17 of the best Windows 11 features introduced in 2025

Ranking my personal picks from cleaner UI experiences to major PC gaming upgrades in Windows 11.

This app brought desktop-style versatility to my Android phone

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10 Of The Best Cheap Gift-Sized Gadgets You Can Get At Costco (According To Users)

If you're already a Costco member, you might as well get your gifts from there, too. Before you go, here are some great tech ...

How to allow apps through Windows 11’s firewall

Choose the “Private” option for home or work or the “Public” option to allow the app in public places such as a café. Click ...

I added a Bluetooth toggle to Windows 11’s taskbar and wish I did sooner

In the Search bar type Bluetooth and choose Bluetooth and other device settings. In the next window be sure Bluetooth is ...

Microsoft makes theming your Windows 11 PC as easy as phones, but not as much fun

Microsoft is reshaping how Windows 11 users personalize their PCs by adding a dedicated Themes department to the Microsoft ...

Microsoft Gives All Eligible PCs the Green Light for Windows 11 25H2

The new feature update, Windows 11, version 25H2, is now available for download and installation for all PCs that meet the ...

Windows 11 is getting faster, smoother, and more "console-like" for gaming

In a new post on the Windows Experience Blog, Microsoft revealed it is optimizing several key Windows 11 components for faster gaming performance. As part of ...

How Windows 11 can now repair itself after a boot failure

Microsoft’s latest trick: fixing your PC before you can Google “how to fix my PC. Here's how Quick Machine Recovery works.

The tablet that made me put away my iPad and Kindle has a worthy successor - and it's on sale

The TCL Nxtpaper 11 Plus is a well-rounded Android tablet that delivers reliable everyday performance at an accessible price.