How to hide desktop icons in Windows 10 By Rory Mellon last updated 12 April 22 Want to clean up your cluttered desktop? Here's how to hide your desktop icons on Windows 10 in just a few clicks.
How to disable the Windows key By Robert Irvine last updated 9 December 22 Keep pressing the Windows key accidentally while gaming? Here's how to disable the key to stop it interrupting your activities.
How to turn off Windows Defender By Billy Givens last updated 5 August 21 Windows Defender (aka Microsoft Defender) is an excellent free antivirus program, but sometimes you need to turn it off in Windows 10. Here's how.
New Windows 10 update is huge for gamers — here's why By Alex Wawro last updated 27 August 21 Microsoft's latest Windows 10 update includes fixes for issues with Game Mode, poor game performance, and more.
How to uninstall Microsoft Edge By Robert Irvine last updated 16 November 21 Don't want Edge on your Windows 10 PC? Here's how to uninstall Microsoft's web browser and stop it being reinstalled.
Windows 11 beta is now available — here's how to download By Alex Wawro last updated 10 August 21 If you've been too nervous to try Windows 11, the new beta builds should be safer and more stable than the dev builds.
How to remove the Windows 10 news and weather widget By Robert Irvine last updated 27 August 21 Here's how to disable or customize the "News and interests" news and weather widget in the Windows 10 taskbar.
How to check laptop battery health in Windows 10 By Alex Wawro last updated 8 December 22 Keep tabs on the health of the battery in your Windows 10 laptop by following our helpful guide.
How to change mouse cursor in Windows 10 By Millie Davis-Williams last updated 13 August 21 If you don’t have the right mouse cursor, using your PC can be difficult. We’ll show you how to change your mouse cursor in Windows 10 in a few simple steps.
Windows 11 is fixing a big Windows 10 mess — here’s how By Alex Wawro last updated 3 August 21 Windows' messy right-click context menu is poised to get a lot better and easier to use in Windows 11.
New Windows 11 and 10 flaw lets anyone take over your PC — what to do By Paul Wagenseil last updated 22 July 21 A jaw-droppingly dumb flaw in Windows 10 and Windows 11 lets any local user or program seize full control of a machine.
How to check your PC specs in Windows 10 By Robert Irvine last updated 13 August 21 Need to know more about the inner workings of your computer? Here are the easiest ways to check your PC specs.
How to rotate the screen in Windows 10 By James Archer last updated 9 August 21 Read our guide on how to rotate the screen in Windows 10 and you’ll learn how to quickly change the display orientation of your laptop or desktop monitor.
Windows 11's most exciting gaming feature is coming to Windows 10 By Marshall Honorof published 20 July 21 Windows 11's DirectStorage feature for speeding up game loading times is also coming to Windows 10.
Windows printing flaws can still hack your PC — here's what to do By Paul Wagenseil last updated 20 July 21 Two more security flaws related to Windows' printing software have been disclosed. No permanent fixes yet, but you can defuse one flaw by turning off printing altogether.
Windows 11 widgets — everything you need to know By James Archer last updated 20 July 21 Windows 11 has a new, customizable widgets feature. Here’s how widgets work and which ones you can try in the Windows 11 preview build.
How to reinstall Windows 10 By Rory Mellon last updated 29 July 21 If you need to reinstall Windows 10 on your device then our easy-to-follow walkthrough will guide you through the process.
Microsoft fixes dozens of Windows 10 security flaws — here's what to do By Paul Wagenseil last updated 20 July 21 Microsoft patched 117 security flaws in the July Patch Tuesday updates, including nine 'zero-day' vulnerabilities that were publicly disclosed before Microsoft could fix them.
How to fix a stuck Windows update By Rory Mellon last updated 3 August 21 If a Windows update has become stuck, here's a guide to getting it underway again.
How to speed up Windows 10 By Rory Mellon last updated 4 August 21 If Windows 10 is running slow on your device, then follow these steps to make it faster.
Microsoft releases emergency security fix for PrintNightmare flaw — update right now By Paul Wagenseil last updated 14 July 21 Microsoft pushed out an emergency patch for the 'PrintNightmare' security flaw, which affects all Windows computers and servers.
Windows 11: This is the one feature that will convince me to upgrade By James Archer last updated 20 July 21 There are bigger new features in Windows 11, but it's the humble Start Menu that could make me switch from Windows 10.
Windows 11 requirements — stop complaining and embrace them By Henry T. Casey last updated 5 July 21 Many are angry about a lack of support, but Microsoft looks like it's on the right side of history.
Windows hit by 'PrintNightmare' exploit — what you need to know By Andrew Hayward last updated 6 July 21 Synopsis: Microsoft is warning users about a new Windows vulnerability called 'PrintNightmare,' which could be exploited to remotely install programs and modify data.
Windows 11 updates are taking cues from macOS — why that’s a good thing By Tom Pritchard published 2 July 21 Windows 11 updates are going to copy macOS by getting a lot less frequent.
Windows 11 on an M1 Mac? Here’s how it’s going to happen By Imad Khan published 2 July 21 Software company Parallels has revealed that it's hard at work on bringing Windows 11 to Mac, including machines that utilize the Arm-based M1 chip.
Windows 11 boasts new Dynamic Refresh Rate to save battery life By Imad Khan last updated 30 June 21 With the Windows 11 preview build out, new features are coming to light. One such feature is Dynamic Refresh Rate, or DRR.
Microsoft Office is getting a big makeover for Windows 11 and ARM By Tom Pritchard last updated 2 July 21 Microsoft Office has been optimized for ARM on Windows 11 — here’s how to install it
Your free Windows 11 upgrade will have to wait until 2022 By Kenneth Seward Jr. published 29 June 21 Though Windows 11 is launching later this year, current Window 10 users won’t be able to upgrade for free until 2022.
Microsoft taking down PC Health Check app in response to Windows 11 confusion By Henry T. Casey published 28 June 21 Windows 11 may support more PCs than originally thought, but the PC Health Check app is going bye-bye for now.