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Possible Windows 12 hardware system requirements revealed

There are already prospective specs details about the future Windows 12 operating system, which is being referred to as Next Valley internally.
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Your Windows 11 screenshots may not be as private as you thought

Windows 11's default screenshot app, the Snipping Tool, has a bug that can leave portions of your cropped screenshots intact and recoverable.
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If your PC is running slowly, the latest Windows 11 update may be to blame

The latest Windows 11 update may have affected boot and loading times on many PCs.
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Dell’s first Windows 11 ARM laptop is priced like a Chromebook

Dell's new Inspiron 14 might be the budget ARM laptop you've been looking for, with long battery life, plenty of ports, and Wi-Fi 6 connectivity.
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Windows 11 could be hurting your gaming performance

An obscure security feature in Windows 11 and Windows 10 could be impacting gaming performance, according to a new set of benchmarks. Should you disable it?
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How to use Live Captions in Windows 11: add subtitles to any audio automatically

Live Captions are a great way to better understand audio, whether it's a film, a new song, or a conversation with a friend. Here's how to enable Live Captions.
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One of Windows 11’s most requested features may launch soon

A new video claims to show a highly requested feature in action in Windows 11. It’s only seen in a dev build, though, so it may never get a full public launch.
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4 Windows 11 accessibility features that make it easier for everyone to use

Microsoft's ever-maturing Windows 11 continues to add accessibility features that make it easier for everyone to use. Here are our favorites.
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PC gamers are flocking to Windows 11, new Steam survey says

The latest Steam Survey shows that the adoption of Windows 11 by PC gamers is going well. Are we all ready to say goodbye to Windows 10?
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5 Windows 11 settings to change right now

Windows 11 is fantastic, but it's not perfect. The default install has a number of annoying settings that everyone should change right away. Here are our top 5.
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New Windows 11 update adds ChatGPT-powered Bing AI to the taskbar

A huge update to Windows 11 has just started rolling out, with new features like AI-powered search and an update to the ChatGPT-based Bing.
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You can finally run Windows 11 natively on an Apple silicon Mac

It’s long overdue, but Microsoft has finally added support for installing Windows 11 on an Apple silicon Mac, without the need for any workarounds or fixes.
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Yes, you can use both Mac and Windows — here are some tips to get started

Going back and forth between a Windows PC and a Mac can be a jarring experience at first. But give it time, and take some steps, and it's surprisingly livable.
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Windows 11 may soon replace all your annoying RGB apps

Microsoft may be working on adding RGB lighting controls to Windows 11. This would make a lot of software redundant.
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Windows 11 has been causing problems with Intel graphics for months, and no one said a word

Microsoft revealed that a not-so-recent update may have broken DirectX in Intel graphics, but luckily, there seems to be a fix on the way.
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How Windows 11 scrapes your data before you’re even connected to the internet

If you thought that Windows 11 isn't sending out a bunch of privacy data even though you've turned off the opt-out toggles in the OS -- think again.
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Windows 11 review: the new era evolves

Windows 11 is growing more popular than ever, but even with the latest updates, is it time to upgrade?
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Lagging in games? This Windows 11 update might fix the problem

Microsoft has released a safeguard hold to prevent automatic updates to the latest version of Windows 11 and the gaming issues have been resolved.
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How to take a screenshot on Windows 11

You can take a screenshot in Windows 11 in a few different ways. Some of them will be familiar to anyone who's taken a screenshot on Windows before.
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It’s not just you: Microsoft confirms Windows 11 is having gaming issues

Microsoft has confirmed that the latest version of Windows 11 is causing a lag when running certain games and apps a month after the 22H2 update was released.
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Windows 11 will now work more seamlessly with Apple iCloud

Microsoft has released a new Windows 11 feature that makes the OS photos app compatible with Apple's iClould.
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Update Windows now — Microsoft just fixed several dangerous exploits

Microsoft has just fixed a whole lot of dangerous vulnerabilities as part of its latest Windows patch.
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Microsoft just teased its next big Windows 11 update

Microsoft has given us a glimpse of a feature that "Moment 2" may bring as early as January 2023.
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Are Windows 11 security features killing your gaming performance? You might be surprised

Windows 11's security features kill your gaming performance, right? Microsoft brought this year-old issue back up, and we think it is high time to revisit it.
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Did Microsoft accidentally leak the next version of Windows?

There was a Windows desktop with a floating taskbar along the bottom and a toolbar along the top, and a floating search box in the center of the screen. 
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Microsoft’s DirectStorage may improve loading times by 200%, but don’t get too excited

Microsoft has introduced GPU decompression to DirectStorage 1.1, resulting in up to three times faster loading in games. There's a catch, though.
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Microsoft Surface Laptop 5 vs. Surface Laptop 4: Is the upgrade worth it?

The Microsoft Surface Laptop 5 has finally been unveiled, but is it a good upgrade from the Microsoft Surface Laptop 4?
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Can’t get the Windows 11 22H2 update? There could be a good reason why

If you notice one of your computers got the Windows 11 22H2 update and the other didn't, it might be because Microsoft is protecting you from a sign-in problem.
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Microsoft says disabling these two Windows 11 features will boost gaming performance

Microsoft has just announced that some of the settings in Windows 11 can slow down gaming performance. Here's how to disable them.
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Windows 11 adoption among PC gamers almost hits 25%

The latest Steam Hardware & Software Survey is suggesting that an increasing number of Steam gamers are using Windows 11.
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The Windows 11 2022 Update could slow down file transfers by 40%

Microsoft has acknowledged a new issue regarding computers running the Windows 11 2022 Update (or version 22H2).
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This new Windows 11 feature will help you protect your passwords

The latest Windows 11 update comes with a new feature that will help you make sure your Windows password is protected. Here's how it works.
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Why gamers should avoid the Windows 11 2022 update

Gamers on Nvidia graphics cards who upgraded to the Windows 11 22H2 update are seeing major drops in gaming performance -- and there’s no fix in sight.
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Windows 11 2022 Update: the best new features to try out today

Microsoft has launched the first major update to Windows 11 since launch, and there are lots of interesting features to try out.