A preview update for Windows 11 allows Windows to use 1,000Hz displays which largely don't exist yet, but could set the stage for ultrasmooth productivity and gaming.

Starting April 2026, Microsoft will roll out Xbox Mode to all Windows 11 PCs for console-like gaming, a full-screen interface, and easy controller use.

I regret to announce that I have a theory. It involves handheld PCs, Project Helix – Microsoft’s next, PC game-running Xbox console – and least likely of all, an apparently sincere attempt at making ...

Microsoft rolls out Windows 11 Insider builds featuring a built-in network speed test, Emoji 16.0, shared audio controls, and stronger batch file security.

Complaining about Windows 11 is a popular sport among tech enthusiasts on the Internet, whether you’re publicly switching to Linux, publishing guides about the dozens of things you need to do to make ...

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We're back to settle what has become an age-old debate: does Windows 11 or Windows 10 deliver better gaming performance? Microsoft has been rolling out Windows 11 25H2 for the past few months, an ...

Windows 11 is a solid operating system that offers some benefits over its predecessors. It features a fresh design, solid gaming performance, and offers much better multitasking over the prior version ...

Microsoft recently released Windows 11 Insider Preview Build 28000 to users in the Canary Channel, marking the first public appearance of Windows 11 version 26H1. This update bumps up the OS version ...

A new bug stops USB devices in the Windows Recovery Environment. You can't navigate the WinRE screens using a mouse or keyboard. Microsoft is working on a fix, but there is one workaround. What would ...

Microsoft is gradually rolling out Windows 11 25H2. You can wait for the update to arrive, or manually install it. The 2025 version tightens security and tweaks ...

Today, Microsoft announced the general availability of Windows 11 25H2, also known as Windows 11 2025 Update. Windows 11 25H2 is a minor update, and it shares the same platform release as Windows 11 ...