Look out: This browser link will crash your Windows 10 PC By Paul Wagenseil 19 January 2021 An incomplete filepath typed into a browser's address bar causes Windows 10 PCs to crash, a security researcher has found.
Look out! This short Windows 10 command can trash your hard drive [updated] By Paul Wagenseil 15 January 2021 A short, simple Windows 10 command can corrupt any NTFS-formatted drive, several researchers confirmed. The flaw could be used in web-based attacks.
Microsoft Surface Pro 7+ release date, price, specs and more By Henry T. Casey 11 January 2021 Microsoft's Surface Pro 7+ is a business-class upgrade from the previous model and features a removable hard drive. Here's what we know.
Microsoft working to fix annoying Xbox Series X controller glitch By Henry T. Casey 06 January 2021 What good is next-gen power if your controller doesn't have a stable connection? Xbox Series X owners have found out the hard way.
Microsoft Surface Pro 8 looks closer than ever — what we just learned By Henry T. Casey 05 January 2021 A new report gives us reason to believe the Microsoft Surface Pro 8 is coming very soon. Here's what we know.
Walmart Xbox Series X restock — latest updates and how to get yours By Louis Ramirez 23 December 2020 Walmart Xbox Series X restock has been coming in and out. Here's what you need to do to get a console.
Are Macs really more secure than Windows PCs? By Emily Long 21 December 2020 Apple users may believe their machines are naturally safer to use than Windows PCs, but the truth is much more muddled.
Malicious Chrome and Edge extensions infect at least 3 million people — what to do By Paul Wagenseil 17 December 2020 Avast researchers found 28 malicious Chrome and Edge browser extensions that could steal user data and install malware.
Build your own Black Friday Surface Pro 7 bundle with cover and free sleeve, starting at just $599 By Christian Rigg 27 November 2020 Choose your Microsoft Surface Pro 7 with cover, and get a free sleeve for the lowest-ever starting price of $599.
Five things to do with a Windows VPN By Alex McOmie 12 November 2020 vpn In our guide to Windows 10 VPNs, we cover a few of the key benefits of VPNs for Windows users.
How to unblock Netflix on Windows By Michael Graw 12 November 2020 vpn In this guide, we’ll explain how to unblock Netflix on Windows 10 using a VPN and highlight the best VPN for the job.
RIP Windows 10 Control Panel — Microsoft is killing the much-loved feature By Henry T. Casey 05 November 2020 It's the end of the line for Windows 10 Control Panel — here's what to use instead
Xbox Series X just got a big missing app right before launch By Kelly Woo 02 November 2020 Xbox Series X and S and Xbox One are adding the Apple TV app to the streaming apps list
Xbox Series X release date, price, specs, controller and news By Marshall Honorof 02 November 2020 Our Xbox Series X guide includes information about the console's price, specs, controller, pre-order information and more.
Windows 10 PCs are under attack — how to protect yourself now By Paul Wagenseil 31 October 2020 Google revealed a new Windows flaw that's actively being used to attack PCs -- and before Microsoft has managed to fix it.
Windows 10 emergency update: US government just issued warning By Paul Wagenseil 20 October 2020 The Department of Homeland Security issued an alert about two serious Windows 10 security flaws that need to be patched immediately.
New Microsoft Surface Laptop coming this fall — for a shockingly cheap price By Henry T. Casey 05 October 2020 A new report shows that the Microsoft Surface Laptop might get a much more affordable model this fall.
Windows 10 desktop themes can steal your passwords: What to do [updated] By Paul Wagenseil 08 September 2020 Microsoft account passwords can be stolen by customized Windows 10 desktop themes, a security researcher says.
Watch out, Zoom: Microsoft Teams is getting a killer new feature By Kelly Woo 04 September 2020 Microsoft Teams just gained the List app, which will make it a lot easier to collaborate with your coworkers.
Windows 10's antivirus can download malware — Microsoft responds By Paul Wagenseil 04 September 2020 A command-line tool buried in Windows Defender Antivirus can be used to download any file from the internet -- including malware.
Windows 10 update wreaking havoc on these PCs — what to do By Paul Wagenseil 01 September 2020 Upgrades to Windows 10, version 2004 seem to be disabling LTE modems and crashing Lenovo ThinkPads.
Microsoft Word just got a killer feature that puts Google Docs to shame By Henry T. Casey 25 August 2020 The new Transcribe feature might make Microsoft Word worth paying for, but will it convert Google Docs users?
Forget the iPad Pro — Surface Pro 7 with keyboard is just $599 right now By Hilda Scott 25 August 2020 Hurry! Snag the Surface Pro 7 with keyboard bundle for $360 off its normal price. It's one of the best laptop deals of the year.
No, Microsoft is not forcing you to use Windows Defender [updated] By Paul Wagenseil 21 August 2020 Microsoft is not forcing you to use Windows Defender, but a change in the Windows Registry options makes it much harder to go without any kind of antivirus protection permanently.
Microsoft issues emergency Windows patch — install this right now By Paul Wagenseil 20 August 2020 Microsoft pushed out an emergency Windows patch to fix two security flaws in Windows 8.1 and Windows Server 2012 R2.
Microsoft fixes Internet Explorer, Windows flaws following Korean attack By Nicholas Fearn 12 August 2020 Kaspersky disclosed two zero-day flaws actively being exploited in Windows, with the last patch being issued yesterday.
Windows 10 now warns you against installing this software By Alan Martin 03 August 2020 CCleaner is now flagged as 'potentially unwanted software' by Microsoft Defender.
Windows 10X delay just got even worse By Henry T. Casey 21 July 2020 A new report lowers expectations for Windows 10X, citing dual-screen delays and compatibility issues.
Xbox Series X Smart Delivery: Games list and how it works By Henry T. Casey 12 July 2020 Everything you need to know about Xbox Series X Smart Delivery, a feature that's great for gamers and cross-console gaming.
Forget Zoom: Microsoft Teams is actually making video calls fun By Kelly Woo 09 July 2020 Microsoft Teams adds new updates including Together Mode, live reactions, live transcription and more
