Media Player
Media Player is the default audio and video app in Windows 11 and the modern replacement for Windows Media Player.
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Microsoft Releases Four New Insider Builds
Those with Windows 11-based PCs enrolled in the Windows Insider Program have some installing to do.
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All the Things She Said, Some of the Things She Didn’t ⭐
Asha Sharma’s “reset” memo provided some crucial details about Xbox as a business. But there are still so many questions and things left unsaid.
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Status Update 2: Windows 11 Field Guide 2026 Edition
The great shrinkening of 2026 continues, with the *Windows 11 Field Guide* down to a quarter of its biggest size.
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Microsoft Edge
Microsoft Edge is the default web browser and PDF reader in Windows 11, but it needs to be configured correctly before it’s safe to use.
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Virtualization
Windows 11 includes integrated virtualization technologies that power features like Windows Sandbox and Hyper-V Client.
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Now You Can Play Half-Life 2 in a Web Browser
Half-Life 2 is one of the greatest videogames in history,and now you can run it for free in a web browser.
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Command Line Interfaces
Windows 11 provides a rich GUI, but it also supports various command line interfaces (CLIs) through a modern Terminal app.
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Ask Paul: July 3 ⭐
Happy Friday! And Happy 4th of July if you’re celebrating. Let’s kick off the holiday weekend with some great reader questions.
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From the Editor’s Desk: Mid-2026 Health Check-In ⭐
It’s been awhile since I last wrote about my health, and maybe I coasted for too long because now I have work to do.
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