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.
Intel and Microsoft just announced a huge collaboration
Microsoft will be leveraging Intel's 18A technology for the production of an undisclosed chip.
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.
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 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.
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.
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.
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 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.
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.
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.
How to downgrade from Windows 11 to Windows 10
If you don't like Windows 11, you can downgrade back to Windows 10, but the method may vary depending on how long ago you upgraded to Windows 11.
Apple’s Vision Pro to get bespoke Microsoft 365 apps at launch
Microsoft has said that its productivity-focused 365 apps and AI companion Copilot will be available on Friday for the Apple's Vision Pro headset.
The 4 best monitors for Xbox Series X in 2024
A gaming monitor is the upgrade your Xbox Series X deserves. These top monitor picks are your best choices for getting the most out of your Series X gameplay.
A beloved Windows app is being axed after 28 years
It is time we say goodbye to Microsoft's trustworthy lightweight document editor WordPad.
Xbox lays off 1,900 developers, cancels Blizzard’s survival game
Microsoft is laying off 1,900 workers from its Xbox, ZeniMax Media, and Activision Blizzard teams, cancelling a Blizzard game in the process.
Windows 12 might not be coming this year after all
Microsoft might not be ready to give up the Windows 11 naming sequence even with all its AI advancement.
How to use cut, copy, and paste keyboard shortcuts in Windows
In need of some convenient Windows keyboard shortcuts? Cut, copy, paste, and undo -- they're four of the easiest and most helpful commands for any application.
This might be a big year for the Surface after all
There are several Microsoft devices already set to release in 2024 as the post-Panos Panay era begins.
Bethesda’s Indiana Jones and the Great Circle is coming out this year
Indiana Jones and the Great Circle showed off some whip-cracking gameplay during the Xbox Developer Direct.
How to watch January 2024’s Xbox Developer_Direct
Here's what you need to know before tuning into January 18's Xbox Developer_Direct showcase featuring Senua's Saga: Hellblade 2, Indiana Jones, and more.
As a recent Mac convert, here’s what has surprised me most
Transitioning from Windows and Android to all-Apple products has required some changes in my computing habits. But so far, those changes have been worth it.
How to enable HDR in Windows 11
HDR and Windows 11 go together much better today than they have in the past, but it can still take some tweaking.
Persona 3 Reload leads a surprisingly strong batch of Xbox Game Pass additions
A lot of games will be hitting Xbox Game Pass on day one over the next couple of weeks, including Atlus' Persona 3 Reload.
These Activision Blizzard games need to come to Xbox Game Pass this year
From Diablo IV to Sekiro: Shadows Die Twice, these are the Activision Blizzard games we hope to see added to Xbox Game Pass in 2024.
How to use the Command Prompt in Windows 10 and 11
The Windows Command Prompt might be old, but it's still a useful tool for tweaking, diagnosing, and exploring your Windows 10 or 11 PC. Here's how to use it.
This one image breaks ChatGPT each and every time
ChatGPT can handle all sorts of images, but this particular image is just too much.
Microsoft accessories are back from the dead
Accessory maker Incase has secured the rights to manufacture and distribute a wide range of Microsoft-branded peripherals.
Xbox’s first stream of 2024 will include Bethesda’s Indiana Jones game
Xbox will host another Developer_Direct on January 18 that will give us our first concrete gameplay details on MachineGames' Indiana Jones title.
How to remove a Microsoft account from Windows 11
A Microsoft Account is the best way to experience Windows 11, but you can easily remove one after setup if you don't need it.
The best co-op games on Xbox Series X
Looking for cooperative games on Xbox Series X? We've got you covered with the best co-op games the platform has to offer.
For the first time in 30 years, your keyboard is about to be changed
Microsoft is bringing a major change to the keyboard we've all grown used to, and it's closer than you might think.
The best multiplayer games on the Xbox Series X
Don't waste your time and money on all the boring games out there. Instead, check out this list of the best multiplayer games for Xbox Series X.
The biggest gaming news of 2023: Insomniac leak, GTA 6 reveal, and more
2023 was a tumultuous year for the game industry, full of leaks, layoffs, closures, and more. These were the stories that defined gaming in 2023.