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Qualcomm says most Windows games will work on its latest Arm laptop chipset

is said to have new Arm-based laptops of its own in the pipeline, while consumer versions of the that run on the chipset are believed to be on the way. While that in the past would have meant the makers of x86- and x64-based Windows software needing to port their apps, Qualcomm sought to assure game developers that their titles will run just fine out of the box on any unannounced Snapdragon X Elite systems that just happen to be coming up.At the Game Developers Conference, Qualcomm engineer Issam Khalil told the…

Windows 11 24H2 or Windows 12? Here’s what’s coming soon

Windows 11 is more than a few years old and it is getting feature drops called “moments” every so often, as well as yearly updates. But what about the whole new Windows release that will come after Windows 11? Earlier leaks from Intel and Qualcomm made mention of Windows 12, leading some to believe that Windows 12 might be in development at Microsoft and could come in 2024. Whether or not it’s called Windows 12 or Windows 11 24H2, a big update is coming. Here’s what we know so far. Windows 12 naming and release date…

How to find your computer specs on Windows 11

With more and more people upgrading from Windows 10 to Windows 11, many users are having to adjust to the new layout and style of Windows 11. One feature that's important to be able to locate is the specs of your PC, as being able to see what components you have can help to figure out if you need to upgrade a particular component. There are a few easy ways to see your PC specs in Windows 11, so here we'll show you how so that you'll be prepared for next time you need to look up some information about your computer.…

Google Play Games for Windows will now compete with Steam and Epic

Last updated: March 18th, 2024 at 14:03 UTC+01:00 In 2022, Google launched the Google Play Games application for Windows. It offers a collection of Android games and allows you to download and play them on the operating system. That’s not all though. The marketplace also offers games native to the platform. However, there’s a limited collection of those as Google works with only select partners on that front. Fortunately, that’s going to change soon. At the Games Developer Summit, Google announced that starting “this…

How to pin a website to the taskbar in Windows

Windows includes many interesting tools, but if you’re like many people, more and more of your digital life is happening in your web browser and nowhere else. That being the case, you’ll want to keep your most important websites close at hand. The easiest way to access them in Windows is the Start menu and the taskbar, treating them more or less like programs in and of themselves. Although easy overall, getting a website from your browser to your taskbar is slightly different depending on which browser you’re using.…

Microsoft to hold Windows AI, Surface event on March 21: Here's all we know so far

Microsoft is holding an event titled “Advancing the new era of work with Copilot”. As the name suggests, the event will focus on upcoming generative AI devices and features. The event is scheduled for March 21, 2024, and will start at 9AM PDT (10.30PM IST). The event page on the company’s website says, “Tune in here for the latest in scaling AI in your environment with Copilot, Windows, and Surface.” The company is yet to reveal more details about the announcement to be at the…

The Windows 11 Android app dream is dead

Microsoft Microsoft first brought over the option to run Android apps natively in Windows 11 in 2021, but the dream is coming to an end after just a few years. Today, the company quietly updated its documentation for the Windows Subsystem for Android (WSA) to indicate that it will be ending support for the feature on March 5, 2025. Amazon has also published updated guidance for the same issue about its Amazon App Store on Windows 11, which powers the WSA. What’s causing this change is unknown, as Microsoft did not…

Use mobile apps on your PC? Microsoft drops support for Android apps on Windows 11!

In a surprising turn of events, Microsoft has announced its decision to discontinue support for running Android apps on Windows 11, marking the end of an era for users who have grown accustomed to the convenience of accessing their favorite mobile applications on their PCs. The move comes as a shock to many, as the Windows Subsystem for Android (WSA) was hailed as a significant feature of Windows 11 upon its release in 2021.Microsoft drops support for Android appsThe demise of the Windows Subsystem for Android was…

Galaxy Books won’t be able to run Android apps from next year

When Microsoft announced Windows 11, one of the most interesting features of the operating system was that it could run Android applications, thanks to the integration of Windows Subsystem for Android (WSA), allowing you to enjoy a wider selection of apps on your Galaxy Book and use the same apps on it that you use on your Galaxy phone/tablet. Along with it, the company also collaborated with Amazon to offer Amazon Appstore on the OS, a marketplace from where you can find and download Android apps on Windows 11.…