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Is this the smallest Windows 11 update ever?
By Sean Endicott published
teeny tiny Microsoft shipped Windows 11 Build 22631.2506 to Insiders in the Release Preview Channel this week. The update includes just a single change and doesn't have any fixes or other improvements.
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This upcoming Windows 11 feature will help PC makers customize RGB lighting
By Sean Endicott published
Microsoft released a new Windows 11 Insider Preview build today. The update includes several fixes and a new option for Dynamic Lighting OEMs.
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Microsoft Chief Marketing Officer leaves tech giant after 32 years
By Sean Endicott published
End of an era Another high-up executive just announced his departure from Microsoft. Chris Capossela will leave the tech giant after 32 years with the company.
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Start11 fixes the Windows 11 Start menu, and it just received a major update
By Sean Endicott published
Getting started Stardock just announced Start 11 v2, which brings new Start menu styles and several other improvements to the popular customization software.
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Windows 11's terrible tablet mode needs to stay miles away from Snapdragon X Elite PCs
By Sean Endicott published
Please Microsoft Qualcomm's Snapdragon X Elite looks like it could revolutionize Windows 11 on ARM, but Microsoft needs to fix the operating system's tablet mode first.
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How to improve Taskbar space on Windows 11
By Mauro Huculak published
Organization On Windows 11, you can make a few changes to the Taskbar to make sure you never run out of space for your apps, and in this guide, I'll show you how.
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Listen to the Windows XP startup song on 11 instruments
By Sean Endicott published
The Windows XP startup sound is an iconic jingle heard by millions of people around the world. Now, you can enjoy it on 11 different instruments.
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Microsoft teased 'Windows 12' features during Qualcomm's Snapdragon X Elite event
By Zac Bowden published
Windows vNext Microsoft teased some of the capabilities it's working on for the next version of Windows during Qualcomm's Snapdragon Summit, where the Snapdragon X Elite was unveiled.
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How to get started with the Windows Backup app on Windows 11 October 2023 Update
By Mauro Huculak last updated
Backup The Windows 11 2023 Update includes a new Windows Backup, and in this guide, you will learn the steps to configure it to back up your files, settings, apps, and credentials and the recovery process.
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