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How (and why) to boot Windows 11 from a USB flash drive

Booting from a USB stick is very helpful for many purposes. However, many factors have to be right for the boot to work ...

Windows 11 lets you run a network speed test right from the taskbar now - how to try it

Running a network speed test is a helpful way to determine if you're getting the speed promised by your internet provider. Normally, you have to trigger such a test from a third-party web page like ...

Microsoft adds a new ability to Xbox controllers in Windows 11

Microsoft has begun testing a new feature in Windows 11 that changes how Xbox controllers work in the operating system, ...

Windows 11 now nags you to renew your Microsoft 365 subscription

A recently released Insider build of Windows 11 introduces a new notification screen for Microsoft 365 subscriptions experiencing issues. Known as SCOOBE (Second Chance Out-of-Box Experience), ...
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Windows 11 Users Won’t Have to Google 'Internet Speed Test' Anymore

Microsoft is adding the ability to launch an internet speed test directly from the Windows 11 taskbar. X (formerly Twitter) ...

Windows 11 will get an Xbox-like 'Guide' upgrade — inspired by the ROG Xbox Ally

Since the Xbox Ally runs Windows 11, it's unsurprising that some features from the gaming handheld would make their way to ...

This new Windows 11 update turns the Xbox app into an all-in-one game launcher

This new update for Windows 11 gaming PCs means you can now play games from Steam, Epic Games, and GOG, directly from the Xbox app itself.