Download NordVPN: how to install NordVPN on Windows, Mac, iOS and Android By Mo Harber-Lamond vpn It's one of the most popular VPNs on the market, so here's our complete guide on how to download NordVPN.
Upgrade older PCs to Windows 11 at your own risk, says Microsoft By Rory Mellon It's possible to install Windows 11 on older PCs but Microsoft doesn't recommend doing so — here's why
The best antivirus software 2021: Free antivirus and paid options tested By Paul Wagenseil Here are the best paid and free antivirus programs available, based on each program's malware detection, impact on system performance and extra features.
Microsoft Surface event recap: Surface Laptop Studio, Surface Pro 8, Surface Duo 2 and more By Philip Michaels, Roland Moore-Colyer Microsoft's Surface event revealed new Windows 11 hardware debuting next month. We recap all the announcements.
Windows 11 requirements — Microsoft’s Health Check App just returned By Tom Pritchard You can now find out why your PC can, or can't, upgrade to Windows 11 when the time comes.
Windows 11 Photos app update — these are the 3 biggest changes By Philip Michaels Photos in Windows 11 is getting some changes, including an interface update. We detail the biggest changes to expect.
Windows 11 release date, beta, requirements and all the new features By Mark Spoonauer, Alex Wawro Windows 11 offers a whole new look and upgrades for work and play. Here's everything you need to know.
How to uninstall Cortana By Henry T. Casey You too can say "goodbye Cortana," thanks to a Windows 10 Update. Here's how to bid it farewell.
Windows 11 TPM requirements — Microsoft finally clears up confusion By Tom Pritchard You may have a TPM and not even know it, so Microsoft is trying to clear up all the confusion.
Windows 11 TPM 2.0 requirement suddenly leaves virtual machines users locked out By Tom Pritchard Windows 11's TPM requirement is now starting to leave virtual machine users out in the cold.
Windows 11: How to stream your Xbox Game Pass games using xCloud By Alex Wawro A step-by-step guide to streaming your Xbox Game Pass games to Windows 11.
The best internet security suites in 2021 By Paul Wagenseil There's nothing better than a premium internet security suite to stop malware, manage your passwords, secure your connections and shield you from identity theft on all your devices.
The best Windows 10 antivirus software in 2021 By Paul Wagenseil To keep your PC well protected against malware, phishing scams and other online dangers, use one of the best Windows 10 antivirus programs.
Microsoft Office 2021 confirmed to release same day as Windows 11 By Alex Wawro Microsoft will release a new standalone version of Office the same day as Windows 11, with the same revamped look and feel.
Microsoft just enabled password-free logins for all users — how to set it up By Paul Wagenseil Microsoft now lets all account holders sign in without a password. Here's how it works and how to set it up.
How to change the refresh rate on your monitor By Millie Davis-Williams If you don’t know how to change the refresh rate on your monitor, you’re missing out on both better performance while gaming and a longer lasting battery life for your machine.
Best Windows 10 VPN in 2021 By Mo Harber-Lamond VPN A Windows 10 VPN will keep your PC safe and secure, access geo-blocked content, evade trackers and keep you anonymous.
This Windows exploit can hijack your PC and there's no fix yet — what to do now [updated] By Paul Wagenseil A new attack on Windows leverages an old web-rendering format to take over PCs, even those running Windows 11. There's no fix from Microsoft yet, but you can still minimize your risk.
Windows 11 could be way faster than Windows 10 — here's how By Richard Priday Microsoft revealed some of the key optimizations for Windows 11 that will make things work faster and smoother.
How to turn on Windows 10 Dark Mode automatically By Robert Irvine Discover how to turn on dark mode automatically in Windows 10, at your preferred time of day or night.
Microsoft booting Windows 11 beta users if they don’t meet requirements By Alex Wawro Microsoft appears to be kicking out Windows 11 beta users and telling them to go back to Windows 10 if their PCs don't meet certain requirements.
Microsoft September event: Surface Pro 8, Surface Duo 2 and more By Alex Wawro Microsoft has booked a September 22 event to showcase what's next for Windows 11 and Surface devices.
How to enable Enhanced Search Mode in Windows 10 By Robert Irvine Make your Windows 10 searches more comprehensive and accurate by enabling Enhanced search mode. Here's how to use the feature.
How to find your Windows 10 product key By Kenneth Seward Jr. Learn how to find your Windows 10 product key when you need to reinstall or upgrade the operating system.
Does Windows 11 require TPM 2.0? We have good news and bad news By Alex Wawro No TPM 2.0 chip? No problem! You can still install Windows 11; Microsoft just won't support it.
How to watch Star Wars in ASCII on Windows 10 By Robert Irvine Here's how to watch Star Wars: Episode IV in ASCII on your Windows 10 PC, using an old-school Telnet trick.
How to create a Kill Switch in Windows 10 By Robert Irvine Discover how to create a 'kill switch' in Windows, so you can cut your internet connection instantly when something goes wrong.
How to change Command Prompt color in Windows 10 By Alex Wawro You can do a lot to change up the look of your Windows Command Prompt — here's how.
Not just Razer: SteelSeries mice, keyboards hijack Windows 10 too — what you can do By Paul Wagenseil Like Razer gaming gear, SteelSeries keyboards, mice and headsets can let unauthorized users get full system control during the installation process.
How to keep your PC awake without touching it By Robert Irvine Need to stop your PC and monitor going to sleep? Here's how to keep your computer awake without touching it, using Microsoft PowerToys.
