Arm, Microsoft and PCs

Microsoft makes it easier to do a clean Windows install on Arm-based PCs
For some PC buyers, doing a clean install of Windows right out of the box is part of the setup ritual. But for Arm-based PCs, including the Copilot+ PCs with Snapdragon X Plus and Elite chips in them,
Microsoft Released the Windows 11 on Arm ISO, and I Have Some Advice
Almost six months after PC makers delivered the first Copilot+ PCs, Microsoft made Windows 11 on Arm available for download. But there are caveats. Aren’t there always? If you’re familiar with this on the x64 versions of Windows 11, you know there’s ...
Microsoft releases Windows 11 ISO file for Arm, but older PCs may require extra effort
The ISO lets you install Windows 11 24H2 in a virtual machine or directly on an Arm-based system, though your PC's age will determine how smoothly it goes.
Microsoft finally releases a direct-download Windows 11 on Arm ISO
The ISO is for the current release, Windows 11 24H2, and is an indicator the Windows-maker is taking the platform seriously. This is important, as Microsoft wants customers to take its Copilot+ PCs seriously too, and Arm's CEO, Rene Haas, recently claimed a 50 percent market share on PCs was achievable within five years.
Microsoft FINALLY releases Windows 11 ISOs for Arm64-based PCs — but there's a catch
This means users can now clean install Windows 11 using official offline media on an Arm64-based PC, including the latest Snapdragon X Copilot+ PCs. The ISOs contain version 24H2 can be downloaded from the official Microsoft website, and are around 5GB in ...
Microsoft: Windows 11 Copilot+ PCs are 5x faster than popular 5 year old PCs
Microsoft says Snapdragon-powered Windows 11 PCs offer better performance and battery life compared to most PCs. Five times faster.
Microsoft Finally Releases Windows 11 Arm ISO
Microsoft has tried a few times to make Windows work on the Arm architecture, and it might finally be onto something with the latest incarnation. Windows 11 Arm machines are proliferating, and they're not terrible.
Arm-based Windows 11 PCs now have an official ISO for clean installs
When power users get a new PC, sometimes they like to start fresh — so they pull the pro gamer move of re-installing Windows with a fresh ISO image direct from Microsoft that has no pack-in bloatware and no unnecessarily elaborate “driver management programs” from the manufacturer.
Microsoft releases official Windows 11 ISO for Arm devices — Extending support for Qualcomm's Snapdragon X Elite processors
Microsoft has finally launched a Windows 11 ISO for Arm-based systems - many months after the Qualcomm Snapdragon X Elite hit shelves. While there were many workarounds to get Windows working on devices with an Arm processor - an official build from Microsoft ensures a hassle-free experience for the average consumer.
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AI PCs flood the market. Vendors hope someone wants them
"The 'AI capability' becomes a draw to businesses typically serving as a future-proofing measure rather than a primary ...
One in five PCs shipped in Q3 were AI-enabled, but that's not why people are buying them
Canalys said Windows devices made up the majority of AI PC shipments in the most recently quarter, but just barely with a 53 ...
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A fifth of new PCs shipped this quarter are AI-optimised
PC manufacturers are working hard to showcase the benefits of premium devices that use neural processing units (NPUs) to ...
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AI-capable PCs made up 20% of PC shipments during the third quarter. Around 13.3 million units were shipped, with Windows ...
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Microsoft's big 'Copilot+ PC' launch has been a total disaster
When Microsoft first unveiled Copilot+ PCs back in May, I was excited. The company was positioning this new wave of ...
The best PC hardware and software of 2024/2025
Without further ado, this is the Best PC Hardware and Software of 2024, as chosen by PCWorld’s editors. Congratulations to ...
Windows 10 users: Microsoft wants you to use Windows 11, changing up its Settings app reminder banner to make sure you don’t forget
Microsoft is pushing Windows 11 24H2 as the best version of Windows 11, bringing plenty of new features, especially for the ...
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ASUS Zenbook S 14 Copilot+ PC Unleashes The Full Potential Of AI In An Ultraportable Form Factor
The ASUS Zenbook S 14 combines AI-assisted performance with its ultraslim form factor for maximum productivity even on the go ...