Windows 11

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Since its debut in 2021, Windows 11 has grown both in market share and in functionality. The dominant desktop operating system for PCs now has built-in AI, along with a host of powerful features.

Below, we help you make the most of Windows 11 with helpful tutorials, breaking news and in-depth analysis.

Latest about Windows 11

Samsung Galaxy AI Book4 Edge laptop with Snapdragon X CPU drops to $695 in limited time Amazon deal

By Ash Hill published 6 April 25

The Samsung Galaxy AI Book4 Edge laptop is available today at Amazon for its lowest price to date — $695 instead of its usual $899.

Laptops

How to Install and Log In to Windows 11 Without a Microsoft Account

By Avram Piltch last updated 4 April 25

By default, Windows 11 requires you to have or create an account.

Windows

Snapdragon X exclusive Copilot+ features begin trickling through to modern x86 Windows 11 PCs

By Mark Tyson published 1 April 25

Microsoft has announced that several Windows 11 Copilot+ AI features are graduating from Snapdragon X exclusivity to AMD Ryzen AI 300 series and Intel Core Ultra 200V PCs.

Windows

How to Enter the BIOS on Any PC: Access Keys by Manufacturer

By Avram Piltch last updated 31 March 25

When you need to get into your computer's firmware setup, you can use one of these hotkeys or reboot to the BIOS through your operating system.

PC Building

CrystalMark Retro 2.0.0 brings retro benchmarking to systems from Windows 95 to Windows 11

By Mark Tyson published 31 March 25

Crystal Dew World has released a major update to CrystalMark Retro 2.0.0, with its scope extended to cover Windows 95/98/Me systems.

Retro Gaming

ReFS in Windows 11 preview build installer

New Windows file system option supports up to 35 petabyte volumes — ReFS appears in latest Insider build

By Mark Tyson published 27 March 25

The newest insider builds of Windows 11 are allowing users to create and clean install onto freshly formatted NTFS (Default) or ReFS partitions

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How to Take Screenshots in Windows 11 or 10: Regions, Full Pages, Delayed Shots and More

By Avram Piltch last updated 20 March 25

Capture your entire desktop, a single window, a region or a scrolling area.

Windows

How to Find a Windows 11 or 10 Product Key

By Avram Piltch last updated 18 March 25

If you plan to reinstall Windows or take an existing license and use it on a new PC, you'll need the product key which is hidden on your current computer.

Windows