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
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 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
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
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 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.
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
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
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
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
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
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
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 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
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
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
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
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
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.
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 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
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 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
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
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.
You’ll soon be able to ‘react’ to emails in Outlook using emojis
Microsoft is actively working on a new way to reply and react to emails in Outlook in a way that works just like what you're already doing on iMessage.
The best free music players for Windows PCs
If you have a lot of downloaded music on your computer that you want to play, organize and manage, we've rounded up the best free media players to choose from.
Microsoft planning separate news events to better focus on Xbox, Windows
Microsoft is considering digital news events for Windows, Xbox, and the cloud, to better highlight the changes happening across its lineup.
Can ARM chips drive innovation in the PC industry?
In an interview at CES 2021, ARM CEO Simon Segars noted that ARM-based Apple's M1 processors are driving new innovation in the PC market.
The next version of Windows 10 is getting an exciting change to the Taskbar
As part of the Dev Channel, Microsoft is introducing a news and interests section in the Windows 10 taskbar, the biggest change since Windows 10 was born.
Windows 7 has been dead for a year, but 100 million PCs still use it
Despite the end of support for Windows 7, a large group of 100 million people could still be holding onto it heading into the start of 2021.
The next version of Windows 10 might have Parallax 3D effects on the lock screen
The first major change to the lock screen since Windows 8 could be coming to Windows 10. It rumored to be getting support for Parallax 3D effects.
Why 2021 could finally be an exciting year for Windows
2020 was a boring year for Microsoft, due to the global pandemic. But 2021 is shaping up to be more exciting, with lots of new things for WIndows.
High-end tablet takedown: Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Tablet vs. Microsoft Surface Pro
We pit the second-generation Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Tablet versus the Microsoft Surface Pro to see which machine is most worth its high price.