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Windows 11 update is breaking sleep mode on some PCs — but there's one trick that might help

Microsoft might have fixed that bug with shutdowns, but its latest Windows 11 update means sleep mode now locks up some PCs.

Lenovo leaks reveal surprise SteamOS-powered Legion Go 2 – and full specs for its bold rollable OLED gaming laptop

Lenovo leaks reveal surprise SteamOS-powered Legion Go 2 – and full specs for its bold rollable OLED gaming laptop

Lenovo leaks reveal surprise SteamOS-powered Legion Go 2 – and specs for its bold rollable OLED gaming laptop.

Smart new features for Android smartphones just arrived in Windows 11 – including remotely locking your PC via the phone

Smart new features for Android smartphones just arrived in Windows 11 – including remotely locking your PC via the phone

Remotely locking your Windows 11 PC is now possible using an Android phone thanks to updated app – here's how to get it.

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Microsoft stops breaking Windows 11 – instead it just made Phone Link even better with Android apps

Like to run Android apps on Windows 11 using Phone Link? A new feature is coming that's sure to please.

Lenovo Legion Pro Rollable leak reveals the world’s first ultrawide OLED gaming laptop – and I can’t wait to try it

A leaked render depicts Lenovo's new gaming laptop, which is a clear attempt at providing a portable ultrawide gaming experience.

Some Windows 11 apps have a massive RAM problem – and this app is the worst offender

Amid a RAM crisis, Discord and a few other applications using Chromium and the Electron framework are causing RAM spikes for PC users.

Windows 11 laptops could get advanced haptic feedback for trackpads – and it's about time, MacBooks have had this for ages

Jealous of MacBook's Force Touch tech? Windows 11 could finally get more advanced haptic feedback which Apple's offered for over a decade.

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Can't sign up for Windows 10's extended updates? Here's why that might be – and what you can do about it

Can't sign up for Windows 10's extended updates? Here's why that might be – and what you can do about it

Sticking with Windows 10, but worried because you can't get extended updates? You might have run into a bug.

Windows 11 could get a change to help banish Edge and Bing - but don't get your hopes up too high

Windows 11 could get a change to help banish Edge and Bing - but don't get your hopes up too high

Windows 11 could get a much-wanted change, with Microsoft possibly relenting on pushing Edge and Bing so hard.

Microsoft makes major change to Copilot app – and I'm wondering if this is a glimpse of Windows 12's Start menu

Microsoft makes major change to Copilot app – and I'm wondering if this is a glimpse of Windows 12's Start menu

Is this the Start menu of the future? The Copilot app seems to be morphing into this key part of the Windows 11 interface.

Windows 11 has a hidden feature in testing that could be a real timesaver for Android phone owners

Windows 11 has a hidden feature in testing that could be a real timesaver for Android phone owners

Microsoft is busy developing quite a few nifty phone-related features for Windows 11 these days.

Can't sign up for extended Windows 10 support? Don't panic, the rollout is underway - but it's reportedly going 'slowly'

Can't sign up for extended Windows 10 support? Don't panic, the rollout is underway - but it's reportedly going 'slowly'

I haven't had the offer of extended Windows 10 support yet - and neither have quite a few others reportedly.

Windows 11 search just got more powerful courtesy of Copilot - and I think this is a great use of AI, even if there'll still be haters

Windows 11 search just got more powerful courtesy of Copilot - and I think this is a great use of AI, even if there'll still be haters

New AI search tricks help all Windows 11 users catch up with Copilot+ PCs when it comes to swiftly finding the files they need.

I don't generally recommend downloading Windows 11's preview updates, but some gamers may want to chance Microsoft's latest effort

I don't generally recommend downloading Windows 11's preview updates, but some gamers may want to chance Microsoft's latest effort

Some PC gamers may want to take a chance on a new optional update for Windows 11 as it fixes a nasty black screen bug.

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Windows 11 is getting a nifty trick for quickly mirroring your Android phone right from the Start menu

Microsoft is taking a step forward with the Start menu, adding a useful twist to the Phone Link panel.

Windows 11 24H2: Microsoft is auto-downloading it to everyone, if you don't want it

The time has come for Windows 11 users who have been avoiding updates.

Can’t securely login to your PC using facial recognition anymore? New Windows 11 update patch is likely to blame – if you can install the update at all

Windows 11’s new update is breaking facial recognition logins with Windows Hello, and also simply failing to install.

Microsoft nixes Windows 11’s “Suggested actions” feature: a smart idea that didn’t quite work

Microsoft is removing Windows 11’s “Suggested actions” feature, presumably because of poor functionality and user feedback, redirecting efforts toward AI-powered tools.

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Windows 11 24H2 is in danger of becoming hated by gamers

Windows 11’s 24H2 update has hit gamers with quite a number of bugs, and now Path of Exile 2 players are being made miserable.

Windows 11’s Start menu recommendations are being improved – but I’m still not impressed, Microsoft

This is a positive move for Windows 11 users, but ideally, I’d like the option to completely ditch Microsoft’s suggestions.

Bing Wallpaper app arrives on Microsoft Store in Windows 11, and it’s free – but there could be hidden costs here

If the online chatter about the app is correct, you should steer clear of Bing Wallpaper and use Windows Spotlight instead.

Microsoft is again nagging Windows 10 users to buy a new machine – a Copilot+ PC to be precise, for the ‘ultimate Windows 11 experience’

Windows 10 users are being hit with a full-screen nag telling them to ‘level up’ and upgrade to Windows 11 on a Copilot+ PC.

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Windows 11's Instant Games experience is no longer instant

The Microsoft Store just launched its Instant Games experience that lets you play roughly 70 games without having to download or install them.

There’s now one less reason to visit the Microsoft Store – free Instant Games have been scrapped (though they didn’t help the platform much anyway)

Instant Games – free arcade games you could play via the Microsoft Store without installing them – is now on the scrapheap.

Windows 10 users: Microsoft wants you to use Windows 11, changing up its Settings app reminder banner to make sure you don’t forget

Microsoft keeps nagging Windows 10 users to upgrade to Windows 11, with a new prompt now appearing in the Update page of the Settings menu.

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