Windows 11 update kills hidden trick for faster NVMe driver
…but not for Windows 11. The native driver is a feature of Windows Server 2025 that was introduced late last year. But the option also exists in Windows 11—or at least…
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Microsoft hasn’t given a specific release date for Windows 11 26H2 yet, but has mentioned the second half of 2026. Businesses will benefit from this timing, as it’ll make it easier and less time-consuming for them to update their Windows 11 computers. For now, if you want to try Windows 11 26H2 ahead of its full release, you can do so via the Windows Insider Program. As of June 19th, Microsoft has made 26H2 available via the Experimental channel, which you can learn more about on this Windows Insider blog post. The hardware requirements for 26H2 remain unchanged: a minimum of 4GB RAM, 64GB of
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Get Microsoft Office and Windows 11 Pro for life for $34.97 during Deal Days
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Your Windows 11 PC is about to feel a lot more like an Xbox
Microsoft is expanding the connection between Xbox and Windows 11. Starting in April 2026, all Windows 11 PCs—from laptops to desktops to tablets—will receive the new Xbox mode, which replaces…
Windows 11's free video editor Clipchamp now requires OneDrive
Microsoft is changing how Clipchamp—the built-in free video editor for Windows 11—works. The program now requires video projects to be saved to Microsoft's OneDrive cloud storage service in…
6 easy Windows 11 tweaks that help your SSD last longer
…Here I lay out some key ways you can do that in Windows 11. 1. Enable Trim for SSDs One simple trick to extend SSD lifespan is to enable the Trim command…
Windows 11 reset: Microsoft pledges more speed, stability, and control
…Inside Windows 11’s big reset Why does Windows 11 need a reset? Why now? Microsoft has listened to a litany of complaints about Windows and is taking action. Its improvement plan…
Windows 11 paves the way for eye-melting 1,000Hz monitors
Windows 11 finally supports displays with refresh rates of over 1,000Hz -- even if such displays haven't largely advanced past the drawing board. On Thursday, Microsoft released Windows 11 Builds 26100…
Windows 11’s best AI feature is the one you might never find
I'd like to call Voice Focus one of the better AI features within Windows 11--if your PC ever got the memo. Don't feel bad. In fact, Voice Focus feels…
Boost GPU performance in Windows 11 with this quick setting
Windows 11 offers a feature called hardware-accelerated GPU scheduling, which distributes graphics processes more efficiently, thus reducing latency. As a result, the system runs more smoothly, especially in games and graphics…