What is Windows Polaris? Microsoft’s defunct UI explained
What is Windows Polaris? Microsoft’s defunct UI explained
What is Windows Polaris? It was a component of Microsoft's supposed Windows Core OS project. Here's how it fit in the overall modular Windows picture.
How to use your laptop as a monitor
How to use your laptop as a monitor
Does your desktop computer need some extra screen space? We can show you how to use your laptop as a monitor if you need a second display: Here's what to do.
Windows 10 is at a standstill. Here’s what it needs to learn from Chromebooks
Windows 10 is at a standstill. Here’s what it needs to learn from Chromebooks
With Chrome OS recently surpassing MacOS as the second-most-used operating system in world, there are a lot of lessons to be learned by Microsoft.
The Windows 10 File Explorer is about to look very different
The Windows 10 File Explorer is about to look very different
Microsoft started testing new modern folder icons for photos, desktop, documents, music, and more. The icons replace the ones leftover from Windows 8.1
How to connect your computer to a TV
How to connect your computer to a TV
Sometimes a desktop monitor just won't do, especially if you're trying to showcase images or videos to others. Here's how to connect your computer to a TV.
How to connect a PS3 controller to a PC
How to connect a PS3 controller to a PC
Want to connect a PS3 controller to your PC so you can jump into console-style action in your favorite games? Our guide lays out the basics for doing just that.
Best typing programs
Best typing programs
Looking to increase your words per minute and leave your colleagues in the dust? Check out some of the best typing programs to improve your form and efficiency.
How to use the Command Prompt in Windows 10
How to use the Command Prompt in Windows 10
This how-to guide will teach you how to use Command Prompt commands. We cover commonly-used commands, as well as lesser-known commands that are still helpful.
How to upgrade from Windows 10 Home to Windows 10 Pro
How to upgrade from Windows 10 Home to Windows 10 Pro
While Windows 10 Home and 10 Pro will help you complete most tasks, Pro is slightly more advanced. In this guide, you'll learn how to switch from Home to Pro.
How to turn off notifications in Windows 10
How to turn off notifications in Windows 10
The Windows Action Center has a lot of useful functions, including notifications. But not everyone likes them. Here's how to customize them to your preferences.
Windows 10X has reportedly been pushed back to later in 2021
Windows 10X has reportedly been pushed back to later in 2021
After rumors indicated Windows 10X could arrive this spring, it's now looking as though Microsoft might not be ready to release the OS until later this year.
How to pin a website to the taskbar
How to pin a website to the taskbar
Windows 10's Start Menu and taskbar are good for programs, but pinning websites is tricky. Learn to access sites via taskbar on Chrome, Firefox, Edge, and IE.
How to zip a file in Windows 10
How to zip a file in Windows 10
File compression using the ZIP format is built into Windows 10. In this guide, we show how to zip a file in Windows 10 in three ways and how to unzip a file.
Who needs a crew? How to sail solo in Sea of Thieves
Who needs a crew? How to sail solo in Sea of Thieves
Looking to sail the ocean blue in Sea of Thieves, but don't want to assemble a ramshackle crew of scoundrels? These tips will help you best other crews alone.
How to get Microsoft Office for free
How to get Microsoft Office for free
The software can be expensive, but there are ways to access the apps you need, including free trials and web apps. Here's how to get Microsoft Office for free.
Quick fixes for Surface Pro 7 common problems
Quick fixes for Surface Pro 7 common problems
Microsoft's Surface Pro 7 arrived in 2019, but if you're facing issues with any Surface device or Windows 10 PC, here are quick fixes for many common problems.
How to set up speech-to-text in Windows 10
How to set up speech-to-text in Windows 10
Do you want to start dictating your documents or text with your voice? Windows 10 Speech Recognition lets you voice-operate several tasks or apps on your PC.
How to reinstall Windows 10
How to reinstall Windows 10
No operating system is immune to hiccups, errors, and software installation issues. Thankfully, we've put together a great guide on how to reinstall Windows 10.
How to enable dark mode in Windows 10
How to enable dark mode in Windows 10
Dark mode provides a dark theme to change lighter colors in Windows and File Explorer to a black background. Here's how to enable dark mode in Windows 10.
Latest Windows Update is causing blue screen of death issues with some printers
Latest Windows Update is causing blue screen of death issues with some printers
Some users who have installed March's monthly Windows 10 cumulative update are reporting that they have subsequently not been able to print properly.
How to fix the most common Windows 10 installation problems
How to fix the most common Windows 10 installation problems
Here's your guide to fixing those Windows 10 installation problems that could pop up when trying to upgrade or install from scratch.
Microsoft’s spring Surface event could feature Surface Laptop 4 and new webcam
Microsoft’s spring Surface event could feature Surface Laptop 4 and new webcam
Microsoft is rumored to be launching a new webcam, the Surface Laptop 4 and other peripherals, at its next hardware event.
Here’s how to clean out your bloated hard drive in Windows 10
Here’s how to clean out your bloated hard drive in Windows 10
Windows 10 hard drive feeling crowded lately? Here are the easiest ways to free up PC space, from emptying the trash to USB, external drives, and cloud storage.
Windows 7 vs. Windows 10
Windows 7 vs. Windows 10
It has a rightful place in the heart of many users, but Windows 7 is different from Windows 10. In this guide, we look at the biggest differences to consider.
Microsoft’s Edge browser gets 41% faster thanks to new Startup Boost feature
Microsoft’s Edge browser gets 41% faster thanks to new Startup Boost feature
Version 89 of Microsoft's Chromium-based Edge browser is taking aim at Google Chrome with Startup Boost, which can improve the browser's performance by 41%.
How to secure your Wi-Fi network
How to secure your Wi-Fi network
It's more important than ever to keep your work and home networks safe from prying eyes. We'll show you how to secure your Wi-Fi network so you can rest easy.
Microsoft’s Panos Panay on Windows: It’s going to be a massive year
Microsoft’s Panos Panay on Windows: It’s going to be a massive year
During a prerecorded session at Ignite 2021, Panos Panay made an interesting remark about what we can expect from Microsoft and Windows for the year 2021.
The best Windows tablets for 2021
The best Windows tablets for 2021
If you're looking to run Windows 10 on a tablet, you have quite a few options to choose from on the market. Here are the best Windows tablets that you can buy.
Windows 10X, the revolutionary new version of Windows, could be coming in March
Windows 10X, the revolutionary new version of Windows, could be coming in March
Windows 10X, which comes with many revolutionary features could be coming in March. That's according to a well-known and very reliable Microsoft leaker
Microsoft Office 2021 includes one highly requested feature
Microsoft Office 2021 includes one highly requested feature
Microsoft has announced that Office 2021 is now officially set to hit PCs and Macs later this year. It will have true dark mode support in Excel and Word.
Microsoft is setting the stage for the biggest update to Windows in years
Microsoft is setting the stage for the biggest update to Windows in years
In a Windows Hardware Certification Blog post, Microsoft has finally acknowledged this year's first major Windows 10 update, currently code-named 21H1.
Samsung will reportedly launch a Galaxy Book Pro laptop with an OLED display
Samsung will reportedly launch a Galaxy Book Pro laptop with an OLED display
Samsung could be working on a previously unknown Galaxy Book Pro laptop and Galaxy Book Pro 360 tablet that would feature an OLED screen and S Pen support.
Get to the task with Windows 10’s Task View and Aero Snap
Get to the task with Windows 10’s Task View and Aero Snap
Task View and the old Aero Snap are important parts of the user interface in Windows 10. Here's a quick guide on how to get the best out of these features.
How to run ARM Windows on an M1 Mac
How to run ARM Windows on an M1 Mac
Apple Silicone is an impressive step forward for the Mac, but what about running Windows ARM apps? Here's how to run Windows ARM applications on an M1 Mac.