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Microsoft unveils GPU support for Windows 365 Cloud PCs, adds new security measures
By Zac Bowden published
Ignite 2023 Microsoft has unveiled a handful of improvements coming to Windows 365 at Ignite 2023.
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The Microsoft Store now lets you pick which drives install and store games either manually or by default
By Sean Endicott published
A storage story Windows 11 already let you pick which drives your games were stored on, but a new option for the Microsoft Store delivers a better experience.
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How to get started with the Files app on Windows 11 to replace File Explorer
By Mauro Huculak published
Beginners guide If you're looking for a File Explorer replacement, the Files app is what you need, and here's how to get started.
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Switching from Windows 11 to Linux or Mac always gets attention, so why not when it's in reverse?
By Richard Devine published
Switcheroo People are quick to talk about ditching Windows 11 for Linux or Mac, so we're taking time to celebrate a story where the opposite happened.
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How to get started with Microsoft Defender Antivirus on Windows 11
By Mauro Huculak last updated
On Windows 11, you can manage various settings and features from Microsoft Defender Antivirus, and in this guide, I'll show you how.
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Microsoft will now let you quit OneDrive on Windows 11 without any questions
By Sean Endicott last updated
Go away Windows 11 briefly showed a prompt when users attempted to quit OneDrive. Microsoft tested the behavior in order to receive feedback, but the company has since changed its mind.
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A new update to Start11 brings rounded corners to Windows 11's taskbar, making your OS look like the 'next version of Windows'
By Kevin Okemwa published
START MENU Stardock shipped a new update to Start11, bringing rounded corners to the taskbar, an updated search experience with native integration with the Everything search engine, and more.
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Microsoft will let you uninstall even more built-in Windows 11 apps soon
By Zac Bowden published
Insider Microsoft is back with a new Windows 11 preview build for Insiders in the Dev Channel. Today's build is 23585 and introduces the ability to uninstall more built-in Windows 11 apps.
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