How to remove Chat from the Windows 11 taskbar By Tony Polanco published 30 March 23 The Chat icon in Windows 11 isn't useful if you don't use Microsoft Teams. Here's how to remove Chat from the taskbar.
‘Windows 12’ leak just teased powerful AI upgrades — here’s what we know By Alex Wawro published 28 March 23 Work on Windows 12, or something like it, may be well underway at Microsoft, and a new report suggests powerful new features could be in the cards.
New Microsoft Teams is live — here's the 3 biggest upgrades By Tony Polanco published 28 March 23 Microsoft Teams is receiving some massive improvements that will make the app faster and easier to use — here's what you need to know.
How to pin to the taskbar in Windows 11 By Tony Polanco published 28 March 23 Knowing how to pin to the Windows 11 taskbar is important if you want to boost your productivity. Here's how to do it.
Dangerous ‘acropalypse’ bug in Windows Snipping Tool fixed in emergency security update — install it now By Anthony Spadafora published 27 March 23 The acropalypse bug has now been patched by Microsoft in both its Snip & Sketch and Snipping Tool software for Windows 10 and Windows 11.
Forget Zoom, WhatsApp now offers 8-person video calls on Windows By Tom Pritchard last updated 24 March 23 WhatsApp for Windows just got a big update, now offering 8 person video calls and 32 person voice calls.
Windows 11 is getting a big File Explorer upgrade — here's what's new By Rory Mellon last updated 23 March 23 A deep-dive into the latest Windows 11 preview build appears to have confirmed that File Explorer is getting several upgrades — here's what's new.
Windows 11 users hit with annoying security warning bug — how to fix it now By Tony Polanco published 21 March 23 Some Windows 11 users are reporting a bug warning that LSA protection is disabled even when it isn't. Thankfully, there's a way to fix this.
Windows 11 rumored ‘upgrade’ sure sounds like unwanted ads to us By Andy Sansom published 20 March 23 A rumored update coming to Windows 11 suggests that Microsoft will be able to recommend websites to you in the future.
Microsoft is going to improve the worst thing about Windows 11 — here’s how By Tom Pritchard published 20 March 23 Microsoft is finally going to make it easier to change your default apps in Windows 11.
Microsoft starts testing 'major changes' that might come to Windows 12 By Tony Polanco last updated 28 March 23 Microsoft is adding a new Canary Channel to test experimental builds. These builds could offer a glimpse of what may come to Windows 12.
Billions of PCs and other devices vulnerable to newly discovered TPM 2.0 flaws By Anthony Spadafora published 6 March 23 The TPM 2.0 chips found in Windows 11 PCs are vulnerable to two new security flaws that can be exploited to steal a variety of sensitive data.
Intel leak reveals that Windows 12 could be on the way By Roland Moore-Colyer published 2 March 23 Windows 12 could be coming in 2024, going by a leak reportedly from inside Intel.
How to use Windows 11's new screen recorder By Alex Wawro published 2 March 23 The Windows 11 Snipping Tool gets upgraded with a new tool for recording video of your desktop. Here's how to use the new Windows 11 screen recorder.
Windows 11 just got iMessage via Phone Link for iPhone — here’s how it works By Tony Polanco last updated 2 March 23 Microsoft has begun rolling out Phone Link for iPhone to those in the Insider program. Here's what you need to know.
Bing with ChatGPT arrives on the Windows 11 taskbar — what you need to know By Tony Polanco published 28 February 23 Bing with ChatGPT is being integrated into the Windows 11 taskbar. Now users will be able to use the AI chatbot from the Windows search box.
Google will no longer update Chrome on older Windows — what you need to know By Andy Sansom published 6 February 23 Google's support for Windows 8 and Windows 7 ends this month. But many machines can't actually upgrade to the latest operating systems.
5 of my favorite Windows 11 hacks that will make you more productive By Alex Wawro published 4 February 23 After using Windows 11 since before it was launched, one Tom's Guide editor has amassed a small storehouse of tips, tricks and Windows hacks that will help you get more done with less stress.
Microsoft stops selling Windows 10 today — should you upgrade to Windows 11 now? By Tony Polanco published 31 January 23 Today is the final day you can buy a Windows 10 license from Microsoft — here's what you need to know.
Microsoft Edge 'Phoenix' could make me ditch Google Chrome — here’s why By Tony Polanco published 27 January 23 Microsoft's "Phoenix" project promises to make its Edge browser more competitive with Google Chrome — here's why that's exciting.
This Windows malware is stealing passwords and other data — how to stay safe By Anthony Spadafora published 25 January 23 A new malware strain called PY#RATION is being spread through phishing emails to steal passwords from Windows users.
Windows 11 System Restore is breaking apps — what you need to know By Tony Polanco published 19 January 23 Windows 11 users could potentially face a nasty bug when performing a System Restore. Here's what you need to know.
Microsoft will no longer sell Windows 10 licenses — what you need to know By Tony Polanco published 18 January 23 Microsoft will soon stop selling Windows 10 licenses — here's how it might affect you.
Hackers are using one of Microsoft’s own tools to spread malware – what you need to know By Anthony Spadafora published 4 January 23 Windows Problem Reporting is a tool from Microsoft that ships with Windows which is now being used by unknown hackers to spread the Pupy RAT malware.
Windows 11 in 2023 — here's what to expect By Tony Polanco published 30 December 22 Windows 11 had a solid year in 2022 and next year could be even better — this is what we can expect from Microsoft's operating system.
How to insert symbols in any app on Windows By Peter Wolinski published 25 December 22 Is there a symbol that you regularly use? You can quickly find and use symbols in any app using a keyboard shortcut on Windows. Here's how.
Android 13 beta has arrived on Windows 11 — here’s how you can sign up By Tom Pritchard published 21 December 22 Android 13 beta has arrived on Windows 11, with a new beta version offering a bunch of upgrades.
Windows 11 just got its own screen recording tool — here's how it works By Andy Sansom last updated 13 December 22 Microsoft has given Windows 11 testers access to its new snipping tool update that allows users to record all of or a portion of their own screen.
How to open Task Manager on Windows By Dale Fox published 7 December 22 Wondering how to open Task Manager on Windows? There are a few ways to do this, as we cover in this simple guide.
Windows 11 is finally worth upgrading to — here's 3 reasons why By Alex Wawro published 4 December 22 Windows 11 has been live for a little over a year now, and Microsoft's efforts to update and improve it have paid off—even if it still has a ways to go. Here's why it's worth trying.
