Windows

Microsoft Windows is the most popular operating system on the planet, holding a whopping 74% of the global desktop PC market as of 2023. The majority of those computers are running Windows 10, arguably Microsoft’s best version of the hugely successful OS so far.
Plenty of users are still rocking older systems with versions like Windows 7, Vista, and even the historically beloved Window XP. If you’ve ever touched a computer (and we don’t know how you’d be reading this if you hadn’t), chances are you’ve experienced at least one iteration of Microsoft’s long-running software.
Now Windows 11 is here, and Windows 12 is slated to arrive soon(ish) - so naturally we’re covering everything Windows-related on a weekly basis. Below, you’ll find everything related to Microsoft’s flagship operating system - news, tips, analysis, and more.
Latest about Windows

Fed up with Windows 11’s look? New mod lets you revamp the desktop, including the floating taskbar once seen in a Windows 12 leak
By Darren Allan published
Want to have Windows 11 your way? A freshly released mod promises a ‘fully customizable desktop’ and it looks pretty nifty.

Now on DVD: Windows 11 24H2 (yes, really) has been slimmed down and ready for action by Tiny11 developer
By Kristina Terech published
NTDEV’s tiny11 compresses Windows 11 24H2 into a lightweight version, using minimal resources, making it ideal for older hardware.

The Microsoft Store get new tweaks and tricks - but I wonder if it'll get Windows 11 users to care
By Kristina Terech published
Microsoft is refreshing the Microsoft Store with immersive product pages, hoping to attract more users.

Another day, another huge Windows 11 24H2 update bug, this time triggering the dreaded Blue Screen of Death
By Rosario Blue published
Windows 11’s 24H2 update has caused a string of reported bugs and crashes since its rollout. Now owners of Western Digital SSDs are reporting crashes since installation.

New Windows 11 24H2 fail kills the internet for some users
By Kristina Terech published
Users are reporting issues with connecting to the internet after installing Windows 11 24H2.

Windows 11 could soon fix your password headaches as Microsoft welcomes third-party passkeys to the OS
By Kristina Terech published
Microsoft expands passkey support in Windows 11, incorporating third-party apps like 1Password and Bitwarden for more secure, password-free logins.

Planning on updating to Windows 11 24H2? You might want to grab a snack, as Microsoft admits it could take a very long time
By Kristina Terech published
Windows 11 24H2: Bigger update, longer install, as Microsoft notes it’s a "full OS swap" no less.

Windows 11 could soon get a cool feature to seamlessly link your Android phone to the Start menu - and a nifty gamepad perk, too
By Kristina Terech published
A new Windows 11 preview brings deeper Android phone integration, a new on-screen keyboard for the Xbox controller, and more.
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