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‘You did say how much you loved Vista’ – Microsoft’s most hated operating system pops up in Windows 11’s weirdest glitch ever

Microsoft confirms bug with Windows 11 playing Vista startup sound by accident, but there’s more to this than meets the ear.

How much? A shocking number of people don’t know what Windows version they have - but this doesn't mean they aren't confident they could upgrade to Windows 11 right now

How much? A shocking number of people don’t know what Windows version they have - but this doesn't mean they aren't confident they could upgrade to Windows 11 right now

Confidence in upgrades may be unfounded, our exclusive Windows 11 research shows.

Dell XPS 13 vs MacBook Air: which is the king of laptops?

Dell XPS 13 vs MacBook Air: which is the king of laptops?

One of the best Windows laptops versus Apple's flagship compact MacBook - which one comes out on top?

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Governments are ditching Windows and Microsoft Office — new letter reveals the "real costs of switching to Windows 11"

As Windows 10 support ends later this year, one foundation makes the case for switching to Linux and LibreOffice over Microsoft’s offerings.

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Windows 11's hidden PC migration feature proves Microsoft isn't messing around when it comes to killing off Windows 10

Windows 10 is set to get a new way of easily transferring all your data to a brand-new PC, and I’m in two minds about this feature.

Windows 11 'bug' throws shade at Apple's Liquid Glass, but Microsoft is playing innocent

Coincidence? A new Windows 11 bug seemingly references the same 18-year-old OS that Apple is being accused of copying.

Latest beta version of Windows 11 gets the AI agent that Microsoft promised it would add: A search tool that works

Just for Snapdragon X PCs at the moment, though.

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The new Windows 11 Insider release has a weird bug where it plays the Windows Vista start-up music instead of the current one

The new Windows 11 Insider release has a weird bug where it plays the Windows Vista start-up music instead of the current one

Cue memes along the lines of 'But why Vista?'

Windows Hello face unlock no longer works in the dark, and Microsoft says it's not a bug

Windows Hello face unlock no longer works in the dark, and Microsoft says it's not a bug

A recent Windows update has changed how Windows Hello face unlock works, now requiring a color camera in addition to IR sensors to authenticate you. That means it no longer works in the dark.

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Windows 11 news and updates in June: Microsoft's AI agent in Settings makes adjusting your PC easier than ever

Windows 11 news and updates in June: Microsoft's AI agent in Settings makes adjusting your PC easier than ever

Microsoft continually updates Windows 11 through a series of beta channels before a general release. Here's everything announced from Monday, June 16, 2025.

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I put the new Surface Laptop 13-inch head-to-head with the MacBook Air 13-inch, and the results are telling

I put the new Surface Laptop 13-inch head-to-head with the MacBook Air 13-inch, and the results are telling

Putting the Surface Laptop 13-inch vs MacBook Air 13-inch to the test

A MacBook has just done something with 'Cyberpunk 2077' that it's never done before

A MacBook has just done something with 'Cyberpunk 2077' that it's never done before

Apple and CD Projekt Red showcased their hard work on the 'Cyberpunk 2077 Ultimate Edition' during WWDC last week. The game was demoed with frame rates hitting 120 FPS on Ultra settings.

Windows 11 Insiders surprised by return of Vista startup sound — it’s a bug not a feature, says MS exec

Windows 11 Insiders surprised by return of Vista startup sound — it’s a bug not a feature, says MS exec

The latest Insider Build in the Windows 11 Beta and Dev channels plays the Windows Vista startup sound as it boots to the desktop.

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Even Microsoft is mocking Apple's Liquid Glass UI design

Even Microsoft is mocking Apple's Liquid Glass UI design

(But is the joke on Windows?)

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5 Windows settings you should disable right now to improve your PC's security

Turn off these 5 settings in Windows to keep your computer more secure and safe from hackers.

5 essential settings to change on your gaming PC to prevent overheating

Temperatures are rising, and if you're looking to catch up on the latest games on your laptop or desktop you'll want to make sure everything stays frosty. Here's a few essential tips to keep your PC cool.

Microsoft just killed its biggest Xbox project, but here's why it's brilliant

A surprising new partnership could turn Microsoft into gaming's most flexible force.

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6 registry tweaks every tech-savvy user must apply on Windows 11

Discover six useful Registry tweaks every Windows 11 power user should know, from disabling Bing search and automatic updates to restoring classic menus and enabling automatic Registry backups.

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Xbox handheld rumoured to be 'essentially cancelled' but the new Asus Xbox Ally is actually a preview of all future Xbox consoles, not just handhelds

No more dedicated Xbox consoles built by Microsoft, so the story goes...

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From The Editor's Desk — new Windows Central community features, we'd like to hear from you!

From the editor's desk? In 2025? In this economy? We have some cool news to share about the future of Windows Central, and we want to hear from you.

I finally got the Purple MacBook I've been begging for, it just turned out to be the 13-inch Microsoft Surface Laptop

While the Microsoft Surface Laptop 13-inch is about as close as a Windows laptop can come to being a MacBook Air on the outside, its weaker hardware and display put it at a distant second.

LibreOffice maker urges Windows 10 users to defect in viral ‘Go Linux, not Windows 11’ campaign

Microsoft is under fire again for steep Windows 11 spec requirements, as the maker of LibreOffice urges Windows 10 users to switch to Linux.

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Windows Central Podcast: Xbox Ally is official, and Aero Glass is back?

Daniel and Zac discuss the new Xbox Ally and major changes to Windows for gaming handhelds.

Tom’s Hardware

Steam beta gets native Apple Silicon support — the only public Arm version of Steam

Another Rosetta 2 holdout gone

Microsoft has reportedly killed its in-house Xbox handheld to focus on its new ROG Ally platform

Seems on-the-go Xbox gamers will have to settle for the ROG Xbox Ally

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