WINDOWS 11

Aug 01 2025TECHNOLOGY

Windows 11 SE: A Short-Lived Battle Against Chromebooks

Microsoft's Windows 11 SE is on its way out. This move comes five years after it first hit the market. The idea was to give schools a cheap alternative to Google's Chromebooks. But it looks like Microsoft is throwing in the towel. Windows 11 SE was only for schools. It was meant to keep them from switching to Chrome OS. But now, Microsoft says it will stop supportin...

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Jul 23 2025TECHNOLOGY

Windows 11's New Trick: Sharing Sound Made Simple

Windows 11 is cooking up a neat trick: sharing audio between devices. This isn't just a small update; it's a big deal for anyone who's ever struggled to play sound on multiple devices at once. Right now, it's a work in progress, but the idea is to make it easy to send audio to two devices using the volume controls. It's like having a personal sound system, but simple...

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Jul 07 2025TECHNOLOGY

Windows 11 Takes the Lead: What This Means for You

Windows 11 is now the top desktop operating system, according to Stat Counter. This shift happened faster than expected, especially since Windows 10 is still widely used. Windows 11 now holds 52% of the market, while Windows 10 has 44. 59%. This change is significant because Windows 11 has been around for nearly four years. It became popular for gaming in September,...

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Jul 02 2025TECHNOLOGY

Windows 11 Drops the Classic Blue Screen of Death

The Blue Screen of Death (BSOD) has been a staple in the Windows operating system for nearly forty years. It has been a symbol of frustration and fear for many users, signaling a critical system error. However, Microsoft is now retiring this iconic screen in favor of a simpler, all-black alternative. This change is part of Microsoft's efforts to make Windows 11 more ...

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Jul 02 2025TECHNOLOGY

Goodbye to the Blue Screen of Death: What's Changing and Why It Matters

Microsoft has decided to say goodbye to the "blue screen of death" (BSOD) after 40 years. This change is part of their effort to make Windows 11 more user-friendly and resilient. Starting this summer, users will see a black screen with an error code instead of the familiar blue screen with a frown. The blue screen has been a part of Windows since 1985. It was a sign...

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Jun 26 2025TECHNOLOGY

How Microsoft's New AI Helper, Mu, Aims to Simplify Windows 11

Microsoft has introduced a new AI tool named Mu to assist users in navigating Windows 11 settings. This small language model (SLM) is designed to work alongside Phi Silica, another AI model already integrated into Copilot+ PCs. Mu is built to run directly on your computer's neural processing unit (NPU), making it quick and efficient. Mu is a compact model with 330 m...

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Jun 23 2025TECHNOLOGY

Windows 11 Gets a New AI Helper: What You Need to Know

Windows 11 is getting a new AI tool to make life easier. This tool can adjust settings on your PC based on what you ask it to do. For example, if you want to change how your mouse pointer looks or needs help controlling your PC with your voice, this AI can guide you through the steps and even do the task for you. Now, don't get too excited just yet. This feature is ...

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May 14 2025TECHNOLOGY

Upgrade to Windows 11 Pro: Why and How

Windows 10 is soon going to be left behind. This means no more updates or security patches, leaving computers open to threats. It is a good time to consider upgrading to Windows 11 Pro. The price is currently very low, at just $14. 97. This is a great deal for a powerful operating system. The Pro version of Windows 11 offers a lot of improvements. The interface is m...

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Apr 25 2025TECHNOLOGY

Voice Control Gets a Boost in Windows 11

Voice access is a tool that lets users manage their Windows 11 computers using voice commands. It is particularly useful for those with physical disabilities or conditions that make using a keyboard or mouse difficult. The feature has been around for a while, but it was surprisingly hard to find and enable. Until recently, it was not included in the Quick Actions pan...

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Apr 21 2025TECHNOLOGY

Windows 11's Recall Feature: A New Look at Privacy and Security

Windows 11 is bringing back the Recall feature, but this time with a focus on fixing past mistakes. Recall is a feature that tracks a lot of what you do on your PC. It takes screenshots and saves text, creating a big database of your activity. This feature is only available on Copilot+ PCs, which are a small group of Windows 11 devices. The first version of Recall w...

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