The best widgets on Windows 11
A cool feature of Windows 11 is widgets. Here are a couple of the best widgets on Windows 11 can use to boost your productivity in the operating system.
Beware this fake Windows 11 installer that may harm your PC
Hackers are faking an official Microsoft website and getting unsuspecting Windows users to download fake Windows 11 installers that may harm their PCs.
Microsoft Defender has one key weakness its rivals don’t
According to a new report from an anti-malware assessment company, Microsoft Defender might have a big weakness that other software does not
Windows 11 widgets could soon rival those on iOS, Android
Microsoft could be getting ready to add support for third-party widgets in Windows 11, bringing it close to the experience on iOS and Android.
More PCs are running Windows XP than Windows 11
Adoption of Windows 11 could be a point of embarrassment for Microsoft, as the latest OS trails Windows 7's market share.
How to ungroup Taskbar icons in Windows 11
One of the features of Windows 10 was the ability to ungroup Taskbar icons. This feature isn't in Windows 11, but you can add it with a third-party program.
Windows 11 adoption rates may have just taken a plunge
Windows 11 has seen an adoption dip that has made many sources take a closer look at different update trends.
Tabs officially come to Windows 11 redesigned File Explorer
After many weeks of rumors, Microsoft has come out and confirmed that Windows 11 is getting a tab experience in File Explorer.
Windows 11 to add A.I. auto framing, eye contact in video calls
Microsoft is announcing some updates to Windows 11 centered around making the OS more secure and making meetings better on the OS.
Windows 11 updates: Live Captions, improved touch controls
The latest Windows 11 update includes many accessibility and productivity features.
How to disable Microsoft OneDrive
If you don't like or need Microsoft OneDrive, you can just get rid of it. Here's how to disable Microsoft OneDrive.
Need to work from the road? Here are the 5 best laptops with LTE
Looking for a laptop that makes data connections easy, even when there's no Wi-Fi around? These are the best laptops available with the latest LTE connections.
The most influential Google Chrome features in its history
Google Chrome recently hit version 100, and it's been six years since it launched. Here are some big moments that got it to where it is today.
Mozilla still has a beef with Windows 11 — here’s why
Microsoft made some changes to the way people can switch default browsers in Windows 11, but Mozilla still has a beef with Microsoft over it.
Windows 11 Phone Link is a full redesign of Your Phone app
Microsoft Your Phone has now been rebranded as Phone Link as of the Windows 11 update.
Windows 11 may launch tabbed File Explorer, smarter Clipboard
Microsoft is holding a Windows event on April 5, and several new Windows 11 features could be announced.
The best free video editing software for 2022
Video editing apps needn't be costly. Plenty of free alternatives exist for both Windows 10 and MacOS. Here's our list of the best free video-editing software.
New Windows spyware campaign can get you in a click
The Vidar spyware is spreading to PCs as threat actors have managed to hide it inside Microsoft Compiled HTML help files, and you can be infected in a click.
Upcoming Windows update will kill Internet Explorer for good
Internet Explorer will say its final goodbye in a Windows 10 update on June 15.
Microsoft is hindering Windows 11 on custom-built PCs
A new watermark is showing up on custom-built PCs running Windows 11, notifying users that their machines aren't supported. But that's the problem: They are.
Microsoft adds message on unsupported PCs running Windows 11
Microsoft is more widely rolling out a message in the Windows 11 settings app indicating that a PC is unsupported by the operating system.
6 upcoming Windows 11 features worth upgrading for
Windows 11's next big update is coming later this year, but you can already preview some of the upcoming features. Here are six of them.
How to clean up your hard drive
Performing regular maintenance is crucial for ensuring a PC delivers a smooth experience. Here’s a guide on how to clean up your hard drive.
What is antivirus software, and how does it work?
You're always told to have an antivirus client installed on your PC, but what is antivirus software, and how does it work? Here's everything you need to know.
Microsoft Teams now has 3D emoji and live interpretation
Microsoft Teams is getting 800 new 3D Emojis, so you can be more expressive at work. Also coming are other new features for Whiteboard, Outlook, PowerPoint.
Google Play is helping developers meet gamers where they are
Google Play is setting the stage for a big year of growth, with new initiatives to help developers to build even more exciting and engaging gaming experiences.
Your next laptop may have a haptic touchpad, and that’s good
The mechanical touchpad has a number of weaknesses that haptic touchpads can address. That's why it's so great that they're making their way to Windows laptops.
Surface Pro 8 problems and how to fix them
If you're having issues with your Surface Pro 8, don't be vexed. Here's a list of the most common Surface Pro 8 problems and how to fix them.
Apple has bad news on how the Studio Display works with PCs
Apple’s recently announced Studio Display has been confirmed to be compatible with PCs, but Windows users won’t be able to make use of all the features.
Windows 11 multitasking to get better in an important way
Windows 11 could be getting Windows 10's canceled "Sets" feature, giving the operating system yet another multitasking boost.
A big improvement to Windows 11 search is coming soon
Microsoft is bringing in new improvements to Search on Windows 10 and Windows 11 to surface more of the world around you.
TPM is causing more issues with Windows 11 and Ryzen CPUs
AMD Ryzen systems are experiencing stutters on Windows 10 and Windows 11, and the issue stems from firmware TPM that Windows 11 requires in order to run.
Hackers are using stolen Nvidia certificates to hide malware
According to security researchers, Nvidia code-signing certificates that were extracted via a hack of the chip maker are being used for malware purposes.
Windows 11 adoption is slowing, but it’s not a failure yet
Windows 11 adoption doesn't seem to be gaining as much ground over Windows 10. That's not necessarily a bad thing.