Ranking my personal picks from cleaner UI experiences to major PC gaming upgrades in Windows 11.

I've been testing PC and mobile software for more than 20 years, focusing on photo and video editing, operating systems, and web browsers. Prior to my current role, I covered software and apps for ...

One ticked-off developer has decided enough is enough and released a tool to remove AI "enhancements" from Windows 11, ...

Microsoft Windows is among the most popular desktop operating systems. It enjoys a healthy 71.8% market share, meaning that approximately 7 out of 10 computers globally are a Windows PC. A big reason ...

Windows Search isn’t enough.

Windows 11 24H2 is finally here, the annual update for Microsoft's desktop operating system for this year, and its launch has arrived rather out of the blue. Microsoft notes that the rollout will be a ...

However, the update for Windows 11 24H2 doesn't look to have been so smooth for some folks thus far, and while there aren't quite such showstopping bugs, there are some annoyances for sure - and some ...

Windows Search UI height now matches the Start menu on Windows 11, and it's rolling out with the November 2025 optional update.

Microsoft is gradually rolling out Windows 11 25H2. You can wait for the update to arrive, or manually install it. The 2025 version tightens security and tweaks ...

This guide covers four top Windows 11 Start menu replacement apps: Start11, StartAllBack, Open Shell Menu, and Flow Launcher. These apps offer a range of customization options, from classic layouts to ...

Microsoft has added a new artificial intelligence (AI) feature to its Windows 11 operating system to improve real-time communication across different languages. The AI translation capabilities, ...