3 Microsoft PowerToys I install on every new PC—and you should too By Alex Wawro published 23 September 23 Supercharge your Windows PC with these free Microsoft tools
The best antivirus software 2023: Free and paid options By Anthony Spadafora last updated 23 September 23 These are the best paid and free antivirus programs for Windows PCs based on their ability to detect malware, impact on system performance and extra features.
Microsoft Surface Event — here’s everything we expect By Alex Wawro published 20 September 23 Here's what Microsoft is likely to show us at Thursday's event
Microsoft is fixing one of the things I hate most about Windows 11 By Alex Wawro published 8 September 23 Microsoft has finally released a build of Windows 11 that lets you use a different browser than Edge for OS-level tasks—but it's currently only available in Europe.
Windows 11 update causing Blue Screens of Death: What you should know By Alex Wawro last updated 7 September 23 A new update for Windows 11 and Windows 10 is causing PCs to crash, and the only common link seems to be MSI motherboards.
Windows 11 problems and fixes — everything we know so far By Alex Wawro last updated 7 September 23 Windows 11 has some known issues at launch. Here's a rundown of the most common we've seen, and what to do about them.
Microsoft is killing WordPad in Windows 11: What you need to know By Alex Wawro published 5 September 23 Windows 11 will likely be the final version of Windows to ship with a copy of WordPad, according to Microsoft.
Microsoft Event September 21: New Surfaces, Windows 11 AI Copilot and more By Tony Polanco published 18 August 23 Microsoft's annual Surface event will likely happen on September 21 — here's what we know.
The best internet security suites in 2023 By Anthony Spadafora last updated 18 August 23 The best internet security suites stop malware, manage your passwords, secure your connections and protect you from identity theft.
Windows 11 update will let you uninstall Microsoft bloatware — what you need to know By Tony Polanco published 17 August 23 Windows 11 Insider Preview Build 25931 features numerous updates, including the ability to uninstall more baked-in Windows applications.
This free Windows 11 app is a game-changer for my productivity By Tony Polanco published 12 August 23 Microsoft PowerToys features a useful shell extension to boost your productivity — here's how to use it.
5 ways to get your Windows 11 laptop ready to go back to school By Alex Wawro published 6 August 23 Taking a laptop back to school with you or someone you love? Run down this quick checklist to make sure it's in tip-top shape first.
Windows 11 is getting a big upgrade for multitaskers — what you need to know By Tony Polanco published 31 July 23 The latest Windows Insider Canary Channel update will seriously improve the multi-monitor experience.
The best Windows 10 antivirus software in 2023 By Anthony Spadafora last updated 27 July 23 Keep your Windows PCs protected against malware and other cyberthreats with one of the best Windows 10 antivirus programs.
Windows 11 just got a big upgrade to protect you from phishing attacks — here’s how it works By Anthony Spadafora published 24 July 23 Microsoft will now warn you about the dangers of password reuse when you copy and paste your Windows password into a document or on a webpage.
Best Windows 10 VPN for PC in 2023 By Mo Harber-Lamond last updated 24 July 23 VPN We've reviewed all the best Windows 10 VPNs, and here we pull together the five best, including ExpressVPN, NordVPN, and Proton VPN.
Windows 11 AI Copilot now available to try — here’s everything you can do By Tony Polanco published 18 July 23 Microsoft's new Windows Copilot AI assistant is rolling out to folks in the Windows Insider Dev channel, giving users their first glimpse of the new feature. Here's what you can expect.
Urgent Windows update patches over 100 flaws — update your PC now By Anthony Spadafora published 14 July 23 Microsoft’s latest Patch Tuesday update addresses 132 flaws including six that are actively being exploited by hackers.
How to hide folders on Windows 11 By Rachael Phillips published 4 July 23 Whether you have confidential work documents, private personal files, or sensitive information on your computer, learn how to hide important folders on Windows 11 and secure your privacy.
Windows Copilot adds ChatGPT-like assistant to Windows 11, but doesn't fix what’s wrong By Alex Wawro published 24 May 23 The new, ChatGPT-like Windows Copilot won't fix what's wrong with Windows 11
Windows Copilot for Windows 11 could be a Cortana you’d want to use By Malcolm McMillan published 23 May 23 Microsoft announced Windows Copilot for Windows 11 at Microsoft Build. The AI assistant will roll out to Windows 11 Preview in June 2023 — here’s what it means for you.
Microsoft’s secret weapon for Windows 12 is reportedly its own Apple silicon rival By Tony Polanco published 2 May 23 According to a new report, Microsoft is building a team to develop ARM-based processors to rival Apple silicon.
How to enable or disable ChatGPT on the Windows 11 taskbar By Tony Polanco published 23 April 23 Enabling or disabling ChatGPT on the Windows 11 taskbar is easy — here's how to do it.
Microsoft is testing more ads in Windows 11 Start menu — this isn’t a good look By Tony Polanco published 19 April 23 Microsoft is continuing to test ads in the Windows 11 Start menu. Here's why that's bad news for the operating system.
Windows 11 is getting an AI-powered Smart Snap feature — here's how it works By Andy Sansom last updated 18 April 23 AI has already had a big effect on the way we use the internet and now it could change the operating systems on computers too.
5 Windows 11 tips I wish I knew when I first started By Alex Wawro published 16 April 23 These simple tips should help make your time with Windows 11 a lot more enjoyable.
Windows 11 will let you shut down apps directly from the taskbar — here’s how By Tony Polanco published 10 April 23 Microsoft is working on a new way to force quit apps directly from the taskbar — here's what you need to know.
How to restart Windows 11 By Alex Wawro published 9 April 23 Here's a simple step-by-step guide to how to restart Windows 11 PCs.
How to hide the taskbar in Windows 11 By Tony Polanco published 9 April 23 Knowing how to hide the taskbar in Windows 11 is useful if you want more screen space. Here's how to do it.
ChatGPT can now create Windows 95 activation keys — if you know what to ask By Tom Pritchard published 5 April 23 ChatGPT can do a great many things, including offer access to a 28-year old version of Windows.
