Skip to main content
  1. Home
  2. Microsoft

Microsoft

Microsoft has released a new Windows 11 feature that makes the OS photos app compatible with Apple's iClould.

Windows 11 will now work more seamlessly with Apple iCloud

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.
Numbers and Excel on a MacBook with a business person.

How to convert Apple Numbers to Excel

How to convert Apple Numbers to Excel

Want an easier way to share your spreadsheet or workbook with non-Apple users? We’ll show you how to convert Apple Numbers to Excel on Mac, iPhone, and iPad.
Person sitting and using an HP computer with Windows 11.

Update Windows now — Microsoft just fixed several dangerous exploits

Update Windows now — Microsoft just fixed several dangerous exploits

Microsoft has just fixed a whole lot of dangerous vulnerabilities as part of its latest Windows patch.
The Rewind app on an iMac with a pink background, showing a grid of faces from a Zoom call

These new Zoom features take on Teams and Outlook in a serious way

These new Zoom features take on Teams and Outlook in a serious way

Zoom has announced its in-house Mail and Calendar clients, which will soon be available in beta.
Person using a gaming monitor.

Microsoft’s DirectStorage can now boost your game loading times by 200%

Microsoft’s DirectStorage can now boost your game loading times by 200%

Microsoft has just released DirectStorage 1.1, officially adding the long-awaited GPU decompression that could lower loading times by 200%.
qualcomm takes on apple m1 with snapdragon 8cx gen 3 chip 4

Qualcomm’s rumored 12-core chip finally sounds like a true ARM revolution for PCs

Qualcomm’s rumored 12-core chip finally sounds like a true ARM revolution for PCs

A new report indicates that a 12-core PC chip from Qualcomm may finally have what it takes to take on Intel and Apple.
A close-up of someone using Microsoft Teams on a laptop for a videoconference.

The most common Microsoft Teams problems, and how to fix them

The most common Microsoft Teams problems, and how to fix them

Microsoft Teams allows businesses and organizations to stay connected, but what if something goes wrong? Here's how to solve a few different common issues.
A USB-C hub hanging out of the Steam Deck.

How to install Windows 11 or Windows 10 on the Steam Deck

How to install Windows 11 or Windows 10 on the Steam Deck

You can run Windows on the Steam Deck, but the process is a little involved. Here's how to install Windows 11 or 10 on your Steam Deck.
Xbox Project Scarlett hardware Holiday 2020 launch Halo Infinite

The best FPS games for Xbox Series X

The best FPS games for Xbox Series X

Looking for the best shooting action supported by the butter-smooth rates and high resolutions offered by the Xbox Series X? These are the titles worth buying!
how to get ashen keys in sea of thieves chests

The best multiplayer games on the Xbox Series X

The best multiplayer games on the Xbox Series X

Don't waste your time and money on all the boring games out there. Instead, check out this list of the best multiplayer games for Xbox Series X to jump into.
two blue porta-potties on an oil rig in the rain

Call of Duty: Modern Warfare II: How to get A Crappy Way To Die trophy or achievement

Call of Duty: Modern Warfare II: How to get A Crappy Way To Die trophy or achievement

When they've got to go, they've got to go – but it might cost them their life. Here's how to get one of the most ridiculous trophies in Modern Warefare II.
Google Play Games on PC beta

You can try Google Play Games on PC today as beta expands to the U.S.

You can try Google Play Games on PC today as beta expands to the U.S.

Google has launched the open beta for Google Play Games for PC in the U.S. and seven other countries.
Windows 11 22H2 Tablet Taskbar YouTube screenshot

Microsoft just teased its next big Windows 11 update

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.
A gamepad is pictured as a screen displays the online Twitch platform.

You can get a free PC Game Pass subscription via Twitch subscriptions

You can get a free PC Game Pass subscription via Twitch subscriptions

Microsoft and Twitch are teaming up to give out free PC Game Pass subscriptions for every Twitch subscription purchase or gift for a limited time.
Screenshot of a horde of monsters attacking in Vampire Survivors.

November’s Game Pass lineup brings PC hit Vampire Survivors to console

November’s Game Pass lineup brings PC hit Vampire Survivors to console

Xbox Game Pass is bringing PC hit Vampire Survivors to console for the first time this November.
Five main characters from Call of Duty: Modern Warfare II.

Call of Duty: Modern Warfare II review: war is what you make of it

Call of Duty: Modern Warfare II review: war is what you make of it

Call of Duty: Modern Warfare II's lackluster campaign is a bummer, but its multiplayer is a solid way to spend time with friends.
A group of Tinykin surrounding Milo in front of some scientific glassware.

Tinykin beginner’s guide: 5 tips and tricks

Tinykin beginner’s guide: 5 tips and tricks

Tinykin is a family-friendly 3D platformer, but there are a few things you should know to make the game more exciting. Here are some beginner tips for Tinykin.
Windows 11's Phone Link on a Dell XPS Laptop.

Windows 11 finally gets one of the best macOS features

Windows 11 finally gets one of the best macOS features

A new Windows 11 feature being tested gives users the ability to open a mobile hotspot without having to handle their smartphone.
Microsoft OneDrive files can sync between a PC and a phone.

It’s not just you — Microsoft admits its patches broke OneDrive

It’s not just you — Microsoft admits its patches broke OneDrive

If OneDrive just started crashing and giving error messages on your computer, it might be Microsoft's fault since a recent update caused the problem.
Characters facing forwards in Modern Warfare II screenshot.

Call of Duty: Modern Warfare II doesn’t let Xbox or PC players disable crossplay

Call of Duty: Modern Warfare II doesn’t let Xbox or PC players disable crossplay

Players booting up the Xbox and PC versions of Call of Duty: Modern Warfare II are discovering that they are unable to disable crossplay.
Call of Duty Modern Warfare 2 guy with a gun

How long is Call of Duty: Modern Warfare II?

How long is Call of Duty: Modern Warfare II?

Call of Duty: Modern Warfare II is an action-packed campaign offering plenty of shooting galleries and spectacle. It shouldn't take long to beat the campaign.
Jacob Lee aims a gun at an enemy in The Callisto Protocol

The Callisto Protocol is a confidently disgusting Dead Space spiritual successor

The Callisto Protocol is a confidently disgusting Dead Space spiritual successor

We played over an hour of The Callisto Protocol and it's shaping up to be a grotesque and worthy successor to Dead Space.
A PS5 standing on a table, with purple lights around it.

Two years later, the PS5 could never live up to its performance promises

Two years later, the PS5 could never live up to its performance promises

Next-gen consoles aren't feeling as next-gen now, as multiple games release with a strict 30 fps cap.
Age of Empires IV

2 Age of Empires games are coming to Xbox next year, including a classic

2 Age of Empires games are coming to Xbox next year, including a classic

Age of Empires II: Definitive Edition and Age of Empires IV are coming to Xbox in 2023.
The Surface Pro 9 with the Type Cover keyboard lifted up.

All the reasons the new Surface devices are worse than before

All the reasons the new Surface devices are worse than before

The new Surface Pro 9 and Surface Laptop 5 are solid devices but take a step back from their predecessors in some meaningful ways.
The back of the Surface Pro 9, with the kickstand pulled out.

Microsoft Surface Pro 9 review: one step forward, one step back

Microsoft Surface Pro 9 review: one step forward, one step back

Microsoft's latest Surface Pro 9 is still solid, even if it's steps forward aren't as obvious as they should be.
The Surface Laptop 5 on a table in front of a window.

Microsoft Surface Laptop 5 review: running to stand still

Microsoft Surface Laptop 5 review: running to stand still

The Surface Laptop 5 ditches AMD as an option -- and the end result is a step back that puts it behind rivals.
Surface Duo 2 on a textured background.

Microsoft’s Surface Duo gets a Windows-style refresh with Android 12L

Microsoft’s Surface Duo gets a Windows-style refresh with Android 12L

Micosoft gives its Surface Duo and Duo 2 a Windows 11-style makeover as it begins the release of Android 12L to both foldables.
The Surface Duo 2 in the tent mode.

Why I’m using the Microsoft Surface Duo in 2022, and why you should too

Why I’m using the Microsoft Surface Duo in 2022, and why you should too

The Microsoft Surface Duo remains a terrible phone, but in 2022, it's a surprisingly great companion device.
A gaming laptop with the ReSpec brand over it.

Are Windows 11 security features killing your gaming performance? You might be surprised

Are Windows 11 security features killing your gaming performance? You might be surprised

Windows 11's security features kill your gaming performance, right? Microsoft brought this year-old issue back up, and we think it is high time to revisit it.
how to change your background in microsoft teams

How to use Microsoft Teams

How to use Microsoft Teams

Looking for a one-stop shop for your team's communication, file-sharing, and videoconferencing needs? Learn more about Microsoft Teams' free accounts today!
No Man's Sky warp drive

No Man’s Sky 4.0’s difficulty options make the space game feel new again

No Man’s Sky 4.0’s difficulty options make the space game feel new again

No Man's Sky 4.0 brought with it a number of new changes, none of which were as important to its gameplay as the new difficulty slider menu.
The new PC Manager app on a Windows 11 desktop

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

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.
A depiction of a hacker breaking into a system via the use of code.

Microsoft data breach exposed sensitive data of 65,000 companies

Microsoft data breach exposed sensitive data of 65,000 companies

Microsoft is in a disagreement with a security research firm regarding how a recent breach of its servers has been handled.