For as long as I can remember, the iconic Windows Start button has been in the bottom left corner of my PC’s screen. It’s a predictable location for a button that’s a critical piece to navigating your computer, but in Windows 11, Microsoft has redesigned the taskbar. (You can check out CNET’s Windows 11 review here.) With …
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Windows 11 is finally here. With more people are working in hybrid workspaces, Microsoft rolled out a slew of changes that cater to their everchanging needs. The new upgrades makes it easier to toggle between your personal and work tabs, apps and desktops. Windows 11 will have a few new updates, like chat for Microsoft Teams, Widgets and Snap Layouts. …
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Microsoft’s Windows 11 operating system is rolling out today. The new operating system doesn’t have the most lenient requirements for people who want to upgrade compatible devices. To do so, you’ll need 64-bit processors selected, 4GB of memory, 64GB of storage, UEFI secure boot and TPM 2.0. Despite pushback from users, Microsoft said in an August blog post that it would keep …
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Time is running out to upgrade to Windows 10. Microsoft no longer offers support for Windows 7, and now the company has launched Windows 11. If you’re still running an older version of Windows, keep in mind that Windows 11 will only be available as a free upgrade for Windows 10 users, not older versions. Anyone on older operating systems will …
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Announced earlier this summer and rolling out starting today, Windows 11 offers key selling points of simplicity and ease of use. (Well, and the fact that Microsoft is killing Windows 10 in 2025.) But despite this emphasis on straightforwardness, Microsoft still aims to evoke a sense of wonder with its branding for Windows 11 — and that’s particularly evident in its …
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Windows 11 starts rolling out today, but since it’s a staggered rollout, you might not get it just yet. Either way, you can look forward to the ability to use Android apps on Windows devices. Microsoft plans to bring Android apps to its app store, but even if you get Windows 11 today, Android apps won’t be available yet. The date …
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Microsoft’s Windows 11 is on its way, but don’t miss out on the opportunity to personalize your Windows 10 taskbar in the meantime. With a feature called news and interests, you can quickly access a feed of content relating to news, weather, stocks and traffic right from your taskbar. It will also update you automatically throughout the day. You’ll see …
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It’s one of the biggest technology buying hangups: Is my new purchase going to be immediately obsolete? Or at least outdated? That kind of FOMO can lead to long delays in buying a laptop, phone or tablet, always waiting for the next update or upgrade. With the announcement of Windows 11, laptop and desktop shoppers are in this familiar situation. …
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Screenshots are fast and handy, but the process for taking one can change depending on your device. Newer versions of phones can require a different process for capturing a screenshot. Press the wrong combination and it can trigger an unintended action, like waking up the iPhone’s Siri assistant, shutting your phone off or doing some other inconvenient thing. Here’s a …
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As more companies move to a hybrid workforce in the wake of the pandemic, Microsoft is adding new tools to its suite of software to make remote meetings feel more like in-person ones, according to a Thursday company blog post. A new feature called Cameo will integrate the Microsoft Teams camera feed into your PowerPoint presentation, allowing you to customize …
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