Windows 11: How to make the switch from Windows 10, plus news and analysis

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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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This Windows 11 bug can stop your security updates — here's how to avoid it

By Sean Riley Published

Installing some recent versions of Windows 11 could leave you vulnerable to security issues due to an update flaw; here's how to avoid the problem.

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This year, Copilot+ PCs beat the hype — and gaming is next, AMD exec tells Laptop Mag

By Stevie Bonifield Published

Copilot+ PCs turned out to be more than a marketing gimmick and we have the reviews to prove it.

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Microsoft created the single biggest AI controversy this year — and it might make AI more thoughtful

By Stevie Bonifield Published

This year, Windows gained its most controversial feature to date in Recall, and it took Microsoft months to recover.

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Don't cry for HoloLens, Meta keeps spatial computing alive on Windows 11 with new Quest 3 update

By Rael Hornby Published

Meta's latest Horizon OS v72 update lets you Remote Desktop to your Windows 11 PC, simply by looking at it.

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Windows 11 Home vs. Pro: Which one is right for you?

By Sarah Chaney Last updated

Windows 11 Home and Windows 11 Pro share a lot of similarities, but there are a few key differences that'll help you decide which one you need.

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