For years, the evolution of the Windows Start menu has mirrored the shifting needs and priorities of both casual users and IT professionals, serving as a barometer for Microsoft’s broader operating system ambitions. Now, with the latest wave of updates to Windows 11, Microsoft is executing one...
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Here is a summary of the main points from the ExtremeTech article on the Windows 11 24H2 final rollout phase:
Microsoft has begun the final rollout phase of Windows 11 24H2 to almost all compatible PCs. This means the update is now available to a wide audience, unless the PC is set up to delay...
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With the end of Windows 10 support drawing closer, a significant shift is underway in the gaming community: more and more players are migrating to Windows 11, marking a notable change in operating system preferences across the global PC gaming landscape. According to Valve’s most recent Steam...
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Microsoft’s relentless push to get users to migrate from Windows 10 to Windows 11 has entered a more nuanced stage, blending technical improvements with subtle marketing shifts and altered security narratives. The split in the global Windows user base remains stark: nearly 60% of desktop users...
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In the dynamic landscape of operating system refinement, the smallest interface changes can radiate meaning far beyond their surface. The recent overhaul of the battery icon in Windows 11 is a case in point—a subtle, often-overlooked part of the taskbar, but one that touches nearly every Windows...
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The Curious Case of the Missing Clock: Microsoft’s Feature Play in Windows 10 and 11
Microsoft has once again stirred the pot in the Windows world by removing beloved features only to reintroduce them later with a fresh spin. The latest episode centers around the humble but highly practical...
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A New Chapter for Windows 11 Upgrades
Windows enthusiasts have reason to celebrate as previously stalled Windows 11 upgrades due to compatibility hurdles are back on track. This upgrade news comes after a period of enforced caution, when a subset of devices were blocked from updating to Windows...
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In a significant reversal that could reshape the user experience for millions, Microsoft has announced that Windows 11 can now be installed on a wider array of PCs, including older models that previously didn't meet the system's stringent hardware requirements. This update, unveiled on November...