Windows 11

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Even Some Microsoft Employees Can't Upgrade to Windows 11

About 190,000 Microsoft employee devices qualified for a Windows 11 upgrade, but an undisclosed number must remain on Windows 10 until their next device refresh, Microsoft says.

https://www.pcmag.com/news/even-some-microsoft-employees-cant-upgrade-to-windows-11?

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Clipchamp Review

Simple web-based video editing comes to Windows 11

https://www.pcmag.com/reviews/clipchamp?

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How to Downgrade From Windows 11 to Windows 10

Not a fan of Microsoft's newest operating system? You can go back to Windows 10, but you only have a certain number of days to revert your OS.

https://www.pcmag.com/how-to/how-to-downgrade-from-windows-11-to-windows-10?

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How to Take Screenshots in Windows 11

Windows 11 changes the way you take screenshots for the better. Learn all the best methods for capturing your PC's screen in Microsoft's newest operating system.

https://www.pcmag.com/how-to/how-to-take-screenshots-in-windows-11?

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9 Major Reasons to Upgrade to Windows 11 Now

A slick new interface, better security, updated apps, and info widgets are just some of the perks of upgrading to Windows 11. Here's why you should do it sooner than later.

https://www.pcmag.com/news/reasons-to-upgrade-to-windows-11-now?

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How to View Files in Windows Without Opening Them

With the right tools, you can save time and preview a variety of files in Windows 10 or Windows 11 without opening their applications.

https://www.pcmag.com/how-to/how-to-view-files-in-windows-without-opening-them?

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Microsoft Is Adding a Free VPN to the Edge Browser

It's powered by Cloudflare and called the 'Microsoft Edge Secure Network.'

https://www.pcmag.com/news/microsoft-is-adding-a-free-vpn-to-the-edge-browser?

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How to Copy and Paste Text Between Your Android Phone and Windows PC

Make the most of the Windows universal cloud clipboard with this nifty trick for Android users.

https://www.pcmag.com/how-to/how-to-copy-and-paste-text-between-your-android-phone-and-windows-pc?

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Windows 11: Biggest Changes and New Features

Wondering what's new in Windows 11 and whether it's worth upgrading? We've been using it for months and have everything you need to know.

https://www.pcmag.com/news/everything-you-need-to-know-about-windows-11?

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Microsoft Suggests Uninstalling Windows 11 Update That Crashes Apps

A fix is promised eventually, but for now uninstallation is the best way to solve the problem.

https://www.pcmag.com/news/microsoft-suggests-uninstalling-windows-11-update-that-crashes-apps?

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How to Add Multiple Email and Microsoft Accounts to Windows

Maybe you have a Yahoo account for email, a Google account for calendar appointments, or an Outlook account for contacts. Here's how to add them all to Windows for easy access.

https://www.pcmag.com/how-to/how-to-add-multiple-email-and-microsoft-accounts-to-windows-10?

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Microsoft Lets Windows Insiders Play With a New Game Controller Bar

Access your most recent games and installed games with the tap of a button.

https://www.pcmag.com/news/microsoft-lets-windows-insiders-play-with-a-new-game-controller-bar?

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How to Create and Edit Videos in Windows With Microsoft's Clipchamp

With the free flavor of Clipchamp, you can trim and cut your videos, add filters and templates, and export them as 1080p files.

https://www.pcmag.com/how-to/how-to-create-and-edit-videos-in-windows-with-microsofts-clipchamp?

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Microsoft Recommends People Uninstall Optional Windows 11 Update

In what can only be described in technical terms as a “whoopsie,” Microsoft is advising Windows 11 users to uninstall a recent update. Reports indicated the update, which is optional, is causing various apps to crash. The problem involves an interaction between the update and the .Net Framework that’s part of Windows. At this time it’s unclear which apps are affected by the issue, leaving uninstallation as the only viable solution.

https://www.extremetech.com/computing/335100-microsoft-recommends-people-uninstall-optional-windows-11-update?

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Steam Deck Adds Audio Drivers For Windows 10, 11 Installations

The drivers will allow you to play audio through the Steam Deck's speakers and headphone jack if you've installed the Windows OS on the gaming handheld.

https://www.pcmag.com/news/steam-decks-adds-audio-drivers-for-windows-10-11-installations?

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How to Manage Your Fonts in Windows

In Windows 10 and Windows 11, you can view, hide, remove, and download fonts, and even use the familiar drag and drop method to add more. Here's how.

https://www.pcmag.com/how-to/how-to-manage-your-fonts-in-windows?

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9 Major Reasons to Upgrade to Windows 11 Now

A slick new interface, better security, updated apps, and info widgets are just some of the perks of upgrading to Windows 11. Here's why you should do it sooner than later.

https://www.pcmag.com/news/reasons-to-upgrade-to-windows-11-now?

10 Big Reasons Not to Upgrade to Windows 11

If you don't want to buy a new computer or give up an efficient interface that you love, then don't upgrade to Windows 11. Windows 10 does everything just as well, and in some cases even better.

https://www.pcmag.com/news/10-reasons-not-to-upgrade-to-windows-11?

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12 Tricks for Managing Your Files With Windows File Explorer

Looking for a lost picture or document? Trying to make it easier to view and manage all your files? These tips will help you master File Explorer in Windows 10 and 11.

https://www.pcmag.com/how-to/10-tips-how-to-manage-your-files-with-windows-10s-file-explorer?

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What's New With the Windows App Store?

At Build 2022, Microsoft announces several new features coming to the Windows 11 app store, including the ability to restore all your apps on a new PC at once.

https://www.pcmag.com/news/whats-new-with-the-windows-app-store?

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Microsoft Tips Project Volterra Arm Hardware for Hybrid AI Development

At Build, Microsoft also announced new ways to leverage its Teams collaboration platform and Windows 11 operating system. The metaverse got some play, too.

https://www.pcmag.com/news/microsoft-tips-project-volterra-arm-hardware-for-hybrid-ai-development?

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Something Look Off on Your Monitor? Tweak These Windows Screen Settings

In Windows 10 or Windows 11, you can adjust the brightness, change the resolution, calibrate the color, and more on your computer monitor.

https://www.pcmag.com/how-to/how-to-customize-and-enhance-your-windows-10-display?

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How to Protect Your Privacy in Windows

Microsoft's online Privacy Dashboard includes a bevy of settings to tweak and review in Windows 10 and Windows 11.

https://www.pcmag.com/news/how-to-protect-your-privacy-in-windows-10?

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A Visual History of Windows

PCMag has covered Microsoft's Windows operating system from its first iteration in 1985 right up to the current, heady days of Windows 11. Before Windows, we used and wrote about its predecessor, MS-DOS (Disk Operating System), without which the PC revolution would never have taken place. Indeed, early mentions of Windows in PC Magazine refer to it as a "DOS extension from Microsoft."

https://www.pcmag.com/news/a-visual-history-of-windows?

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How to Add Family Members to a Windows PC and Manage What Your Kids Do

In Windows 10 and Windows 11, you can add accounts for other family members and keep an eye on what your kids are doing on the shared PC.

https://www.pcmag.com/news/how-to-set-up-family-accounts-in-windows-10?

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Windows Sandbox: How to Safely Test Software Without Ruining Your Computer

The Windows Sandbox is a temporary virtual machine built into Windows 10 and Windows 11 that allows you to run software without it affecting the rest of your system.

https://www.pcmag.com/how-to/windows-sandbox-how-to-safely-test-software-without-ruining-your-computer?