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Android App running on a Windows 11 PC

The best Android apps you can download now for Windows 11

It's now possible to run Android apps in Windows 11 via the Amazon App Store. Here are some of our favorite apps that you can use today.

How to partition a hard drive

If you don't want all your files in one place, but only have a single hard drive to work with, never fear -- you can just partition it! Here's how.
windows 7 still dominates the desktop os market with a 60 percent majority hp laptop

How to make Windows look like Windows 7

We provide step-by-step instructions on how you can use tools and tweaks to bring the Windows 7 experience to Windows 10 and get back features you may want.
Laptop screen featuring a Windows update screen.

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.
DMDE Professional data recovery software is open on a PC monitor.

DMDE review: How good is this free data recovery software?

I reviewed DMDE, a powerful, free, and low-cost data recovery app to test how well it restores files from HDDs, SSDs, and removable drives.
Laptop running Windows 10.

How to dual boot Windows 10 and Windows 11

If you want to try Windows 11 while still running Windows 10, then you can try out what's known as a Dual Boot. Here's how to do that.
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Enable these 3 easy Windows settings to drastically improve your PC’s security

From ransomware and malware to viruses, a lot of things can go bad when you own a PC. Here are three settings you can change to improve security in Windows.
Simon Cohen wearing the Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 4.

How to connect Bluetooth headphones to PC

It is fairly easy to connect your Bluetooth headphones to PC. Just follow these steps, and they'll be working in no time.
The WD Easystore 14TB External USB 3.0 hard drive on a desk next to a monitor and near a plant.

How to share an external hard drive between Mac and Windows

Want to use one external hard drive with both a Mac and Windows computer? We’ll teach you how to properly partition your HDD for each OS type.
Windows 7 desktop.

Ranking all 12 versions of Windows, from worst to best

Microsoft has been making Windows operating systems for almost 40 years, and though they've improved, there have been some wins and duds. We rank them here.
The Epson Workforce WF-110 printer.

How to set a default printer on Windows or Mac

Here's how to set a default printer on Windows and macOS to avoid the frustration and waste of sending a black-and-white document to your color photo printer.
A USB drive on a keyboard.

How to transfer files from PC to PC

Need to move a file or other document from one PC to another? We've got you covered with a guide looking at wired, wireless, cloud storage, and other methods.
The Surface Pro 11 on a white table in front of a window.

How to hide folders in Windows (and how to find them again)

If you want to hide a folder away in Windows, you can. It won't make it impossible to find, but it will make it harder. Here's how to do it.
Person using Windows 11 laptop on their lap by the window.

4 Windows 11 accessibility features that make it easier for everyone to use

Microsoft's ever-maturing Windows 11 continues to add accessibility features that make it easier for everyone to use. Here are our favorites.
Microsoft Edge on a laptop on a couch.

Microsoft is, once again, trying to force users into using Edge

Microsoft has deployed numerous tactics to bring users over to Edge over the years, but it still hasn't stopped.
Microsoft Defender and Edge Security settings are open on a PC monitor.

My quest to fully remove Microsoft Edge is finally complete

It's hard enough to remove Microsoft Edge on its own, but this app goes beyond just setting a new default browser.
A photo of the Sensel Click Composer Software running on Windows 11

Microsoft tests a universal share button on Windows 11

Microsoft's is beta testing a Share button that will make it easier to send content between contacts in the Windows user interface.
MiniTool's Power Data Recovery app is open on a PC monitor.

MiniTool Power Data Recovery review: buy it once and use it forever

I reviewed MiniTool's Power Data Recovery, a file restoration app from the company known for popular hardware utilities like Partition Wizard.
Microsoft Surface Laptop 2 sitting on a table.

Windows 11 vs. Windows 10: Is it finally time to update?

With Microsoft slowing down support for Windows 10, is it finally time to upgrade to Windows 11? We break down all the differences.
Android App running on a Windows 11 PC

How to uninstall apps from Windows 11

Is there a program in Windows 11 that you want to remove? Here's how to uninstall apps and programs from Windows 11 in a few different ways.
Windows 11 on a tablet.

How to make Windows 11 look like Windows 10

Windows 11 has brought a host of new features that many people enjoy, but the changes to the Start menu and Taskbar aren't among them.
Windows 11 on a tablet.

How to use Windows 11 Snap Groups

Snap Groups is one of the newest Windows 11 features to help boost productivity. Here's how to use Snap droups in Windows 11 to improve yours.
Windows 11 on a tablet.

How to install Windows 11 in a virtual machine

If you can't run Windows 11 on your PC, then you might want to try it on a virtual machine. Here's how to install Windows 11 on a VM.
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How to install fonts in Windows 11 (and Windows 10)

A new font can be a great way to spice up your PC projects. But you need to install them to use them. Here's how to install fonts in Windows 11
Windows 11 logo on a laptop.

These AI features might actually make me use Paint again

The Windows 11 Paint app is injected with some impressive-sounding new AI features.
Surfshark VPN on Mac protecting user data.

How to set up a VPN

Take a look at our step-by-step guide detailing how to set up a VPN in both MacOS and in Windows 11 using the default tools built into the operating system.
The Blue Screen of Death seen on a laptop.

How the Blue Screen of Death became your PC’s grim reaper

The Blue Screen of Death is as iconic as it is infamous, and it has a shockingly complex history.
The capacitive touch buttons on the Dell XPS 13 Plus.

How to disable laptop keyboard in Windows

Is your Windows keyboard getting in your way? You can temporarily disable it whenever you want. Here's how switching off your keyboard works and how to do it.
How to hide the taskbar in Windows 10

How to use clipboard history in Windows

If you've copied and pasted a few too many times, you may want to access certain data you copied a while ago. Windows clipboard history is here to help.
An office with multiple people working.

How to share a printer on Windows

Windows can easily share a printer with PCs and Macs, but Microsoft buried the controls several layers deep and in an unlikely location.
The Dell XPS 13 on a table with the Start Menu open.

How to join the Windows Insider program

The Windows Insider program is a great way to get access to Windows features before they're widely available, like Microsoft Copilot. Here's how to sign up.
Windows 11 set up on a computer.

How to use Passkeys in Windows 11

Passkeys are a great way to streamline your login for a range of services, and now you can store them on your PC too. Here's how to use them in Windows 11.
Microsoft Surface Laptop Go 3 top down view showing keyboard and touchpad.

The best Windows 11 keyboard shortcuts

If you're looking to save time while multitasking in Windows 11, then we have you covered with our picks for the best Windows 11 keyboard shortcuts.
Edit Widgets screen on a MacBook on a desk.

Will my computer automatically update for daylight saving time?

Check out these solutions you can try if you're having trouble with your Windows or Mac automatically updating for daylight saving time.