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A laptop running Windows 11.

Beware! The latest Windows 11 update might crash your PC

Reports on social media indicate that the routine security update for March causes Windows to crash upon startup, as well as other issues.
Apple's 15-inch MacBook Air placed on a desk with its lid closed.

The thinnest laptops you can buy in 2024

A person using Outlook on a Macbook.

How to recall an email in Outlook on Windows and Mac

RX 7900 XTX slotted into a test bench.

This new GPU feature is ‘a whole new paradigm’ for PC gaming

Split screen feature on Windows 11.

How to split your screen on Windows 11

Microsoft's AI Copilot being used in various Microsoft Office apps.

Copilot: how to use Microsoft’s own version of ChatGPT

Living room with Microsoft Xbox Series X (L) and Sony PlayStation 5 home video game consoles alongside a television and soundbar.

Xbox Series X vs. PS5: Which should you buy in 2024?

The Microsoft logo at the company's September 2023 event.

Microsoft’s next event could reveal the Surface Pro we’ve been waiting for

The Apple Mac Mini being used on a wooden desk.

I love my PC, but there’s one thing I miss from the Mac

Close up of ChatGPT and OpenAI logo.

What is ChatGPT Plus? Here’s what to know before you subscribe

A photo of the TikTok app running on a Windows 11 laptop

The Windows 11 Android app dream is dead

The back of the Surface Pro 9, with the kickstand pulled out.

The Surface Pro 10 sounds amazing, and it may be coming soon

The OneDrive app on a Windows PC.

OneDrive is ruining my PC gaming setup

Microsoft's OneDrive cloud storage service is installed on your PC by default, and it can cause some trouble when playing PC games on multiple devices.
Windows 11 set up on a computer.

How to change your default browser in Windows 11

Windows 11 might want to push you to use Edge, but you probably have another favorite. Whatever it is, here's how to make it the default browser.
Senua's Saga: Hellblade 2

All upcoming Xbox Series X games: 2024 and beyond

The Xbox Series X game library is set to grow a lot in 2024 and beyond. Here's every game you have to look forward to.
Three RTX 4080 cards sitting on a pink background.

Microsoft might end one of the most annoying GPU wars

Upscaling solutions from all three GPU vendors have to be supported separately by each game, but Microsoft aims to change that.
Crash Bandicoot 4 stylized gameplay screen.

Crash Bandicoot 4 developer Toys for Bob is going independent

Toys for Bob, the Activision Blizzard studio behind franchises like Crash Bandicoot, Skylanders, and Spyro, is going independent.
Microsoft OneDrive files can sync between a PC and a phone

How to sync files and folders to OneDrive

Microsoft OneDrive is an excellent cloud storage platform with numerous Windows and Microsoft 365 integrations. Here’s how to sync your files and folders.
A 2017 Microsoft Surface Pro on a table.

How to take a screenshot using a Microsoft Surface

Our comprehensive guide will help you take screenshots on your Microsoft Surface device in no time, whether you have a new model or something older.
A man using a PC to view an Excel spreadsheet.

How to create a drop-down list in Excel on Windows and Mac

Adding a drop-down list in Excel is a quick and efficient way to choose predefined data. Here's how to create a drop-down list in Microsoft Excel.
Windows 11 updates are moving to once a year.

Microsoft may fix the most frustrating thing about Windows updates

There's one thing that's almost universally annoying to Windows users, and Microsoft might be about to fix it -- to an extent.
Xbox Series X

The most common Xbox Series X problems and how to fix them

The Xbox Series X and S are impressive consoles, but they aren't free of problems. Here, we cover the most common Xbox Series X problems and how to fix them.
Key art for Age of Mythology: Retold.

Age of Mythology: Retold will launch on PC and Xbox at the same time

Age of Mythology: Retold is coming out later this year, and it will be available on both PC and Xbox from day one.
Windows 11 on a tablet.

How to move the taskbar in Windows 11

One of the changes introduced in Windows 11 is a centered taskbar and Start menu. If you don't like it, here's how to move the taskbar in Windows 11.
A tray of Intel Core Ultra CPUs.

Intel and Microsoft just announced a huge collaboration

Microsoft will be leveraging Intel's 18A technology for the production of an undisclosed chip.
Microsoft Gaming CEO Phil Spencer during Updates on the Xbox Business | Official Xbox Podcast.

Xbox and Embracer’s mass layoff explanations aren’t good enough

Embracer Group CEO Lars Wingefors and Microsoft Gaming CEO Phil Spencer both commented on layoffs at their companies, but their responses raise questions.
Android App running on a Windows 11 PC

How to install Android apps on Windows 11

Windows 11 supports Android apps through the Amazon Appstore, but getting everything set up is tricky. Here's how to install Android apps on Windows 11.
A man sits, using a laptop running the Windows 11 operating system.

A new Windows 11 hardware system requirement may be incoming

The upcoming Windows 11 24H2 update will now make it impossible to run the OS on an old PC.
A screenshot of Internet Explorer 9.

7 beloved Windows apps that Microsoft has killed over the years

Explore the digital graveyard of once-beloved applications as we unearth the top discontinued gems from Microsoft's software vault.
Windows 11 on a tablet.

How to start Windows 11 in Safe Mode

If Windows 11 isn't performing as it should, then you can diagnose things by booting the operating system into Safe Mode. Here's how to do just that.
Key art for Starfield

Xbox games on PS5? It’s not as shocking as you think

With rumors circulating that Starfield could be coming to PS5, it's worth assessing how Xbox is changing the way we think about consoles.
The back of the Surface Pro 9, with the kickstand pulled out.

The Surface Pro could finally live up to its potential this year

The Surface Pro 10 has a chance of finally being a true 2-in-1 without compromises.
A person using a laptop while lounging on a couch.

How to password-protect an Excel file on Windows and Mac

Sending Excel files containing crucial financial and business data has risks. To add a layer of protection, you should learn to password protect an Excel file.
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The video game industry has laid off thousands this year. Here’s what that means for you

With over 6,000 developers laid off in January alone, the video game medium has been dealt some devastating blows that we'll all feel long term.