Windows 11: How to make the switch from Windows 10, plus news and analysis
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I'm ready to gamble on this alternative gaming-focused underdog to Windows 11, are you?
By Rael Hornby published
As Microsoft closes the door on Windows 10, Valve opens a weird and accessible Linux-shaped window to gamers

Windows users call Microsoft's latest update blunder "The greatest bug in living memory" — here's why
By Rael Hornby published
Microsoft is working on a fix for a new Windows update-related issue, but some users don't want them to rush.

Samsung Galaxy Book 4 Edge review: This Copilot+ PC brings the heat
By Sean Riley published
The Samsung Galaxy Book 4 Edge delivers incredible performance in a thin-and-light chassis, but it gets uncomfortably hot and battery life suffers.

Windows 10 is supposed to be dying, so why are gamers running back to it?
By Rael Hornby published
The numbers don't lie, and they spell destruction for Windows 11's gaming lead (at least for now)

A Windows 11 update has tanked performance on some Intel CPUs — Here's what it means for you
By Claire Tabari published
Windows 11's 24H2 continues to suffer from compatibility issues

Samsung Galaxy Book 5 Pro review: A premium portable, but does it earn its ‘Pro’ name?
By Sean Riley published
Samsung’s Galaxy Book 5 Pro is good when it needs to be great

Think Windows 11 is bad? Picture how much worse Windows 12 could be
By Rael Hornby published
Some Windows 10 users hope Windows 12 can save them from an end-of-support upgrade to Windows 11. But they should be careful what they wish for.

Microsoft Copilot just helped me pirate Windows 11 — Here's proof
By Rael Hornby last updated
Microsoft Copilot has been caught red-handed handing out illegal Windows 11 activation scripts.
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