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Windows 11 articles
Microsoft starts rolling out Notepad's spellcheck and autocorrect features to all Windows 11 users
More than 40 years after the text editor launched
Windows 11 "Government Edition" is Microsoft's anti-bloatware nightmare
The build of our dreams
Windows 11 will offer new secure application "enclaves" to protect sensitive data through virtualization
Much VM, Very Secure: Virtualization-Based Security (VBS) is a controversial security feature enabled by default during Windows 11 installation. By turning the OS into a virtual machine running on top of the Hyper-V hypervisor, data protection and integrity are greatly enhanced, though performance is negatively impacted.
Windows 11 is now installed on 30 percent of all PCs
The big picture: Windows 11 suffered a worrying market share dip in the spring, according to Statcounter, but Microsoft's latest operating system might have recovered to a new all-time peak. Although Windows 10 remains overwhelmingly dominant, Microsoft's enforced end-of-life date for the OS is approaching, and new hardware could drive the growth of its successor.
What to do if the latest Windows update gets you in a reboot loop – here's the temporary fix
Let the loop continue until the tool to roll back the update appears
Game Pass ads infiltrating in the Windows 11 Settings app is just too much
But only real gamers will see them
The PC market is on the rebound, thanks to Windows 10's looming end-of-support date and AI PCs
Up 5% this year, 8% in 2025
Microsoft opens Start menu to third-party Companions: Here's how to enable the feature
A (clunky) replacement for Live Tiles?
Microsoft is pushing OneDrive backups and integration in new Windows 11 setup by default
Classic Microsoft: OneDrive is Microsoft's cloud storage and file-syncing solution that's baked directly into Windows. However, over time the tool has become increasingly annoying and troublesome, and now Redmond seems willing to make it more so by making OneDrive an opt-out feature.
Microsoft attempts to steer Windows users away from local accounts
The official guide explaining how to convert Microsoft accounts to local accounts is gone
Windows 11 Start menu is getting a permanent Phone Link integration, if you want it
The big picture: Microsoft really wants you to use Windows' Phone Link app. Once enabled, the fastest way to access it was through the taskbar's running processes menu. But now Windows is gearing up to integrate it directly into the Start Menu as a permanent sidebar feature.
Microsoft releases patch to fix critical Wi-Fi flaw in Windows, Windows Server
The Wi-Fi vulnerability is dangerous for anyone who works on their computer in a public space
Samsung warns of app incompatibility on its Qualcomm PCs, despite Microsoft's promise
Fortnite is on the list, too
In context: Poorer performance aside, a big reason for the slow uptake of Arm-based Windows PCs has been the lack of compatibility with many commonly used apps and games. Microsoft has tried to address that with Prism, an emulation layer that lets apps run "great," regardless of whether their developers have baked in support for the architecture; however, Samsung is seemingly contradicting those claims with a new disclaimer.
Microsoft explains why corporations and IT pros can switch to Windows 11 with confidence
Debunking the "myths and misconceptions" about Windows 11 and cloud management
Windows 11 Start menu and taskbar to soon gain several new customization features
More ways to declutter the taskbar are on the way
Microsoft pauses rollout of Windows 11 24H2 preview build after announcing Recall changes
The build was already getting panned by users
When asked about Windows Recall privacy concerns, Microsoft researcher gives non-answer (updated)
Microsoft has revised their stance on how it plans to implement it
A hot potato: Microsoft's Recall feature is being universally slammed for the privacy implications that come from screenshotting everything you do on a computer. However, at least one person seems to think the concerns are overblown. Unsurprisingly, it's Microsoft Research's chief scientist, who didn't really give an answer when asked about Recall's negative points.
Microsoft keeps testing new features for Windows 10 ahead of its scheduled end of life next year
Is this a nod to Windows 10's ever-growing popularity?
Windows 11 24H2 enters Release Preview channel, adding HDR backgrounds, Sudo, 7z, and more
The update will reach most users later in 2024
Windows 11 File Explorer adds version control, 7z, and TAR compression support
More productivity features from Microsoft this week
Qualcomm is offering a NUC-like Snapdragon X mini desktop for Windows developers
Top-end Snapdragon specs for $899 with ports for four 4K displays
Prism emulator will make x86 applications run faster on Arm-based Copilot+ PCs
Microsoft has a new translation layer designed to minimize compatibility issues