New Xbox app feature will show you how well games run on your PC By Tony Polanco published 16 June 22 This new Xbox PC app feature makes it easy to see if games run well on your computer.
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.
This social engineering trick can infect your PC with malware — what you need to know By Anthony Spadafora published 2 June 22 A new exploit can automatically open a search window when you launch a weaponized Word document.
Microsoft Office zero-day vulnerability can be used to attack your PC — what to do now By Anthony Spadafora published 1 June 22 The Follina zero-day in Microsoft Office is quite dangerous but fortunately Microsoft has a workaround as we wait for an official patch.
Windows 11 will soon allow third-party Widgets — this is big By Alex Wawro published 26 May 22 Microsoft is opening Windows 11 Widgets up to developers later this year. That's potentially very good news for Windows 11 users.
Windows 11 is testing a major change for the desktop By Tony Polanco published 19 May 22 The latest Windows 11 preview build adds a feature that some may find useful.
You should uninstall the latest Windows 11 patch – here’s how By Tony Polanco published 13 May 22 The latest Windows 11 patch is causing certain apps to crash or fail to launch. In this article we show you how to uninstall the pesky update.
Alert: Fake Windows 11 download page installs malware on your PC By Tony Polanco published 19 April 22 A fake Windows 11 download page is infecting PCs with malware. Here's what you need to know and how you can avoid it.
Windows 11 is getting an upgrade that will save you a ton of time By Tony Polanco published 12 April 22 Microsoft is taking steps to better integrate its OneDrive cloud storage with Windows 11’s File Explorer. Here's how it can make your work life easier.
Microsoft won't let you change Windows 11 taskbar location — here's why By Tony Polanco published 11 April 22 If you were looking forward to an update that lets you move the taskbar in Windows 11, then we have some bad news for you.
Windows 11 vs Windows 10: Here's what's new By Brian Westover published 11 April 22 Windows 11 has arrived and it's a big upgrade. Here are the biggest changes to expect when you upgrade from Windows 10.
Windows 11 is getting a big security upgrade — may require OS reinstall By Alex Wawro published 7 April 22 Smart App Control will require a reset for most of us to use it
Windows 11 is getting a huge upgrade to make your life easier By Alex Wawro published 5 April 22 The Windows 11 File Explorer is getting some welcome improvements, including tabs, favorites and a homepage.
Windows 11 adoption just hit a wall — here's why By Tony Polanco published 4 April 22 Windows 11 initially enjoyed a high adoption rate but it seems excitement for Microsoft's latest operating system has tapered off, according to new figures.
Microsoft just fixed the worst thing about Windows 11 By Rory Mellon published 31 March 22 Switching your default browser on Windows 11 has finally been made much easier — here's how.
Windows 11 problems and fixes — everything we know so far By Alex Wawro published 21 March 22 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.
Windows 11 update is poised to shame users for not having the right hardware By Alex Wawro published 21 March 22 Windows 11 system requirements not onerous enough? Soon the software may nag you about them with a watermark on your desktop.
Microsoft is testing ads in Windows 11 — and that's not good By Tom Pritchard published 15 March 22 Microsoft could be adding ads to Windows 11’s File Explorer — but who asked for this?
Windows games will load faster thanks to DirectStorage By Tony Polanco published 15 March 22 Microsoft is making its DirectStorage API available to developers, bringing Xbox Series X's fast game loading to Windows.
Windows 11 File Explorer tabs is the upgrade we've been waiting for By Rory Mellon published 11 March 22 The latest Windows 11 preview build includes a highly-requested upgrade to make File Explorer easier to navigate.
Hate Windows 11's Bluetooth interface? It's about to get better By Tony Polanco published 2 March 22 The latest Windows 11 preview build features improved Bluetooth management — here's how it works.
The ThinkPad X13s could be the first ARM laptop worth buying — here's why By Tony Polanco published 1 March 22 ARM laptops have historically left much to be desired but that may change with the Snapdragon 8cx Gen 3-powered Lenovo ThinkPad X13s — here's why.
Windows 11 update causing Start menu problems — what you need to know By Alex Wawro published 1 March 22 Windows 11 users are experiencing some technical issues in the wake of a recent update, but one big Start menu "bug" may be a design change.
Beware: Windows 11 data wipe can leave personal info on disk [updated] By Alex Wawro published 25 February 22 Windows' data-wiping tool apparently doesn't work as advertised, and often leaves behind personal data after wiping a system and reinstalling Windows.
Windows 11 will soon force everyone to have a Microsoft account By Alex Wawro published 18 February 22 An upcoming Windows 11 update will eliminate the loophole that allowed Windows 11 Pro users to install the operating system without logging into a Microsoft account.
Windows 11 is getting this awesome Xbox Series X feature By Tony Polanco published 18 February 22 The latest Windows 11 preview build introduces an Xbox Series X feature that will improve PC gaming.
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.
Windows 11 users can finally try out Android apps — here's how By Alex Wawro published 16 February 22 Windows 11 Android app support finally arrives today — here's how to try it out.
Android 13 on Google Pixel 6 can actually run Windows 11 – here’s how By Tony Polanco published 15 February 22 A developer has gotten Windows 11 to run on Android 13. Here's how they did it.