Microsoft Windows 11

Microsoft Windows 11

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Initial Release: Oct 5, 2021

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Windows 11 Review

7

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Windows 11 brings a refined look to the PC, and digging through the improved Settings app to get things how you want is time well spent. It's a shame there are not more gaming-focused improvements and features available right now, but DirectStorage has the potential to raise some eyebrows.

Summary

The successor to 2005's Windows 10, Windows 11 is a 2021 upgraded version of the Windows NT operating system developed by Microsoft.

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Microsoft Just Seemingly Killed Copilot+ Just 2 Years After Launch

4d ago - Another blow to Windows.

As If the RAM Crisis Wasn't Enough, Microsoft Is Raising the Price on Windows 11

As If the RAM Crisis Wasn't Enough, Microsoft Is Raising the Price on Windows 11

Aug 11, 2026 - The costs keep adding up.

Even Microsoft Seems to Know Gaming on Windows 11 Isn't Great These Days

Even Microsoft Seems to Know Gaming on Windows 11 Isn't Great These Days

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Apr 30, 2026 - Scale it up.

End of an Era: Microsoft to Shut Down Skype in May and Replace It With Free Version of Microsoft Teams

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Feb 28, 2025 - Don't forget to call.

The Dreaded ‘Blue Screen of Death’ Hits Windows Systems Across the Globe Amid Major IT Outage

The Dreaded ‘Blue Screen of Death’ Hits Windows Systems Across the Globe Amid Major IT Outage

Jul 19, 2024 - OK, computer.

Phil Spencer Acknowledges Windows' Shortcomings on Handheld PCs, Promises to Improve

Phil Spencer Acknowledges Windows' Shortcomings on Handheld PCs, Promises to Improve

Feb 15, 2024 - Microsoft began testing a "compact mode" last year.

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Microsoft Announces the End of WordPad

Sep 4, 2023 - End of an era.

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Aug 23, 2023 - From Apple student discounts to streaming deals to subscriptions to budget tech!

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Windows 11's Latest Update Removes Cortana App

Aug 14, 2023 - And Microsoft is ending support for Cortana on Teams later this year.