New devices leaked for Microsoft October event — here’s what we know By Malcolm McMillan published 30 September 22 Reporting from WinFuture analyst Roland Quandt tips the Surface Pro 9, Surface Laptop 5 and Surface Studio 3 all-in-one desktop for a launch at Microsoft’s October event.
Xbox Series X review By Roland Moore-Colyer published 23 September 22 Editor's Choice Our Xbox Series X review tells you why it's the ultimate Xbox you really should go out and buy.
Is Windows Defender good enough for my new laptop? By Anthony Spadafora published 21 September 22 Microsoft’s Windows Defender antivirus software now ships with all Windows 10 and Windows 11 laptops. But is it good enough?
How to type emoji on Windows By Peter Wolinski published 8 July 22 Text can't convey everything, which is why you need to know how to enter emoji on Windows. Here's how.
Microsoft Edge has urgent security flaw — what to do now By Mike Prospero published 7 July 22 A major security flaw was found in the Microsoft Edge web browser. Here's how to update it to fix the issue
How to password protect folders on Windows By Dale Fox published 29 June 22 If you want to keep prying eyes away from your private files, check out how to password protect folders on Windows.
How to check VRAM on Windows By Dale Fox published 24 June 22 Knowing how to check VRAM on Windows will let you see how much memory your GPU has for tasks such as gaming or video editing.
How to open HEIC files on Windows By Dale Fox published 23 June 22 If you have an iPhone or iPad, it's easy to open HEIC image files on a Windows PC. We show you how in this guide.
Microsoft Teams reportedly getting games — wait, is this a good idea? By Tony Polanco published 16 June 22 Microsoft has begun testing casual games on Microsoft Teams. We're unsure if this will hurt or help productivity.
Internet Explorer dies today — what you need to know By Malcolm McMillan published 15 June 22 Microsoft’s Internet Explorer browser retires at midnight on June 15, 2022 for most users.
How to fix a second monitor not detected on Windows By Dale Fox published 10 June 22 If you're wondering how to fix your second monitor not being detected on Windows, our simple guide holds all the answers.
The Microsoft Surface Laptop Go 2 looks like a good value — but it's not By Tony Polanco published 2 June 22 The Microsoft Surface Laptop Go 2 doesn't offer substantial upgrades from its predecessor. If you're willing to pay a little more, you can find better alternatives.
Memorial Day laptop deal: Surface Laptop Go just hit lowest price ever on Amazon By Richard Priday published 30 May 22 Amazon is selling the best Surface Laptop Go model for its lowest ever price for Memorial Day - just watch out which color you pick.
Xbox Series S review By Marshall Honorof published 23 May 22 The Xbox Series S has a lot to offer, with gorgeous graphics and an enormous game selection. But it’s not the most future-proof gadget you can buy.
How to change the Windows 11 Start menu back to Windows 10 By Peter Wolinski published 5 May 22 If it's now broke, unfix it. We can show you how to change the Windows 11 Start menu back to the Windows 10 or Windows 7 layouts
How to customize the Windows 11 Start menu By Roland Moore-Colyer published 27 April 22 Don't like the redesigned Windows 11 interface? Here's how to customize the Windows 11 Start menu.
Hacker who hit Microsoft, Samsung and Nvidia could be this 16-year-old By Paul Wagenseil published 24 March 22 A 16-year-old living with his mother near Oxford, England may be one of the leaders of the Lapsus$ hacker crew that has stolen data from Microsoft, Nvidia, Samsung, Ubisoft and other companies.
Microsoft confirms it was hacked — what does this mean for you? By Paul Wagenseil published 23 March 22 Microsoft admitted that the Lapsus$ hacking crew broke into its systems and took source code, but insists that no real damage was done.
Microsoft may have been hacked — what this means for you By Paul Wagenseil published 22 March 22 The Lapsus$ hacking crew said it had stolen 37 GB of source code from Microsoft, but it still wasn't clear if that claim was true or what the source code could be used for.
Microsoft is blocking these macros in Office to boost your PC security By Paul Wagenseil published 16 February 22 Microsoft will soon make it harder for end users to enable macros in Office files downloaded from the internet, which should have a huge effect on computer security.
Look out — this Windows 11 installer is really malware By Paul Wagenseil published 9 February 22 Watch out for websites offering Windows 11 installations, because they might just be harboring the notorious RedLine information-stealing malware.
Microsoft won't fix these serious Teams security flaws — what you need to know By Paul Wagenseil published 23 December 21 Microsoft is reportedly declining to fix three serious flaws in its Teams collaboration software, one of which could send users to a phishing or malware site.
Microsoft patches dangerous 'zero-day' Windows flaws — what to do now By Paul Wagenseil published 15 December 21 Microsoft patched a flaw that is being used to distribute very dangerous malware, along with 66 other vulnerabilities, in December's Patch Tuesday round of software updates.
Surface Pro Black Friday deals 2021 — best sales live now By Denise Primbet published 26 November 21 Here are the best Microsoft Surface Pro Black Friday deals and where you can save today.
Macs exposed to zero-day flaw after Microsoft Office update By Paul Wagenseil published 9 November 21 Microsoft fixed a 'zero-day' flaw for Office that was already being exploited by hackers — but only on Windows, leaving Mac users vulnerable to attack.
Microsoft launching Windows 11 SE and $249 Surface Laptop SE to take on Chromebooks By Alex Wawro published 9 November 21 Microsoft is launching a student-focused version of Windows 11, Windows 11 SE, alongside a $249 Surface laptop in a bid for some of the K-12 market currently cornered by Chromebooks.
Black Friday laptop deal slashes $150 off Surface Laptop Go By Denise Primbet published 26 October 21 Best Buy has the Microsoft Surface Laptop Go on sale for $150 off its original price.
Microsoft Surface Go 3 review By Henry T. Casey published 12 October 21 The Microsoft Surface Go 3 is a step back from the Surface Go 2, as performance and battery issues with Microsoft's latest tablet are frustrating.
Microsoft Surface event recap: Surface Laptop Studio, Surface Pro 8, Surface Duo 2 and more By Philip Michaels, Roland Moore-Colyer published 5 October 21 Microsoft's Surface event revealed new Windows 11 hardware debuting next month. We recap all the announcements.
Surface Pro 8 vs Surface Pro 7: How much better is it? By Alex Wawro, Henry T. Casey published 5 October 21 Microsoft's new Surface Pro 8 offers meaningful improvements over its predecessor — so let's explore whether you should upgrade.
