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Microsoft says Windows 11 on Arm PCs is now a first-class platform for any workload
By Zac Bowden Published
Windows 11 Windows on Arm is gaining in popularity as more OEMs and silicon partners jump in to support it. Developers are also paying more attention, with over 7,000 apps now supported on Arm.

Windows XP released to manufacturing 25 years ago, before a huge launch
By Ben Wilson Published
Windows Windows XP hit RTM 25 years ago, prepping the launch of Microsoft's most iconic OS, which became a bestseller with a lasting cultural impact.

Windows 11 version 26H2: Everything you need to know
By Zac Bowden Last updated
Windows 11 Microsoft is gearing up to ship the next version of Windows 11 this fall. Here's everything you need to know about this next release.

Windows 11 is testing manual unified memory controls for gaming and AI
By Sean Endicott Published
Windows 11 A hidden feature in a recent Windows 11 Insider build lets you pick how much unified memory is reserved for graphics and AI.

The foundation of modern Windows arrived 31 years ago today
By Cale Hunt Published
Windows It's Windows 95's birthday, and I'm taking a look back at the major changes still evident today.

Windows 11 AutoPlay is finally getting a modern makeover
By Sean Endicott Published
Windows 11 Microsoft is rebuilding the legacy AutoPlay dialog box in Windows 11 with WinUI, dark mode, and improved text scaling.

Windows 11 will soon let you force your apps to open in full screen
By Zac Bowden Published
Windows 11 If you've ever hated how Windows defaults to opening app windows in windowed mode, Microsoft is working on a toggle that will allow you to change that.

Windows 11's latest update is breaking some PC games
By Cale Hunt Published
PC gaming Reports of EXCEPTION_ACCESS_VIOLATION errors, game freezes or crashes, and complete PC reboots are coming in.
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