Windows 11: How to make the switch from Windows 10, plus news and analysis
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Windows 11 update is reportedly breaking the operating system's most vital tool
By Rael Hornby published
Windows 11's KB5051987 update is causing users problems with File Explorer and, in rare cases, breaking the operating system entirely.

Steam gamers are on the clock to make this one major upgrade
By Oscar Gonzalez published
This is one thing gamers shouldn't hold off updating.

"Roll back to Windows 10 immediately": Microsoft issues stark warning to wily Windows 11 users
By Rael Hornby published

Windows 11 may have just kickstarted 2025's biggest comeback story
By Rael Hornby published
After months of decline to Windows 10, Windows 11 is on the up-and-up once more.

Two undeniable reasons to upgrade to Windows 11 now (or buy a new Windows laptop)
By Rael Hornby published
Windows 10 support ends in October, but now may be the best time to upgrade to Windows 11 or buy a new laptop.

Microsoft 365 Office didn't need a rebrand but Windows 11 desperately does
By Rael Hornby published
As Microsoft rebrand 365 Office, it feels like a distraction from a wider issue with Windows 11.

Microsoft is making Windows 10 users an offer they (probably) can't refuse
By Rael Hornby published
Microsoft reminds Windows 10 users that they have a "limited time" to upgrade to Windows 11 for free.

Life with Microsoft Recall: I spent weeks testing Windows 11’s most controversial feature
By Shubham Agarwal published
Windows 11’s new AI feature, Recall, lets you go back in time and browse what you did on your PC. How reliable is it in real-world use?
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