The best antivirus software 2021: Free antivirus and paid options tested By Paul Wagenseil published 4 December 21 Here are the best paid and free antivirus programs available, based on each program's ability to detect malware, impact on system performance and extra features.
Windows 11 Start menu and taskbar upgrades are coming — here's what to expect By Alex Wawro published 2 December 21 The latest Insiders build includes some small but welcome improvements to the Start menu and taskbar, but there's still a lot of work to do to make Windows 11 all it can be.
The best Windows 10 antivirus software in 2021 By Paul Wagenseil published 1 December 21 To keep your PC well protected against malware, phishing scams and other online dangers, you should be using one of the best Windows 10 antivirus programs.
The best internet security suites in 2021 By Paul Wagenseil published 1 December 21 The best premium internet security suites can stop malware, manage your passwords, secure your connections and shield you from identity theft on all your devices.
Zero-day flaw puts all Windows 10 and Windows 11 PCs at risk — what to do By Paul Wagenseil published 24 November 21 A proof-of-concept security exploit that works on all Windows 10 and Windows 11 system is already being tested by hackers, and there's only so much you can do to protect yourself.
Clippy is back in latest Windows 11 update By Tony Polanco published 24 November 21 The latest Windows 11 update resurrects Microsoft's infamous office assistant. Unfortunately, 3D emoji for the OS are nowhere in sight.
Windows 11’s rollout is speeding up — here’s how to check if you can upgrade By Tom Pritchard published 17 November 21 Microsoft is speeding up Windows 11 upgrades, so here's how to check your own PC.
Windows 11 just got a killer feature — at the expense of Windows 10 By Alex Wawro published 17 November 21 Windows 11 on Arm gains support for x64 app emulation, but Windows 10 users are out of luck.
Windows 10 moving to annual updates like Windows 11 — what you need to know By Tony Polanco published 16 November 21 Microsoft has announced that Windows 10 will now be updated annually — falling in line with the cadence of Windows 11 updates.
Best Windows 10 VPN for PC in 2021 By Mo Harber-Lamond published 15 November 21 VPN A Windows 10 VPN for PC is the perfect tool for keeping your day-to-day browsing private and anonymous, and unblocking streaming sites.
How to set up multiple desktops in Windows 11 By Alex Wawro published 10 November 21 Here's a step-by-step guide to setting up and customizing multiple desktops in Windows 11.
Microsoft launching Windows 11 SE and $249 Surface Laptop SE to take on Chromebooks By Alex Wawro published 9 November 21 Microsoft is launching a student-focused version of Windows 11, Windows 11 SE, alongside a $249 Surface laptop in a bid for some of the K-12 market currently cornered by Chromebooks.
I just switched from Windows to macOS for the first time — here’s what happened By Tony Polanco published 8 November 21 I tried macOS as my primary operating system for the first time after a lifetime of using Windows — here's what I learned.
11 essential Windows 11 shortcuts you need to know By Alex Wawro published 5 November 21 Become a Windows 11 power user with these shortcuts for quickly accessing Snap Layouts, Desktops, and more.
How to enable God Mode in Windows 11 or 10 By Robert Irvine, Alex Wawro published 4 November 21 God Mode lets you access more than 200 Windows tools and settings in one place. Here's how to activate the feature in Windows 11 and Windows 10.
You can now run Windows 11 without meeting system requirements — here’s how By Tom Pritchard published 4 November 21 Windows 365 lets you skip Windows 11's pesky system requirements and stream the OS from the cloud.
Windows 11 problems and fixes — everything we know so far By Alex Wawro published 3 November 21 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.
How to uninstall Cortana By Henry T. Casey published 22 October 21 You too can say "goodbye Cortana," thanks to a Windows 10 Update. Here's how to bid it farewell.
Windows 11 users can now test Android apps — here’s how By Tony Polanco published 20 October 21 Android apps are finally arriving on Windows 11 via the Windows Insider Program.
Windows 11 bug slowing some PCs down, but a fix is coming By Tony Polanco published 18 October 21 Another Windows 11 bug is causing PCs to slow down, but a fix is coming soon.
How to upgrade to Windows 11 from Windows 10 By Tony Polanco published 17 October 21 In this step-by-step guide, we show you how to upgrade a compatible PC from Windows 10 to Windows 11.
Windows 11: How to enable TPM on your PC By Tony Polanco published 16 October 21 Can't figure out how to enable TPM on your PC? We show you the necessary steps.
Microsoft justifies Windows 11 TPM 2.0 requirement in new video By Tony Polanco published 12 October 21 Windows 11's TPM requirement has caused headaches for users trying to update to the new OS on older machines. A new video explains Microsoft's stringent security requirements.
Windows 11 is crushing AMD performance — early adopters beware By Tom Pritchard published 7 October 21 AMD has confirmed its hardware isn't playing nice with Windows 11, but a fix is in the works.
Bypass Windows 11's ridiculous system requirements with this hack By Alex Wawro published 6 October 21 Microsoft has provided an official registry hack to get around Windows 11's strict CPU and TPM 2.0 requirements.
Microsoft Surface event recap: Surface Laptop Studio, Surface Pro 8, Surface Duo 2 and more By Philip Michaels, Roland Moore-Colyer published 5 October 21 Microsoft's Surface event revealed new Windows 11 hardware debuting next month. We recap all the announcements.
How to download and install Windows 11 — a step-by-step guide By Henry T. Casey, Alex Wawro published 5 October 21 Here's how to install Windows 11 if you're running Windows 10.
I wouldn’t upgrade to Windows 11 yet — here's why By Alex Wawro published 5 October 21 Windows 11 is officially out, and while it offers some neat new features it’s not quite the revolution I was hoping for.
Windows 11 can’t make me switch from a Mac — here’s why By Henry T. Casey published 5 October 21 Glossy colors and a lot of hype isn't enough to sway our senior editor, who already splits his time between PC and Mac, to go all-in on PCs.
Windows 11 will run Android apps — but not yet By Imad Khan published 4 October 21 Back in June, Microsoft announced that Android apps will work on its latest operating system. But Windows 11 has arrived with Android app support still in development.
