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Windows 11, officially released on October 5, 2021, represents a significant evolution from its predecessor, Windows 10. It introduces a refreshed user interface with rounded corners, updated fonts, and a consistent design across elements such as the Start menu, Taskbar, Notifications, Settings, and File Explorer.
Aside from the initial 21H2 version, the operating system has undergone several major updates:
- Version 22H2: Rolled out in 2022.
- Version 23H2: Released in 2023.
- Version 24H2: Launched on October 1, 2024, with build 26100.
- Version 25H2: Launched on September 30, 2025, with build 26200.
This section will contain all Windows 11-related articles, including news, tutorials, editorials, and reviews.
Details
- OS: Windows 11
- Current version: 25H2
- Build: 26200
- Release date: September 30, 2025
- End of support: October 12, 2027
System requirements
- Processor: 1GHz or faster CPU or System on a Chip (SoC) with two or more cores.
- RAM: 4GB.
- Hard drive: 64GB or larger.
- System firmware: UEFI, Secure Boot capable.
- TPM: Trusted Platform Module (TPM) version 2.0.
- Graphics: Compatible with DirectX 12 or later with WDDM 2.0 driver.
- Display resolution: High-definition (720p) display greater than 9” diagonally, 8 bits per color channel.
- Networking: Microsoft account and internet connection.
While these are the standard requirements, you can still upgrade a computer with unsupported hardware to Windows 11. However, the device must meet some basic hardware criteria, including a 64-bit processor with at least two cores and the POPCNT instruction, 4GB of RAM, 64GB of storage, and TPM 1.2.
Resources
How to enable new Start menu size and customization settings on Windows 11
The new Windows 11 Start menu can be smaller, larger, or automatic, and users can now decide exactly what content appears on the screen.
Build 26300.8553 for Windows 11 26H2 adds resizable Start menu and system tweaks
Windows 11 preview builds add a resizable Start menu, smarter Search, and cleaner system visuals.
Builds 29599 and 28020.2207 for Windows 11 26H1 and Feature Platforms with new improvements
Windows 11 builds 29599 and 28020.2207 arrive with bug fixes, platform updates, and virtualization improvements.
Windows 11’s Low Latency Profile won’t boost or hurt gaming, but it’ll fix something more annoying
Windows 11's new Low Latency Profile focuses on responsiveness, not gaming performance.
How to fix Secure Boot “older boot trust configuration” warning on Windows 11
Microsoft's new Secure Boot certificate rollout is triggering confusing warnings on Windows 11 PCs, but the issue is usually less ...
Notepad++ patches critical flaws that could let attackers run malware on Windows 11
Security update for Notepad++ fixes two critical flaws letting attackers run code through XML config abuse on Windows systems.
How to check if Low Latency Profile is active on Windows 11
No toggle, no warning, just background CPU boosting that improves responsiveness on Windows 11.
Windows 11’s Low Latency Profile gives low-end PCs a major speed boost, but high-end PCs won’t notice much change
Windows 11 quietly adds a responsiveness upgrade that could make cheap laptops feel dramatically faster.
How to install Windows 11 Insider Preview builds
If you want to test upcoming features and changes coming to Windows 11, here we'll show you how.