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The AI features in Windows 11 for Teams

In the year of AI, is background blur really the best we can do?

2023 has definitively been the year of AI, but with a new generation of hardware promising AI accelerators, what will we actually use them for?
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The best Windows 11 themes

Are you ready to customize your Windows 11 operating system with excellent new themes? These are our favorite alternative themes for the latest Windows OS.
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The best Windows apps for 2023

Choosing the right apps can be hard. Here are the best Windows apps, whether you need to stay productive at work or watch your shows.
A laptop running Windows 11.

Windows 12: the top features we want to see in the rumored OS

A recent leak exposed a possible Windows 12 coming soon. Here are the features we want to see most out of the operating system.
Computer user touching on Microsoft word icon to open the program.

Microsoft is removing a Windows app that’s almost 30 years old

Microsoft's WordPad rich text editor is now among its deprecated apps, which signals a removal in a future update.
Keyboard on the Lenovo Slim Pro 9i.

I’m a Windows power user — here are the shortcuts I use the most

Windows 11 provides a plethora of shortcuts that can make your computing more efficient. Here are the ones I use the most.
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SSD not showing up in Windows? Here are some easy fixes

When your SSD doesn't show up in Windows, it can be particularly annoying. Fortunately, there are number of ways to fix it. Here's how.
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.
Apple's 15-inch MacBook Air on a desk, with macOS Sonoma running on its display.

MacBooks may finally catch up to Windows laptops in this one important way

A new patent says that one of the biggest missing features on MacBooks might finally make an appearance.
A person typing on a laptop that is showing the ChatGPT generative AI website.

ChatGPT can now generate working Windows 11 keys for free

A Twitter user has found a clever way to use ChatGPT to create free Windows 11 Pro keys with just a simple prompt -- but there’s a notable catch involved.
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Will Windows AI Copilot be the ultimate PC accessibility tool?

Microsoft has announced the Windows Copilot at Build 2023, and it may end up being a valuable accessibility tool.
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How to use iMessage on Windows

Apple's iMessage chat app might be an Apple exclusive, but that doesn't mean you can't use it on Windows. Here's how to do it.
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Is macOS more secure than Windows? This malware report has the answer

The latest malware report from Elastic Security Labs lays out the security situation for macOS, Windows and Linux -- and the results might surprise you.
Phone Link for iOS will be available for Windows 11 starting in mid-May.

Windows 11 is finally going to play nice with your iPhone

Phone Link for iOS will be available for Windows 11 starting in mid-May, allowing for iMessage-like support.
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How to factory reset Windows 10 or Windows 11

If your PC is being sold or has serious errors, then your best option is to factory reset Windows. We'll walk you through the entire process, step by step.
A MacBook Pro on a desk with ChatGPT's website showing on its display.

Someone just used ChatGPT to generate free Windows keys

ChatGPT can do a lot, and now we can add generating valid Windows keys to the list. It shows what the chatbot is capable of if it is cleverly manipulated.
Key art for Homeseek.

Homeseek offers a joyful mix of postapocalyptic strategy and role-playing

At PAX East, Homeseek demonstrated that it could be the next great RTS.
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The Lord of the Rings: Gollum is unintentionally delightful

The Lord of the Rings: Gollum isn't as polished as I was hoping for ahead of its May release window, but it still finds ways to endear itself to longtime fans.
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More details leak about a modernized, modular Windows 12

A new report claims that Windows 12 may be built on the same foundation as the abandoned Windows 10X project.
Microsoft said that Teams has received a ground-up redesign, which will “empower customers to navigate the challenges of the evolving modern workplace.”

Microsoft Teams is about to get faster and much easier to use

The latest Microsoft Teams revamp has been infused with AI features for greater speed and efficiency.
Windows 11 set up on a computer.

The Windows 11 taskbar is getting an important new update

Microsoft is giving developers the opportunity to give third-party apps pinning permissions.
Overwatch 2 running on the LG OLED 27 gaming monitor.

Windows 11 could be hurting your gaming performance

An obscure security feature in Windows 11 and Windows 10 could be impacting gaming performance, according to a new set of benchmarks. Should you disable it?
Windows 11 updates are moving to once a year.

One of Windows 11’s most requested features may launch soon

A new video claims to show a highly requested feature in action in Windows 11. It’s only seen in a dev build, though, so it may never get a full public launch.
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5 Windows 11 settings to change right now

Windows 11 is fantastic, but it's not perfect. The default install has a number of annoying settings that everyone should change right away. Here are our top 5.
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You can finally run Windows 11 natively on an Apple silicon Mac

It’s long overdue, but Microsoft has finally added support for installing Windows 11 on an Apple silicon Mac, without the need for any workarounds or fixes.
AMD Radeon RX 7900 XTX hovers over a raging fire.

AMD’s latest drivers are causing havoc on Windows PCs

AMD’s latest driver has finally touched down after a two-month wait, but has apparently been causing Windows PCs to crash and even suffer boot problems.
Microsoft has released a new Windows 11 feature that makes the OS photos app compatible with Apple's iClould.

iCloud might be sending your photos to strangers’ computers

Several iCloud for Windows users have reported receiving photos that aren't theirs after downloading the new feature from the Microsoft app store.
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In just three years, 30% of PCs may be built on ARM architecture

A new report suggests that ARM may appear in many more computers in the near future.
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Windows 11 will now work more seamlessly with Apple iCloud

Microsoft has released a new Windows 11 feature that makes the OS photos app compatible with Apple's iClould.
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Microsoft just teased its next big Windows 11 update

Microsoft has given us a glimpse of a feature that "Moment 2" may bring as early as January 2023.
The new PC Manager app on a Windows 11 desktop

Is Microsoft’s new PC cleaner just an Edge ad in disguise?

Microsoft really wants you to use the Edge browser, so much so that it has tied it to PC optimization in a new settings app.
Windows shows a malware warning on a Dell laptop.

Nullmixer is a nasty, new Windows malware dropper

Nullmixer gives you a new reason to avoid downloading cracked software and questionable Windows apps, threatening dozens of malware infections.
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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.
A man sits, using a laptop running the Windows 11 operating system.

Why gamers should avoid the Windows 11 2022 update

Gamers on Nvidia graphics cards who upgraded to the Windows 11 22H2 update are seeing major drops in gaming performance -- and there’s no fix in sight.