in a preview, Microsoft said.
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Windows 10 won't support the blistering new Wi-Fi 7
Windows 10 is still the most used operating system, but it won't support the next-gen Wi-Fi 7 technology.
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What Microsoft and Intel's huge AI push means for the future of PCs
It's official: Microsoft is all-in on AI with Windows, Surface, and Office. Intel is too, with its new AI-infused Core Ultra chips. But what does it all mean? We take a deep breath and try to explain it all.
How-To
How to fix audio problems on your Windows PC
If your computer audio abruptly stops working, you can try these simple steps in five minutes or less.
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Microsoft Paint finally adds Photoshop-like transparency and layers
Once on the brink of forced retirement, Microsoft Paint is getting even more updates that increase its utility as an image editor.
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As Microsoft's consumer champion departs, so does its soul
Chief product officer Panos Panay unexpectedly stepped down this week, taking much of what made Microsoft interesting, and human, with it. Now what? More AI.
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How to open Windows' awesome Snipping Tool with a single key press
The screenshot app Snipping Tool integrated in Windows 10 and 11 can be set so that it's called up by pressing the print key. We show you how to do this.
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Windows Start will soon become more cluttered, adding websites
Microsoft's Start menu will soon add websites to the Recommended section of the Start menu, a change no one has really asked for.
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