Windows 11 TPM 2.0 requirement suddenly leaves virtual machines users locked out By Tom Pritchard published 17 September 21 Windows 11's TPM requirement is now starting to leave virtual machine users out in the cold.
Microsoft Office 2021 confirmed to release same day as Windows 11 By Alex Wawro published 16 September 21 Microsoft will release a new standalone version of Office the same day as Windows 11, with the same revamped look and feel.
Microsoft just enabled password-free logins for all users — how to set it up By Paul Wagenseil published 16 September 21 Microsoft now lets all account holders sign in without a password. Here's how it works and how to set it up.
This Windows exploit can hijack your PC and there's no fix yet — what to do now [updated] By Paul Wagenseil published 10 September 21 A new attack on Windows leverages an old web-rendering format to take over PCs, even those running Windows 11. There's no fix from Microsoft yet, but you can still minimize your risk.
Windows 11 could be way faster than Windows 10 — here's how By Richard Priday published 10 September 21 Microsoft revealed some of the key optimizations for Windows 11 that will make things work faster and smoother.
Microsoft booting Windows 11 beta users if they don’t meet requirements By Alex Wawro published 2 September 21 Microsoft appears to be kicking out Windows 11 beta users and telling them to go back to Windows 10 if their PCs don't meet certain requirements.
Microsoft September event: Surface Pro 8, Surface Duo 2 and more By Alex Wawro published 2 September 21 Microsoft has booked a September 22 event to showcase what's next for Windows 11 and Surface devices.
Does Windows 11 require TPM 2.0? We have good news and bad news By Alex Wawro published 31 August 21 No TPM 2.0 chip? No problem! You can still install Windows 11; Microsoft just won't support it.
Not just Razer: SteelSeries mice, keyboards hijack Windows 10 too — what you can do By Paul Wagenseil published 24 August 21 Like Razer gaming gear, SteelSeries keyboards, mice and headsets can let unauthorized users get full system control during the installation process.
Razer mice could let strangers take over your Windows 10 PC By Marshall Honorof published 23 August 21 A malefactor with a Razer mouse could compromise your Windows 10 PC — but only if they can be there in-person.
Apple now has a Windows password manager, and this is how it works By Paul Wagenseil published 19 August 21 Apple has quietly released a password manager for Windows, but it's not for anyone who doesn't often use a Mac or an iPhone.
You can now run Windows 11 on a Mac — here's how By James Archer published 10 August 21 Windows 11 on Mac is now possible with Parallels Desktop 17, which can run Microsoft's new OS on both Intel and M1 Macs.
New Windows 10 update is huge for gamers — here's why By Alex Wawro published 3 August 21 Microsoft's latest Windows 10 update includes fixes for issues with Game Mode, poor game performance, and more.
Windows 11 beta is now available — here's how to download By Alex Wawro published 30 July 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.
Windows 11 is fixing a big Windows 10 mess — here’s how By Alex Wawro published 21 July 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 published 20 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.
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 published 19 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 published 16 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.
Microsoft fixes dozens of Windows 10 security flaws — here's what to do By Paul Wagenseil published 13 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.
Microsoft releases emergency security fix for PrintNightmare flaw — update right now By Paul Wagenseil published 6 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 published 5 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 published 3 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 published 2 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 published 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 published 29 June 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.
Windows 11 release date tipped for October 20 — but there's a catch By Imad Khan published 29 June 21 Not only has Microsoft hinted heavily that Windows 11 is set to come out in October, sources have pinned the date for October 20.
