Latest about Windows 11
No, of course 'Windows 12' won't require a subscription to use it
By Zac Bowden published
Subscribe No, the next version of Windows won't ask you for a monthly fee to use it. That said, there might be some new OS features that require a subscription to fully utilize.
Windows 11 removes Cortana app and adds new Settings homepage in latest Insider build
By Sean Endicott published
New and improved Microsoft just released a Windows 11 Insider update to the Canary Channel. The build adds a new homepage in Settings and removes the Cortana app.
Surface Laptop Go 3 review: The best 12-inch Windows 11 laptop?
By Zac Bowden published
Review There aren't many good 12-inch Windows laptops these days. Is the Surface Laptop Go 3 one of them?
How to enable shopping features in Edge and Chrome for Amazon Prime Big Deal Days in October
By Mauro Huculak last updated
No extensions On Microsoft Edge and Google Chrome, you can use the built-in tools to track Amazon product prices to grab the best deals during Amazon Prime Big Deal Days, and here's how.
Microsoft starts testing controversial Windows Copilot shortcut
By Sean Endicott published
Controversy Microsoft just released an Insider build of Windows 11 to the Dev Channel. The update adds the ability to use Copilot with the ALT + TAB shortcut.
Windows Central Podcast #326: The biggest Microsoft leak in history
By Zac Bowden published
Podcast On this week's episode, Dan and Zac discuss Microsoft killing off Windows WordPad, Microsoft Paint's new AI feature, how a cheap MacBook could hurt Microsoft, and more!
How to check CPU temperatures on Windows 11: Fast and free methods
By Ben Wilson published
CPU temp If your computer feels sluggish, checking the CPU temperature is one of the best ways to diagnose potential throttling issues. Here's how to check CPU temps on Windows 11.
Setting up your Surface Laptop Studio 2 (or any Windows 11 PC) just got more fun
By Kevin Okemwa published
SKIFREEEE Microsoft makes the Windows 11 setup process more entertaining by providing users with an option to play SkiFree as they wait for updates to install.
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